Tour Details
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
- Louvre Museum
Photos & Highlights
Engage your teen with unexpected and thrilling stories hidden in the brushstrokes and sculptures of the Louvre’s halls.
- Transform an “overwhelming museum day” into shared adventure - creating space for you to slow down and connect with your teen instead of focusing on navigating the busy halls.
- Empower your teen to decode the relationships between art, power, and cultural identity within the museum walls.
- Enter where explorations are adapted to your teen’s pace and jaw-dropping insights are revealed between selfies and snack breaks.
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Tour Description
The Louvre is more than just a museum. It is a monument, a symbol of French culture, and a treasure trove of artistic riches. On this 2.5-hour Louvre tour, you’ll go beyond the basics, exploring one of the greatest collections of art and artifacts ever assembled. With an expert guide by your side, you'll uncover the stories behind iconic works and learn to see, interpret, and speak about art with confidence.
Choose this tour if…
- It’s your first time in Paris and you’re seeking a comprehensive and engaging tour that will help you understand the Louvre collections
- You want to visit the world's largest museum but aren't sure where to start, or often feel you don't get the most out of museum visits
- Whether you're new to art or dusting off your Art History 101 notes, the idea of exploring the Louvre with a passionate teacher is truly exciting
- If you’re traveling with children under the age of 12, we recommend our family-oriented Louvre for Kids Tour.
Experts
Don't just see - learn to read and interpret art
"This was the first time that my husband and two [teens] had been exposed to art the way it should be. Pablo is very knowledgeable, no doubt. But he was particularly outstanding in how engaging and interactive he made the visit for all of us. You could not help but share the passion he has for art and history and for helping others understand how to see and interpret the pieces. We only had time to see a minimal sample of all the Louvre has to offer, of course, but the lessons we learned will serve us for life - and I am especially grateful that my [teens] have this gift from this trip. Forget the cheap souvenir shopping - this is the stuff no one can take away from you!"
A thoughtfully designed itinerary for novices and seasoned art lovers alike
"Would have been utterly lost in the Louvre without this tour. Saw all the 'highlights' but also a lot of other things which I would never have been drawn to - largely as I have very little knowledge around art history. Excellent explanations of how to interpret the paintings."
Tailored to your interests
"I appreciated the fact that Charlotte had read and remembered the few details I had provided about my sons and myself - she took us to see Hammurabi's Code in part because my older son is starting law school this fall - and asked about particular areas of interest and let our responses shape the second half of the tour."
Each Context expert has their own preferred route to touch upon the most celebrated works the Louvre has to offer. From classical antiquities of Egyptian, Greek or Roman origin to grand galleries of the great Italian masters, the Louvre houses a bit of something for everyone. You’ll certainly spend some time with the French masters and view works from the Romantic period. And of course, what visit to the Louvre would be complete without saying hello to the Mona Lisa and discussing the mysteries behind her smile?
Your guide will curate your visit, featuring both the most famous works and giving you glimpses of a few lesser-known, but equally intriguing masterpieces. A visit to one of the largest art collections in the world can easily become overwhelming on your own, but with a Context guide at your side, navigating the Louvre’s hallways will hold no secrets. Your expert knows exactly which pieces are worth a moment of your time. Have you always felt a bit intimidated by art, but know you just can't come to Paris without seeing the Louvre? Our experts are deeply experienced in making sure the museum remains accessible and exciting for all levels of interest.
You will finish your visit having experienced a perfect, succinct introduction to the world’s greatest collection of art and artifacts, and leave the Louvre having finally experienced some of the world’s most iconic works of art for yourself.
You will finish your visit having experienced a perfect, succinct introduction to the world’s greatest collection of art and artifacts, and leave the Louvre having finally experienced some of the world’s most iconic works of art for yourself.
Tickets
- This Louvre guided tour includes Louvre Museum entrance tickets.
Meeting and Ending Point
- We meet at a café near the Louvre and end in the museum. You may stay inside and continue to visit on your own after the tour if you so choose.
- The exact meeting point and map are communicated in your confirmation email.
Headsets
- Depending on your group size, you may have headsets on the tour.
Resources
- For more information on planning your tour, take a read through our How to Visit the Louvre resources page.
Accessibility
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your Louvre guided tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Tickets
- People with disabilities may be entitled to free entry to the Louvre. Please contact us to discuss if you qualify.
Wheelchair accessibility
- The Louvre is wheelchair accessible and you can request a temporary wheelchair loan from the information desk. There are elevators throughout the museum as well and you can print a wheelchair accessibility guide from the site.
Service Dogs
- Service dogs are allowed if you have a medical certificate proving the need.
Why can’t I book this tour for more than 6 people?
Our Louvre museum tours are capped at 6 due to venue reservation restrictions, this also helps your tour experience in order to best navigate the museum and crowds. Should you have a larger group, we suggest splitting into multiple groups.
I have purchased a Museum Pass, can I use it on my Context tours?
Unfortunately, we will not be able to refund your Louvre tickets if you have Museum Passes.
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
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2291 Reviews
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With so many works of art and so many pieces, we really appreciated our tour with Thibaud. Firstly, he has an excellent command of art, history and aesthetic so he put together a running commentary of how art in the earliest ages served as the back job for later developments. Intertwined was not only an appreciation for the pieces, but context within the setting of culture at the time. Secondly, he has a wonderful personality and is very facial with English. Thirdly, just as a sides, we learned a lot about what it means to live in a French society today. The whole experience was wonderful and the time flew by really quickly. We were able to spend time after the tour to go back and dwell in other areas of the Louvre that the tour did not encompass.
All told, well worth it! We would also use Thibaud again for another tour without a doubt.
Kenneth
Jun 15, 2025
Our tour today was informative and well-paced. Our guide shared her passion for art and left us with a richer understanding of the history.
Julia
Jun 15, 2025
Sandrine was phenomenal!
Bill
Jun 11, 2025
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