Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist in Paris: Small Group, 2 Hours

See the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory come alive through an artist’s expert eye

A 2-hour guided tour of the Louvre in Paris's 1st Arrondissement led by a licensed guide who is also a painter, exploring masterpieces from Greek Antiquity to the Italian Renaissance in a group of no more than 6 visitors. The guide reveals painting techniques and aesthetic choices as lived craft, not just history. Entrance ticket is included. The tour operates in English or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Louvre Museum with artist guide

• Discover Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre subway stop
• Admire I.M. Pei’s Pyramid
• Explore Louvre masterpieces with artist guide

The experience

The Louvre holds over 35,000 works, which means most visitors spend their time lost in corridors instead of in front of the pieces that matter. This tour cuts through that. You start at the Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre subway stop, where you'll examine Jean-Michel Othoniel's Murano glass-inspired station design and the symbolism built into it. Then you move to I.M. Pei's Pyramid outside: the modern architecture that sparked controversy when it arrived and later inspired artists like JR. These stops frame what comes next: the museum itself, seen through the eyes of someone who paints.

Inside, your guide walks you through the masterpieces: the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory, works that span from Greek Antiquity through the Italian Renaissance. But instead of dates and provenance, you're learning how the paint moves, why a fold in fabric matters, what the artist chose and what they left out. A painter sees technique the way a musician hears harmony. That's what you're getting. The group stays small, maximum 6 people, so there's room to stop, to look, to ask. Two hours is enough to breathe with the art instead of rushing past it.

What’s included

• Entrance ticket to the Louvre.
• 2-hour guided tour led by a certified artist-guide.
• small group of no more than 6 visitors.
• tour in English or French, your choice at booking.

Options for this experience

2 options

Semi-PrivateGuide in English or French · 09:00, 11:45, 15:00 and 18:00Groups limited to a maximum of 6 people

PrivateGuide in English or French · 09:00, 11:45, 15:00 and 18:00Reserved exclusively for your group

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 09:00, 11:45, 15:00 and 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (19 and older) · Child (under 19)

GroupUp to 7 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by That Time in Paris

Is this one for you?Book the Private option if you want the guide's full attention for your group or family. Choose Semi-Private if you're comfortable sharing the experience with other art lovers and prefer a lower price. Either way, the artist-guide's perspective is the same. You're learning to see like a painter, not just like a tourist.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 19).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How does the guide explain the paintings differently than a standard museum tour?

Your guide is a certified artist as well as a licensed guide, so they teach painting techniques and aesthetic choices as working methods rather than historical facts. You learn why a brushstroke matters, how light falls in a composition, what the artist decided: the craft behind the canvas instead of just the story around it.

Does the tour include entry to the Louvre, or do I buy a ticket separately?

The entrance ticket to the Louvre is included in the tour price. You don't arrange it separately. Your guide handles access for the group.

What's the difference between the Private and Semi-Private options?

Private means the tour is yours alone or with people in your party only. Semi-Private means you join other travelers, though the group never exceeds 6 people total. Both are led by the same artist-guide and follow the same route through the museum.

How long does the tour take, and what if I need to bring a stroller or have mobility concerns?

The tour runs 2 hours. Strollers and prams are welcome, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The Louvre is a large museum with stairs and uneven floors in places, so consider your comfort with walking and standing.

Is the guide fluent in English, or should I book the French option?

Your guide speaks both English and French. You choose your preferred language when you book, and the same artist-guide leads tours in both languages on different departures.

Are there any discounts if I'm under 26 or under 18?

Free admission to the Louvre applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 with valid ID and proof of residency. The tour price covers the guided experience and the guide's expertise. You'll present your ID at entry to claim free admission if you qualify.