Insider Louvre: from a Royal Palace to a museum
Overview
Private tour of the Louvre museum for a group from 2 to 6 people.
WARNING: Due to a recent impressive rise in the visits to the Louvre, a 5-day term before the tour is required in order to safely ensure the tickets.
The visit will start in front of the Louvre museum where the guide will briefly review the history of the palace and its architecture.
The tour will continue inside the museum where you will discover the foundations of the 12th century fortress. This visit will also be an opportunity to discover the hidden dungeon, the apartments of the kings and the 16th century rooms.
The tour will of course highlight the most famous works of the museum, such as Mona Lisa, the Venus of Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace as well as the most iconic French paintings.
Among many others, the visit will also show Italian paintings and the French crown jewels displayed in the superbe Apollo gallery and end with the stately imperial apartments.
What's Included
- €32 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
Meeting Location
Place du Carrousel
75001 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Louvre Museum
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- €32 entrance ticket to the museum for adults.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Insider Louvre: from a Royal Palace to a museum is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Insider Louvre: from a Royal Palace to a museum will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- €32 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
