13 Surprising Facts About the Louvre (And What to See There)
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Louvre Ticket With Outdoor Walking Tour
Explore the monuments and beauty surrounding the Louvre
Highlights
- Learn about the fascinating landmarks surrounding the Louvre.
- Stroll by the Tuileries Gardens and admire the flowers, statuary and ponds.
- Explore the backyard of the Louvre, the beautiful Cour Carrée.
- Pass under the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel just as royals before you have.
- Enjoy the Axe Historique, a walk through time marked by famous sites.
- "Touch" the top of the Louvre Pyramid — in a classic photo.
- Snap a pic of the statue of Louis XIV, who lived at the Louvre before Versailles.
- Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
What you'll see and do
The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum, but the courtyard and area surrounding it is like a museum of its own — and even larger. We cover it all with this mini walking tour before you enter this grand monument to art.
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The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum, but the courtyard and area surrounding it is like a museum of its own — and even larger. We cover it all with this mini walking tour before you enter this grand monument to art.
Your guide will share about the history of this famous museum and how it relates to the many nearby landmarks. Learn about the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (not to be confused with the arch on the Champs-Élysées), the flower-filled Jardin du Tuileries, the 2-mile Axe Historique, and the Cour Napoleon. And of course, you’ll discover all about the museum itself and its iconic pyramid.
It’s the perfect introduction to your self-guided tour of the Louvre. Each tour guest receives a timed-entry ticket for museum admission, so you make the most of your time here in Paris.
Itinerary
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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
A sculptured arch dominating the Place du Carrousel
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Tuileries Garden
The floral backyard of the Tuileries Palace
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Axe Historique
Along the Champs Élysées and beyond
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Cour Napoleon
The courtyard within the wings of the Louvre
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The Louvre Pyramid
An art piece crowning the world’s largest art museum
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The Louvre
With faster entry to explore on your own
Plan your trip
Tour ending point
Our mini walking tour ends outside the Louvre where you can continue inside for your self-guided visit to see the artwork.
Availability
Make sure to book early. Tickets are limited!
Louvre tickets
Your timed-entry ticket to the Louvre is included with this tour.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Meeting point
Our meeting point is the statue of Louis XIV on horseback in front of the Louvre Pyramid entrance. The nearest address is 10 Place du Carrousel. The closest Metro station is Palais Royal Musee du Louvre on Line 1 and 7. It’s about a five-minute walk to the meeting point from the Metro.
Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
For easier navigation, you can paste these coordinates into Google Maps: 48.861127,2.334871
FAQs
How much walking is there?
There’s about 1 mile of walking. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t expected but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
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