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Unveil the mysteries of the Louvre and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Русский, Français, Português, Italiano

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
• Please note that the instant confirmation is contingent upon ticket availability and may not be guaranteed immediately

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 14 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. Inside the Louvre

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like Venus of Milo and Mona Lisa, 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!

4. 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

5. 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

valerie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

3 June 2025

Julien was a wonderful guide. He took us to all the popular spots and many other places in the louvre that many people miss. Every minute was well spent and filled with a colorful, educational explanation. Julien is well worth the fee and a tour guide is essential for the louvre as far as I am concerned because of its immense size. Great time!

Eugene🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

3 June 2025

Hugo was an amazing guide. He brought the Louvre to life for my family. Our only regret was that we had only 2 hours together. Highly recommend him. He was one of the best guides we had in Europe. Amazing guide

Caroline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

2 June 2025

Paola navigated the crowds like a pro. We saw all of the “must see” attractions plus some more. She shared the history of the building and had great art history knowledge. Highly recommend!Knowledgeable and fabulous!

Mallory

(About local Fe)

29 May 2025

Fe did an excellent job on our tour of the Louvre. My husband and I knew very little about art and she took her time to explain and teach us as much as possible during the visit while showing us the highlights of the museum. Highly recommend Fe for any museum tour! Great tour of the Louvre

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

29 May 2025

Not only has Hugo been studying at the Louvre’s graduated program for eight years, making this like a tour of his “home”, but he delivers all with with and true emotional intelligence into the interests and pace of his customers whether 8 or 81. A true expert with insight and wit

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

29 May 2025

Our afternoon at the Louvre with Paola was a highlight of our time in Paris. Paolo's love for art history and the Louvre shines as she maneuvered us through the museum. Each masterpieces came to life through the stories Paolo shared of history, discovery and creation. There is no better way to maximize your enjoyment and learning! Passionate storytelling at it's best!

Ro🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

27 May 2025

We had an incredible experience with Fe. She was organized and helped us navigate the entry to the louvre. Fe had a deep knowledge of art history but kept the material light and interesting. Highly recommend! Amazing guide

Angela🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Paola)

26 May 2025

We are a family of 5 that booked a 2 hour tour of the Louvre with Paola. I really enjoyed her passion for the arts. It was so helpful to have someone guide us through the highlights of this huge museum, and to be able to give us some history and understand what we were looking at. The stories that she was able to tell us of the works really helped the museum be more meaningful. Also someone that knew where to go and how to get to everything was so valuable. Afterwards she was able to give us additional information and suggestions for us to stay and wander some other wings. Great highlights tour.

Elizabeth🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hugo)

25 May 2025

We had such a great experience with Hugo. We were a group with disabled individuals and little kids and he made the tour fun and accessible for all of us. We learned so much and couldn’t stop talking about everything we learned. Truly a 10/10 experience! The best private tour, even for kids!

Ken🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Paola)

19 May 2025

Paola is a knowledgrable guide who dazzled us with her passion and enthusissm. We were lucky to get her!Awesome experience!

Russ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

18 May 2025

I booked the two hour Louvre tour with Bibiana and it was fantastic. She made sure we were able to see the highlights with a great explanation of all the pieces we viewed. Would definitely book more tours with her the next time we are in Paris.Highly recommend

Ellie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

17 May 2025

An incredible tour! Hugo is so knowledgable and is great at really explaining things in depth, but at a relatable level. He showed us parts of the Louvre we didn’t know existed, was able to explain the meaning behind the paintings and sculptures and show us details we wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. Takes a potentially overwhelming day in to a really enjoyable and manageable tour. Highly highly recommend!! The only way to experience the Louvre!

Sandi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

12 May 2025

My daughter and I visited Paris for the first time last week. We wanted to make the most of our visit to the Louvre and booked a private tour with Emilie. From the beginning, Emilie displayed exceptional knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism that brought the exhibits to life. She connected historical context with the art in a way that was both educational and captivating. Emilie made for a truly memorable experience. The following day, we visited Versailles on our own, and all I could think was that I wished we asked Emilie to be our guide! I highly recommend for anyone looking for an enriching and enjoyable museum visit.Exceptional Museum Tour Experience

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

11 May 2025

Anna was an amazing guide! She knew exactly where to go in the Louvre to maximize our time and to make the most of the day. Her knowledge was vast & so many interesting stories! She made the experience come to life! Highly recommended!

Stacy

(About local Hugo)

10 May 2025

Spending two hours with Hugo at The Louvre was like taking a high level course in art history. We not only learned so much about the Louvre and its masterpieces, we learned relevant French history to give context to all we saw. Hugo was the perfect guide to take us through the Louvre. Plus, he was lovely!A master class in french art history

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

10 May 2025

The Louvre is overwhelming in size, crowded, and filled with magnificent art. Emilie expertly guided us through, making the experience feel very personal. Her commentary was comprehensive, and the audio system was superb. The price of the tour is expensive, but well worth it. We truly visited the Louvre, thanks to Emilie. Doing it unguided would have been insane.Touring the Louvre with Emilie

Connie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

10 May 2025

Fe was amazing at the way she negotiated the heavy crowds while continually narrating and imparting insights as we weaved our way thru. She provides headsets so it’s like she’s walking right beside you. The depth of her historical and art acumen is immediately apparent. Do not hesitate to hire Fe for a personalized, rich in detail, experience when in Paris!!Floating thru the louvre

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

10 May 2025

Julien is full of valuable information on art, history and the Republic. He is knowledgable and engaging. He was aware of my interest in painting so spent time talking about techniques used by artists, especially brush strokes and colors used in shadowing and blending. Julien spent significant time on Delacroix whose work was of great interest to me. Highly recommended!!Enjoyable and informative louvre tour.

Maryanne

(About local Hugo)

9 May 2025

Thank you Hugo. You were a magnificent guide your knowledge of the art of the Louvre is immense and also obviously your passion. Your love of France, particularly Versailles and the Louvre, knowledge of French history , art and culture, and excellent explanations made this a top tour to remember. Thank you 🤩 Maryanne & Fergus Magnificent guide.

Arty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

4 May 2025

Fe was so excited to walk our family of four around the Louvre, it made the whole experience even more enjoyable. She struck the perfect balance of insight and levity, keeping the teenagers engaged but not overwhelmed. She really enjoys her vocation, and it's contagious. We spent a bit over two hours together, but it felt like hanging out with an old friend. We've already recommended Fe to friends who are heading to Paris and will undoubtedly do so again countless times.Fabolous jaunt through the Louvre.

Henk🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Julien)

3 May 2025

Julien was our guide for a tour in het Louvre a week ago, for me and my twelve year old daughter. Julien advise us to start a little early (8:45 am), to be able to see the Mona Lisa before large groups of (Asian) tourists poured into the hall where the painting is exhibited. And good advice it was….we had pretty much uninterrupted views of the painting for about 5 minutes. We experienced a small thrill from running through the hallways and the corridors of the Louvre (just follow the guide...) to be at the painting as soon as possible. Apart from this nice episode, Julien is very kind and friendly and has extensive knowledge of the Louvre building, its history and occupants and the artwork on display, for instance the 18th century French painters, the jewellery, the Greek and Roman statues etc. etc. Also he asked my daughter a lot of questions about the museum and paintings and involved her a lot in the explanation of the artworks. Sometimes Julien spoke a little fast for her (English is not our native tongue) but she enjoyed the tour as much as I did. Henk Douwes, the Netherlands We enjoyed it a lot

Laura

(About local Julien)

29 April 2025

My family of four selected Julien to guide us through the Louvre to see some highlights. I had sent him a note just the evening before requesting a few things to see with as much context and story telling as he could provide. We saw everything I requested and then some, but more importantly, Julien pointed out things that brought the artwork to life and gave it meaning, providing history, context, and fun facts. He was engaging with the whole family, and I highly recommend him! I so enjoyed this tour with Julien. Big bonus that when you book with a guide, you skip the long admission lines. Julien is excellent!

caitlincavossa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

28 April 2025

My fiancé and I recently had the pleasure of a tour at the Louvre with Hugo, and we can’t recommend it enough! Hugo’s passion for art and history were evident throughout the tour. His storytelling skills brought the museum to life, making each piece we encountered feel like a vital part of a larger narrative. We would highly recommend taking this tour with Hugo!

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

23 April 2025

First of all, Julien was spectacular!!! BUT, tickets were not available when we showed up when our voucher specifically stated not to buy tickets and just pay cash to Julien who would have the tickets. Your website should state to purchase the tickets at the same time you book a guide!?!?! But he helped us reschedule another day, but the tickets available had to be a package so we’re a lot more money. Once on the tour with Julien, he was remarkable with information and stories to make the experience memorable!Leuvre

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

22 April 2025

Emilie was very knowledgeable and provided a terrific overview of the Louvre highlights. Great visit with Emilie!

Mary Ann

(About local Hugo)

21 April 2025

Our family had a wonderful and informative time with Hugo. The Louvre can be overwhelming but Hugo made our visit so enjoyable. His knowledge and passion for art is clear. Highly recommend booking with Hugo for his insight, thoughtfulness and for providing an overall memorable experience. My children have a deeper appreciation for art!Incredible Art Tour with a Brilliant Guide

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.

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

sue.millerb68

(About local Paola)

8 April 2025

Paola was great! We saw parts of the Louvre we had never seen and learned new things about the artists and the works of art Would definitely contact her next time we want a Paris guideLearned tons about the Louvre

Mark

(About local Paola)

3 April 2025

A big thanks to Paula for a brilliant tour of the Louvre… we learnt so many interesting facts and stories. We were a family of 4 with 2 children aged 11 and 8, and Paola managed to make it interesting for all of us!Fantastic Louvre Tour with Paola

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

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

2 April 2025

I was passing through for a day and wanted to explore the Louvre. I could not have asked for a better guide. She was genuinely excited to share her vast knowledge of art history along with Parisian history and did so with a warmth, kindness, and patience. I will definitely have her show me around the museum again next time I’m in town. Amazing!

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

Yvonne

(About local Fe)

31 March 2025

My family and I had a memorable two hours with Fernanda seeing the highlights of the Louvre. We loved her positive energy, her storytelling, and her knowledge of the Louvre and its works of art. She expertly maneuvered us around the crowds and we appreciated the extra care she gave to my parents who are in their eighties. I highly recommend Fernanda for any tours that she offers. If you are able to visit the Louvre at 9 for the first entry, I would strongly recommend it to have some time without the crowds. Knowledgeable and engaging guide

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

Virginia

(About local Fe)

26 March 2025

Our family benefited greatly from Fe’s knowledge and expertise in art history. When we were greeted by a strike at the Louvre at the beginning of our scheduled tour with Fe, she didn’t miss a beat and used the opportunity to give us an outdoor tour of the grounds and surrounding areas, along with in-depth explanation of French history and the museum. Later, when we were allowed to enter the museum, Fe made up for lost time by bringing us on a whirlwind tour of the highlights of the museum, including the Mona Lisa to the immense delight of our youngest family members. Fe is a font of knowledge and she has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Fe Reveals the Highlights of the Louvre!

Alyce

(About local Paola)

24 March 2025

Paola and her tour were ah-mazing! We toured the Louvre with her and her knowledge about so many pieces, the building itself, the artists, literally everything, was exceptional. She also came equipped with listening devices for each of us to wear in one ear so that we could hear her even if we were a little distance away. The Louvre is very crowded and loud, and these devices saved the day. Plus I wouldn't want to miss a word she said because it was all so fascinating.Exceptional

Jody🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

24 March 2025

Bibiana was fantastic. Her knowledge of art history is apparent. She did a lovely job connecting the art through the different periods. She was able to scoot us around to the major pieces efficiently and had no problem getting us up close. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.Highly recommend!

Chris

(About local Julien)

20 March 2025

Julien led a tour for me, my wife, and our 10 year old and 7 year old children and we loved it! Julien was terrific with the kids and made sure they were entertained and educated throughout. We learned so much, not only about the art work, but about the history of the Louvre itself. He clearly has a passion for art. Highly recommended. Fantastic Louvre tour

jacqueline

(About local Emilie)

18 March 2025

We had an awkward start through no fault of Emilie’s. The Lourve opened an hour late and there was at least a couple thousand people in line. Emilie kept us comfortable and entertained. She also helped keep our spot as second in line while countless other groups tried push their way to the front or “make friends” at the head of the line. Once inside Emilie gave us a wonderful tour and even spent extra time with us to make up for the late start. Highly recommend her!Emilie is the best!

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

16 March 2025

Bibiana brought to life art and history! There were 6 of us with varied exposure to France and the Louvre. We all learned something new as she pointed out fascinating facts and helped us understand how to see things in context. Despite the crowd and imperfect audio system, she held our attention for the entire tour. Thanks Bibiana for igniting our interest in learning and appreciating the arts. We will be back and hope to see you again. She brought it!

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

15 March 2025

Thank you so much Emilie for our fantastic tour of the Louve! We can't rave enough about Emilie and are so thankful we booked the Louve with her. We didn't give her a "must see" list of art to see, we are experienced museum goers so we left it to Emilie to show us her version of the Louve. We spent a fair bit of time learning to history of the museum itself rather than running from one masterpiece to the next and are we the better for it! There is a vast part of the original medieval fortress that predates the museum that many people miss. We learned all about it and so enjoyed this part of the tour! After teaching us the history of the Louve, we did see several "must see's" as well. I also wanted to visit the Couture Exhibit and Emilie made sure we knew exactly how to get to the beginning of that show. We could not be happier with her and highly recommend Emilie as a guide! Thanks again Emilie!!Absolutely Wonderful!!

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

12 March 2025

Juliane was amazing! We toured the Louvre with our 11 and 7 year old daughters. My husband is a history teacher and has spent many years teaching Art History. Julien was able to keep everyone engaged! The Louvre was our girls favorite part of Paris, thanks to the amazing tour we had!! Cannot recommend enoughGreat Family Tour!

Alena

(About local Emilie)

6 March 2025

Emilie was great at communicating before our visit about meeting and tickets. She kept us on schedule and showed us a large variety of the collection in only 2 hours which I know we could not have done on our own. She also was informative about the art without being dry. She also took us to the gallery we wanted to visit after our tour was over to make sure we didn’t get lost. I would book with her again. Great morning at the louvre

Lojain

(About local Hugo)

4 March 2025

Hugo made the experience very enjoyable. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the Louvre. We had a two-hour tour with him where we explored all the Louvre highlights. For a more detailed tour you definitely need a longer tour. For sure I highly recommend the experience and it is worth the price. Thank you Hugo Highlight of the trip

Hannah

(About local Bibiana )

27 February 2025

Bibiana was a great tour guide and very helpful and informative. I enjoyed learning about the history of the Louvre and the renaissance art. Louvre Reviee

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

22 February 2025

We picked Hugo because of his educational background and he did not disappoint. He can tell you unique details about the paintings; and the history surrounding the painting. Also… ask him about his book… very interesting Amazing tour from amazing guide.

Annie

(About local Hugo)

20 February 2025

Hugo is delightful, funny and an incredible tour guide. My friend and I had a lovely tour of the Louvre and can’t recommend him enough. Wondeful