Paris: Private Louvre Tour for Kids & Families with Art Guide

Summary

Family Louvre adventure with art, stories and laughter in Paris

You’ll see the Louvre through your children’s eyes on this private family tour in Paris—skip lines with prebooked tickets, follow an expert art guide who keeps everyone engaged, and tailor your route as you go. Expect stories that stick and moments that make even grown-ups smile.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about taking our kids to the Louvre in Paris. The place is huge—like, you could probably get lost for days if you’re not careful. But meeting our guide right outside (she waved a bright scarf so we wouldn’t miss her) put me at ease fast. She started off with a story about the old fortress walls under our feet—I never realized the museum had such a wild past before it was all marble and glass pyramids. The kids actually listened, which surprised me more than anything.

Inside, with our prebooked tickets, we skipped that endless-looking line (thank goodness). It smelled faintly like old books and stone corridors—hard to describe but kind of comforting? Our guide was brilliant with the kids, asking them questions about what they saw in paintings by Géricault or Delacroix. At one point she made us all try saying “Venus de Milo” in French; Li laughed when I tried to say it—probably butchered it, but hey. We saw the Mona Lisa too, of course; honestly, it’s smaller than you’d think but the crowd around her is something else. Our youngest just wanted to know why she wasn’t smiling properly.

The best part was how relaxed it felt. No pressure to rush or tick off every famous piece—we could linger at sculptures or zip past whatever didn’t catch their eye. The guide even let us choose between seeing Napoleon’s apartments or hunting for ancient Egyptian cats (guess which won). And when one of the kids got tired, she found a quiet bench by a window where sunlight made all the dust motes dance around us—it’s silly but I still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private family tour of the Louvre

• Meet guide outside the Louvre
• Learn about Louvre history and architecture
• Enter museum with prebooked tickets
• Explore artworks with guide
• See Mona Lisa and other masterpieces
• Tour duration tailored to family needs

Top questions

Is this Louvre tour suitable for young children?

Yes, it's designed specifically for families and kids of all ages with guides who specialize in working with children.

How long does the private family Louvre tour last?

You can choose between 2 or 3 hours depending on your family's needs and interests.

Are tickets included in the price?

Yes, adult entry tickets are included; children under 18 enter free but need valid ID.

Can we skip the line at the Louvre?

Yes, prebooked tickets allow you to skip the main ticket line at entry.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

What artworks will we see during the tour?

You’ll see highlights like Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, plus others tailored to your interests.

Do we meet our guide inside or outside the Louvre?

You meet your private guide outside the Louvre before entering together.

What’s included

Your day includes prebooked adult entry tickets to the Louvre (kids go free), a private art historian guide who specializes in families and children, flexible timing from two to three hours based on your group’s needs, and stories that make masterpieces come alive—all without worrying about getting lost among those endless corridors.