--- title: The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/the-essential-louvre-masterpieces-tour-limited-to-six-guests/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 223 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/the-essential-louvre-masterpieces-tour-limited-to-six-guests/ --- # The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €189 · private from €280 - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30, 14:00, 18:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €129: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person for the Louvre Masterpieces Evening option; other options up to €280 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 223 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Fat Cat Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €189 · private from €280 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:30, 14:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 223 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 223 of 223. - 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 (2024-05-10 to 2026-09-04); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Louvre Masterpieces Evening | €179 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Louvre Masterpieces : Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvres most significant collections including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. | | Small Group Essential Louvre | €189 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvres most significant collections including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. | | Small Group Essentials Louvre | €189 / person | English | Louvre Masterpieces Afternoon: Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvres most significant collections including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. | | Private Louvre Masterpieces | €280 / person | English | A private Louvre tour: Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvre's most significant collections with your own expert licensed guide | ## What's included - €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults - Expert English Speaking Guide - Semi-private group - Entrance fee ## Not included - Hotel pickup/drop-off - Gratuities - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (2h 30m; admission included) - Your guide will show you key pieces from this era and bring you to the venus de milo. From then you will move through Roman sculptures and learn to analyse the differences between greek, roman, and other genres of sculpture before moving into the Etruscan collection. Your... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:30, 14:00, 18:00 - 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 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJv-gWDCZu5kcRvfJ7kpyMfOM ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Strollers and pushchairs cannot be accommodated on semi-private tour - The Louvre does not allow large backpacks or luggage - 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 · #6 of 62** | €179 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (223) | 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 #6 of 62 in Louvre Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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