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Louvre Essential Private tour

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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.

What's Included

  • €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • Professional licensed guide service

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    Place du Carrousel
    75001 Paris, France

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    Louvre Museum

    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.
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    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Louvre Essential Private tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-108889P23

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    • professional licensed guide service.
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