Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
From €64 per personThe booking is valid for 1 day. The exact guided-tour duration is not specified, although some reviews mention just over an hour.Final booking with external provider
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Guided Louvre Museum tour

Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide

★★★★★ 4.1/5 · 1 day Booking validity
From €64 per person Free cancellation

This Louvre guided tour with reserved entry offers a practical introduction to Paris’s most famous museum, with a certified English-speaking guide and a route covering several must-see masterpieces.

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⚡ Admission to available temporary exhibitions · The price may vary according to the date, time and availability.

The meeting point is at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. Stand with the Louvre Pyramid behind you and go to the right-hand side of the arch in Paris’s 75001 district, where an Extime Travel representative will be waiting.

✔ Reserved access through a dedicated entrance
✔ Certified English-speaking guide
✔ Route covering must-see works and galleries
✔ Admission to available temporary exhibitions

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • First-time Louvre visitors
  • Travellers who prefer a planned route
  • Visitors with limited time
  • People interested in art, history and culture
  • Couples and families with older children

How long does it take?

The booking is valid for 1 day. The exact guided-tour duration is not specified, although some reviews mention just over an hour.

What's included?

  • Admission to the Louvre Museum
  • Reserved access through a dedicated entrance
  • Introductory guided route inside the museum
  • Certified English-speaking guide
  • Selected highlights and major galleries

Is it worth it?

Yes, particularly for a first visit or when you want to see key highlights without organising the route yourself. The guided section may feel short for visitors expecting a comprehensive tour.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Book early, arrive with time to spare, wear comfortable shoes and bring identification. Large bags, suitcases, animals and smoking are not permitted. Bear in mind that security procedures may delay entry.

Organised admissionReserved access lets you bypass the ticket-purchase line and begin your visit more smoothly, although mandatory security checks still apply.
Planned routeFollow an organised route through selected rooms and collections without having to plan a visit to one of the world’s largest museums from scratch.
Certified guideA certified English-speaking guide provides context and explanations that help bring the selected masterpieces to life.
Time to exploreThe guided section works as an introduction before you continue exploring the Louvre independently at your own pace.

📖 What is the Louvre guided tour with reserved entry like?

The Louvre is vast, and first-time visitors can easily feel unsure about where to begin. This guided Louvre Museum tour combines admission with an introductory route through some of its best-known rooms, galleries and collections.

The main advantage is having a planned itinerary and explanations from a certified guide. Reserved entry to the Louvre helps you bypass the ticket-purchase line, although security checks and heavy visitor traffic may still cause delays.

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Admission to the Louvre Museum

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Introductory guided route inside the museum

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Selected highlights and major galleries

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A practical option for finding several essential Louvre works without spending time planning your own itinerary.

Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
Reserved entry does not remove the mandatory security checks. Museum entry

Must-see Louvre works the route may include

Depending on the day’s route, highlights may include the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, the Seated Scribe and the Caryatids.

The tour may also cover the Egyptian and Etruscan collections, the Apollo Gallery, Napoleon III’s apartments, the Crown Jewels and French sculptures in the Richelieu Wing.

Mona Lisa Venus de Milo Apollo Gallery Richelieu Wing

TourBookGo verdict

A practical option for finding several essential Louvre works without spending time planning your own itinerary.

This tour can be worthwhile as a first introduction to the Louvre, particularly if you want to get oriented quickly and see several key works. It is best viewed as a starting point before exploring independently rather than as a comprehensive tour of every collection.

4.1/511,104 reviews
€64Price from
1 dayBooking validity
24 hFree cancellation

🗣️ TourBookGo verdict

Guide knowledge

Many reviews praise the guides’ knowledge and their ability to provide useful context for the works included in the route.

Entry organisation

Travellers appreciate the organised entry process and the ability to bypass the ticket-purchase line.

Tour duration

Some reviews suggest that the guided section lasts just over an hour and may feel brief for visitors expecting a detailed tour.

What the Louvre tour includes and excludes

The booking includes admission to the Louvre, reserved access through a dedicated entrance, an introductory route, a certified English-speaking guide and access to available temporary exhibitions.

Transport, food, hotel pickup and an in-depth multi-hour tour of every collection are not included.

Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
The guided route serves as an introduction before independent exploration. Orientation route
Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide

Booking, price and conditions

Louvre guided tour from €64 per person

From €64 per person

Choose your date, check the available departure time and make sure English is suitable for everyone in your group. Before booking, review the final price, cancellation policy and access restrictions on GetYourGuide.

PriceFrom €64 per person
Validity1 day
LanguageEnglish
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
ProviderExtime Travel
Reference430922
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The price may vary according to the date, time and availability.

Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
The price may change according to the date, time and availability. Flexible booking

How to book this experience

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Who is this Louvre guided tour best for?

This experience is particularly useful for first-time visitors who want to locate the Louvre’s main works without spending time planning a route or navigating the museum alone.

It is less suitable for visitors seeking the cheapest admission, complete freedom to explore independently or an in-depth specialist tour lasting several hours.

First-time Louvre visitors Travellers with limited time Art and history enthusiasts Couples and families with older children
Louvre guided tour with reserved entry and a certified guide
The Louvre closes earlier than usual on 24 and 31 December. Opening-hours tip

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is a Louvre guided tour with reserved entry worth booking?
Yes, especially for a first visit or when you want to see several must-see works on a planned route without organising the itinerary yourself.
How long does the Louvre guided tour last?
The booking is valid for 1 day, but the exact guided-tour duration is not specified. Some reviews suggest just over an hour.
Does reserved entry to the Louvre skip every line?
No. It bypasses the ticket-purchase queue, but all visitors must still pass through mandatory security checks.
What language is the tour conducted in?
The guided tour is conducted in English by a certified guide.
What is the main drawback of this Louvre tour?
The guided section may feel brief, and busy periods can still lead to entry delays at the security checks.

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