Experience the Louvre at its most captivating on an exclusive early-morning private tour, designed for a more intimate encounter with the museum’s greatest masterpieces. With first-entry access, head directly to Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary Mona Lisa before the galleries become busy, giving you a rare opportunity to appreciate one of the world’s most famous paintings in a calmer setting.
With your expert private guide, explore the Louvre’s magnificent galleries and uncover the stories, secrets, and techniques behind its celebrated works. Learn about Leonardo da Vinci and the mysterious woman behind the Mona Lisa, discover the theories surrounding her enigmatic smile, and hear the fascinating story of the painting’s dramatic theft in 1911.
From the Mona Lisa, continue through a remarkable collection of masterpieces. Turn to admire Veronese’s monumental The Wedding Feast at Cana, the Louvre’s largest painting, before discovering works such as Leonardo’s La Belle Ferronnière, David’s The Coronation of Napoleon, and Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People. Your guide will bring each masterpiece to life with historical context, artistic insights, and fascinating stories.
Continue to the grand Daru staircase, where the magnificent Winged Victory of Samothrace stands dramatically above the museum’s sweeping staircase. Then journey into the Louvre’s ancient collections to discover the timeless Venus de Milo, the elegant Caryatides Room, and the Michelangelo Gallery.
By starting early and exploring with a private guide, you’ll experience the Louvre’s highlights while gaining a deeper understanding of the art, history, and personalities behind its most iconic treasures.
Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 may be eligible for free admission to the Louvre Museum with a valid ID and, where applicable, proof of residency. This complimentary admission is available separately from this guided tour and cannot be applied to or deducted from the price of the guided experience. Guests wishing to use this free-entry option must arrange their museum admission independently.
