Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry in Paris, France
Paris, France

Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

Outty Ranking 52 5.0 · 2 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $149
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52/100

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5.0/5

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Is Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry worth booking?

Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $149 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
52 / 100
Rating
5/5 (2)
Duration
2 hours
From
$149 per person

Explore the Louvre’s greatest masterpieces on a focused 2-hour guided tour through its vast galleries. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Liberty Leading the People while your guide explains the stories, techniques, and details behind each work. Discover how the Louvre evolved from a royal palace into the world’s most famous museum, and uncover surprising stories like the Mona Lisa’s theft and the history behind its most iconic sculptures and paintings. With a smaller group, it’s easier to follow your guide, ask questions, and enjoy the museum at a comfortable pace.

What you get

    About this experience

    Explore the Louvre’s greatest masterpieces on a focused 2-hour guided tour through its vast galleries. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Liberty Leading the People while your guide explains the stories, techniques, and details behind each work. Discover how the Louvre evolved from a royal palace into the world’s most famous museum, and uncover surprising stories like the Mona Lisa’s theft and the history behind its most iconic sculptures and paintings. With a smaller group, it’s easier to follow your guide, ask questions, and enjoy the museum at a comfortable pace.

    What's included

    Included

    • Reserved Timed Entry to the Louvre Museum (€22 entrance ticket to the museum for adult)
    • Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and other selected highlights
    • Two-hour Guided Louvre Highlights Tour with a small group
    • Complimentary Paris food guide
    • Audio headsets to hear the guide clearly

    Not included

    • Hotel pick up and drop off

    What you'll see and do

    1. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

      Meet your guide beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, just steps from the Louvre. Get an introduction to the museum’s royal past, the route ahead, and the masterpieces you are about to discover.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Mona Lisa Gallery

      Stand before the Mona Lisa as your guide explains Leonardo’s techniques, the mystery behind her expression, and the story that made the painting world-famous.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    3. See the Venus de Milo up close and admire the balance and detail of this ancient Greek sculpture. Your guide explains its origins, the mystery of the missing arms, and the theories about how the statue may once have been posed.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    4. See the Winged Victory at the top of the grand Daru staircase, one of the Louvre’s most striking displays. Your guide explains how the sculptor used drapery, posture, and form to create the impression of movement and wind in marble.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Louvre Museum

      Continue through selected galleries to discover more masterpieces, overlooked details, and the stories behind them. After the guided tour, stay inside the Louvre and continue exploring at your own pace.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Paris

    Meet next to the Arc of the Carrousel, directly opposite the Louvre Pyramid. Look for the arch with horses and a golden statue on top. Your Crown Tours host will be wearing a purple jacket or T-shirt, next to the statue on the right when facing the arch.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Meet next to the Arc of the Carrousel, directly opposite the Louvre Pyramid. Look for the arch with horses and a golden statue on top. Your Crown Tours host will be wearing a purple jacket or T-shirt, next to the statue on the right when facing the arch.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 6 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Crown Tours

    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
    • All guests must provide the correct names of all participants when booking.
    • Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your activity start time. Please note that late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry.
    • Please note that the security check has no skip-the-line option. During high season, waiting times may be longer.
    • We recommend traveling light, large bags, umbrellas or suitcases are not allowed inside.
    • Tickets are issued as group tickets and remain with the guide. If you are late, please do not go to the entrance, as individual tickets cannot be provided.
    • If you have any hearing accessibility needs, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can best support you during your experience.
    • For security reasons drones, weapons, glass, sharp objects, sprays, paintings, are not allowed inside.
    • Please bring your ID or a clear photo of it, as it will be checked at the entrance.
    • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

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    Traveler reviews

    1 verified traveler reviews for Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    S868BGamandah · October 2026

    The Louvre with Sandra was awesome

    Fabulous experience with Sandra today who guided us experly thru the Lourve & with so much knowledge. She communicates really well & with an engaging energy. Highly recommend Crown, we look forward to using them again in Rome.

    Response from the operator: "Amanda, Sandra's engaging energy and deep Louvre knowledge sound like a brilliant combination. We're glad she guided you smoothly through such a vast museum, and it means a lot that you're already thinking of joining us again in Rome. All the best, Sky Crown Tours"

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Crown Tours, who run 60 experiences we rank across 13 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

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    Why this scores 52

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)76
    Review evidence (18% weight)15
    Booking momentum (14% weight)11
    Value for money (12% weight)43
    Listing quality (10% weight)78
    Local standing (8% weight)54
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.

    How much does Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry cost?

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    Prices start at $149 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 Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry 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 Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 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 Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry?

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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 Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry 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 Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry?

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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 Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry 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 Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based), Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX. 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.

    What is included in Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry?

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    Included: Reserved Timed Entry to the Louvre Museum (€22 entrance ticket to the museum for adult); Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and other selected highlights; Two-hour Guided Louvre Highlights Tour with a small group; Complimentary Paris food guide; and Audio headsets to hear the guide clearly. Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry?

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    Meet next to the Arc of the Carrousel, directly opposite the Louvre Pyramid. Look for the arch with horses and a golden statue on top. Your Crown Tours host will be wearing a purple jacket or T-shirt. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: If you have any hearing accessibility needs, please let us know at least 48 hours in advan; and This activity is not wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Louvre Museum Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Entry if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Paris. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

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