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Visit the iconic sights that surround the Louvre on a 45-min guided outdoor walking tour. Return to the Louvre with entry tickets and explore its many attractions through a self-guided visit.
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Have you wondered about what is surrounding the Louvre? With this outdoor walking guided tour, explore the monuments surrounding the museum and its garden before entering the majestic attraction.
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Tour the magnificent Cour Carrée, right in the Louvre's backyard, and follow in the footsteps of royalty by walking underneath the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.
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Visit the famous square where the beheadings of the French Revolution took place and explore the beautiful Jardins des Tuileries, with all its flowers, statues, and ponds
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Fun fact: The Louvre was empty during World War II.
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45-minute tour of the outside of the Louvre
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Entry to the Louvre
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Canada, Germany and over 24 countries have loved this experience
Marcel
May, 2025Verified booking
Surprised to learn by email only the day before that the tour would be in English. This was not mentioned in the choices at the time of booking. Misunderstanding with museum staff who mixed up group and individual tickets and made us lose a lot of time at the entrance.
Elizabeth
Jun, 2025Verified booking
our tour guide, Fortune was great! we enjoyed hearing about the history!Peter
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Jennifer
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Sagar was a great guide for our Louvre skip the line tour. He was very informative and provided unique perspectives of the museum.
Hiller,
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The museum visit was fine. The guided tour beforehand could have been more informative. Little interesting and worth knowing was conveyed in the 45 minutes.
Explore the outside of the Louvre
Begin your journey with your guide on a mini walking tour of the most iconic spots all around the world-famous museum. Find out why Louis XIV moved out of the Louvre so he could live in his new Versailles palace in the country and learn about how he converted the swamp into a luxurious haven. Next, follow the footsteps of the royals and stand under the famous Arc de Carrousel. While here, learn about the historic significance of the nearby Tuileries Gardens, its former palaces, and the royals who once lived in them.
Stroll along the gardens and take in the views of what is now known as the Historic Axis of Paris, and see the Luxor Obelisk at the Place Concorde. What was once known as the Place de Revolution is now a beautiful Parisian square. This is the very same spot where the beheadings of Marie Antoinette and thousands of other aristocrats took place. Look farther and you can even glimpse the most famous arch of them all: the Arc de Triomphe. Continue towards the river Seine and see many famous sites, including the imposing Conciergerie, where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned before her execution.
Self-guided tour of the Louvre
Return to the Louvre from the back after passing by gorgeous gilded gates to the rear courtyard, before continuing through the dark archway into the main courtyard. Here, the Cour Napoleon opens wide before you and you'll once again see the statue of Louis XIV on horseback. Get ready to enter the Louvre with the timed entry ticket for your self-guided visit.
Additional information
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Kindly note that tickets can also be purchased through the venue, where pricing for a reserved time slot starts at 22€, subject to availability. Tickets are nominative and they cannot be modified, refunded, or resold.
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In the summer months, it is recommended to wear a cap and sunscreen. Wear comfortable footwear and clothing for this tour.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.
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Please ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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