--- title: "Paris Louvre Museum: Small Group Guided Highlights Tour" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-louvre-museum-small-group-guided-highlights-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 120 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 72 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 51 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-louvre-museum-small-group-guided-highlights-tour/ --- # Paris Louvre Museum: Small Group Guided Highlights Tour **Guidekin's take:** Focus on the Louvre's Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace in a small shared group of up to six. Adult admission and guiding are included; hotel pickup is excluded and security queues cannot be skipped. 4.58 from 72 reviews at €120 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #51 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step inside the world’s most famous museum with a 2-hour small group tour of the Louvre. With your expert guide, uncover the stories behind its greatest masterpieces, from the mysterious Mona Lisa to the graceful Venus de Milo and the powerful Winged Victory of Samothrace. With groups limited to just 6 people, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, intimate experience that lets you see more, learn more, and truly appreciate the dazzling treasures of this extraordinary museum. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at the Arc du Carrousel (Louvre… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 4 start times: between 10:15 and 14:15 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €120 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Memories France - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 14:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.58 from 72 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 72. - 5 stars: 62 (86%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (4%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (7%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the art explanations and help navigating the Louvre; some struggle to hear guides without headsets **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of artworks and their historical context - Guides navigate crowded galleries and find the main highlights - Small groups allow questions and personal attention - Many report quick entry past long museum queues **Complaints:** - Some hear the guide clearly, while others struggle without headsets - Unclear meeting directions and difficulty identifying the guide - Late arrivals report being left behind and difficulty reaching the operator Written by Guidekin from the 70 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2017-02-26 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults - Discover world-famous masterpieces brought to life by your guide’s stories - Immerse yourself in 2 hours of art, history, and culture at the Louvre - Explore the Louvre’s vast galleries without feeling rushed or overwhelmed - Enjoy a relaxed small-group visit with a maximum of just 6 participants ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (2h; admission included) - Visiting the Louvre is an essential Paris experience, but its vast size and incredible collection can feel overwhelming. Join us to focus on the must-see highlights without the hassle! Originally a royal palace, the Louvre stretches over nearly 10 miles of galleries—far too... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 14:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - 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 Meet at the Arc du Carrousel (Louvre courtyard), the arch with a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the glass Pyramid, it’s across the road. Please note this is NOT the Arc de Triomphe. Nearest metro: Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVdC_TS9u5kcRtWVzi5v9Tt0 Ends: Your tour will end inside the Louvre Museum ## 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 - Increased security measures may affect lines as visitors are not able to skip the security lines - You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours. - If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris! - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #51 of 62** | €120 | 2h | 4.58 (72) | shared | | [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 #51 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-museum-small-group-guided-highlights-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md