Louvre Secrets: Explore Art and Hidden Stories

The Operator suggests a 1.5 to 2-hour tour, highlighting the renowned features and masterpieces of the Louvre, while also unveiling the museum’s hidden secrets. Tours are available in both French and English.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

I propose you to discover the Louvre, on the program:
Medieval Louvre: visit the 13th-century walls.
Tanis Sphinx: a 4000-year-old sphinx.
Greek department: Athena of Velletrie, Venus de Milo and Victory of Samothrace.
Galerie Apollon: the finest piece in the Louvre, which inspired Versailles.
Italian painting of the Middle Ages: explanation of one…

What's Included
  • Speaker Guide
  • Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Food & Drinks
  • Transfer
Additional Information
  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
Location
Le Café Marly
Rue de Rivoli
Let's meet in front of the entrance of the café Marly (below the richlieu door) just in front of the Pyramid of the Louvre. There is a picture of the small pyramid visible on my page.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Guillermo_z
Feb 11, 2026
Matteo is a very... - Matteo is a very professional person, he knows very well the history, culture, areas of the museum and has a super friendly treatment, very good person!!
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Karen_w
Feb 6, 2026
Do this tour, no regrets - What a treat this tour was, the guide was so amazing!!! We saw things we would have missed, really appreciated the expert knowledge! Highly recommend !!
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Aymericm411
Feb 6, 2026
Matteo makes the Louvre lively and captivating - I had the chance to visit the Louvre with Matteo on a private tour, being the only Frenchman at the time. Matteo was super professional from start to finish: pick-up, tickets, tour organization... everything was perfect. He was able to adapt to my expectations and answer all my questions. Very pleasant and attentive, we spent almost two hours browsing many rooms of the museum. His visit was complete, enriching, with many historical and artistic details that allowed me to better understand and appreciate the works. I highly recommend this serious and friendly guide, which offers a fresh look at the Louvre. I just wish I had spent more time with him to discover more.
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Tara_m
Jan 28, 2026
See the Louvre with Matteo - Excellent tour with Matteo. We had a couple questions before the tour and he was quick to respond. He is very knowledgeable and gives a comprehensive tour. Highly recommend
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Jeremy_r
Jan 26, 2026
Great tour guide! - Matteo was awesome! He organized a wonderful tour for us with highlights and some lesser known works as well as history of the Louvre. Would definitely book with Matteo again!
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Elyssa_g
Jan 26, 2026
Loved the louvre - Matteo was an excellent tour guide. We told him to show us the highlights of the louvre and he did just that. Highly recommend this tour with Matteo
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Teresa_p
Jan 26, 2026
Excellent tour - He was very knowledgeable and kind. He asked what we wanted to see and he made it happen. I highly recommend seeing napoleons apartments, even more opulent than Versailles.
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David_d
Jan 19, 2026
unforgettable experience - Our Louvre tour guide was exceptional. He transformed vast history into captivating stories, making each artwork come alive with profound insights. His expertise and passion were evident, engaging everyone with clear explanations and patience for all questions. The tour was perfectly paced, comprehensive yet never rushed. He didn't just show us art; he made us feel it. An unforgettable, deeply educational experience. Highly recommended.
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Flosabcar
Jan 16, 2026
5* guided tour of the Louvre Museum - Absolutely remarkable visit of the Louvre with Matteo during the Christmas holidays. My husband, our son and I were won over from beginning to end. Matteo masters the museum at your fingertips: tickets already in hand when we arrive, no waiting, passage through the free cloakroom, everything is thought for a smooth and comfortable visit. His explanations are of high quality: clear, rich, lively, always accurate. From the medieval Louvre to the departments of antiquities (Oriental, Greek, etc.), from the collections of paintings and sculptures to the apartments of Napoleon III, each stage was fascinating and punctuated by anecdotes and secrets that give another dimension to this magnificent museum. A cultivated, attentive and passionate guide, for a very reasonable price. A valuable experience that we recommend unreservedly and will do again with great pleasure.
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Christine_b
Jan 8, 2026
Matteo was awesome! Very... - Matteo was awesome! Very knowledgeable and professional. We definitely learned a lot in a short period of time. Two thumbs up!
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From $111
up to 2 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).