• Private Tour
• Carbon Neutral

A quick visit to the Louvre is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Louvre with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time! Experience the Louvre after dark! ✨ During the holiday season, enjoy extended opening hours until 9 p.m. on select dates — 26, 28, 29, 30 December 2024, and 2, 4 January 2025. Request a personalized offer and make your visit unforgettable with your host!

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Français, Italiano, Русский, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets are not included and need to be paid directly to the host in cash

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 11 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Outside the pyramid of the Louvre, near the equestrian statue of Louis XIV (sole statue in Louvre’s courtyard) - Paris to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Beautiful Surroundings

   To better understand what you’ll see inside the Louvre, your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Paris and the Louvre for a perfect introduction to your tour

4. How It Works

   Before entering the Louvre, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour.

5. Ahead of the Crowds

   On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems

6. Inside the Louvre

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

7. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Paris

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Lori

(About local Julien)

30 March 2025

Our private Louvre tour with Julien was an absolute highlight of our trip. He is deeply knowledgeable, fun, attentive, and very thoughtful. He covered the highlights beautifully, shared the history of the palace, showed us points of interest from the windows, and listened to our art interest. Such a delight evening! We highly recommend Julien!!OUTSTANDING!!

Chad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

28 January 2025

Emile's appreciation for the Louvre's treasures is contagious. Following a bout of severe food poisoning, we were weakened, and wondered if we'd even be able to manage the tour with our diminished reserves. Emile adapted to our needs on the spot, saving the day.Knowledgeable, adaptable and indispensable

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

3 January 2025

Julien was amazing! He was easy to get ahold of. He made sure we knew where to meet and discussed our interests before the tour. We had a three hour Louvre tour with Julien and it was the best. I don’t know if we would have been able to see and understand all of the art without his expertise. He met us at the carousel outside and stayed with us until we had a taxi to our next adventure. I highly recommend a tour with Julien! Great morning at the Louvre

Saray🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Henrick)

1 January 2025

Henrick fue nuestro guía! Y nos enseñó la ciudad desde su punto de vista! Tiene mucho conocimiento y nos llevó a lugares maravillosos!!! Lo recomiendo muchas veces! Hasta recomendaciones de lugares para comer nos dio! Gracias Hemrick Profesional y Calmado

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

7 December 2024

Emilie was everything you'd want in a Louvre tour guide. - Great at communicating when and where she will be. - Efficient: Arranged for our tickets ahead of time. - Status: We avoided the line that was wrapped around the building and walked right in. Last, but most important, was her knowledge of the building and Art. She was able to answer most of the questions we threw at her. She was an all around lovely person.Wonderful Louvre tour guide

Linda

(About local Julien)

24 October 2024

My husband and I traveled to Paris recently to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary along with two friends. We were limited in time that we could spend at the Louvre (honestly, you could easily spend a week there) so I compiled a list of my must-sees. Julien fulfilled my wish list and then some. He was knowledgeable and great company. We could not have chosen a better guide. Merci beaucoup, Julien!Best tour guide ever!

Denise🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chrystelle)

11 October 2024

Chrystelle was a delight as a guide. She orchestrated an impressive 3 hour art history scan through the Louvre without our ever feeling rushed and with patience for our curious questions. She was prepared, knowledgeable and above all, a delight. Highly recommend…Excellent tour and delightful tour guide!

Olivier

(About local Emilie)

21 September 2024

EN: Our day with Emilie was absolutly fantastic! Upon our arrival, she gave us earsets in order to hear her better because of the crowds , which was thoughtful. She explained in great detail the history of Paris, told us many facts and answered to all of our questions. She is passionate about that part of history which made the tour very nice. She also showed us another historical part of Paris and suggested us some other places to go. 10/10 merci! FR: Notre visite du musé avec Emilie fut fantastique. À notre arrivée, elle nous a remis des écouteurs afin de s’assurer que nous entendions bien ses explications lors de nos passages dans les foules. Sa passion pour l’histoire et l’art est contagieuse. Emilie est sympathique et elle a bien pris le temps de répondre à chacune de nos questions. Ses explications étaient claires et à la fois fascinantes. Nous avons beaucoup appris et nous sommes choyés d’avoir visiter le Louvre ainsi que le Palais Royal en sa compagnie. Merci 10/10 Guided tour at the Musé du Louvre

Savvy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

20 August 2024

Emilie was so knowledgable, accomodating, and easy to contact! Highly recommend her! You will learn a lot and have a great time doing so! Great tour!

Alexi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

30 June 2024

Going to the Louvre without a private guide is a terrible idea and Bibiana was an excellent person to lead us through this labyrinth of a museum. Without her, the sheer size of the place and the large crowds would have made for an unpleasant and frustrating experience, especially for our 14 year old son. Her ability to skip the entry line was enormously beneficial during such a busy time at the museum. She was able to tie together the art we saw in a comprehensive and understandable way so that we truly understood what we were looking at and were able to appreciate it fully. She’s also an extremely friendly and enthusiastic person and a pleasure to spend time with. Thank you Bibiana!Great tour of the Louvre with Bibiana

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

24 June 2024

We had a magnificent time with Emilie. I can’t imagine seeing the Louvre any other way. Emilie shared her knowledge and expertise about many items and paintings in the Louvre that we wouldn’t have known otherwise. She was so helpful!Lovely Tour

Elyse🇺🇸 United States

(About local Henrick)

16 June 2024

Henrik conducted an absolutely perfect tour for my two teenage girls, sister in law and I. The walk to the Louvre was filled with great historic and neighborhood tidbits and the Louvre tour itself was the perfect length, expertly curated and fun for all— a true highlight of our entire Paris trip! We would very highly recommend Henrik for any tour!!Perfect tour!

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chrystelle)

27 April 2024

This was my second tour with Chrystelle of the Louvre, this time including the outside and walk up from Notre Dame cathedral. I am very satisfied with our experience! Again, Chrystelle makes the architecture and the pieces of art come alive, and is a dependable guide through the expanse and crowds in the museum. I recommend this tour with Chrystelle!I'm a satisfied repeat client!

Lana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

15 April 2024

What a pleasure it was to tour this incredible museum with a guide as knowledgeable and as personable as Julien. His stories brought the art and artists to life. C’est magnifique

Marilyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

24 March 2024

Sophie directed us expertly along the Seine River sharing interesting historical information on our way to the Louvre and to specific works of art inside telling us details our family needed to better appreciate these great pieces. Her great knowledge and obvious love of art are apparent and make this tour quite enjoyable!Sophie’s Louvre tour

MICHELLE🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

14 January 2024

I am so glad we booked our tour of the Louvre with Emilie. I really appreciated her before the tour communication. She reached out about details and talked through the day. We have 3 teens with varying interest in the museum and Emilie found a great way to keep everyone interested. In fact, one of my teens gave her name to a friend. This is high praise. I highly recommend Emilie!Awesome - great experience!

Tina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

4 July 2023

Exceedingly knowledgeable. Sophie was wonderful in catering to our requests to see specific pieces in the Louvre and hitting important pieces along the way and the surrounding area. Excellent at engaging our kids (10 & 16) in the experience. Excellent Tour Guide

Francis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Henrick)

25 June 2023

Henrick was very flexible and informative. My three kids and I had a great tour with him. Excellent Guide

Leah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chrystelle)

14 June 2023

Chrystelle was able to make the best out of a tricky situation and although our guided tour could have been a disaster, it ended up being even better. Unbeknownst to all guests of the Louvre on the day we booked our tour, the museum was closed to the general public until the afternoon, so when we showed up to start our tour, the Louvre was letting all morning tickets enter. We ended up seeing other sites near by, all the while learning abt the history of the louvre and the city. After the lines had died down, we then hit the highlights of the museum. Chrystelle is smart, knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. We would book another tour with her again for sure! Great Tour

Debbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

22 March 2023

Sophie was very kind and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the Paris strikes caused the Louvre to open a bit later, so she had us meet later by Notre Dame and we spent an hour outside the Louvre that would have been better spent inside. Once we got through the line, she was able to take us to see quite a bit, but left us as soon as her time was up. For $90 plus the tickets which we had to pay to her on top of the charge (17 euros), I’m not sure I would book this private tour again. It was very expensive for the service we received, and it did not include the actual tickets to the Louvre.Lourve Tour

Bradley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Henrick)

22 November 2022

Henrick was awesome. He was very responsive even before the trip to make sure things were set by the time we arrived in Paris. He was organized with his structure but we never felt rushed. Perfect way to see the Louvre

Unknown

(About local Chrystelle)

21 October 2022

She was charming, knowledgeable, and patient with me practicing my French. Would recommend her highly.

Walt🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Chrystelle)

17 August 2022

Chrystelle was an absolute delight. I had misunderstood the scope of the tour and she was extremely accommodating when we needed to change the meeting point. We spent 3 wonderful hours with her in the Louvre where she made the experience very special. Highly recommended!Very accommodating

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chrystelle)

30 June 2022

Our guide Chrystelle, was great. Her personal touch and knowledge made our tour a wonderful experience. Since we had already had a city tour she modified our tour with a different in-depth perspective. She took us to some of the highlights of the Louvre and gave us enough information so we could navigate the rest on our own.Great experience

Toni🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chrystelle)

21 May 2022

We had a limited amount of time in Paris and knew we wanted to see the Louvre. Booking with Chrystelle was the best decision we made. As an Art Historian, her knowledge was invaluable and the hours we spent with her were fun and educational. We started with a walking tour around the Left Bank which included Notre Dame and although we could only view it from the exterior, we were able to learn the history of it as well as the ongoing restoration. At the Louvre we learned so much more about the history of the building as well as the art and paintings inside than we ever could have learned on our own. I'm not sure I have adequate words to express how Chrystelle made it a much richer and amazing experience for us. Thank you Chrystelle!!!!Best Idea Ever!

Todd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chrystelle)

2 May 2022

Chrystelle was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. She gave us a tour of the immediate area near the Louvre and then educated us on some of art found within. She was patient when we wanted to linger and ended up spending more time with us than was agreed upon. We had a great time and learned quite a lot about the evolution of art in the process! We highly recommend her.Knowledgeable and friendly

Colette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

7 December 2019

I had the great pleasure to have booked Sophie for a private tour of the Louvre. I was travelling alone so the experience was extremely personalised. We had in depth conversations on everything from ancient eygpt to Greece to the very fine French and Italian masterpieces. I have booked many private tours during my travels and I found Sophie to be very knowledgeable, flexible and kind. We became fast friends, as we both share the same passion of the Louvre and art history. I highly recommend the tour as you will feel like you are the only visitor at the museum. I do plan to visit Paris again in the future and will contact Sophie as a top priority. Sincerely, a sincere traveller from New Orleans (USA)An Art Historian Dream

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Abbie)

13 October 2019

Abbie was absolutely terrific. Her knowledge of the historical interactions of the various exhibits was spellbinding. Bravo Abbie.Abbie’s great tour

Nina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Abbie)

4 October 2019

We had a wonderful time with Abbie. She was a wealth of knowledge and presented it in a fun and easy going manner which was great for my 10 year old granddaughters. We did a Notre Dam and Louvre tour with her and if we had not been with Abbie, there is no way we would have gotten to see the Mona Lisa!! We started our tour a little later, and the Louvre closed early that day so we missed spending time there, but the time we spent was great! Abbie was a joy to be with.Fun with Abbie

Mariam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

27 August 2019

We had a great tour of the Louvre with Sophie, I would highly recommend! She was very efficient in helping us avoid lines and navigating us to the highlights at the museum. She is very knowledgeable about art and gave us great insight into the pieces we saw. I have young children and she was good about explaining things at a level they could understand and keeping things interactive and interesting.Louvre tour with Sophie

Carmina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

28 June 2019

My family had a great tour with Sophie. She is very knowledgeable and patient with my kids!! Highly recommended!Tour with Sophie!

Shane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marie)

12 March 2019

I had one day in Paris and was looking to see as much as I could in a short period of time. Marie’s approach to the tour was excellent, as she gave me a chronological tour through the Louvre starting with Greek sculptures, to Roman sculptures, to religious paintings, the transition from pure theology to artistic technique, to the French Revolution. She gave me a great overview of French history along the way. We then went to the Notre Dame cathedral. If I am in France again, which I know I will be, I will definitely be meeting up with Marie again. She was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with.Efficient Tour Through Paris

Esther

(About local Maxime)

22 April 2025

Our family recently had the pleasure of joining Maxime on a food tour in Paris, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our trip! My 8-year-old daughter, my husband, and I all left the tour with full stomachs and happy hearts, thanks to Maxime's exceptional guidance and expertise. First and foremost, Maxime is a true foodie. His passion and knowledge about food shine through in every stop he takes you to. The selections he made were impeccable—each bite was a testament to his refined taste. Beyond that, Maxime is a cheese expert, and we learned so much from him about different types of cheeses, how they’re made, and even the best bread pairings to enhance their flavors. It was an educational and delicious experience rolled into one! What truly sets Maxime apart is his warm personality and ability to make you feel at ease. He’s incredibly easy to talk to, full of fascinating insights, and genuinely cares about making the tour enjoyable for everyone. He doesn't just treat you as a customer; he treats you as a friend. Another highlight of the tour was Maxime’s flexibility and thoughtfulness. When he learned that we had a plane to catch later that day, he made adjustments to ensure we could enjoy the tour without feeling rushed. For instance, he prepared a pie ahead of time to save us precious minutes—such a considerate touch that truly went above and beyond. The food was, of course, outstanding. The oysters Maxime introduced us to were some of the best we’ve ever had—fresh, briny, and absolutely unforgettable! And he didn’t stop there; he took us to a secret spot that I won’t reveal to avoid spoiling the surprise for future guests. Let’s just say it was a magical experience that made us feel like true locals. It’s a place we’d never have discovered on our own, and it was the perfect way to cap off the tour. Maxie is diligent to send us a list of cheese that he shared with us afterwards! Thank you. Overall, Maxime made this food tour the highlight of our Paris trip. His expertise, kindness, and attention to detail created a unique experience we’ll always treasure. If you’re looking for an extraordinary food tour in Paris, don’t hesitate—book with Maxime. You won’t regret it! Hidden gem! Like hanging out with a friend

Lara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

20 April 2025

This tour was a wonderful way to see the vibrant and bustling Monmartre! Maxime shared his love for the food, the experience of food as part of the culture, and for Paris in general. He is a true professional and a student of his craft, not only sharing the history of the foods we tried and helping us understand what made each stop special, but also, explaining the history of Monmartre in a way that kept even my 16 year old engaged! For those that may wonder, the food was plenty and we were very full by the end! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Maxime for any of the tours he offers - you won't be disappointed. An absolute pleasure!

Jenny

(About local Bibiana )

20 April 2025

My husband and I both agree that Bibiana was the greatest tour guide we’ve ever hired to tour an art museum. And we’re so glad that museum was The Louvre! Bibiana demonstrates a striking passion for the medieval and Renaissance art she showed us. Her knowledge of those works, the artists and their era, even the techniques used by each and what made each artist and piece unique was very evident. Bibiana was so patient and sweet with our two toddler sons and we feel like she became our friend in the two amazing hours we spent with her. We are looking forward to our next tour with Bibiana!Our best art museum tour guide, ever.

Ekaterina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

15 April 2025

My family had an incredible day with Maxine. He was so kind, friendly and accommodating to our large group. Max took us to all the places we asked for and more. He has a great knowledge of philosophy and it was fascinating taking a deeper dive into familiar historic events from a new perspective. Thank you for such a memorable day. We hope to see you next time we are in Paris. Wonderful day with Max

Lauri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

15 April 2025

The tour of the D'Orsay with Julien was great! First, Julien offered to buy the tickets for us before the tour to save time (we, of course, reimbursed him for the tickets) - it was wonderful that we could just meet him at the entrance and walk into the museum. Once the tour began, Julien's knowledge of the artists and their works was incredible and he kept us engaged throughout the time. We felt that we saw and learned so much during our time together. And when we needed a little break during the tour, Julien was so accomodating and immediately pivoted to explaining other art pieces to us while we rested. Julien is a master storyteller and made the tour so much fun! We highly recommend a tour with Julien! And thank you again, Julien! We're so appreciative.Wonderful tour of the D'Orsay with Julien!

Marc

(About local Anna)

14 April 2025

I did a 5 hour walking tour with Anna and had a great experience. She is customer focused, friendly and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Paris. Excellent Paris 5 hour walking Tour

Paige🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sophie)

14 April 2025

Our family of 5 booked a tour with Sophie, and we had a great time. My children are 4, 7, and 9 and they were all very happy to do the scavenger hunt. Sophie was engaging and structured with the time which helped keep the kids focused. My 4 year old got a little tired of walking at one point but in the end he has a great time. I would recommend this tour for any family! Grear foe kids

ALLYSON🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucien)

13 April 2025

5 of us (2 from US, 3 from UK) enjoyed a fun, educational day with Lucien at Les Invalides. He is extremely knowledgeable and his passion about the collection was evident in his enthusiastic delivery. He was a great communicator both in planning and in the actual tour. I highly recommend him. A great day at Les Invalides!!

Randi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

11 April 2025

Communication with Julien prior to the day of the tour was great! He kept us informed of all of the important details, including the place to meet him on the day of the tour. He purchased our admission tickets to the Louvre in advance, and was waiting in the line to enter the museum before it opened. Once it opened we very quickly made our way to see the Mona Lisa and it gave us a great view before the crowds arrived. He continued yes to point out the highlights of the Louvre and explained a lot of detail in the paintings to really help us understand the artists perspective. It was a fantastic way to see the highlights and avoid the crowds and lines as much as possible. Great Louvre Tour

Courtney 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

9 April 2025

We love the 10 Taste WithLocals and our time with Maxime was absolutely fantastic. He adjusted his original plan to be closer to our VRBO and introduced us to a neighborhood we have never been to and would have never known to explore. It was fabulous and a fast new favorite in Paris. My husband even went back to one of the bakeries the next morning because we loved it so much.Wonderful Experience

Ellen

(About local Marc)

7 April 2025

Our Musee d'Orsay Tour with Marc was a highlight of our time in Paris. He was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. His tour included an overview of the museum itself, and it's transformation from a railroad station. Then it was off to the galleries with a focus on a number of French artists and the history and development of several artistic movements they were part of. Marc responded promptly to all inquiries leading up to the tour. We had a great time. Highly recommend!Orsay

Teresa

(About local Bibiana )

3 April 2025

We had an enjoyable morning at the Louvre with Bibiana who is an expert in Renaissance Art. We started touring from the foundation of the Louvre understanding how the palace turned into a great museum before maneuvering between the most iconic exhibits of the Louvre. Bibiana's narratives was simple and precise. As a painting expert, she did not just throw out a bunch of information but instead she weaved a historical picture of how painting styles evolved and how an amateur could understand the story and thus appreciate each artwork. Bibiana - the connoisseur of art history

Hayley

(About local Lucien)

2 April 2025

We can't fault the tour with Lucien. Our students were engaged and very happy to have learnt so much about the Latin Quarter. Lucien is warm, knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Paris. Highly recommend!An excellent tour!

Lisa

(About local Julien)

31 March 2025

Julien was a fantastic guide for my family of 4 (two adults and two teens). He was so knowledgable and the tour was interesting. We were also one of the first to get in to view the Mona Lisa before the crowds arrived. He is also just very kind and easy going. Highly recommend! Explore the Louvre with a Local Guide

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Julien)

29 March 2025

Brilliantly entertaining, extremely knowledgeable and totally charming. Highly recommended.Super guide Super guy.

bvg🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Julien)

29 March 2025

My wife, our two adult daughters, and I had the pleasure of visiting the Louvre with Julien. It quickly became clear that Julien not only shared his deep passion for the museum’s history and art, but also took the time to get to know his guests to ensure the experience was perfectly tailored from the very first moments inside the museum. We learned so many fascinating details about numerous artworks and the museum itself — he's undoubtedly one of the best guides we’ve ever had! A huge thank you from Switzerland, and a well-deserved 10 out of 10 rating! 😊Close to perfect :)

Marilyn

(About local Emilie)

29 March 2025

Emilie was very personable and knowledgeable. Her specialty is showing and telling guests about the highlights of the Louvre, in their proper historical context, which she does very well. With this background, the Louvre is a treasure in many different ways.Excellent at conveying context

Emilio🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

28 March 2025

Julien was great. Easy to communicate with, on time and he was very good at keeping my family engaged. He knows the Louvre museum like the back of his hand. I recommend himFamily of four with two little kids