Louvre Museum Semi-Private Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included)
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Louvre Museum Semi-Private Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included)
By Babylon Tours Paris
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR WITH RESERVED ENTRY TICKETS INCLUDED
- SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 6 GUESTS MAXIMUM
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
- DURATION 2.5 HOURS
- ALL ENTRANCE FEES
- Entry/Admission - Louvre Museum
What's not included- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Start:
- Louvre Pyramid, 75001 Paris, FranceMeet by the LOUIS XIV statue in front of the pyramid of the Louvre Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the statue of the king Louis XIV riding his horse. The statue is the only statue situated in front of the main entrance pyramid of the Louvre museum.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6353P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: Louvre museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6353P8
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- 75001 Paris, FranceMeet by the LOUIS XIV statue in front of the pyramid of the Louvre Museum. Meet your guide outside of the museum by the statue of the king Louis XIV riding his horse. The statue is the only statue situated in front of the main entrance pyramid of the Louvre museum.
- 1From its roots as a fortress to its days as a royal residence, the Louvre has more secrets than any other building in Paris could boast. Today, the museum is home to 35,000 pieces of art to discover on top of its rich architectural history. This semi-private tour is designed to help first timers navigate all that the Louvre has to offer, as well as surprise those who think they know it all. See statues such as the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Discuss paintings by Delacroix and Michelangelo, explore the underground Medieval Moat, and take in the opulent Apollo Gallery. From the Mona Lisa to the 19th-century masters, your guide will show you what you need to see at the Louvre, as well as a few special treats along the way.
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- jennielynch50 contributionsGreat experience, highly recommendEden was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide for a truly charming part of Paris. She took us to places that were popular as well as spots that were off the beaten path. We highly recommend this tour!Written 16 September 2024
- D5075YUsarahn0 contributionsExcellent experience - highly recommendBeautiful walk through the city filled with terrific history thanks to an amazing tour guide. Ask for Eden - she’s very knowledgeable and personable.Written 16 September 2024
- HotmessTexas1230 contributionsLouvreFantastic. Miriam was phenomenal. Highly recommended this tour. Very inclusive. Saw a great deal of paintings and sculpturesWritten 16 September 2024
- davidsB4723RE0 contributionsGood but could be betterThe tour was good but too many churches and not enough of the Jewish quarter and LGBT neighborhoods. That is more relevant for Le Marais.Written 16 September 2024
- Discover2237130 contributionsLouvre tour with Veronica-great!Veronica Cirillo was our guide, she was amazing!! Went above and beyond, one of the best tour guides I've had! (I travel a lot, 2-3 European trips each year). Her knowledge & delivery of information was exceptional! This experience has prompted me to recommended Babylon to friends that are planning future travel. ... kudos!!Written 15 September 2024
- I9748VPdaveg0 contributionsPhenomenal tourLili couldn’t have done a better job. She was funny and knowledgeable. She was simply wonderful. I was totally impressed.Written 15 September 2024
- Companion541278535970 contributionsNot to be missedRomain was an excellent tour guide of the Louvre. His depth of knowledge and love of the museum was second to none. We are so glad we did the semi private tour of the Lourve.Written 15 September 2024
- cindysP2072HL0 contributionsLouvre reviewThe Louvre Museum tour was absolutely incredible, and what made it truly exceptional was our guide, MARCEL. His knowledge of art and history is unmatched, and his passion for every piece shone through. MARCEL kept us engaged throughout the entire tour, offering fascinating insights and little-known facts about the masterpieces. If you're visiting the Louvre, make sure to ask for MARCEL—he's the best guide ever!Written 15 September 2024
- 208tashag0 contributions⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for François!What a tour!! François was such a delight, and was filled with historical knowledge of Paris. Our tour group was incredibly intimate (one other person including myself and my husband) so we were able to ask every single question we could think of and get an in depth answer. It truly felt like we were walking the streets of Paris with an incredibly knowledgeable friend. François also took my special request to see a part of the city that I had wanted to explore! Worth every Euro!Written 15 September 2024
- marinamH4920QY0 contributionsPassionate, knowledgeable guide who makes the Latin Quarter's history come aliveI took a walking tour of the Latin Quarter with François, and it was an unforgettable experience. François is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area. His enthusiasm for sharing the rich stories behind every corner was contagious, and he brought the history of the Latin Quarter to life in a way that felt engaging and immersive. From the charming streets to the hidden gems, Francois provided fascinating insights that truly enhanced the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore Paris through the eyes of a true expert!Written 14 September 2024
- Chris C0 contributionsGreat Tour!This was an amazing tour! Lines were long and we were able to take the side entrance and skip them. Walked right in. Our guide Miriam was very knowledgeable! She’s able to customize the tour based on the groups requests. Highly recommend the semi private groups for this tour.Written 14 September 2024
- boowhup0 contributionsFabulous!Tina my guide was excellent. I signed up for a semi private tour or no more than 6 people and i was the only one. I got to go and see exactly what i wanted and Tina knew her way around the museum like a pro. Her art history knowledge was superb. I thoroughly enjoyed all 2 1/2 hours. I would try and get her again!Written 14 September 2024
- sls50 contributionsAmazing Anais!Anais was absolutely amazing. We learned so much and were entertained along the way. I would highly recommend this tour. No lines, 6 in our groupWritten 14 September 2024
- 741luckb0 contributionsAmazing time visiting the LouvreAmazing tour… Eduardo is the Best guide in Paris. We learn and enjoyed a lot! This tour guided by Eduardo is Highly recommend when visiting Paris.Written 14 September 2024
- D2876ZEbrandyw0 contributionsFrancais was excellentFrancais was excellent and very excited about our tour. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Perfect experience in this part of France.Written 14 September 2024
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Lucien was our guide for our tour of the Louvre this morning. He was waiting for us when we arrived 15 minutes before our booked tour time and quickly introduced himself and began our tour. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, informative, and accommodating. We were a family of 4 (2 teens) and were all captivated by Lucien as he maneuvered us through the museum hitting the highlights (including Nike, Aphrodite, Mona Lisa, and many more) and gave incredible details and histories of the museum, artists, sculpture/painting techniques used. We were stunned that 2.5 hours went by so quickly…we would’ve happily listened to Lucien all day! We could not give a higher recommendation for this tour and specifically Lucien. He’s an absolutely incredible guide. Thank you for making our tour to the Louvre unforgettable!
Written 10 July 2021
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BioBay2010
Naperville, IL85 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
The Loovre is massive and it’s easy to not see everything. However, this experience not only ensures that you see some of the important artwork, it also gives you an special small group experience. Daniel was our tour guide and he was amazing. He provided a personal touch, which was in addition to background on the Loovre and artwork. He has a structured route and seamlessly weaves you through the crowd, while making it a magical experience. He answers questions, inserts humor, and was extremely pleasant. The tour also ended and we had the option of exploring independently. I highly recommend this experience and I would definitely consider doing it again on a future trip (especially if I brought someone who hadn’t yet been to the Loovre. Thanks again Daniel!!
Written 6 February 2022
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Joy C
4 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Our tour guide Daniel was very informative and has a great sense of humor! My family and I had an amazing experience at the Louvre we otherwise wouldn’t have had without Babylon and its amazing guide. Skipping the lines was a bonus. Thank you, Daniel, for making our first trip to the Louvre a memorable one! I can’t wait to be back! If you only have a few hours to spend in the museum, I highly recommend going with a tour guide. Well worth it!
Written 18 April 2022
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Kathy R
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Apr 2023 • Couples
This was our first visit to the Louvre, and we wanted to use the tour as a way to get a solid acquaintance with such an impressive and potentially overwhelming museum. My husband and I joined a family of four (adults & two teens) with our guide, Mikaila, who was very personable and knowledgeable—sharing much background on the pieces she shared with us. Among other pieces, we saw the sculpture “Winged Victory” (my favorite), Napoleon’s Wedding, the Mona Lisa, etc. After the tour, my husband and I had lunch at the cafe, and then we went on to explore the rest of the museum ourselves in the afternoon…However, after having such an amazing guided tour, seeing the rest of it by ourselves felt kind of “flat.” Don’t get me wrong—the museum is full of terrific exhibits! It’s just that if money were no object, I would book private tours with multiple experts to conduct multiple tours over a couple days!! [That’s how good they are!]
Written 10 June 2023
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Carol T
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Jun 2022 • Family
Our tour guide, Daniel, was a great storyteller and made the tour fun and interesting! I highly recommend joining this tour, otherwise it will be difficult to navigate Louvre on your own. With a tour guide like Daniel you can see the highlights while at the same time have fun and learn the history of the paintings/sculptures. And the greatest thing too is you literally skip the line and save time! Great tour!
Written 5 June 2022
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Nisha H
Norway3 contributions
Oct 2021
We were 4 Norwegian girls who had a private guided tour through babylon tours on friday 15th october 2021. We had a punctual, incredibly fun, friendly knowledgable guide, named Kotryna. We highly recommend anyone booking through this agency to ask for Kotryna. She has so many fun stories to share, and was funny and so very kind. we had an incredible amazing experience! Thank you so much for giving us so much knowledge on art history, and we loved how you connecting information you explained early on the tour for example "mummy brown" to other artwork we passed by during our tour ;) such a wonderful guide who also helped us with directions after the tour ;) merci beacoup Kotryna! ;)
Written 24 October 2021
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k w
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Our guide Florence is very knowledgeable about the history and story behind the master pieces and sculptures in the museum. The small private tour of 8 or less makes a huge difference in terms of legitimately cutting through the security check and bathroom lines. We highly recommend it even though it is a bit pricy but well worthwhile for the educational purposes.
Written 27 December 2023
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Jennifer C
Greensboro, NC30 contributions
Jun 2022
This was a great tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and she managed the group well. We learned a lot, and we were well-equipped to continue to explore on our own. The Louvre is very congested, so it was well worth the money to have such a small group.
Written 23 June 2022
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amypark000
Brea, CA23 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Our guide was Anatole and he was fabulous! The tour is about 2 1/2 hours and is a highlight tour of the most famous pieces which are all must see exhibits. Anatole was lively and precise with very valid and interesting information. He was very conversational and humorous making the tour lots of fun and easy to follow. His English was perfect and simple to understand with no issues. He’s a former professor and artist so he is well studied on all of the art and history of the Louvre. The give a hearing device and he’s mic’d , so it’s easy to hear and follow along since the museum gets crowded and you can quickly fall out of earshot of your guide. Overall this was a fantastic tour which I highly recommend. I’d confidently recommend Anatole as your guide as he will be sure to provide significant value for your spend.
Written 3 July 2023
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Mike M
Roswell, GA3 contributions
Oct 2021
On a prior trip to the Louvre without a tour, it was overwhelming and not satisfying. This time we took this tour and our guide focused us on a few fascinating aspects of the Louvre and its treasures. He provided incites and history that transformed our visit to one of awe and fascination and a much greater appreciation of the Louvre. We are learning that to really appreciate and thus enjoy an experience at such a fabulous museum, we need to use tours with guides like this.
Written 6 November 2021
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