The Essential Louvre Masterpieces Tour - Limited to Six Guests
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Paris, France
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Save valuable vacation time with this tour of the Louvre with a small group (or upgrade for a private experience). With a guide in the lead, sail past the entrance lines and get started exploring immediately. No puzzling over a map and wandering aimlessly in the giant museum; your guide will lead you right to the must-see masterpieces, from Mona Lisa to the Venus de Milo, and teach you all about them.
- Visit the Louvre's key collection highlights, all in one tour
- Explore with just a small group, or upgrade for a private experience
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule
What's Included
- €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
- Semi-private group
- Entrance fee - Entrance fee
- Expert English Speaking Guide
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8 Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat Tours sign and will be waiting for you by the horse statue of Louis XIV directly in front of the Louvre's pyramid
End point
- Louvre Museum75001 Paris, France
Itinerary
1
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
- Strollers and pushchairs cannot be accommodated on semi-private tour
- The Louvre does not allow large backpacks or luggage
- 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 203 reviews
Rachel_F, May 2026
We had Adam as our tour guide and he was absolutely fantastic. He made our tour so much fun, was excellent in his knowledge and we had the best experience. He also gave us a recommendation for dinner and we went that evening and it was fantastic. We also got engaged so this topped off our most perfect day!
Thank you so much Adam, Dan has not stopped talking about the tour so thank you very much for making our trip so unforgettable. Team Adam for life!!
Nancy_E, Apr 2026
Phenomenal tour that made the Louvre so accessible, easy to navigate, and interesting. A really wonderful way to visit the Louvre, especially for the first time. Abbie was our tour guide and did an outstanding job. She was very helpful and flexible, going at our pace. Will absolutely book through this company again. Made our family trip to Paris special.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Nancy,
We are so glad to read that you enjoyed your guided tour of the Louvre with Abbie.
We wish you a wonderful stay in Paris!
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
Laura_T, Apr 2026
My partner and I had a small group tour of The Louvre and our guide was amazing, very informative and took the time to show us some real gems of the Louvre. He was enthusiastic and kind. Ahmed had a set of high quality ear phones for everyone and guided us through and around large crowds of people and made our time at The Louvre very enjoyable. I would highly recommend him as a guide.
Response from Host, May 2026
Bonjour,
It is such a joy to read a review like yours! Thank you SO much for taking the time to share your experience with Fat Cat Tours and our guide Amehd.
We hope to have the chance to see you again soon!
Take care,
Fat Cat Tours
David_S, Mar 2026
Excellent knowledge of the art, architecture and history of The Louvre and its collection. The best way to experience all of the aspects while minimizing the impact of the crowds.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear David,
Thank you very much for your review.
We love to read the feedback of our guests, and we are extremely pleased that you enjoyed your guided tour of the Louvre museum.
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
Brad_O, Jan 2026
Our guide, Lily, was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. She provided in-depth information on specific interpretations of paintings and explained the symbolism. She added a lot to the experience. Having only one day at the museum, I thought the guide really helped. Beautiful museum. We had lunch at Marly’s outside overlooking the courtyard. The food and service was worth the premium. Glad we did it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Brad,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Lily and Fat Cat Tours!
We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring the Louvre museum with us.
Reviews like yours mean the world to our small team and really help other travelers find us.
Hope to see you again in Paris someday!
Best,
Fat Cat Tours
Henry_N, Jan 2026
Violette from Fat Cat company was our Tour Guide. She is a Historian by education and Professional Tour Guide by training. While thousand of people waited in line to get tickets, we passed the entry to the Louvre Museum in minutes. Within less than 3hours, we saw 10 most “important” masterpieces there including paintings, sculptures and other artifice by known and unknown artists. Our Louvre Tour was very informative and enjoyable. We strongly recommend Violette from Fat Cat.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Henry,
Thank you for your kind review and for choosing Fat Cat Tours during your time in Paris.
Guest feedback is incredibly important to us, and we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour.
We truly appreciate your support.
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
Elizabeth_A, Oct 2025
Very informative and entertaining! Our tour guide Lili knew a great deal about art history, and was able to explain many of the art pièces in historical perspectives.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank-you for choosing Fat Cat for your recent Louvre tour! We are happy you enjoyed Lili - she really is a treasure! We hope to see you again soon!
Fat Cat Tours
Kristin_C, Sep 2025
Tina with Fat Cat Tours was incredible! Her knowledge and expertise was exactly what we needed to explore this enormous museum. As an art teacher, I was so thrilled with her depth of knowledge but she also made it completely relatable for my "non artsy" husband. I can not recommend this tour company enough!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Kristin,
Thank-you for choosing Fat Cat for your recent Louvre tour! We are happy you enjoyed Tina - she really is a star! We hope to see you again soon!
Fat Cat Tours
Pamela_F, Aug 2025
Wonderful, knowledgeable guide who made the experience of the Louvre perfect for a first time, 14 year old visitor.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Pamela,
It was such a pleasure meeting you and your family! Thanks a million for taking the time to share your experience with Fat Cat Tours.
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
Jared_K, Jul 2025
Erell was awesome. Clearly passionate about the Louvre. She was very informative and helped navigate us to the highlights. There’s never enough time in a place like that but at the same time we were exhausted by the time we were done. Erell also gave us great food recommendations and even sent us some more the day after. Truly above and beyond!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Jared,
We are so pleased to read that you loved your guided tour of the Louvre with Erell!
Thank you so much for booking with Fat Cat Tours!
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
francesmonroyhernand, Jul 2025
We had our tour at the Louvre this morning with Ivana and had a wonderful time!! Our party
included my husband and l, and our 14 yr old daughter and 11 yr old son. A visit to the Louvre was something our son had asked for, mostly because he had heard of the Mona Lisa and wanted to see it in person. We definitely saw that and more! Ivana was incredible at
engaging with our family, especially our kids, and tailoring things according to our interests.
She is so friendly, kind, and extremely knowledgeable!!! We are SO glad that we booked this tour and had her as our guide.
While we know we couldn't possibly see everything in the Louvre, having her as our guide made our time used more efficiently and we had her to teach us about the significance and history of what we were seeing. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending this tour to our friends and family, and would absolutely contact and request Ivana again on a future visit for another tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Bonjour!
A huge MERCI for your glowing review, it really means the world to us!
We hope to have the pleasure to have you soon again on our tours in Paris!
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
Adrienne_F, Jun 2025
We had a great time. This was the best way to see the highlights of The Louvre. Our guide, Lili, was extremely knowledgable and so informative. She gave us the history of the The Louvre as well as showed us some of the most infamous pieces in the louvre. Highly recommend. This was a highlight for us of our Paris trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Adrienne,
We are very happy to read that you enjoyed your guided tour of the Louvre with Lili.
We hope to have the pleasure to see you again soon in Paris.
Best wishes,
Fat Cat Tours
Carl_G, May 2025
Violette was amazing
She connected with us prior to the tour
She showed us things we would have missed
If we come back to Paris we will connect with her again
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Carl,
MERCI for your lovely review!
We hope to have the pleasure to have you again soon on one of our tours in Paris!
Take care,
Fat Cat Tours
Kalyanaraman_K, Dec 2024
The guide, as an art historian, was fantastic at not just guiding us to the important pieces but also giving us an appreciation of what makes the art so special and how best to view it... It was invaluable and enriched our experience, would recommend in a heartbeat.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Kaylan,
A huge MERCI for your lovely review, it means the world to us.
We wish a wonderful year and lots of fun trips around the world!
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
Sharon_O, Dec 2024
Violette, with Fat Cat Tours, was a wonderful tour guide - breezed by the lines and got an inside look ant - and understanding of - the most sought after exhibits. She was knowledgeable, very proficient in English (speaks 4 languages fluently), and considerate of my physical limitations. She made the experience a highlight of our trip to Paris.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Sharon,
We are so thrilled to see that you loved your tour of the Louvre with Violette. Thank you very much for booking with Fat Cat Tours!
Best wishes for 2025!
Fat Cat Tours
Amy_R, Nov 2024
What a spectacular tour!! Ahmed was fantastic and my husband, daughter (age 15), and I loved every minute. He taught us so much and we saw an incredible array of art - much of which I had not seen before despite previous visits. I highly recommended this tour and make sure you request Ahmed. He is the best!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Amy,
We are so happy that you loved your Louvre tour with Amehd. Thanks a million for taking the time to share your experience with Fat Cat Tours!
We cannot wait to welcome you back!
Fat Cat Tours
kenschickman, Sep 2024
Barbara was an amazing guide who took the time to explain everything about the Louvre from its beginnings as a fortress to the main works and how the pyramid structure connects the wings of the museum to the history behind each piece. She even was able to explain why some colors on the paintings are still so vibrant after hundreds of years.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Bonjour!
We are thrilled to read that you loved your guided tour of the Louvre museum with Barbara!
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience, it means the world to us!
Take care,
Fat Cat Tours
Jeffrey_S, Sep 2024
My wife and I booked a semi-private tour but ended up having our guide, Ivana, all to ourselves for this wonderful tour of the Louvre Masterpieces. Ivana was very knowledgeable and expertly steered us through the museum’s original foundations and moat to an Egyptian sphinx, the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, the Mona Lisa, and so much more! We would have struggled without her guidance. We had a memorable experience.
Samantha_W, May 2024
Amazing tour!!! Adam was super knowledgeable and an overall excellent tour guide. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Samantha,
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled that you loved your guided visit of the Louvre museum with Adam!
Warmly,
Fat Cat Tours
Susan_K, Apr 2024
Our guide Barbara knew so much about the Louvre. Without her …first we would be constantly lost and second would never have learned so much in a short time. Last we weren’t struggling to follow a group we were able to ask as many questions as we wanted and she knew the answers.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Susan,
We are so happy to hear that you had a great time touring the Louvre with Barbara.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with Fat Cat Tours, this means the world to us!
Best wishes,
Fat Cat Tours
Larry_A, Sep 2023
Seeing the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo in person. Also seeing the vastness of the Louvre itself. We appreciated our guide, Abbie, working with our time constraints and guiding us so easily through the hallways to the pieces and then back out so we weren’t wandering lost and confused.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Larry!
We really want to thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to read that you had a great time with Abbie. Thanks a lot for booking with Fat Cat Tours. We hope to see you soon again in Paris!
Anthony_A, Jul 2023
Our Louvre tour with Violette was absolutely fantastic! As a couple exploring the museum, we were impressed by Violette's expertise in art and her ability to navigate the crowds.
Violette's knowledge of the Louvre's collection was impressive. She guided us through the museum, pointing out hidden gems and sharing interesting stories about the artworks. Her passion for art was evident, and it made the tour engaging and enjoyable.
What stood out was Violette's skill in avoiding the crowds. The Louvre can get crowded, but Violette expertly maneuvered us through the museum, finding quieter areas and timing our visit to make the most of our experience. It allowed us to appreciate the artwork without feeling overwhelmed.
Violette's friendly and approachable demeanor made the tour even better. She was funny, personable, and patiently answered our questions. We felt like we were exploring the Louvre with a knowledgeable friend.
Overall, we highly recommend taking a Louvre tour with Violette. Her expertise in art and her ability to navigate the crowds made our visit enjoyable and memorable as a couple.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We are so thankful for this amazing review. This really means the world to us! So a huge thank-you for taking the time to write about your experience with Violette visiting the Louvre museum! Take care!
Betty_B, Jul 2023
The entire tour lead by Adam was way beyond our expectations. I had visited the Louvre 40+ years ago and outside of the Mona Lisa, I didn't recall much other than the facade. Adam showed us so much more and shared a wealth of information not typically given in a standard tour. When my granddaughter was asked by others what was her favorite thing in Paris, she always says....the Louvre! And it's all because Adam did such a fantastic job of explaining things and showing us sculpture and artifacts not typically shown to most. Can't thank him enough for a memorable experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Betty!
We are overjoyed to read you had a fabulous time with Adam. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Take care!
Patrick_K, Jul 2023
The Louvre was magnificent, but the best part of the adventure was our guide. Adam was great. He was extremely knowledgeable, had wonderful communication skills, kept use engaged, and we learned a lot about art.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Patrick,
A big thank-you for your lovely review. It means a lot to us. Merci! Take care!
Robbin_M, Jun 2023
Our guide arrived early and shared many detailed stories about the exhibits we were viewing. Bringing them to life.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Robbin,
Thank-you so much for leaving a review for your guide, Lu! She will be thrilled to read it. We hope to see you again in the near future!
Kaila_M, Jun 2023
You cannot beat this tour experience! My husband and I did the semi private tour with Violet, and it was incredible. For starters, a Semi-Private/private tour is an incomparable experience to a bigger group. You are able to get through so much more of the museum, have more time to consume information and are not fumbling around the crowd to see the pieces. That said, having Violette as our guide is what really made our experience. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but so interactive, provided so much contextual information about the artists, and just an incredibly pleasant person. There is nothing better than being able to learn from someone who is clearly so passionate about what they do, it makes the pieces really come to life. We had such a great time we booked another tour with her the same day! Our time will be one of the most memorable for our trip and I highly recommend booking with fat cat tours!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Kaila,
We are so happy you enjoyed your tours with Violette. Thank you so much for your kind words, it means the world to us.
We wish a wonderful stay in the City of Lights.
MSshepherd, Oct 2022
Our guide Adam was amazing. I have had at least 4 tours of the Loure at different times and he was by far the most engaging. His way of asking us questions to spur our enthusiasm and interest kept all of us on the tour engaged in what he had to say. I would put Adam as top 5 of all the tours I have had of any type in many countries.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Dear MSshepherd,
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Louvre with Adam. He will be thrilled to read the review as well. Thank-you for taking the time to write a review and for having chosen Fat Cat Tours. We hope to see you again in the future!
Ashley_M, Jul 2022
We were so privileged to have Lu as our expert guide. Her knowledge of art history runs deep. Her passion, thoughtfulness and enthusiasm were second to none. We had an exceptional experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Dear Ashley,
Thank-you for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Lu. She really is great! We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Best;
the team at Fat Cat Tours
Charles_C, Dec 2021
Perfect Start to a week in Paris. Don't make your trip to the Louvre a mediocre mess. This gargantuan museum would take weeks years to explore completely. TAKE THE GUIDED TOUR.
Adam provided insight and information for individual artifacts and also added context for the story behind the Louvre.
Spend you lunch money here if you need to, but take the tour. This is the best value you will find in Paris, and you'll remember it for a lifetime.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Dear Charles,
Thank-you for leaving such a nice review, which we will pass on to Adam, who will be incredibly pleased to read it. We know how great he is and are so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour.
We hope to see you again soon in Paris!
Romaine_B, Oct 2021
I wound up being the only one on my tour with Gary, so I appreciated the one-on-one attention. Gary has advanced degrees and has worked directly in the Louvre, so he has a special expertise in its contents. I especially appreciated how he asked me thought-provoking questions about certain pieces, which made me really observe details of these master works. I would never have gained such a level of understanding without his insight!
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Thank you, Romaine! We are so glad to hear you had a great tour of the Louvre. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Happy travels!
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