Louvre Museum semi-private skip-the-line guided tour

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The world's premier museum, minus the overwhelm. With a limit of six guests, immediate entry, an expert guide, and direct access to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo - along with the narratives that make them significant. The Louvre houses over 380,000 pieces across a sprawling 72,000 square metres. Without guidance, most visitors tend to aimlesly roam, spend a fleeting moment in front of the Mona Lisa and depart feeling somewhat swamped. That's not how it works with Paris Unscripted.With no more than six guests, this experience is as close to a private tour as you can get without the hefty price tag. Your guide, well-versed in the museum's history, art and hidden gems, will lead you on a carefully selected journey through the ancient civilisations, Renaissance masterpieces and French royal collections that set the Louvre apart from any other place on earth. Immediate entry means zero waiting time. A small, cosy group ensures you'll catch every word, pose every query and leave with genuine comprehension rather than just snapshots.
Highlights
- You'll enjoy a maximum of six guests, as intimate as a private tour without the private tour price
- There's an expert licensed guide who brings 800 years of art history to life in two hours
- The tour includes skip-the-line tickets with no waiting and more time for art
- You can hear every word, ask every question and get every answer in this small group setting
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, Spanish
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour
- Tour guide
Where you'll meet
Meet your guide at the equestrian statue of King Louis XIV, the only statue in the main Louvre courtyard directly in front of the Louvre Pyramid. Metro: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre, Lines 1 & 7, Exit 1. Your guide will be holding an Orange sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Operated by
Paris Unscripted
Important information
Accessibility:
* This tour is wheelchair accessible
Know in advance:
* This tour operates with a maximum of 6 participants
* Public transportation is available nearby
* Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Remember to bring:
* Don't forget to bring a valid ID or passport (required for Louvre entry)
* Bring a camera or fully charged phone, sunglasses and sunscreen (for warmer months) and a water bottle