Louvre Tour: Discover Hidden Gems Beyond the Mona Lisa with Reserved Entry
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22 Ratings
Paris
Discover hidden gems beyond the Mona Lisa with a Louvre tour. Skip the crowds and explore lesser-known masterpieces from Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Renaissance, and French neoclassicism.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Louvre Museum - Your certified guide will greet you at the equestrian statue of Louis XIV located before the Louvre pyramid.
What's Included
  • Skip-the-Line Access
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

With the group size capped at six individuals, you ensure a nearly personalized excursion! The title says it all! Probe into the less well-known but equally significant masterpieces while avoiding the busiest sections of the museum. Explore selected displays from the museum’s extensive collections, which include Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, Rome, the Renaissance, and French neoclassicism. After all, the Mona Lisa is only one piece out of 7,500 paintings exhibited. This tour comes with more customization options than the rest, so feel free to reach out if there is a specific collection you are interested in exploring.

  • Not wheelchair accessible on group tours
  • Strollers and pushchairs cannot be accepted on group tours
  • Large backpacks or luggage are not allowed in the Louvre
Location
Place du Carrousel
Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat Tours sign by the statue of Louis XIV on a horse directly in front of the Pyramid in the Place du Carrousel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Culture53937151742
Apr 1, 2024
awesome - fantastic tour! she took the time to talk about one of my favorite paintings after i mentioned it to her at the beginning of the tour, super awesome experience thank you violette
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Alanmu3521ux
Mar 11, 2024
What was better, the Louvre or Violette? - Tour guides are normally well educated and able to communicate well and explain what you are seeing so you go away feeling fulfilled. We had a wonderful tour of the Louvre with Violette. It is now two days later and we are still talking about Violette. She gave us a great tour, one we will forever remember. But it is the Louvre, a great place on its own. Violette is special. We have travelled all over the world and have had some really excellent tour guides, for both long and like this, short tours. Violette smiles, laughs, communicates with you as though you have known her for a long time. Instant friendship and enjoyment being together in the group. She made learning fun, answered all questions. But with passion, the entire tour was filled with it. Everyone works to pay bills, some love what they do, most don’t, it’s just a job. You can feel her passion whenever she speaks. Her body language alone tells you she is excited by what she is doing. Her words make you sure of it. She takes being a tour guide to a different level. If we were in a position where she could be our guide again, it would be a no brainer. Look for her when you are in Paris before you look for anyone else. I am telling you truthfully, you will not be disappointed.
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89mats
Mar 3, 2024
Aphrodite of Milo - Amazing experience ! Never would have enjoyed so much visiting by myself. I highly recommend if you want to learn about the historical and cultural details Thanks for the tour Violette
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Lizb834
Feb 23, 2024
Exactly what I wanted! - Eduardo was everything I wanted! Very knowledgeable about art history in general and the Louvre in particular, he allowed me to view particular pieces in a way I would not have been able to alone. He was enthusiastic and passionate about art, as well as friendly and personable. I'd drag him to other museums around the world if I could. I 100% recommend him.
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590zacs
Feb 10, 2024
Excellent tour of the Louvre with a master in her craft, Violette. - Violette provided an exceptional tour of the Louvre, showcasing its highlights with passion and expertise. Her insightful commentary and engaging storytelling brought the museum's masterpieces to life. Violette's knowledge and enthusiasm made our visit unforgettable. Highly recommended for an enriching and enjoyable experience.
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Countflamingo
Jan 18, 2024
Best Tour Guide I've Ever Had - Violette is absolutely sensational - never had such a fun, down to earth, yet ridiculous knowledgeable tour. She is a veritable fountain of knowledge whether it's art, sculpture, history, architecture, Paris, France - she know it. If you get the chance to book her tours just do it you'll have the best time.
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Andypj4869kx
Jan 3, 2024
A walking history encyclopedia. Visiting hotspots without her seems pointless. - Violette exceeded al our expectations by far! It was an amazing experience, she is like a walking history encyclopedia, with all the juicy details. Not only that, she also is an professional entertainer and knows how to tell engaging stories that stick. I would highly recommend everyone to hire her for amplyfing your experience of visiting some of the hotspots in France. Thank you!!!
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K1753xhjulief
Nov 28, 2023
Everything was excellent! - Our tour guide Violet was a delightful gift to all four of us! She made us feel totally comfortable in a busy environment with her sence of humor and calm presence. Violet's knowledge about art history was femnonminal! Not only did she point out interesting facts, but also gave us back stores pertaining to particular art pieces and their creators. The only problem we had was saying goodbye to Violet, we left wanting more. That's a good thing. 😄
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Farininthecity
Nov 20, 2023
Best guide in Paris - Violette was magical!! Not only is she incredibly insightful and knowledgeable, but she’s so passionate about the work and the history of the pieces!! Her English was perfect, she’s gorgeous and truly made my trip to the Louvre the most memorable part of my trip to Paris! I will definitely book her again when I’m back!!! Best guide in Paris!!!
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T6047brdougg
Oct 31, 2023
Great tour and experience - Every aspect of this tour was excellent. Our guide, Violette, was exceptional, well informed, possesses extensive understanding and knowledge of art, history and the Louvre. Our itinerary included a photo of where to meet, and we met 5 minutes early. Entrance to the museum was easy. Violette had injured her knee the day before our tour, however this did not deter or slow her down, and we saw everything we expected to see and more. The tour was well paced, and Violette provided time for us to enjoy the tour and the experience. Prior to the tour, Adam assisted with some art research that I am doing, and this was above and beyond what I could expect. Violette knew the museum well, and was skilled at moving us through and around the vast crowds with ease, to make the very best of our time. I highly recommend Fat Cat Tours.
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