Desire on Display: The Homoerotic Louvre Tour (Max 6 people)

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Paris, France

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a new perspective on the Louvre–one of the most famous art collections in the world–on a small group tour exploring art's homoerotic history. As you are guided around this vast museum, gain a deeper appreciation into the art you see, and learn the hidden stories of artists such as Raphael, Da Vinci and Michelangelo. You'll leave understanding more about how the role male nudes and homosexuality has played in the evolution of art over 9,000 years.

A small group size ensures an intimate experience and plenty of opportunity to ask your guide questions
Get up close to art masterpieces like the Mona Lisa as well as discovering hidden gems
Help navigating the museum so you won't be overwhelmed by its size

What's Included

Professional guide
€28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
Entrance fee - Entrance fee

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

8 Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat Tours sign by the statue of Louis XIV on a horse directly in front of the Pyramid in the Place du Carrousel.

End point

Louvre Museum
75001 Paris, France

Itinerary

Louvre Museum

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age is 18 years

Not wheelchair accessible on group tours - please enquire about a private tour if needed
Large backpacks and luggage are not permitted in the Louvre
Strollers and pushchairs cannot be acommodated on this tour
Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 28 reviews

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Sassy gossips and sneaky work arounds

Kel_W, Aug 2026

This is a delightful way to navigate the complete overwhelm of the Louvre. Not only is Amehd phenomenally well informed about seemingly everything on the chosen route, he is able to pivot at the mention of personal interests (medieval France, misinterpretations of the Hebrew bible, universality of animal figurines, etc) and show us the perfect thing! All done within the lens of representations of sexuality AND the ways artists toyed with and circumvented the rules. Why this nude? Why this presentation of form? To be clear, NOT a dull art history lesson. A witty, smart and perfectly winking side-eye vibe that queers and challenges a seemingly overwhelmingly heteronormative collection. And yes, we saw the Monna Lisa. She is made even more remarkable for Amehd’s insights into not only how she was painted but the weight she carries as the recipient of so many expectations.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Bonjour, Thank-you so much for your glowing review! We will make sure to share it with Amehd. You are right, he is such a gem! We hope you are having a wonderful time in the City of Lights! Warmly, Fat Cat Tours

Entertaining, appealing, and educational!

Bruce_D, May 2026

A terrific tour of The Louvre with William! The Louvre, of course, is huge, and even though we’ve been there many times over the years, it was very nice to be taken around to specific and varied works of art in a purposeful way to illuminate the concept of homoerotic desire on display, from the point of view of its historical and aesthetic evolution. Entertaining, appealing, and educational! Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Bruce, We cannot thank you enough for your great review. It was such a pleasure organizing your guided tour of the Louvre museum. We are looking forward to seeing you again in Paris. Take care, Fat Cat Tours

Attention LGBTQ+ Community - Not to Be Missed

Brian_L, Aug 2023

Every gay patron of the Louvre needs to take this tour. Don't let the name fool you, it is more of a gay history of civilization rather than all that erotic. I learned so much about gay history dating all the way back to the ninth century BC and was able to appreciate the artifacts in the museum so much more than venturing in on my own. It was like I knew a little secret that none of the other patrons knew. I was fortunate that I was the only one on the tour that day, but Adam, the guide, said that it is usually a very small group. He really wants to get more of the LGBTQ community to view the Louvre through his lens. And don't worry, we hit all of the big stuff too. When we ended at the Mona Lisa, I had a whole new appreciation of the work that I never had before.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Brian! Thanks a million for this glorious review! This tour is SO important for us, and we are truly delighted you enjoyed it! We are looking forward to seeing you again in Paris.

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