Go beyond the obvious on this jam-packed Louvre Highlights Tour, peering behind the artworks to unlock their secrets. Skip long lines and join this short (but sweet) adventure into the heart of French art and history.

You'll see famous French works like Géricault’s ‘Raft of Medusa’, which depicts the true story of shipwrecked sailors driven to cannibalism. Da Vinci's ‘Mona Lisa’ will play a major role in your tour – you won't believe how tiny the Louvre's most famous artwork is, nor how many guests have tried to destroy her! At the sculpture gallery, you'll encounter another Italian in Michelangelo's ‘Slaves’; plus Antonio Canova's incredibly romantic ‘Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss’.

You'll also get a sense of the other uses of the Louvre as a royal palace. With your guide pointing out the details, you'll notice the beautiful ceiling panels and explore a special room filled with crown jewels.

At 10:15 am start time only: enjoy an exclusive, intimate Louvre experience with a maximum of six guests, ensuring a personalized journey through art and history.

Explore the major works of the Louvre with an expert local guide
Save time with skip-the-line tickets and visit in a group of 20 people or fewer
Choose the 10:15 am tour for a small-group experience of up to 6 guests
Enjoy a carefully crafted itinerary that crams the best into 2 hours

Important to know

Accessibility:

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers

Not allowed:

Suitcases, luggage and large bags; only bags smaller than 55cm x 35cm x 20cm are permitted inside

Know in advance:

Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour
The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, you will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point
All guests at the time of booking must provide full names of the entire party (first name and surname, including children). Failure in doing so, may result in cancellation of your booking
This tour is in English
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty

Remember to bring:

A valid ID for all participants, including children

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Skip-the-line tickets

Tips (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Place du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France

Meeting point:

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green 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.