Paris City Center & Skip-the-Line Louvre Museum Combo Tour - Private Tour
See it all in just one day on this joint tour between the historic center of Paris and its most famous museum, the Louvre. Our 5 to 5.5 hour private guided walking & museum combo tour lets you see it all with one of our delightful guides that you’ll have all to yourself.
per adult from
$287
NZDDuration
300 to 330 minutes
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- GUIDED WALKING TOUR & SKIP-THE-LINE MUSEUM TOUR
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- DURATION 5 - 5.5 HOURS
- WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- LUNCH / COFFEE BREAK (Lunch Expenses Not Included)
- ALL ENTRANCE FEES
- Entry/Admission - Louvre Museum
What's excluded :
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
- Entry/Admission - Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- Entry/Admission - Palais de Justice de Paris
- Entry/Admission - Sainte-Chapelle
- Entry/Admission - Conciergerie
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France
Once at the meeting point, you will start your tour by exploring ile de la cite, the oldest settlement in Paris. Once known as Lutetia, this former Roman city was the predecessor of present-day Paris, from which the city grew outwards.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France
From here, you will see the infamous Notre-Dame Cathedral – the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural interest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palais de Justice de Paris, 10 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
Located on the île de la Cité the Palais de Justice, once known as the Palais de la Cité contains some of the oldest surviving buildings such as:
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
A gem of Gothic style, the St Chapelle was built in seven years. It was intended to house precious Christian relics, including Christ’s crown of thorns, acquired by Saint louis.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
The Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité, as well as at a time the most notorious prison in all of France. Over a thousand “enemies of the Revolution” were housed there, and famous figures like Marie Antoinette ended their lives there.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fontaine Saint-Michel, 7 B Place Saint Michel, 75005 Paris France
You will then pass by the Saint-Michel fountain, a monumental fountain commissioned by Haussmann, under Napoleon III. It depicts the archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil, evoking thoughts of the battle between Good and Evil.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Place Dauphine, Paris France
Afterwards, we will see Place Dauphine, a beautiful historic square, combining all the beauty and romance of Paris. Tucked away on the western tip of the île de la Cité, Place Dauphine was one of the first projects commissioned by Henri IV.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France
From here, we will walk to the bridge, Pont Neuf, which is considered to be the oldest stone bridge in Paris. Today Pont-Neuf is part of the banks of the Seine listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Statue equestre d'Henri IV, 15 Place du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris France
In the middle of the bridge we will see the equestrian statue of King IV. Although the original statue dated from the 1600s, the one you will see today is a replica in its placed, as the original was destroyed during the French Revolution.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pont des Arts, River Seine Between Institut de France And Palais du Louvre, Paris France
Before making our way to the Louvre we will see the Pont des Arts, a bridge which connects the Insitut de France and the Louvre. Built between 1801 and 1804, it was the first iron bridge in Paris.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Domaine National du Palais-Royal, 8 rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris France
Created by the Cardinal Richelieu in 1633, the Palais Royal and its gardens, are just a short walk from the Louvre. The Palace housed royal families up until the Palace of Versailles was built. Here you will be able to enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounded by a fantastic futuristic architecture with contemporary sculptures.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Place du Carrousel, 75001 Paris France
Leaving the Louvre behind us we will walk towards the Tuileries Gardens, passing through the Arc du Carrousel, a huge arc built to commemorate Napoleon’s military victories.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jardin des Tuileries pl. de la Concorde, rue de Rivoli, 75058 Paris France
We will then enter the Tuileries Gardens, the oldest Park in Paris, with a history that dates back to the 17th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Tuileries Gardens Bookstore, Tuileries Gardens Main Gate, Place de Concorde, 75001 Paris France
During your stroll in the Tuileries Gardens, you will pass by the Gardens’ Bookshop, a quaint bookstore tucked away in a corner which contains a large collection of gardening and landscape design books, along with some garden themed gifts and cards.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France
Place de la Concord, a site originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution, and which marks the start of the Champs Elysée.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Champs-Elysees, Avenue des Champs Elysees, 75008 Paris France
The renowned Champs Elysée, considered one of the world’s most beautiful avenues. You can then enjoy some shopping or a stroll towards the Arc de Triomphe.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
After a Break for Lunch, beat the entrance lines to one of France’s top attractions and explore with ease on this private 2 to 2.5 hour skip-the-line guided Louvre Museum tour in Paris. The Louvre Museum is very popular among Paris’ locals and visitors alike, and queues can be long. Follow your expert guide through the hallowed hallways and gain insight into thousands of years of art history. Discover famous works such as the ‘Mona Lisa’ or the ‘Venus de Milo’, and enjoy free time to explore further at the end of this guided tour.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Babylon Tours Paris, 75001 Paris France
The city of Paris has spiraled out from Notre Dame over the centuries, so we think it’s only appropriate to start our group tour here. We’ll move towards the city’s oldest bridge and to its perfectly manicured flowerbeds at the Tuileries Gardens. Stand where heads rolled at the Place de la Concorde while learning about the world’s most beautiful avenue, the Champs Elysées. We’ll introduce you to the characters that built this city, including Henri IV, Louis XIV, and Napoleon Bonaparte, with stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
After a break for lunch, we’ll skip the lines at the Louvre museum to discuss the highlights and masterpieces that attract millions of visitors to the museum each year. After the tour you’ll be well versed in the museum’s history and secrets, and you’ll understand – well, almost – why thousands of people take selfies with the Mona Lisa. It’s the most famous museum in the world, and with good reason. From its roots as a fortress to its days as a royal residence, the Louvre museum has more secrets than any building in Paris could ever hold. This intimate private Louvre Museum tour seeks to captivate first timers as well as those who think they know it all as you visit statues like the armless Venus de Milo and the headless Winged Victory of Samothrace. Drool over the crowned jewels in the opulent Apollo Gallery and descend into the depths of the medieval moat beneath the museum. We’ll even discuss a few master painters like Michelangelo and Delacroix. From the smiling Mona Lisa to the 19th century masters, our passionate guides will show you what you need to see at the Louvre, as well as a few surprises not in the guidebooks.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Departure Point :
Cité, 75004 Paris, FranceDeparture Time :
10:00 AMReturn Detail :
Musée du Louvre, 75001 Paris, FranceHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Louvre museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
8
Organised by Babylon Tours LLC
Activity ID: V-6353PRIVATELOUVRE
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