
Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit
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September 2026
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Is Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit worth booking?
Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $40 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Visit the biggest art museum in the world with an experienced art historian. This private tour is tailored to your interests and knowledge, ensuring you get the most out of your visit whether it's your first time or one
What you get
- €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
- High quality headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Live comments by a Local Art Historian Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tailored Visit
About this experience
Visit the biggest art museum in the world with an experienced art historian. This private tour is tailored to your interests and knowledge, ensuring you get the most out of your visit whether it's your first time or one of many. Locals and visitors alike will learn unexpected and lesser known details of the Louvre's famous pieces, and enjoy the 2-hour tour in a way that caters to their tastes and passions.
What's included
Included
- €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
- High quality headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Live comments by a Local Art Historian Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tailored Visit
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Louvre Museum
Meet your art historian guide at 155 rue Saint Honoré in front of The Library Delamain. Your private guide will escort you through the security check as you are introduced to the architecture of the palace of the Louvre. When inside, your guide, who visits the Louvre museum frequently, makes navigating this large museum easy. Go inside many of the museum's rooms, and stop to see iconic art pieces such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus of Milo; additionally, you'll see prominent artworks such as the Nike of Samothrace (also known as the Winged Victory of Samothrace), the Wedding Feast at Cana, the Raft of the Medusa, Michelangelo’s Slaves, and more. For art lovers, this private tour grants you easy access to the Louvre, and an opportunity to discuss art with a well-versed art historian, no matter your level of expertise.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Meeting point
Paris
Meeting point
Paris
Meeting Point Library Delamain at 155 rue Saint Honoré next to Hotel du Louvre
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Meeting Point Library Delamain at 155 rue Saint Honoré next to Hotel du Louvre
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Parismatic Tour
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Loved Parismatic Tours! Going with an art expert adds so much to the experience. Highly recommended!
I am happy to give Parismatic Tours my recommendation. Absolutely wonderful experience. We enjoyed 4 different tours (Louvre, Giverny, Loire Valley Castles, Versailles) with 3 different guides, and each was not only very knowledgeable, but we’re delightful people as well. They use only luxury vehicles. In fact, we contracted them for round trip airport transfer as well. I’d 100% use them again!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful guide and experience.
Very informative guide and gave interesting stories about key items. Made the experience very enjoyable.
via Viator
Excellent tour
Excellent tour! Fred was very knowledgeable and friendly! Went above and beyond. Would highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Dear jbrock5850, We are really happy to read that you enjoyed your Private Visit of Louvre . Our customer’s satisfaction is our top priority! Thank you for sharing your comment about your guide, we will pass your kind feedback to Fred so he can know about your satisfaction. Be assured that our guides do theirs best to provide you an unforgettable trip. We would be happy to welcome you again on one of our tours. Thank you for trusting us. Warm regards, Nicolas J.
via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Louvre Guided Tour
I want to thank Fred for an unforgettable tour of the Louvre. I travel a lot around the world, but did not have such an interesting tour. From the first minute, our guide fascinated us with his knowledge and method of supplying material. Everything was excellent and I recommend Parisimatic Tour to all my friends and acquaintances when they are in France.
Response from the operator: Dear Anna N, First of all, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate ! Then we are happy to read that you really enjoyed your tour. Be assured that our guides do their best to provide you an unforgettable trip. We would be happy to welcome you again on one of our tours. Thank you for trusting us. Best regards, Fred K.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $40 to $540
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit cost?
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Prices start at $40 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 Private Guided Visit 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 Private Guided Visit worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 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 Private Guided Visit?
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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 Private Guided Visit suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Louvre Museum Private Guided Visit?
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Around 1 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 Private Guided Visit 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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