--- title: Private tour Louvre By night lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/private-tour-louvre-by-night/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 290 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, ar, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 38 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/private-tour-louvre-by-night/ --- # Private tour Louvre By night **Guidekin's take:** Explore Italian Gallery paintings and illuminated French sculptures after dark on a private tour for your party at the Louvre. A guide and timed entrance tickets are included; transport to the museum is extra. 4.86 from 59 reviews at €290 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #38 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Tour available on Wednesdays & Fridays only. Louvre by night. Discover the Louvre in excellent conditions with less frequentation and fantastic lighting. You will enjoy walking in the Italian Gallery and see paintings by Raphael, Da Vinci or Caravaggio. Did you know it's here that the beginning of the Da Vinci code was shot? Your professional licensed guide will tell you the legend of Monna Lisa. You will also be impressed by the very well lit French sculptures in the beautiful and elegant courtyard of Marly. You have priority passes for immediate entry into the museum. Enjoy this tour fully in Fall & Winter times when it is really dark outside. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The Arc du Carrousel is in front of the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 18:00: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €290 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: AWESOME GUIDE - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.86 from 59 ratings on Guidekin & Viator. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 59. - 5 stars: 54 (92%) - 4 stars: 3 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the art explanations and help navigating the museum; finding the guide is a recurring difficulty. **Praised:** - Guides explain the art, its techniques and the history of the Louvre - Guided routes make the vast museum less overwhelming - Patient answers to questions help visitors understand the artworks - Guides keep children and teenagers engaged **Complaints:** - Meeting instructions can make the guide difficult to locate - Some find the evening quieter, while others still encounter crowded galleries - Some praise tailored visits, while others say their requests were not followed Written by Guidekin from the 56 most recent English reviews on Viator (2019-09-26 to 2026-07-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Professional guide - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Entrance tickets with time slot ## Not included - Gratuities - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel** (3h; admission included) - Meeting with your professional guide at the Carousel arc at 6.00 pm. Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign. The impressive pyramid made by the American architect Pei is the main entrance of the Museum. You have a pass for priority entry. With your professional guide... ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Fri - Departures: 18:00 - 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 The Arc du Carrousel is in front of the Louvre Pyramid at the entrance of Tuileries gardens Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVdC_TS9u5kcRtWVzi5v9Tt0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €580 | €290 | | 4 | €920 | €230 | | 6 | €1110 | €185 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Louvre Tours start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 62** | €290 | 3h | 4.86 (59) | private | | [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 #38 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/private-tour-louvre-by-night/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md