
Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide
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Is Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide worth booking?
Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $20 per person. It scores 88 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 256 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 88 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (256)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Discover the Louvre’s masterpieces in a private tour tailored just for you. With your expert guide, experience an intimate and engaging journey through art and history, free from the rush of large groups. At Dayin, a Pa
What you get
- Private Experience
- Entrance Ticket
- Tour of the Highlights
- Licensed Tour Guide
About this experience
Discover the Louvre’s masterpieces in a private tour tailored just for you. With your expert guide, experience an intimate and engaging journey through art and history, free from the rush of large groups. At Dayin, a Paris-based company born from our love of Paris and its museums, we’ve been exploring the Louvre since childhood. Our guides are in the museum daily and know how to easily navigate the crowds and show you the must-sees. Your private guide will customize the tour to match your interests, whether you’re a first-time visitor or an art enthusiast looking for a deeper exploration. • 2h Highlights Tour – See the must-sees like the Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo. • 3h Extended Tour – Explore famous & lesser-known masterpieces. • 4h Deep Dive Tour – A fully immersive Louvre experience. Enjoy optimized access with your guide, and feel free to continue exploring the museum at your own pace after the tour. No need to print or download anything—just arrive and enjoy the experience!
What's included
Included
- Private Experience
- Entrance Ticket
- Tour of the Highlights
- Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
- Hotel pick-up or Drop-off
- Tips/Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Louvre Museum
Explore the Louvre in Paris with an expert guide and entry ticket. Learn about some of the most famous paintings in the world, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Coronation of Napoleon.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Meet your guide next to the horse statue in front of the pyramid. If you're using Google Maps, make sure to type in "Louvre Pyramid". Your guide will be holding a blue "Dayin" sign. Consider traffic in Paris and leave early to make it on time for your tour.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour will end inside the museum - so you can continue on your own to explore more of the museum after the tour
Options you can book
Deep Dive Private Tour in 4h
Private Tour 4h: This is the tour if you want to get technical and learn as much as you can about art history. This includes a break. Duration: 4 hours
Highlights Private Tour 2h
Extended Private Tour in 3h
Private Tour 3h: Explore more of what the Louvre offers with this 3-hour tour. This can be customized to a unique theme upon request ahead. Duration: 3 hours
Highlights Private Tour in 2h
Private Tour 2h: Go straight to the essentials and discover the must-sees in 2h (other languages on request if booked more than 3 weeks ahead) Duration: 2 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, cmn, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Dayin
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There may be a wait at security. During high season, this wait can be up to 20 minutes.
- Some galleries of the Louvre Museum may be closed without prior notice, or pieces may be removed for restoration or loan.
- 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 259 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
259 verified traveler reviews for Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent
We had wonderful day with the Best Gide, Alex was a respectful, kind , caring , professional, intelligent person, I appreciate his support today he was excellent to day with his knowledge he explained everything to us I recommend Alex to everyone. Thank you Alex
via Tripadvisor
An Outstanding Tour with Hugo our personal guide
Hugo, is an excellent guide. He was prompt and welcomed us warmly and explained what the tour was about. We went through the check in process quickly and without any problems. He was able to take us through the Louvre with a process and showed us the exhibits with outstanding clarity and a warmth that we felt was very personable. His explanations and outstanding knowledge were evident throughout the tour and was able to communicate easily with us about the various works. At all time we felt very comfortable and confident in the way the tour was conducted. Hugo was able to share some wonderful insights and stories, often with a little humour which made the experience so special. It was a 10/10 for us and he managed to avoid the growing crowds where possible and focus on important things to assist our understanding. Well done and would highly recommend this and Hugo, instead of the massive line we saw as we departed.
via Viator
Sabine is Great
Sabine was our guide and she was great. She was very informative, patient, courteous and made the experience exceptional!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful expert tour of the Louvre!
We had a wonderful tour of the Louvre with Hamish! He expertly navigated the museum with a (Louvre-provided) wheelchair, and he gave such interesting information and context. He curated an excellent selection of works of art to highlight and answered all of our questions thoughtfully. It was a real highlight of our time in Paris! Thank you, Hamish! The tour company was very communicative while organizing and setting up the details.
via Tripadvisor
Review of louvre tour
Nicolas did an amazing job showing us through the Louvre and catered the tour to our interests. Without him we’d be overwhelmed. He was gracious, knowledgeable and passionate.
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
- Price range
- $20 to $734
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 90
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 88
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide cost?
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Prices start at $20 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 Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide 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 Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 256 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 Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide?
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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 Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide 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 Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide?
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Around 90 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 Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide 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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