Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour with Timed Entry Tickets

You'll meet your licensed English-speaking guide at the museum to embark on a private guided tour of the Louvre Museum, the magnificent 17th-century Palace. As you wander through its hallowed halls, you'll encounter a treasure trove of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to 19th-century masterpieces, with a captivating journey through the Renaissance era.

Originally, the Louvre served as a medieval fortress, safeguarding the French capital during the reign of King Philippe Auguste (1190-1202). It wasn't until the latter half of the 14th century, under King Charles V, that it became a royal residence, giving birth to the illustrious Louvre Palace. Following the downfall of the French Monarchy in 1793, its purpose transformed into housing the nation's art collection, now home to unparalleled works of art like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

Your private guide will expertly lead you through the Louvre's main departments, ensuring you don't overlook iconic pieces from the extensive Egyptian collection, one of the most comprehensive in the world. You'll also delve into the world of Roman and Greek Antiquities, and explore Western cultural masterpieces spanning from Medieval Times through the Renaissance and beyond. Among the brilliant artists whose works you'll encounter are Rembrandt, Rubens, Da Vinci, David, Delacroix, Michelangelo, Raphael, and many others.

Take a leisurely stroll through the Louvre Courtyard (Cour Carrée), where you'll encounter Pierre Lescot's façade, a testament to François Ier's vision before his passing. Marvel at the elegant Louvre Pyramid, designed by Leoh Ming Pei, and wander through the Tuileries Garden, an Italian-style park commissioned by Catherine de Medicis in the 16th century, later transformed into an open-air museum by André Le Nôtre, the garden designer of Versailles Palace.