• Private Tour
• Carbon Neutral

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

Français, English, Español, Português, Русский, Italiano

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

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

   View on Maps

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

Léna

(About local Fe)

12 September 2025

So glad we booked a guided tour of the Louvre with Fe. Her knowledge of history made such a difference! She is engaging and a beautiful story teller :) We will definitely reach out to her on our next trip *****Louvre beauty!

Angela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

3 September 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the absolute best experience with Julien as our guide at the Louvre. He was incredibly informative and had a gift for connecting the history of the museum with other places we had visited during our trip, which really brought everything to life. His storytelling, knowledge, and ability to make the art and history feel personal made this tour stand out. It was worth every penny and, without question, the best tour we had during our two weeks in Paris. Highly recommend Julien to anyone visiting the Louvre!The Best Tour of Our Paris Trip!

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

3 September 2025

From the beginning, meeting her in the courtyard of the Louvre, she was full of energy and got us going. It was great to go the "back way" into the museum that the tour guides have access to. Fe had a set plan and route for us to see the popular and well known pieces but along the way she gave us interesting history and background of the museum and the history and development of art. She helped us understand and see the changes over time in how sculptors and artists changed their styles and forms. It felt like we got an advanced understanding of art history as part of the package. After our time was up, she also helped us get oriented to go and see other pieces that were on our list. An all around enjoyable and informative experience. Loved Fe's knowledge of the art

Alyshia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

2 September 2025

While I like museums and the stories that art tells us through the millennia, I am no art history major and don’t know a lot. I just like learning. I usually don’t like tours. I’ve been on a few and have been very annoyed and disappointed— Until this experience. Julien had a strategy that met our goals. He was able to read us very quickly and understand how to tailor our tour with questions that made us think and build upon what we knew and don’t know. He was not pretentious yet incredibly knowledgeable, wise, and a seasoned Louvre fan! I learned about him via a friend who I trust. I, otherwise, would never have hired a private tour guide, or have joined any tour. You get what you pay for. It was AMAZING! I left with a new lense through which to view art and enjoy the museum experience without being an art history major. Hire him for your memorable Louvre experience! 🤔 I wonder if he goes to the Prado..Does the rating go to 12?

Stacey🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Bibiana )

30 August 2025

Bibiana was a good tour guide to help our family see the Louvre - learning more about the evolution of art (with examples along the way) and the historical important pieces in the Louvre. We were a family with 2 teen boys and we were all occupied for the time. She also helped us get in quickly to get the tour started. She had headphones as it was so crazy busy in there. Knowledgable - great way to see the Louvre

Barb🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Lucien)

28 August 2025

Lucien was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and kept the tour very interesting. I only wish we had more time at the museum. I would definitely recommend. Fantastic tour

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

18 August 2025

I have used Withlocals in many countries over the last 6 years. We have always had amazing guides but Julien was exceptional! My husband and my aunt both needed wheelchairs for our tour through the Louvre in Paris. Julien was very cognizant of their needs to the extent that he would kneel to get down to their eye level and speak about a specific work of art. Not only was he knowledgeable but he was really passionate about the works of art. My family learned so much! We could not have learned to appreciate the pieces he highlighted and felt fortunate to have Julien guide us through the museum!Julien: The best guide we have ever had

Meghan

(About local Emilie)

12 August 2025

Emilie made our trip to the Louvre one to remember and be truly enjoyed. The museum can get so busy in the summertime, but Emilie helped us navigate the crowds, showed us incredible pieces, and shared invaluable expertise. I would highly recommend her.Kind Expert

Melissa🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Fe)

11 August 2025

My mom, sisters and I recently did a tour of the louvre with Fe. She is extremely knowledgeable, charismatic, kind, and went out of her way to accommodate my sister and mom who had accessibility needs. Fe is passionate about art, history, and Paris! I highly recommend her :)Great tour of the L’Ouvre with Fe!

Kristine🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Fe)

7 August 2025

Fe provided a fabulous tour of the Louvre to my husband and I. Communication was easy and just the right amount. We met Fe on time and at the set location as she suggested. Fe is super knowledgable, was flexible on the tour and overall pleasure to spend time with. We would highly recommend using Fe as your local guide!Highly Recommend Fe!

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

6 August 2025

We love Bibiana. She gave my family an amazing tour of the Louvre. She was so knowledgeable, and I could tell she enjoys sharing her love of art. She was engaging and fun! We love Bibiana!

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

1 August 2025

Julien was a wonderful guide through the Louvre for three adults and two kids - age 9 and 7 - who had never been. He took what would have been an incredibly overwhelming experience - as we only had 2-3 hours, and we were there at a very busy time period- and kept us on track to hit some famous highlights in that short window of time. He was a wealth of knowledge throughout, providing detailed history and interesting stories that entertained the kids and the adults. He also made a lot of effort to continually engage the kids - mixing in some fun games for them, asking them questions, and piquing their curiosity by tying stories to their interests. It was a great experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to get a depth, curated, and efficient tour of the louvre. Top Highlights of the Lourve with Kids

Benjamin

(About local Julien)

26 July 2025

We booked Julien through a referral from a friend and this was easily one of the best things we did on our honeymoon. Julien was amazing. He made the Louvre feel personal, approachable, and honestly kind of magical. I’m not an art expert by any stretch, but he made everything feel interesting and easy to understand. The way he told the stories behind the paintings and sculptures really brought them to life. We didn’t have a direction or focus we wanted and entrusted our experience to him. He also picked up on the fact that we were on our honeymoon and added these thoughtful touches throughout the tour. He pointed out romantic pieces, shared cool little hidden spots, and just made the whole experience feel tailored to us. It didn’t feel like a tour, it felt like walking through the museum with a super knowledgeable friend who really cared about making it memorable for us. We walked away feeling inspired, grateful, and so glad we booked it. I could not recommend him enough. We will definitely be booking Julien again the next time we are in Paris.The Highlight of Our Honeymoon

Maire🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Paola)

25 July 2025

We took a two-hour tour of the Louvre with Paola. She was amazing—so knowledgeable and presented things in an interesting and thoughtful way. She kept things interesting for our teenagers. Would recommend her. Thanks Paola. Fabulous tour of the Lourve

Loni🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucien)

19 July 2025

Loved our tour of the Louvre with Lucien. He knew exactly where to go and what to see. He was a wealth of information. He was nice and answered any questions we had. Would not hesitate to book one of his tours again. Lucien is awesome!!

Brandy

(About local Paola)

16 July 2025

Paola was an amazing guide for my family’s 1st visit to Paris & the Louvre. I can’t imagine what our experience of the Louvre would have been like without Paola’s knowledge & expertise. She is an Art History graduate & this education makes her tour of the Louvre so valuable. On a very busy day in June, she took us through a huge portion of the Louvre, stopping at all the art works we wanted to see & provided us with in-depth history & a few fun facts about the artists/works we viewed. Thank you, Paola! 10/10 stars for Paola

Sharon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

16 July 2025

We had the most fantastic time with Emilie at the Louvre. It can be an overwhelming place to visit on your own, but Emilie curated the perfect visit for us. She was knowledgeable, engaging and our family has a wonderful visit. Would 100% recommend a tour with Emilie.Best Introduction to the Louvre!

Norm🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

13 July 2025

Bibiana was a wonderful guide, weaving a compelling story through our 2-hour tour. She was very knowledgeable about art and history, blending both subjects. The tour was quite informative and a great introduction to the Louvre. Super informative tour

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

12 July 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Emilie! She was so friendly and knowledgeable and kept our jet-lagged group of 4 engaged throughout our two hours. We knew we would be tired after an overnight flight and wanted to see the highlights of the museum (Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo, etc.), and she showed us all of those and more. I especially appreciated seeing some of the original stone of the palace from the lower level and learning the original history of the location and museum. Emilie was so kind and informative. We would book another tour with her in a heartbeat! Wonderful tour of Le Louvre

Milinda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

12 July 2025

Bibiana has a very special way of teaching you how to see art as it has developed thru the eyes of the artist thru out time. She has mastered how to engage all people from a variety of ages and previous knowledge and add to that. In addition she is lovely to be with and spend time with. We could have spent many days with her and continued learning something new each day. Art historian extraordinaire

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(About local Emilie)

10 July 2025

Emilie was a true professional. Knew her way around the Louvre and was able to effectively give myself and my kids the perfect tour around the museum.Emilie was fantastic

Maureen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

10 July 2025

We were traveling from the United States with three teenagers. Fe took us on a tour of the Louvre. She was incredible and took great care to explain everything in a way that our entire party would understand. She also got us in very quickly and the front of most exhibits. She is simply awesome.Fe is incredible!

Bob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

10 July 2025

Our family learned so much walking the Louvre with Bibiana. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a museum tour. Great Experience

Jen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

8 July 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of touring the Louvre with Hugo as our guide, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Paris. Hugo is a wealth of information — incredibly knowledgeable, articulate, and passionate about art and history. What impressed us most was his ability to engage every member of our group, from my teenagers to my 80-year-old mother. He struck the perfect balance between education and storytelling, bringing the museum to life in a way that was both accessible and captivating. Although Hugo was open to customizing the tour to our preferences, we asked him to lead the way and show us what he thought we shouldn’t miss — and we’re so glad we did. He gave us insights and context we never would have received on our own, making the artwork and exhibits feel meaningful and alive. Absolutely Exceptional!

Kate🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Fe)

30 June 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Fe. She was able to direct us to pieces of interest rather than us trying to fumble our alway through by ourselves. She was very informative and engaging especially with our children who are 14, 12 and 9. Thank you FeThank you Fe

Rachel

(About local Fe)

28 June 2025

What a treat for us and our kids in Paris. Fe was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and helped us hit the major highlights of the Louvre. Our 6 and 4 year old are still talking about her.Fe was exceptional!

Angela🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Paola)

27 June 2025

Paola was a fantastic guide - we learned so much from her. She was also excellent with our kids when 8, 10 and 12, sharing stories and facts that they’d understand and remember. Excellent, engaging guide for families

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

27 June 2025

Paola led our family of 5, 1 with a cane, 1 sulky teenager and an enthusiastic 9 year old on a wonderful tour of the louvre. She kept our kids engaged and the pacing was appropriate for our party. My wife and I had done the louvre by ourself years ago and the experience with Paola was noticeably better. Overall perfect tour.Family trek though the louvre

Lina

(About local Julien)

27 June 2025

Julien was a wonderful tour guide! He really explained the meanings behind the art and was able to engage my children in all the paintings and art that we saw! Now the whole family will look and view art differently! Thank you Julien!Best tour!

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

26 June 2025

My family of four-including two tween girls- are so glad we booked this guided tour of the Louvre with Paola. From her welcoming greeting, she effortlessly led us through the intense crowds. Her highlights tour was informative & engaging, like talking with a knowledgable dear friend! Also appreciate she took family photos & shared her tips for taking great pictures of the artworks themselves. Highly recommend!Amazing curated experience at the Louvre

Carol🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

26 June 2025

Paola is a great guide and lover of the ‘story’ or history behind the artist and the art object being viewed. She used her iPad as an adjunct to display explainations of art pieces she was describing, mading history come alive! Her knowledge was excellent and extensive. Paola was also gregarious and very considerate of our physical needs to stop and rest now and then. She interceded when our view was obstructed, and made the ‘overwhelming Louvre’ manageble. The Louvre art made us ‘Awe struck and inspired’. We highly recommend Paola as a great guide! Carol & FaithPassionate Purveyer of Art Knowledge

Gorana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

24 June 2025

Our family of four loved our Louvre tour with Emilie! I told her our daughters' ages in advance and she prepared a special tour for them, and made sure to point out things of interest for their age level. She saved us a TON of time from skipping the entry line, to being able to use the group visit rest room, to making sure we saw all the important works within our two hours there (the kids can only really muster so much time in a museum before they start losing it :)). Her knowledge of the art and the history was fantastic, and she answered all our questions patiently. She really explained the history behind each painting and made it interesting for all of us. We learned a ton and she was worth every penny. I highly recommend her!Fantastic Louvre tour with Emilie!

Becky

(About local Fe)

24 June 2025

We were delighted with our tour withe Fe: she structured the tour according to our interests and requests. Even though we were late and our tour was shortened, Fe made the most of our time and showed us parts of the museum we would not have seen on our own. She is extremely knowledgable and enthusiastic about art, history, museums and Paris, and it was a pleasure spending the time with her. On our next trip to Paris we will arrange another tour with her. A Great Experience with Fe in the Louvre.

Timothy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hugo)

20 June 2025

Hugo gave us a fabulous tour of the Louvre! We knew we would only be able to see a small portion of the Louvre and he was able to pick out parts that were interesting and memorable and will stay with us for a long time. We also really loved his sense of humor! Hugo, great tour guide for the Louvre

Juliana

(About local Fe)

20 June 2025

Fe was amazing. We loved it. The tour was great and she was incredibly knowledgeable. Would not hesitate to book with her again. The only thing I would mention-which is a Tours with Locals issue, unrelated to Fe- is that the tour times listed aren’t necessarily available if tickets are already sold out through the main Louvre site. For example we booked a 9a-11a tour planning on hustling to the Mona Lisa with a smaller viewing crowd but even though she had us pre-book tickets, they were sold out at that time and the earliest available were 10 which allows for a 9:30 entry. Seems like not a big deal but changed our timing of plans for the day and made the Mona Lisa viewing meh. Fe was excellent, made the most of it, and gave us extra tour time so it’s definitely not a Fe issue. She was truly was an exceptional guide. Just double check the Louvre site when you are deciding on time and buy tickets early!! Great tour!

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Livia)

11 June 2025

Contacted the company after 15 minutes of waiting who was able to get a hold of her. She was unavailable.Didn't show up

Unknown

(About local Bibiana )

11 June 2025

J.

(About local Fe)

8 June 2025

Fe was great helping us with questions, guiding us before even booking with her. We met her outside the Louvre where the magic all started with detailed explanations on certain aspects outside before she helped us quickly navigate the entrance. Inside, we had the best time learning about the museum pieces with Fe's insight and knowledge. She knows so much about the pieces and was able to connect them with other museums we were at recently in London and Paris. She even gave us some things to look out for in upcoming places we were visiting. Her guidance was one of our highlights for our two week European vacation. Thanks.Best Museum Tour Ever

Catrina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

8 June 2025

Ana was delightful and made our first Louvre experience welcoming and easy. We were able to chat beforehand, had a clear meeting point, and she helped us navigate the busy lines. The tour was a perfect length to get oriented and Ana was knowledgeable about many pieces. She answered our questions and helped us point us in the right direction to continue our own exploration after our tour was complete. We easily could have spent more time with her. Thanks Ana!First time to the Louvre

Magaly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fe)

8 June 2025

Fer made our 2-hour visit to the Louvre so much fun and full of meaning. She’s not just super knowledgeable about art and history— she’s also amazing at telling stories and keeping you hooked the whole time. My 13-year-old daughter was completely engaged (which says a lot!) and we both walked out saying we wished we had booked more time with her. Thank you, Fer, for such a special and unforgettable experience. We'll definitely be back for more next time!Loved our Louvre tour with Fer!

Maeve🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Paola)

7 June 2025

Really good experience with Paola , super enthusiastic, whisked us into the Louvre so fast my head is still spinning and so knowledgeable . A complete pleasure Excellent !

Sandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

7 June 2025

Bibiana was an excellent guide. She was very informative on the history and development of art from sculpture to painting. The Louvre is so big she helped us to see the items of interest to us.Excellent guide

purti🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julien)

7 June 2025

We had a few changes in what we wanted to achieve for the tour and he was great in accommodating us. This is my fourth visit and I still learned something new with him. Knowledgeable and Great

Anne Bramlette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Paola)

6 June 2025

Paula was amazing! Not only did she save us 2 1/2 hours we would have waited in line just to get in, she navigated through the museum with ease and was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the museum and the art it contains. We saw all the top pieces we wanted to see. The two hours flew by. I would highly recommend her for her bubbly personality and her love of art!! Thanks again Paula AB HawkinsFantastic tour with Paula

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!