Discover the hidden treasures of the Louvre on this comprehensive, small group tour taking you far beyond the most visited pieces.
Small Group Complete Louvre Tour: Mona Lisa & Beyond
Summary Description
Highlights
- Enjoy reserved entrance to the Louvre.
- Go off the beaten path and explore the collection in depth.
- Tour with an expert guide who's well versed in art history.
- See all of the big highlights (including the Mona Lisa).
- Save time planning with a specially designed route.
Description
Experience the Louvre on this comprehensive tour of the world's largest museum. With a small group of just six people and an expert guide, see the major artworks and discover the lesser-known treasures waiting to be found. See the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces by Raphael and Leonardo. Admire the Venus De Milo and feast your eyes on the French Crown Jewels. Depending on the day, visit Napoleon's Apartments or the Mesopotamian Collection—including Hammurabi's Code—for unforgettable ending.
There’s a reason why the Louvre is the most visited museum in the world—it’s enormous! It would take days to go around it all. That’s why most visitors stick to the well-trodden path, only visiting its major works. But they sacrifice the lesser-known gems along the way. On this small group tour with maximum six people and an expert art historian guide, you'll get in-depth insight to all of the major artworks and far beyond.
Outside the Arch du Carrousel, you’ll begin your tour by meeting your expert guide and taking a trip back in time as you lay eyes on the original stone foundations of this former fortress. Journey into the museum and try not to be distracted by the dazzling interiors as you wind your way through some of the most famous masterpieces in the world. You’ll be introduced to the Venus De Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the French Crown Jewels in the Apollo Gallery and of course, the Mona Lisa herself. But that’s just the beginning of your deep-dive into the Louvre’s collection.
You’ll be taken off the beaten path to explore some of the lesser known but equally mesmerizing pieces. Your guide will lead you into The Grand Gallery lined with works by Leonardo and Raphael, through the Hall Of The Caryatides, the former ballroom of kings and on to see some of the pinnacles of French Romanticism. Along the way, you'll learn plenty of fascinating stories that most visitors to the Louvre would never uncover—such as which of the museum's oldest objects was discovered haphazardly during the construction of a highway!
While most visitors scarcely peek beyond the surface of the Louvre, this tour will allow you to extend your artistic palette and leave you able to fully appreciate the magnificence of the vast collection.
Included / Excluded
- Louvre Museum ticket
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Small group of six people max
- English speaking guide
- Headset for guide audio
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Start / End Locations
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 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.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gumFx5M1d5nNddmUA
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- Security measures are enforced at the Louvre. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed.
- 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, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Photography is allowed. No selfie sticks.
- Closed bottles of water are allowed, food is forbidden inside the site.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Options and Pricing
Prices are subject to change
| Small Group Complete Louvre Tour: Mona Lisa & Beyond | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | €109.00 |
| Child (2 - 14 years) | €104.00 |
| Infant (0 - 1 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 6
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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