--- title: Paris Louvre Essentials Tour (Reserved Entry Included) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-louvre-essentials-tour-reserved-entry-included/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 38 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-louvre-essentials-tour-reserved-entry-included/ --- # Paris Louvre Essentials Tour (Reserved Entry Included) **Guidekin's take:** Focus on Louvre works such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo with an expert guide and reserved museum entry included. Choose a semi-private visit or a private tour for your party; wheelchair tours require the private option. 5 from 38 reviews at €140 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #24 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the wonders of the Louvre on a 2.5-hour semi-private or private tour with a certified expert guide. Marvel at iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo while uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories from art history. Perfect for a more personalized experience. The Louvre is home to over 35,000 works of art spanning centuries, but with its massive size, it’s hard to know where to start. Don’t worry—we've got you covered! Dive in with your lively guide, who’ll bring the museum’s history to life, making art jump off the walls. Perfect for first-time visitors, this VIP tour covers iconic masterpieces and hidden gems alike. Get close to the Venus de Milo, uncover the mystery of Mona Lisa’s smile, and discover artworks that changed the course of art. Your guide will also reveal some of the Louvre’s lesser-known treasures hidden in plain sight. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our Louvre Museum Tour meets outside the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €140 · private from €330 - 16 start times: between 09:00 and 17:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person for the Semi-Private Louvre Tour option; other options up to €330 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Boutique Bike Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €140 · private from €330 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 16 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 38 of 38. - 5 stars: 38 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the art explanations, easy entry and help finding the highlights; crowded galleries remain a caveat **Praised:** - Art history explained through engaging stories and close attention to detail - Efficient navigation through the museum to the main artworks - Easy entry with little or no queueing - Small groups that allow questions and personal attention - Freedom to keep exploring independently after the guided visit **Complaints:** - Busy galleries and large crowds inside the museum Written by Guidekin from the 38 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-10-16 to 2026-09-11); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private Louvre Tour | €140 / person | English | Semi-Private Louvre Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group of no more than 6 guests. | | Louvre Museum: Private Tour | €330 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private: Private tour of the Louvre Museum in English. | ## What's included - €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults - Vibrant storytelling, bringing the history & art to life with an expert guide - Certified Expert Guide - Wheelchair tours are only available as a Private option - See masterpieces by Da Vinci, including the Mona Lisa - Private or semi-private guided tour ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (2h 30m; admission included) - Being led and not lost, in the largest museum in the world. From its origins as a medieval fortress to its glittering days as a royal palace, the Louvre holds more secrets than any other building in Paris. Today, it's not just a museum—it's a treasure trove of 35,000... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 16 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our Louvre Museum Tour meets outside the Louvre at the Richelieu Gate on the left of the main Pyramid. The Pavillon Richelieu starts by the small pyramid, next to Café Marly. Please arrive 15 minutes before the official start time to enable us to Skip the Line. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJD3uTd9hx5kcR1IQvGfr8dbk Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 62** | €140 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (38) | varies by option | | [Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX](/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-essential-guided-tour-semi-private-6-guests-max/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (4215) | shared | | [Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included](/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-premium-guided-tour-6-guests-max-entry-included/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (7205) | private | | [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private | Ranked #24 of 62 in Louvre Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €490, median €150; typical length 2h. 26 of 62 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/louvre-tours/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-louvre-essentials-tour-reserved-entry-included/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md