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Top 8 Louvre tours in French (2026)

We compared all 268 Louvre tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. 17 of them are tours in French. Our selection: 8, each priced by the option we would book.

French guiding is available in a shared group capped at 6, as well as on private tours. The selected visits last 2 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes and include admission.

Tours read on 14 November 2026. Official prices and hours: Louvre tickets and prices and Louvre opening hours.

Louvre tours in French compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist Semi-Private€1952 hUp to 6 peopleEnglish, French5.0 (102)
Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included Private Tour in FRENCH€367.652 h 30 minPrivateFrench5.0 (7,279)
Louvre Museum Private 2-h Tour on Italian Art and masterpieces €169.382 hPrivateEnglish, Italian, French5.0 (53)
Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide Deep Dive Private Tour in 4h€3674 hPrivateFrench, English4.9 (271)
Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour 2-Hour Tour€2092 hPrivateEnglish, French4.9 (469)
Private tour Louvre By night €2903 hPrivatePortuguese, CMN, French, Spanish, English, German, Italian, AR4.9 (59)
Louvre and Musee d Orsay Exclusive Museum Tour Entry Included Private French Tour€572.645 h 30 minPrivateFrench5.0 (249)
Louvre Museum - Private Family Tour with Da Vinci Treasure Hunt €552.722 hPrivateEnglish, French4.8 (41)

Prices in euro per adult for a party of two: the usual lowest price of the named option, read on 14 November 2026. The booking page shows the price for your date.

Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist

01 · 6 people with an artist

Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist

A painter-guide discusses the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory with up to 6 guests. The 2-hour route also includes the Kiosque des Noctambules and Pyramid. It suits you if painting techniques interest you as much as the artworks.

€195 per adult includes admission and guiding; the 09:00 start gives you a morning option. Meet at the Kiosque des Noctambules, by the Place Colette metro exit.

The catch: Outdoor stops take part of the 2 hours; the listing allocates 1 hour 40 minutes to the museum.

  • 2 h
  • Up to 6 people
  • Guide: English, French
  • ★ 5.0 (102)
  • Free cancellation

from €195 per adult · Semi-Private

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Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

02 · Private highlights in French

Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

Babylon's dedicated French option gives your party a private guide for 2 hours 30 minutes. For your first visit, the listing names the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.

At €367.65 per adult, admission is included; you meet by the Louis XIV statue outside the Pyramid. The 10:00 and 13:30 starts suit a daytime visit.

The catch: The tour excludes temporary exhibitions and requires you to leave with the guide afterwards.

  • 2 h 30 min
  • Private
  • Guide: French
  • ★ 5.0 (7,279)
  • Free cancellation

from €367.65 per adult · Private Tour in FRENCH

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Louvre Museum Private 2-h Tour on Italian Art and masterpieces

03 · Italian art in private

Louvre Museum Private 2-h Tour on Italian Art and masterpieces

Michelangelo, Veronese and Canova feature in this 2-hour private tour, alongside French painters. The listed route also names the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. Pick it if Italian art is your main interest.

At €169.38 per adult, this has the lowest listed price among the French options compared here. Admission is included, with 09:30 starts on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The catch: You need at least 2 people to book, and cancellations are not refundable.

  • 2 h
  • Private
  • Guide: English, Italian, French
  • ★ 5.0 (53)
  • No refund or change
Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide

04 · 4 hours with a break

Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide

4 hours with a break gives you a longer private visit focused on art history. Dayin can adapt the route to your interests; its listing names the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

€367 per adult includes admission and 4 hours of guiding; 09:30 is the first listed start. Meet beside the horse statue outside the Pyramid and look for the blue Dayin sign.

The catch: Dayin warns that galleries may close without notice and artworks may be away for restoration or loans.

  • 4 h
  • Private
  • Guide: French, English
  • ★ 4.9 (271)
  • Free cancellation

from €367 per adult · Deep Dive Private Tour in 4h

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Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour

05 · Private visit for families

Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour

Children's ages and interests shape Raphael's private tour for families of up to 6. You have 2 hours with a guide who works with children. Its listed route takes in the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.

The price is €209 per adult, including admission, with departures from 09:00. Meet at the Arc du Carrousel facing the Pyramid; the guide holds a sign with your name.

The catch: Bookings require at least 1 adult and 1 child, with a maximum of 6 people.

  • 2 h
  • Private
  • Guide: English, French
  • ★ 4.9 (469)
  • Free cancellation

from €209 per adult · 2-Hour Tour

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Private tour Louvre By night

06 · Private tour at 18:00

Private tour Louvre By night

18:00 starts on Wednesdays and Fridays suit you if your daytime plans are full. This private, 3-hour listing covers the medieval Louvre, Italian paintings and Marly courtyard, with French guiding available.

At €290 per adult, you get timed admission and a guide; meet at the Arc du Carrousel. Specify French when you book, as the listing offers several guide languages.

The catch: The Louvre clears rooms at 20:30, so the advertised 3 hours cannot all be spent in galleries.

  • 3 h
  • Private
  • Guide: Portuguese, CMN, French, Spanish, English, German, Italian, AR
  • ★ 4.9 (59)
  • Free cancellation
Louvre and Musee d Orsay Exclusive Museum Tour Entry Included

07 · Louvre and Orsay in French

Louvre and Musee d Orsay Exclusive Museum Tour Entry Included

Two museums fill this private French tour of 5 hours 30 minutes, with a break. The Louvre route names the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Choose it if you also want to see Monet and Renoir at the Musée d'Orsay.

€572.64 per adult includes entry to both museums and guiding throughout the visit. You meet at the Louis XIV statue for a 10:00 start, Wednesday to Saturday.

The catch: Part of the 5 hours 30 minutes is the break and walk between museums; temporary exhibitions are excluded.

  • 5 h 30 min
  • Private
  • Guide: French
  • ★ 5.0 (249)
  • Free cancellation

from €572.64 per adult · Private French Tour

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Louvre Museum - Private Family Tour with Da Vinci Treasure Hunt

08 · Treasure hunt for older children

Louvre Museum - Private Family Tour with Da Vinci Treasure Hunt

A Da Vinci treasure hunt gives your family a game to follow during this 2-hour private tour. Riddles link the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and Raft of the Medusa on the listed route.

The €552.72 rate is per group and includes admission, headphones and a treasure gift. Meet at Passage Richelieu for a 10:30, 14:00 or 14:30 start.

The catch: Children must be at least 8, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are excluded.

  • 2 h
  • Private
  • Guide: English, French
  • ★ 4.8 (41)
  • Free cancellation

Know before you go

  • Louvre ticket rates

    Standard Louvre admission costs €22 for European Economic Area residents and citizens, or €32 for other visitors. The official ticket covers permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.

  • Free Louvre admission

    Under-18s enter free with ID; EEA citizens under 26 need photo ID. EEA residents under 26 need photo ID and a residence permit valid for more than 90 days.

  • Louvre opening hours

    The Louvre closes on Tuesdays and stays open until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays. On other opening days it closes at 18:00; staff clear rooms 30 minutes before closing.

  • Louvre security

    Every visitor passes security checks at the entrance, including anyone arriving with a guided tour.

  • Louvre bag limits

    Bags must fit within 55 × 35 × 20 cm; suitcases and large bags are not allowed. You can use free lockers, but you must collect your belongings the same day.

  • Leaving the Louvre

    Once you leave the museum, your ticket does not let you return. Plan any further gallery visits before you go outside.

People also ask

Which Louvre tour in French should I choose?
Choose That Time in Paris for a shared group of up to 6 with a painter-guide. Babylon Tours offers a private highlights visit lasting 2 hours 30 minutes, with a dedicated French option. For more time on art history, Dayin has a 4-hour private option with a break.
How much is a private Louvre tour in French?
Napoleone Tour costs €169.38 per adult when 2 adults book, including admission and 2 hours with a private guide. It has the lowest listed price among the French options compared here, but cancellations are not refundable.
Is a guided Louvre tour in French worth it?
Choose a guide if you want a planned route and explanations in French. An official ticket costs €22 for EEA residents and citizens, or €32 otherwise. That suits you if you want to choose your own route without guided commentary.
Is there a family-friendly Louvre tour in French?
Yes, Raphael Tours offers a 2-hour private family visit in French for up to 6 people. NickInParis uses a Da Vinci treasure hunt on its 2-hour private tour, with a minimum age of 8.
Can I book these Louvre tours in English instead?
Yes, That Time in Paris lists English for the same shared option with up to 6 guests. Babylon Tours has a separate private English option, so select the language before paying.
Can I choose Spanish instead of French for a Louvre tour?
Yes, AWESOME GUIDE lists Spanish as well as French for its 3-hour private evening visit. Its departures are at 18:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays, with admission included.