Louvre Essential Private tour

Paris, France
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A unique private tour with expert guide. During 3 hours you see the major masterpieces among the great Louvre collection. You will be able to ask everything you wanted to know about the Louvre, its history, architecture and major treasures.

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Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France

Discover the main masterpieces of the Louvre Museum and its history.

Did you know that the Louvre was a fortress before being a museum? Your professional licensed guide will take you to the oldest room in the Museum. It is almost 800 years old. You will have the feeling to be back in medieval times.

You will discover the great sphinx of Tanis, an opportunity to mention the strong links between Egypt and Paris.

Then you will visit the department of Greek antiquities. It is one of the richest in the museum. You will see among others: the Venus de Milo and the Victory of Samothrace.

Your guide will tell you some stories from mythology in the beautiful Caryatides room (old ballroom of the castle).

In the Italian gallery (800 meter long) you will admire the masterpieces of the Italian masters: Mantegna, Raphael, Caravaggio, Veronese ... Of course you will also see the Mona Lisa by Leonard.

In the French department, you will see large paintings such as the "Sacre de Napoleon" or "La Mort de Sardanapale". They are bigger than many appartments in Paris...

The tour will also include the impressive sculptures of Mesopotamia such as the Khorsabad Bulls or the Hammurabi code.

The Dutch department with its Rubens, Vermeer and Rembrandt is less crowded and quite exceptional also.

You understand that your visit will be particularly rich and will include the main treasures of the Museum.

During this private tour, you will be able to ask everything you wanted to know about the Louvre to your expert guide.


Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions

  • priority entrance tickets
  • professional licensed guide service
  • Entry/Admission - Louvre Museum

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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