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The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests

5.0 · 223 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Fat Cat Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €189 · private from €280
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30, 14:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory in a small shared group of up to six guests.

Museum admission and an English-only guided visit are included; hotel pickup is excluded and moderate fitness is required. 5 from 223 reviews at €179 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #6 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Louvre Masterpieces EveningThe page priceLouvre Masterpieces : Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvres most significant collections including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.€179 for 2+ people
Small Group Essential Louvre Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvres most significant collections including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.€189 for 2+ people
Small Group Essentials LouvreLouvre Masterpieces Afternoon: Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvres most significant collections including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.€189
Private Louvre MasterpiecesA private Louvre tour: Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvre's most significant collections with your own expert licensed guide€280

Children from €129 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • Expert English Speaking Guide
  • Semi-private group
  • Entrance fee
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Reviews

5.0
223 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 223 of 223

Star breakdown of all 223 ratings

5 stars
223 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging art explanations and help navigating the highlights, though some still encounter crowded galleries.

Praised

  • Art history explained through engaging stories and clear interpretations
  • Guides help visitors find the highlights and works they might otherwise overlook
  • Quick entry that bypasses long admission lines
  • Commentary tailored to families that keeps children and teenagers interested
  • Attentive guides adapt to visitors' pace, interests and physical needs

Complaints

  • Some describe crowded galleries, while others report quieter visits

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 May 2024 to 4 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat Tours sign and will be waiting for you by the horse statue of Louis XIV directly in front of the Louvre's pyramid · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30, 14:00, 18:00, daily except Tue; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Fat Cat Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! Whether it is your first or one hundredth visit to the Louvre, there is something for everyone on this exclusive tour.  Your expert guide will lead you through the museum as you visit the Louvre’s must-sees.  Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvre’s most significant collections from Mesopotamia to French Romanticism, including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Strollers and pushchairs cannot be accommodated on semi-private tour
  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €129 ages 4 to 17

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Louvre Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 62€1792h 30m5.0 (223)varies by option
Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX€632h 30m4.98 (4215)shared
Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included€632h 30m4.95 (7205)private
Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour€3682h 30m5.0 (317)private

Ranked #6 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. Compare all 62 Louvre Tours

From €179 per adult · Louvre Masterpieces Evening