
Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting
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September 2026
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4.6/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting worth booking?
Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $119 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 17 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (17)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $119 per person
Experience the Louvre through tailored options designed for your exact travel style. Choose a guided interior tour to see masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, or explore surrounding Parisian landmarks with an exterior walkin
What you get
About this experience
Experience the Louvre through tailored options designed for your exact travel style. Choose a guided interior tour to see masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, or explore surrounding Parisian landmarks with an exterior walking tour covering the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Jardin tuilerie, the Pont des Arts and other exciting views. Select the package that fits your needs: a standard exterior walking tour, an upgraded exterior tour featuring a premium macaron tasting and reserved Louvre entry ticket, a shared guided interior group tour, or an exclusive private interior tour. Every booking includes our complimentary e-gift, 101 Paris Secrets and Treasures.
What's included
Included
- €22 entrance ticket to the museum
- Premium macaron tasting (Macaron tier only)
- Complimentary e-gift: “101 Paris Secrets and Treasures”
- Reserved Louvre Museum entry ticket
- English-speaking professional guide
- Guided walking tour of Louvre surroundings (Exterior tiers only)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
- Food and drinks, souvenirs or extra activities
What you'll see and do
Pyramide Du Louvre
Meet-up and orientation point. Depending on option selected, guests either enter for a self-guided visit, join a guided group tour, or begin the guided walk around the Louvre area.
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Louvre Museum
Main experience. Options vary: (1) Ticket-only for self-guided exploration inside the museum, (2) Guided group highlights tour, or (3) Exclusive guided tour for up to 8 guests. Highlights may include the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and major galleries.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
MEETING POINT: a Napoleonic triumphal arch beside the Louvre, with quick history, symbolism, and photo viewpoints along the palace grounds.
Pass by without stopping
Jardin des Tuileries
Seen on the Walking Tour route: a short stroll through the historic royal gardens next to the Louvre, with city-history context and great photo stops.
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Pont des Arts
Seen on the Walking Tour route: the famous “love locks” bridge near the Louvre area, offering classic Seine views and landmark spotting.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Meet your guide at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, the table-like structure across the roundabout from the Louvre Pyramid. Look for bluish-green caps and umbrellas. If you don’t spot the guide, move around the statue near the coordinates (48.86175, 2.332942).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour ends at the entrance of the Louvre Museum where we hand you your Louvre Museum tickets, and you can spend as much time as you please inside the museum.
Options you can book
Walk, Macaron & Louvre Entry
Reserved Louvre entry ticket Premium Macaron tasting Exterior Louvre walking tour
Interior Guided Private Tour
Louvre Museum Entry Ticket Private tour (max 8 guests) Guided Louvre interior tour
Interior Guided Group Tour
Louvre Museum Entry Ticket Shared group tour Guided Louvre interior tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Wonder Meets and Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For quick help concerning your tour, please reach us via the email and WhatsApp provided in your booking confirmation.
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
- Please note: Different rates apply for EEA residents/citizens and non-EEA visitors. EEA visitors may be asked to show valid ID and proof of residency at entry
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Don't trust a ticket from Viator to get you into the Louvre or the Palace of Versailles.
I thought getting my tickets through Viator was a sure guarantee of getting in to the Louvre and palace of Versailles. This did not happen. When we arrived at bot attractions our tickets were NO GOOD and could NOT be used to gain entrance. We were disappointed and never got to go inside the Louvre. The nice folks at Palace of Versailles felt sorry for us a allowed us to purchase tickets on site. Viator failed I will not trust them again. Viator did refund some of my money, but for trip of a lifetime I would have wanted to see inside the Louvre. Do not trust that your ticket from Viator will work.
Response from the operator: Dear Michael, I am incredibly sorry and deeply saddened to hear about your experience. Planning a "trip of a lifetime" only to be turned away at the gates of the Louvre is heartbreaking, and this is absolutely not the standard of service you should expect when booking an experience. Please know that I am looking directly into this issue with our ticketing partners to find out exactly what went wrong. A confirmed ticket should always guarantee seamless entry, and it is completely unacceptable that your passes were not recognized at the gates. While I am glad the team at Versailles was able to help you on-site, I know it does not make up for missing out on the inside of the Louvre. Your feedback is being taken very seriously so we can ensure this never happens to another traveler. Thank you for bringing this to light, and I truly hope you will give us a chance to provide you with a flawless, fun experience in Paris in the future.
via Viator
Traveling while 🤎 in Paris
Probably the best ‘bang for your buck’ deal. The food at the Hyatt restaurant across the Louve was immaculate. Everyone treated us with kindness and was eager to help us with our breakfast choices. We thought that because we were 🤎, we would get treated differently, but the complete opposite. We tried our best to speak French and I believe the effort made a difference.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to know the guide made your experience memorable. Please recommend us to your family and friends. We hope to see you soon!
via Viator
Interesting start to louvre.
Interesting walk and history of main area and bridges. Guide Yemisi was engaging and very knowledgeable. Kept us moving and pointed out interesting side points. It was great that she guided us to entrance and made sure we had tickets to get into louvre.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to know the guide made your experience memorable. Please recommend us to your family and friends. We hope to see you soon!
via Viator
Great morning to start the Louvre
Really good tour, would highly recommend taking if you'd like to have some background information for the Louvre and the surrounding area before heading inside. Our tour guide Yemisi was excellent. Her knowledge about the city, architecture and history was fantastic and really made the tour special.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to know the guide made your experience memorable. Please recommend us to your family and friends. We hope to see you soon!
via Tripadvisor
Louvre
Yemisi was very lovely and kind and told us a lotos of information. It is a nice program to do in Paris. I recommend this program.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to know the guide made your experience memorable. Please recommend us to your family and friends. We hope to see you soon!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $119 to $248
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting cost?
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Prices start at $119 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 Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting?
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Around 6 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Louvre Museum Experience with Optional Macaron Tasting 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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