
Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds
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Is Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds worth booking?
Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds is a 2.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $10 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 94 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (94)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Experience the Louvre like few ever do on this 2.5-hour Exclusive Guided evening tour (6 guests max) with Entry. Explore masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo in the museum’s quieter, more intimate atmosph
What you get
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- DURATION 2.5 HOURS
- €28 entrance ticket to the museum
- GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR WITH ENTRY INCLUDED
About this experience
Experience the Louvre like few ever do on this 2.5-hour Exclusive Guided evening tour (6 guests max) with Entry. Explore masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo in the museum’s quieter, more intimate atmosphere, as your expert guide brings both the art and the palace’s history to life.
What's included
Included
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- DURATION 2.5 HOURS
- €28 entrance ticket to the museum
- GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR WITH ENTRY INCLUDED
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
What you'll see and do
Louvre Museum
Experience the Louvre with this Exclusive Guided tour. Limited to just six guests, it offers a more personal and immersive journey through the world’s most iconic museum.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Meet 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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet 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.
Options you can book
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max. English
Book our most popular Premium Semi-Private tour of 6 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max. SPANISH
SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max. SPANISH
Private Evening - English
PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN ENGLISH
Essential Tour 12 Guest Group
SAVE with our NEW Essential Tour tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Evening - Spanish
PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN SPANISH
Private Evening - Italian
Private Evening - Italian: PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN ITALIAN
Private Evening - German
PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN GERMAN
Private Evening - Russian
PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN RUSSIAN
Private Evening - French
PRIVATE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR IN FRENCH
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Babylon Tours Paris
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- 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.
- IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 94 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
94 verified traveler reviews for Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour!
Daniel was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, had a good sense of humor and was very charismatic!
via Tripadvisor
An amazing tour!
We really enjoyed all of Veronica's expertise when showing us many different art pieces here at the Louvre. Highly recommend this tour!
via Viator
Louvre tour
We loved our experience at the louvre with Manu our guide. He was very informative and pleasant. Would highly recommend him and this tour
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour with an Amazing Guide
François was an awesome tour guide and we had a wonderful time on the Louvre and Orsay tours with him. We have booked several tours with Babylon tours and their tour guys never disappoint. Thank you so much François!
via Tripadvisor
The guide made all the difference!
Lili was an amazing guide bringing many paintings and sculptures to life with informative but interesting stories!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $10 to $694
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 33
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 94 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds?
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Around 33 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Louvre Museum Evening Premium Guided Tour BEST Avoid The Crowds start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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