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Discover the Louvre Museum, admiring the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, with an expert guide.
Discover the best of the Louvre Museum on a guided tour designed to immerse you in the world of art and history without queues or delays, giving you direct access to one of the most celebrated cultural institutions in the world.
Guided by an expert English speaker, the tour brings together iconic masterpieces, including Da Vinci's enigmatic Mona Lisa, the ancient Venus de Milo, and the impressive Winged Victory of Samothrace. Alongside these famous pieces, you will discover lesser-known treasures and insightful facts about the artists who defined Western art, from Michelangelo and Canova to Delacroix and Géricault.
The tour begins at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, just a few steps from the museum, from where the guide leads you through the Louvre's breathtaking galleries, sharing fascinating details about its artworks and architecture. You will also discover the rich history of the Louvre Palace itself, former residence of French royalty and today one of the most visited museums in the world.
With individual headsets so you don't miss a single detail, this dynamic and informative tour is ideal for art lovers and first-time visitors alike, guaranteeing an unforgettable journey through centuries of artistic brilliance in the heart of Paris.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure time
● This tour is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, or strollers
● The areas visited during this tour are subject to closures. The guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour
● The Louvre Museum is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will contact you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point
● All visitors (including children) must present a valid ID on the day of the tour
● All visitors, including infants, must reserve a ticket to enter the Louvre Museum. Infants (ages 0-1) can enter free of charge, but must be included at the time of booking and counted towards the total group size
● Strict security measures apply at the Louvre Museum. Only handbags and small backpacks are allowed. Any item exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm will not be permitted
● This tour is conducted in English
● This is a walking tour. Participants must be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
● Photography is allowed; selfie sticks are prohibited
● Sealed water bottles are permitted; eating inside the venue is strictly prohibited
● Admission ticket to the Louvre Museum (€28 per person) is included in the price of this tour. Visitors under 18 years old and EEA residents under 26 years old can visit the Louvre Museum for free by presenting a valid ID and proof of residence, outside of a group tour
Inclusions
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Expertly guided walking tour
✔ Skip-the-line ticket for Louvre Museum
✔ Headset
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off service
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Tickets, meals, and drinks unless specifically stated in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Meeting Point
Start Location: Place du Carrousel, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris, FR
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow Walks sign. This tour meets at the statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in front of the Louvre Museum, opposite the pyramid at the entrance of the Tuileries Gardens (important: not the Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile, up the Champs Elysées Avenue). When facing the arc, meet at the winged statue on the left