PARIS · LOUVRE
The Louvre's standouts.
Our shortlist of the 10 most popular small group & semi-private tours. What each one includes, who runs it, and which one suits a first visit.
Skip-the-line, small-group Louvre highlights in 2 hours, with Napoleon’s apartments, Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Egyptian relics.
“Gave good background on the history and some tidbits about how the city is structured. Brought us to the main exhibits and provided input on a few pieces we passed. Would recommend. Tour guide was quite the character, my boyfriend and I enjoyed ourselves.”
Small-group, English-guided tour pairing the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay in about 5.5 hours, with entry tickets and smart crowd navigation.
“A fantastic experience! I have been to the Louvre before without a tour and would highly recommend the tour experience- it was phenomenal! Our tour guide Anais was so knowledgeable and professional- she read our group just right and adjusted for our needs. Her knowledge brought the whole thing to life. I would highly recommend…”
Louvre Museum small-group tour with priority tickets and an expert guide. See Mona Lisa and more, then stay to explore after.
“We originally had afternoon tickets booked directly, but after reading about all the horrendous crowds I rebooked with this tour group for the first morning slot. It was nice to have a guide to walk us through the museum as I would have been overwhelmed otherwise. Our guidRead more”
A small-group 2-hour Louvre highlights tour with pre-reserved tickets, headsets, and expert storytelling through the Pyramid.
“Our guide was very informative, friendly and personable. I would definitely recommend using them!!!!”
2-hour Louvre MINI-group highlights tour with headsets and digital locker. See royal rooms and key art fast, with English guides.
“We had to quit after being in the tour for 15 minutes. We simply could not understand the tour operators broken english.”
Small-group Louvre tour with an expert English guide, covering Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Mona Lisa in 2.5 hours.
“Very informative and entertaining! Our tour guide Lili knew a great deal about art history, and was able to explain many of the art pièces in historical perspectives.”
A 3-hour small-group Louvre tour with reserved entry, headsets, and expert storytelling focused on the big masterpieces and key building stories.
“Addie was an absolute pleasure. She was very informative and engaging. She explained everything very well and kept us interested. My friends and I had the greatest time and we’re so happy to have Addie as our guide. Well worth the money!!”
Small-group Louvre highlights tour with expert guide, audio headsets, €22 admission included, then free time to explore.
“Information shared by the tour guide was very interesting. She was well spoken and always ready to answer any questions we had. The best way to tour the louvre for sure.”
Small-group Louvre tour with early access to Mona Lisa before crowds, plus Venus de Milo and Napoleon. Max 6.
“Louis was very well versed in the history of the Louvre itself as well as many of the works of art. He did a fantastic job of getting us to the Mona Lisa early and then provided a great tour afterward”
Semi-private Louvre highlight tour with Mona Lisa, max 6 people. Guided history by the Pyramid, then stay on your own.
“The Louvre is an overwhelming place, but taking this private guided tour is the only way to go. Our guide, Imad, was most informative and we could tell he really enjoys his job. Thank you for a very memorable day!”
