Louvre Private Tour Paris: Mona Lisa & Masterpieces with Expert Guide

Your guide knows the Louvre's back routes, and which paintings actually matter

You get a private guide who navigates the crowds and customizes the route to what interests you, whether that's 2 hours hitting the essentials or 4 hours exploring deeper. Entry and skip-the-line access are included, so you sidestep the ticket desk and the worst of the queues. Afterward, you're free to stay and explore at your own pace. Book the length that fits your schedule and your appetite for art.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Louvre tour with expert guide

• Enter the Louvre Museum
• Meet your expert guide
• See the Mona Lisa painting
• View the Venus de Milo statue
• Explore the Coronation of Napoleon artwork
• Learn about famous paintings and history
• Complete 2-hour guided tour
• Continue exploring museum independently

The experience

"The crowds, they come for the Mona Lisa and leave," our guide told me before we even stepped inside. "But the real museum is everywhere else." That's the difference between a private tour and walking in alone. Someone who's been in the building every day, who knows which galleries empty out at what time, who can tell you why a painting matters instead of just pointing at it. The Louvre is massive, and without that kind of knowledge, you end up in a bottleneck at the same five paintings everyone else is fighting to see.

You choose how deep you want to go. The 2-hour highlights tour hits the obvious ones (the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, the Coronation of Napoleon), but you're not standing in a crowd of two hundred people to see them. Your guide gets you in, shows you the context, and moves on. If you want more, the 3-hour extended tour branches into lesser-known masterpieces, the kind of work that makes you understand why the Louvre matters beyond the Instagram shots. There's also a 4-hour deep dive if you're the type who wants to sit with a painting and actually think about it. The guide adjusts the pace and the route based on what you care about, so if Renaissance portraits bore you and modern stuff doesn't exist in the Louvre anyway, you're not pretending to be interested.

Entry is included, so you don't have to buy a ticket at the desk or figure out the online system. There may be a security wait (up to 20 minutes during peak season), but that's the building, not the tour. After your guide finishes, you can stay and wander on your own if something caught your eye. Some galleries do close without warning, and pieces get loaned out or sent for restoration, so what you see depends on the day, but your guide knows what's usually there and what's worth the detour.

Just show up. No printing, no downloading, no pre-arrival stress. The guide meets you, and the Louvre stops being a logistics problem.

What’s included

• Your day includes private expert guide, entrance ticket to the Louvre, and optimized access through the museum.
• You choose the duration (2, 3, or 4 hours), and the guide adjusts the route and pace to match your interests.
• After the tour, you're welcome to stay and explore on your own.
• No advance printing or downloads required.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private highlights tour, 2 hoursGuide in English · 15:00

Private highlights tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in English or French · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 18:30Private 2-hour tour that takes you straight to the essentials and lets you see the must-see works. Tours in other languages can be arranged on request if you book more than 3 weeks in advance. Duration: 2 hours

Private extended tour lasting 3 hoursGuide in English or French · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:30Private 3-hour tour that lets you explore more of what the Louvre has to offer. It can be tailored to a special theme if requested in advance. Duration: 3 hours

Private deep dive tour lasting 4 hoursGuide in English or French · 5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30Private 4-hour tour for those who want to go into the technical side and learn as much as possible about art history. A break is included. Duration: 4 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday9 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 18:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Arabic and Chinese

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dayin

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Louvre's famous paintings without the crowd chaos and without spending half the day figuring out what matters. A private guide is what makes both of those possible in a single morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 9 departure times. In French, with 8 departure times.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

How long does the Louvre private tour take?

You can choose 2 hours (highlights), 3 hours (extended), or 4 hours (deep dive). The guide customizes the route and pace to your interests.

Is entry to the Louvre included?

Yes. Your entrance ticket is included in the tour price, so you don't need to buy one separately.

Will there be a long wait at security?

There may be a security queue at the museum entrance. During high season, this can be up to 20 minutes, but that's the building's process, not the tour.

Can I stay in the museum after the tour ends?

Yes. Once your guide finishes, you're free to continue exploring on your own.

What if a painting I want to see is closed or on loan?

Some galleries close without notice, and pieces are sometimes removed for restoration or loan. Your guide knows what's usually there and can suggest alternatives.

Do I need to print or download anything?

No. Just arrive at the meeting point and the guide will take care of the rest.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are permitted for infants and small children. Service animals are allowed.

Can the tour be customized to my interests?

Yes. Your guide tailors the tour based on what you want to see and explore, whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for deeper art history.