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Palais Galliera + Louvre Museum Guided Tour

Name: Palais Galliera + Louvre Museum Guided Tour
Start: 2026-08-06T13:15:00
End: 2026-08-06T15:15:00
Location: Paris

4.4/5(2,160)

Georgeta N

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

The visit to the Louvre was an exceptional experience, and booking a tour for a small group of up to 20 people turned out to be the ideal choice—even though it’s a bit more expensive, it’s well worth the money. The guided tour lasted 2 hours; we had the option to stay with the guide or explore on our own (a huge plus for those who want to “skip the line,” since the line was insanely long!!!). The intimate atmosphere allowed for much better interaction with the guide, who stood out for his impeccable historical knowledge, a clear and engaging presentation of the information, and excellent command of the English language. Plus, the way he wove humor into his explanations made the tour not only educational but also extremely enjoyable and relaxing. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the Louvre in a professional yet fun way!!!

Teleki A

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The biggest advantage was availability. During my visit (July), the Louvre required advance online reservations, and official tickets for the same day were no longer available. Headout was the only service where I was still able to get a same-day entry ticket. Without that, I would have missed the opportunity to visit the museum. The booking process was simple, and the ticket worked without any problems. I joined a small group of only four people. It was more expensive than a standard group tour, but it was absolutely worth it. Our guide, Enki, was very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. Because the group was so small, it almost felt like having a private guide, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and enjoy a more personal experience.

Harpreet G

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We loved the tour of Louvre! The guide was very knowledgeable and showed around the museum navigating the crowds with quite precision that we didn't have to wait much at most of the popular artifacts. The French history added lot of depth to what could've been just beautiful paintings and sculptures. Booking with Headout was smooth as well and helped us enjoy the museum taking the logistics out of the way. We loved Paris and the visit to Louvre was the highlight, thanks to Headout!

Deborah B

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Amazed at the architecture of the whole building & how many paintings & sculptures etc that were actually in there! Our young guide Anais was absolutely brilliant, his English was great & his knowledge about the Louvre, its surroundings the paintings & sculptures was fantastic, he told us so much of the history of everything that he was a joy to listen to! Myself & my daughter really enjoyed the tour! Thank You Debbie Briggs

Daniel C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Headout's Louvre ticket saved me from missing the museum entirely since the Louvre announced early 4pm closures the day before I was to enter with my evening ticket due to excessive heat. The bonus was that our guide was delightful, and we learnd a lot and saw the key pieces while still being able to stay aftewards to wander around on our own without the group. An entirely satisfying afternoon!

Save by booking a timed Louvre guided tour and Palais Galliera exhibition entry together instead of purchasing both separately.

Palais Galliera: Explore the current “Weaving, Embroidering, Embellishing” exhibition independently, with entry to the museum during your selected visit.

Louvre Museum: Join a timed, skip-the-line guided tour through key works, with the tour language and group size based on your selected option.

Plan around your fixed Louvre tour, then visit Palais Galliera during opening hours for a more flexible museum day.

Continue exploring the Louvre independently after the guided tour, and view garments, textiles, photographs, and archival pieces at Palais Galliera.

Palais Galliera

Entry to Palais Galliera

Current exhibition access

Louvre Museum

Entry to the Louvre Museum

2 to 3-hour private guided tour of the Louvre

Timed access to the Louvre

Expert English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or German-speaking guide [as per option selected]

Small group of up to 20 guests [as per option selected]

Semi-private group of 6 to 10 guests [as per option selected]

Private tour for your group of up to 6 guests [as per option selected]

Headsets when appropriate

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Teleki A
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
The biggest advantage was availability. During my visit (July), the Louvre required advance online reservations, and official tickets for the same day were no longer available. Headout was the only service where I was still able to get a same-day entry ticket. Without that, I would have missed the opportunity to visit the museum. The booking process was simple, and the ticket worked without any problems. I joined a small group of only four people. It was more expensive than a standard group tour, but it was absolutely worth it. Our guide, Enki, was very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. Because the group was so small, it almost felt like having a private guide, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and enjoy a more personal experience.
Deborah B
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Amazed at the architecture of the whole building & how many paintings & sculptures etc that were actually in there! Our young guide Anais was absolutely brilliant, his English was great & his knowledge about the Louvre, its surroundings the paintings & sculptures was fantastic, he told us so much of the history of everything that he was a joy to listen to! Myself & my daughter really enjoyed the tour! Thank You Debbie Briggs
Daniel C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Headout's Louvre ticket saved me from missing the museum entirely since the Louvre announced early 4pm closures the day before I was to enter with my evening ticket due to excessive heat. The bonus was that our guide was delightful, and we learnd a lot and saw the key pieces while still being able to stay aftewards to wander around on our own without the group. An entirely satisfying afternoon!
Petra D
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Amazing Louvre, it was very easy to find the meeting point and the tour guide was really a interesting and very knowledgeable guy. It was a very good choice to book this !
Georgeta N
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The visit to the Louvre was an exceptional experience, and booking a tour for a small group of up to 20 people turned out to be the ideal choice—even though it’s a bit more expensive, it’s well worth the money. The guided tour lasted 2 hours; we had the option to stay with the guide or explore on our own (a huge plus for those who want to “skip the line,” since the line was insanely long!!!). The intimate atmosphere allowed for much better interaction with the guide, who stood out for his impeccable historical knowledge, a clear and engaging presentation of the information, and excellent command of the English language. Plus, the way he wove humor into his explanations made the tour not only educational but also extremely enjoyable and relaxing. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the Louvre in a professional yet fun way!!!

Two museums, one booking: a self-paced fashion exhibition visit and a timed, guided Louvre highlights tour.

Getting started

Bring your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID. At Palais Galliera, present your ticket at the entrance and complete the standard security check. At the Louvre, arrive for your reserved entry time, meet your licensed guide, and enter after security.

What to expect

Palais Galliera

Walk through Paris’s dedicated fashion museum at your own pace. Your ticket includes the current “Weaving, Embroidering, Embellishing” exhibition, focused on craftsmanship and changing dress codes.

Features

Galleries of garments, accessories, photographs, and archival pieces

Exhibition displays centered on tailoring, weaving, embroidery, and embellishment

Time to pause and compare silhouettes, materials, and techniques across periods

Louvre Museum

Follow a guide-led route through the museum’s key works, with commentary in your selected language. The group format depends on the option you choose, and headsets are provided when appropriate.

Features

A guided highlights route that includes major works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo

Timed access so you enter at your reserved slot instead of joining general ticket queues

What to bring

Louvre Museum

Carry a valid photo ID and your mobile voucher for ticket validation.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the guided tour involves extended walking.

What’s not allowed

Palais Galliera

Food and drinks

Pets

Bags or luggage larger than 45 × 36 × 20cm, about the size of a small cabin bag

Louvre Museum

Flash photography, lighting equipment, and selfie sticks

Large bags or suitcases exceeding 55 × 35 × 20cm

Re-entry after leaving the museum

Accessibility

Palais Galliera

Wheelchair and stroller accessible, with step-free routes available.

Louvre Museum

Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Additional information

Palais Galliera

Lockers are available on site.

Les Petites Mains operates seasonally and serves lunch and dinner.

General admission may be free, but advance online booking is recommended for smoother entry.

Louvre Museum

Entry is permitted only at your reserved time slot. A short wait at security may still apply.

Meet your guide before the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.

Louvre entry is free for eligible EU visitors aged 18 to 25; guided-tour charges may still apply.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.