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Description
Explore the highlights of Paris on this 5-hour tour. Land on the captivating crossroads of three histories – the building of the Louvre (from fortress to palace to museum), the history of France and its political power, and of course, that of Art. Walk through the maze of richly decorated rooms filled with world-famous statues, paintings, icons and a bit of more hidden treasures. Understand why we consider them masterpieces and receive important keys to unlock the larger picture of art history.
Highlights
- See the Pyramid of the Louvre
- Visit the Palace of Darius
- Admire the masterpiece of Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci
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- Meet your tour guide near the statue of Louis XIV (“Sun King”), in front of the Pyramid of the Louvre. (Pick up at the hotel is also possible.)
- Skip the line and go inside to visit the oldest room of the Louvre - the Donjon from the Middle Ages.
- Continue the visit through the Renaissance and Antiquities halls and Queens Rooms, admire the Venus of Milos, the Victory of Samothrace or Nike, stunning frescos of Botticelli and masterpieces of other Italian artists including the genius Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci.
- Listen to your Paris tour guide giving you hints about the birth of French Romanticism with Gericault and Delacroix, large-scale chef-d'œuvres.
- Further, you will be penetrating the mystery of Michelangelo’s very sensual “Slaves” sculptures.
- Take a quick lunch break (if needed) in one of the Louvre’s cafés.
- Dive into the history of majestic rooms as you explore the French crown jewels collection, the Napoleon III Luxurious apartments and Salon Carre (where Napoleon was married).
- Conclude at the stunning Palace of Darius and head back to the hotel/accommodation.
What's Included
- English-speaking Paris tour guide
What's Excluded
Lunch and refreshments you may order during the scheduled rest stop
Any public transportation fees needed to get to the Louvre
Entrance skip-the-line tickets 19€ per person (provided by the guide and are to be reimbursed before entering the museum)
It is possible to use a museum pass if you have already one, but you won't skip the line with it. Between May and September, the guide recommends not using the museum pass because the waiting line will be very long
Know before you go
If the group consists of more than 7 people, it is necessary to book the visit for a certain time slot.
Entrance is free for children under 18. Teenagers will have to show their ID to members of staff to prove that they are under 18.
Meeting Point
Louvre Pyramid, Paris, France
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 7 | EUR 490 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |