Discover the hidden scandals and controversies behind the world’s most famous works of art. Hear all the gossip about Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Save precious time and energy with an entertaining guide
- Visit the must-see works during a leisurely walk
- Learn the controversies behind the famous Pyramid
- Hear the gossip about legendary figures
- Walk through the 800 year old Medieval Foundations
Full description
Admire the beauty of this iconic museum on a 90-minute tour that hits all the high spots and gives you the lowdown on famous paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Your tour begins at the controversial Pyramid, next to the Tuileries Garden, where a pesky little red ghost has lived for hundreds of years.
Once inside, head back in time to the period when the Louvre was a fortress, as you walk through the shadows of the Medieval Foundations. Soon you will come face to face with the Great Sphinx of Tanis whose riddles have puzzled for thousands of years. Throughout your tour you will walk past thousands of paintings, sculptures and artifacts, and hear scandalous tales of murder and cannibalism.
Your tour has been carefully planned to stop at over a dozen of the world’s most well-known works of art, all of which hold secrets and gossip, bringing it all to life in a new way you never imagined. The tour concludes at the most famous lady of them all, Mona Lisa. From here, once you tear yourself away from the bewitching Mona Lisa smile, you are free to stay in the museum as long as you wish and your tour guide will provide handy tips for other marvels to behold on your own.
Includes
- Entrance ticket
- English-speaking guide
- Skip the Line Entrance Ticket
- Private tour
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
The meeting point is at statue of Louis XIV (this a man on a horse), which is in front of the big pyramid directly in front of the front entrance to the Louvre.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Any items exceeding 55x35x20 cm are not permitted in the museum