Paris Louvre Museum: Small Group Guided Highlights Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Step inside the world’s most famous museum with a 2-hour small group tour of the Louvre. With your expert guide, uncover the stories behind its greatest masterpieces, from the mysterious Mona Lisa to the graceful Venus de Milo and the powerful Winged Victory of Samothrace. With groups limited to just 6 people, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, intimate experience that lets you see more, learn more, and truly appreciate the dazzling treasures of this extraordinary museum.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Increased security measures may affect lines as visitors are not able to skip the security lines

You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.

If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!

Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

€22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults

Discover world-famous masterpieces brought to life by your guide’s stories

Immerse yourself in 2 hours of art, history, and culture at the Louvre

Explore the Louvre’s vast galleries without feeling rushed or overwhelmed

Enjoy a relaxed small-group visit with a maximum of just 6 participants

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

Louvre Museum

Visiting the Louvre is an essential Paris experience, but its vast size and incredible collection can feel overwhelming. Join us to focus on the must-see highlights without the hassle! Originally a royal palace, the Louvre stretches over nearly 10 miles of galleries—far too much to explore in one visit. Your expert guide will lead you directly to the most famous masterpieces, while also revealing hidden gems along the way. Step back in time as you discover the museum’s rich history, from the medieval fortress foundations beneath your feet to the dazzling Apollo Gallery of Louis XIV. Of course, no visit is complete without seeing the world’s most iconic painting—the Mona Lisa. Our guide will share the fascinating story behind her mysterious smile and why she captivates millions.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

2h Louvre Museum Guided Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.65

68 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The tour guide is very...
Deborah G,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour guide is very informative and engaging. You get an opportunity to see all of the highlights.
Perfect Louvre tour
S451ELbenjaminc,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour. Booked last minute seamless meet up right by the Louvre. Our tour guide Marie was awesome just what we wanted saw the highlights. This tour is 100 percent legit and worth it unlike some others it appears. 5 stars!
Adventure311439,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
The worst operator I have ever worked with. We booked a semi-private tour, were running 5 minutes late due to rain and a baby, and they left without us. They were impossible to get on the phone for 30 minutes and we were unable to get into the Louvre at that point. Don't work with them if you expect any level of customer service or flexibility.
Fantastic experience, the best tour we could have had. Monty our tour guide was amazing.
mkaidavis,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience started immediately as we skipped every line and entered the museum swiftly. No time lost. Our guide Monty, was fantastic and personable. His familiarity with the museum was demonstrated by how quickly he was able to get us around in the correct order to avoid crowds. He took us to the masterpieces and gave us insightful information. He took wonderful pictures of us that made it memorable forever. It was evident that he was well known at the museum and he was able to get the best views of all the must see highlights as the louvre is such a huge museum we could not have done it on our own and seen as much as we did. He was able to get a picture of us right in front of the Mona Lisa skipping all the crowds. There’s no other way to see this museum without a private tour. It makes all the difference. We weren’t sure if we should attempt the Louvre in just two hours, but this tour made it happen. We highly recommend this tour company and Monty overall. This was one of the best experiences of our life. Thank you Monty for making our vacation great.
Worth the extra cost
Camper49454713183,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the absolute pleasure of touring the Louvre with Ivan as our private guide, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Paris. From the moment we met, Ivan was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about the art and history housed within the museum. We were able to skip the line—a huge bonus since the Louvre was fully booked for days and we were leaving Paris the next morning. That alone made the private tour worth every penny. But what made the experience truly exceptional was Ivan’s insight. He gave us the inside scoop on the most important pieces—from Greek antiquities to Michelangelo’s sculptures, to the transition into oil painting. He didn’t just walk us through the Louvre; he brought the stories behind the art to life. When we got to the Mona Lisa, he made sure we understood her place in history, beyond the hype. Ivan took his time with us, answered every question, and helped us focus on what mattered most. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the sheer size of the Louvre, we felt like we were on a curated journey through time. If you're even thinking about doing a private tour—especially when time is limited—book with Ivan. He made what could have been a rushed, crowded visit into a relaxed, rich, and unforgettable experience. One of the best decisions we made in Paris.
Great guide
533ginnab,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ivan was a great tour guide offered in depth explanations on top of adding his own flair and charisma to the tour, without Ivan the museum would be too confusing to navigate on my own.
The most famous treasures of the Louvre Museum...
KingAmenhotepIV,
Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I only had one day to visit the Louvre Museum so I wanted to make sure I saw the most important and famous pieces during my visit. So I opted for the guided tour which insured I would see the most famous of them without wandering aimlessly through the vast complex of the Louvre. Our guide Addy was great. She explained each piece and it's history and she made sure we weren't rushed. She was one of the best tour guides I've had over the years. She was very mindful of those tourists in her group that needed assistance such as where the elevators were. A very caring tour guide!
VIP Treatment
Amy M,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Stephanie was an amazing guide! She was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Skipped a very large line and felt like a V.I.P. with a small-group tour.
Great Experience
Alexandra A,
Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our Guide was wonderful and skipping the line was worth the extra cost. Would recommend to anyone looking to see this Museum.
Not worth the money
Udit J,
Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
The guide was new. Hardly showed and explained 5-6 display items and took 1 hr for it. After that left us on our own. The ticket says skip the line but the guide made us feel privileged when he made us skip the queue after a long chat with the guards. They dont use the short wave earphones like some other tour operators so the guide is hardly audible in noisy louvre.