--- title: Small-Group Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour with Access lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/small-group-louvre-museum-masterpieces-tour-with-access/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 109 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 252 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: A longer visit? rank_in_category: 55 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/small-group-louvre-museum-masterpieces-tour-with-access/ --- # Small-Group Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour with Access **Guidekin's take:** Explore paintings, sculptures and architecture at the Louvre in a small shared group of up to twelve. Admission and audio headsets are included; guiding is English only, and reserved access still involves mandatory security checks that can cause delays. 4.67 from 252 reviews at €109 per person for 3h. **A longer visit?:** For more time, book Semi Private Louvre with entry, max twelve guests and English only guiding: 3h at €109 per person, 4.67 from 252 reviews. Trade-off: Security checks can cause delays. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #55 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview With our Reserved Access you go straight inside the Louvre for a look at its fascinating collection. Your 3-hour tour offers time to appreciate some of the museum's most iconic paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Join your guide on a journey from one breathtaking gallery to the next, jumping through history while admiring works dating from nearly 450 BCE through the 19th-century. Small group sizes of no more than 12 people also mean that your expert, English-speaking guide can adapt tours to suit each individual group. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is not at the entrance… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 12 people: small group - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Children from €100: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €109 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.67/5 from 252 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.67 from 252 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 231 of 252. - 5 stars: 218 (87%) - 4 stars: 13 (5%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 5 (2%) - 1 star: 11 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' art history and navigation; heavy crowds remain a drawback. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of the artworks and the Louvre's history - Guides who navigate crowded galleries and locate the main highlights - A focused introduction that makes the museum feel less overwhelming - Guides who answer questions and accommodate different mobility needs - A steady pace that allows time to appreciate the artworks **Complaints:** - Heat and heavy crowds inside the museum - Audio equipment faults can make parts of the commentary difficult to hear Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-03-27 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide - €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults - Small Group Tour Limited to only 12 people or less - English Speaking Expert Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up/drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (3h; admission included) - Join your art historian guide and a small group for a 3-hour tour, exploring the Louvre's most significant works and uncovering hidden gems. Begin with the medieval foundations of this ancient royal residence, and then gaze at the graceful Venus de Milo. Continue on to the... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:30 - 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 meeting point is not at the entrance of the Louvre. Meet our team at the Arc du Carrousel. This huge arch features a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the entrance of the Louvre Pyramid, you will spot it across the road, just before the entrance to the Tuileries Garden. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiVQbC4gZHUgQ2Fycm91c2VsLCA3NTAwMSBQYXJpcywgRnJhbmNlIi4qLAoUChIJ9Spa_SVu5kcRooegMOpwcm4SFAoSCQ-34gYfbuZHEWCUjGjDggsE ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues - Entrance ticket (€28), and reservation fee (€90 per group) included. - 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 · #55 of 62** | €109 | 3h | 4.67 (252) | shared, max 12 | | [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 #55 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/small-group-louvre-museum-masterpieces-tour-with-access/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md