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Introduction to the Treasures of the Louvre

Nike of Samothrace, Winged Victory

2.5-hour tour. 4 person maximum.
This comprehensive tour is an ideal introduction to the diversity and richness of the Louvre. It is designed with the first-time visitor in mind. We follow a roughly chronological circuit, exploring highlights of the Louvre's Ancient Near East, Greek and Roman, and Renaissance Italian collections. The tour also incorporates the fascinating architectural history of the Louvre's pre-museum life as a royal palace. We will see the most celebrated of all the Louvre's treasures—the Khorsabad Palace, the Venus de Milo, Nike of Samothrace, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slaves—but we will also take the time to understand their significance to the history of art.

Please be aware that there may be an unavoidable wait for the Mona Lisa.

Rates. €113 for individuals, or €98 per person for parties of two or more. Includes price of admission. €20 surcharge to guarantee that your party has a one-on-one tour with the instructor, without other parties. 4 person maximum.

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Don't be overwhelmed by the extraordinary vastness of the Louvre's treasures, or the length of its lines! Go with a specialist who will help make your experience more memorable (and more civilized).

Open every day except Tuesdays, 9am to 6pm. Open late night on Wednesdays and Fridays until 9:45pm.

Métro: Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre (1/7)

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Let me say that my husband resists all museums, visits ,  but when I told him about your organization, he agreed to join me.   We both enjoyed it immensely.
We loved the personal attention & Mary is so knowledgable in her field of the arts , history and architecture.  We benefited greatly from her expertise.  We found ourselves very comfortable in her company, and appreciated her patience  with a newcomer to the arts! No question went unanswered and we hope to meet her again for another tour when we return to Paris.  She certainly enhanced our experience of visiting the Louvre.

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