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HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN PEARLS IN LOUVRE
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Joined 2020
We use a fast track entrance for getting quickly in the world's biggest museum. In 2.5 hours you will admire the main artworks exhibited there, from Venus to Mona Lisa. You will also discover the Louvre as the king's castle from Middle Age to the 19th century. We will show you the main pieces of art from ancient Greeks and Romans to Italian Renaissance and French Romanticism. You will see Emperor Napoleon III private appartment, Napoleon I throne and the most beautiful jewels of the queens.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Glass Pyramide at Louvre entrance, 10 Place du Carrousel
Glass Pyramide at Louvre entrance, 10 Place du Carrousel
We will meet under the statue of king Louis XIV on a horse (made by Bernini) in front of the glass Pyramid leading to the Louvre. From there we visit first the medieval Louvre with its moat, after that the ancient Greek statues (Diana, Venus of Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace) and the ancient Roman statues. We will continue with the French Romantics (Delacroix, Gericault), admire the Coronation of Napeoleon by David as well as Michealgelo's Slaves and Psche Revived by Cupid's Kiss by Canova.
Louvre
We will end the tour at the apartment of Emperor Napoleon III. If you wish so, we can bring you back to the main entrance or show you places where you can have a rest or eat and drink something.
Ending Point
Louvre Museum (at the end of the tour or the exit of the museum).
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Licensed personal guide
- Direct access to museum
- Individual earphones for better auditive quality
- Tickets for 22 euros have to be purchased online for the time slot of the visit
- On demand, we can purchase the tickets for our guests and get refund at the beginning of our tour
- IF YOU ARE MORE THAN SIX PEOPLE: please contact us so we can purchase a group ticket which is available only to guides.
Tour Important Information
IF YOU A MORE THAN 6 PEOPLE: Please contact us so we can purchase a group visit ticket (available only to licensed guides)
You need to purchase an individual ticket for each adult visitor. People under 18 years old and EU-citizens under 26 enter for free. Anyway, they have to do an online reservation too.
Its is mandatory to wear face masks. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
We propose also specially conceived tours for families with children. On request a special itinerary for people with reduced mobility is available too.
Important message from the supplier
On the days of week I am available or busy according to the seasons. During the academic year (October to May) I am teaching in university. However, in my company MSP SAS we have a dozen guides who all fulfill the guidelines of quality and expertise I put on myself and my wife Kristina with whom I manage the company. Our guides are available each day of the week.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Christian G.
After a law degree in Italy and Austria, I worked as a journalist for nearly 20 years, first in Italy and from 1995 to 2014 in Paris. I started guiding in 2014 and followed a new education for my national French guiding license. With my wife Kristina, an architect and historian of art, we created a guiding agency in Paris in which by now work a dozen highly qualified and licensed guides. All of us are driven by love for art, passion for history and eagerness of showing the French beauty to our guests. We provide private and group city tours as well as visits in the main Parisian museums as for instance Louvre and Musée d'Orsay. We manage also excursions to the Palace of Versailles, to the mansion of Monet, to Normandy and so on. During the academic year, I still give lessons for journalism in the Parisian university HEIP.
Reviews
Neal W.
“Disappointing on multiple levels”
We booked a private tour of the Louvre for 2.5 hours for us and our two kids (12 and 14 years old) for 275 Euro not including admission to the Louvre. When I booked, I made clear that we wanted a tour that appealed to our teens. When we met our guide, I repeated that request. Unfortunately, our guide had no idea how to make the Louvre interesting for teens. In fact, she was extremely inflexible: she had a lot of facts and wanted to tell them. And that was the second disappointment: in a small private tour, I expect a dialogue, not a monologue. But she didn't seek a conversation with us. In fact when we stopped a few times to look at a painting, she kept going and talking. And now we're at the third disappointment: we had headphones on and she had a mic. Unfortunately the quality was awful. I mentioned this twice. First she switched some headphones and then the mic. We said it was still hard to understand and she apologized, but insisted on using the poor equipment instead of just talking directly to us in a small circle. After that I asked her twice to speak slower and she said she would, but didn't. Finally, although her English grammar was very good, her accent was very, very hard for us to understand.
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Christian G.
Dear Neal, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially as your friends had recommended our tour to you. Unfortunately, on the day of your visit, we did not have a German-speaking guide available, and we fully understand that following a tour in English — especially for teenagers — can sometimes be a challenge. We regret if this affected your enjoyment of the visit. We also sincerely apologize if the guiding style felt too factual and less interactive. Our aim is always to adapt to our guests’ interests, and we’re sorry if we fell short in creating a dynamic and engaging experience for your family. Regarding the audio equipment, we regret the technical issues you encountered and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Teenagers’ reactions in museum settings can indeed be unpredictable, and while many families and young visitors enjoy our tours, we recognize that expectations and experiences vary. We genuinely value your feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope we might have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future under better circumstances. Warm regards, Christian
Carol P.
“Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame ”
Christian was great. We loved the history that took place in this whole area throughout the ages. Christian was very knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend him to anyone who really wants to hear the back stories.
Christian G.
Thank you very much for the great review. I am so happy that you liked it and hope to see you back soon for more explorations of the beauty of Paris together. Best wishes, Christian
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Ginger G.
“Top-shelf Guide”
I hired Christian for a second German-language tour for my friends. He speaks several languages very well. He is also masterful at providing concept for the building and the artworks. You will learn so much. He is kind and flexible, as well. Highly recommend.
Christian G.
Dear Ginger, Thank you so much for the great review. I was more than happy to guide you and your friends at Louvre and Orsay Museum. All of you were great listeners and highly interested in my tours. Hope to see you back soon in Paris for more explorations of the treasures in the City of Light. Best wishes, Christian
$350/ per group
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