Paris Louvre Museum: Private Family Tour & Kids Tickets

Summary

Family art stories at the Louvre with a guide who gets kids

You’ll step into the Louvre with a local guide who knows how to bring art alive for kids — skipping ticket lines and diving straight into Egyptian gods, royal jewels, and hidden details you’d never spot alone. Expect laughter, real stories, and a few surprises along the way that might stick with you long after you leave Paris.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, we almost missed our meeting spot outside the Louvre because my son got distracted by a pigeon doing something weird on the pavement. But our guide, Amélie, just grinned and waved us over like she’d seen it all before. She had our tickets ready (no lines, thank goodness — those looked endless), and somehow made even the security check feel like part of the adventure. The air inside was cooler than I expected, with that faint old-stone smell you get in places that have seen centuries pass by.

Amélie didn’t just talk at us — she crouched down to my daughter’s level and asked if she knew what a sphinx was (she didn’t, but now she does). We wandered through halls where voices echoed and shoes squeaked on marble. She pointed out details I would’ve walked right past: a lion’s paw here, a tiny crown there. When we finally saw the Mona Lisa, I thought it’d be this big dramatic moment, but honestly? My kids were more into Napoleon III’s apartments — all gold trim and velvet chairs. There was this one chandelier that looked like it could eat you whole. I still think about that room sometimes.

Somewhere near the Crown Jewels, my son tried to say “Merci” but made it sound like “mercy,” which cracked Amélie up so much she almost dropped her map. That kind of warmth made everything feel less museum-y and more like we were visiting someone’s slightly eccentric home full of wild stories. By the end of our private Louvre tour for kids, we were tired but sort of buzzing — not from seeing everything (impossible), but from feeling like we’d actually been let in on some secrets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore the Louvre Museum with Kids

• Meet guide outside the Louvre
• Purchase pre-booked tickets
• Complete security checks
• Start Louvre museum exploration
• Learn about museum history
• Discover Egyptian Gods and Mona Lisa
• See artworks by famous artists
• View Crown Jewels and Napoleon III's Apartments

Top questions

Is this private Louvre tour suitable for young children?

Yes, it's designed for families with kids and led by a kid-friendly guide.

Are tickets included in the price?

Yes, entrance tickets to the Louvre are included for adults; children under 18 enter free with valid ID.

How long does the family tour last?

You can choose between two or three hours for your private tour.

Does the tour include skip-the-line access?

Yes, pre-booked tickets mean you skip regular ticket lines at entry.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Will we see famous artworks like the Mona Lisa?

Yes, highlights include masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Crown Jewels.

Is pickup from our hotel included?

No hotel pickup; you meet your guide outside the Louvre entrance.

Can infants join in strollers or prams?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers during the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pre-booked €22 entrance tickets for adults (kids under 18 go free with ID), a private family-focused tour led by an art historian who knows how to engage children, plus plenty of stories and hands-on moments as you explore Paris’ legendary Louvre together.