Paris Murders and Mysteries semi-private tour of the Louvre
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Louvre Museum is one of the largest collections of artwork on the planet… so it should come as no surprise that within the collection are paintings, sculptures, and pieces that contain fascinating – and sometimes gruesome – secrets and stories. Dive into the ancient world collections to learn stories of ancient magic and long-forgotten rituals. Travel through history as you bring to life some of the horrors depicted in some of the Museum’s most iconic paintings. Look at the Mona Lisa from a new perspective and try to understand her enigmatic story and smile.
You’ll also dive into the history of the Louvre itself – its medieval origins as a fortress, its standing as a royal palace, and its role as the setting of centuries of betrayal, scandal, and murder. This in-depth tour will give you a newfound appreciation for the Louvre as you look at things from a darker point of view; get ready to be both shocked and intrigued on this macabre visit!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 6 people per booking
During your tour, some of the stories and material presented may be unsuitable for children; discretion is advised.
The supplier reserves the right to cancel after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet minimum numbers, or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
€22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Louvre Museum
Your guide takes you to see some of the most celebrated collections and works of the Louvre, including the medieval remnants, Egyptian collection, Venus de Milo, the crown jewelry collection, French masterpieces, and Mona Lisa. With one of the largest collections of artwork on the planet, the Louvre is home to paintings, sculptures, and other pieces that contain fascinating — and sometimes horrifying — secrets and backstories. Within the ancient world collections, hear about magic and long-forgotten rituals, and journey through history as your guide brings to life dark events depicted in some of the museum’s most iconic paintings. Even Mona Lisa can be seen from a new perspective as you try to understand her enigmatic smile.
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Paris Murders and Mysteries semi-private tour of the Louvre
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Louvre Murder and Mystery Tour
Mary W,
Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was awesome! She apparently knew the Louvre well and was very accommodating. I felt she went above and beyond explaining the various paintings and answering questions. Excellent time.
Had a great time with...
Arunima B,
Oct 1, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time with Veronique! She told us interesting stories about the history of the place and we saw all the highlights of the museum, and some more, all within the tour time. She was wonderful company for the evening. Would highly recommend the tour, and look forward to visiting again!
Akiko is the best!
Caroline B,
Jul 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Akiko was amazing. So knowledgeable and flexible with what we were interested in. She made the line into the Louvre interesting with facts about the grounds as we were waiting. Highly recommend!
Our Louvre visit
Michael P,
Jul 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
3.00Getting to learn more about Louvre's early days as a medieval castle was the best part. Bad aspects: Poorly prepared guide. She did not clearly identify herself with a sign or flag so we had to ask several other guides before we finally found her. She also repeatedly coughed into both hands. She offered few mysteries or murder examples and largely ignored needs of older participants (who couldn't walk as fast as hers) and younger one (our 11 year old granddaughter who was mildly bored)..
Incredible addition to our honeymoon experience
dston91845,
Jun 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had this tour on 6/12/22 during our honeymoon and it was fantastic. The guide was extremely knowledgable and fun, and when the other couple on our tour bowed out from tired legs, it became a private tour for us for another couple hours. Best possible way we can imagine seeing the Louvre and we'll hold it in our hearts forever. Tremendous thanks to our guide!
Just another Louvre tour
T S,
May 16, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00Definitely not what was advertised- we were hoping for a more "off beat" tour of the Louvre and a different take on the works. Instead, this is a standard "highlights" tour with a bit of art history mixed in. Very informative, but not what we expected
First Visit Tour
Susan K,
Apr 2, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Romane was outstanding! He took our interests and the Murder/Mystery of the Louvre and ran with it. We saw a diverse collection of art. This was our first visit into the Louvre and they entire family had a great time.
Great guide and tour
Jody Z,
Mar 8, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Our guide Romain was fantastic and has an incredible amount of knowledge about art and the stories behind the and a good sense of humor too!. Highly recommend.
Never again VIATOR. Scam. Scandalous price. Service provided far away from description of the tour provided by VIATOR..
T S,
Aug 3, 2020
- Review from Viator
1.00Scam. Scandalous. DisappointingToo expensive compared to the description of the tour. The guide was ok as a person/guide but : 1-The tour was not related to the described theme "murder and mystery" 2-the guided tour tour was not adapted to family/ teens (children) 3-the cost of the tour was extremely expensive with more than 300 EUR for the 2 hours guided tour (entrance fee excluded), while the guide does earn only a small portion of this 300 EUR.
Louvre M and M Tour
joe l,
Aug 6, 2019
- Review from Viator
3.00This tour had both good and bad. The good was quick admission without standing in line and some interesting antidotes. The bad was that the tour guide was very difficult to understand in English and spent way too long talking about the building itself, rather than the magnificent works of art inside. You do get Venus and Winged victory. You don't get The Mona Lisa or Monet's works or a host of other significant art and sculpture, but you can stay after the tour to find them on your own. Overall, I give it a 3 out of 5.
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