THE LOUVRE: SECRETS AND MASTERPIECES

HIGHLIGHTS

•    Relive the history of the Louvre: from medieval fortress to palace of kings and emperors
•    See the Mona Lisa and all the secrets behind the most famous smile in the world
•    Admire the Greek statues and their immortal beauty
•    Learn about the hidden messages of passion and propaganda encrypted in the major French paintings of the 19th century
•    Spoil yourself with the most famous French delights: macarons and champagne!

TOUR SUMMARY

With more than 35,000 artworks house in 650,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Louvre Museum can seem like a bit of a maze to many visitors, but worry not! Our guided tour provides access to all of its secrets.

Wandering through the museum’s corridors, we'll discover all the vestiges of its troubled past: the walls of a medieval fortress and the lavish apartments of France’s last monarch—while seeking secret passages and the love tokens left by King Henry II to his mistress.

Of course, we can't abandon the museum’s most famous works, and we will dive deep into the stories behind the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Given that the Louvre has so much to see, a mysterious sphinx, a huge canvas immortalizing the troubled 19th century, and Michelangelo's breathtaking statues are also part of our tour.

INCLUDED

•    skip the line tickets for the Louvre (you will still have to wait in line for the security checks and to see the Mona Lisa)
•    a delicious macaron from the inventor of this French delight
•    a glass of champagne at the entrance of the museum or in a special wine bar, depending on the weather

STANDOUT ATTRACTIONS ON THIS TOUR

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Venus de Milo, Greek Statues, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, Michelangelo’s The Slaves, The Sphinx of Tanis, Giotto, Arcimboldo, Caravaggio, Veronese, Leonardo da Vinci (Mona Lisa and more).

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

•    Language: English
•    Duration: 3 hours. The duration can slightly vary depending on the line for the security controls and for the Mona Lisa. These lines can not be avoided.  
•    The itinerary can be subject to change due to the unexpected closing of some rooms.
•    Meeting point: in front of Louis XIVth statue, close to the pyramid entrance .
•    Ending point: close to the Louvre Museum.
•    Not included: Additional food and drinks, personal souvenirs, tips or gratuities for your guide.