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Arc de Triomphe de Carrousel is not the Arc de Triomphe

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Louvre Ticket With Outdoor Walking Tour

Explore the monuments and beauty surrounding the Louvre

When 10:30 AM Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday
Duration 4 hours (45 minutes guided)
Meeting Point The statue of Louis XIV on horseback in front of the Louvre Pyramid

$52 per adult €49 per adult £41 per adult C$72 per adult A$79 per adult

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$52 per adult

€49 per adult

£41 per adult

C$72 per adult

A$79 per adult

Check Availbility

$52 per adult €49 per adult £41 per adult C$72 per adult A$79 per adult

Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds

Check Availbility

Book Now

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.
Save time in line with your timed-entry ticket to the Louvre.
Snap a pic of the statue of Louis XIV, who lived at the Louvre before Versailles.
Upgrade to enjoy a narrated cruise on the beautiful Seine river.
Take our chartered Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.

palace seen from inside the louvre pyramid

interior of the louvre for a self-guided 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.

Your guide ...

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

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

A sculptured arch dominating the Place du Carrousel
Tuileries Garden

The floral backyard of the Tuileries Palace
Axe Historique

Along the Champs Élysées and beyond
Cour Napoleon

The courtyard within the wings of the Louvre
The Louvre Pyramid

An art piece crowning the world’s largest art museum
The Louvre

With faster entry to explore on your own

Upgrade

Add on a Seine river cruise, good for one year from your tour date.

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.

Our guide, Leah, was fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable, and we absolutely love how much history and art culture she knows. We can also tell that she loves sharing her knowledge, and we loved that!

— Vivian

So much fun

Amazing time with our guide Sagar! He was very informative and nice. He answered all our questions and gave us tips for inside as well.

Breanna

Excellent tour and historical information of the grounds

We enjoyed learning about the history of the grounds. Enjoyed the sights and views.

Scott

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

Louvre tour meeting point near the horse statue

How much walking is there?

There’s about 1 mile of walking. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

How does the Seine cruise upgrade work?

Your guide will give you instructions on where to find the boat. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour. Make sure to arrive on time for your Eiffel Tower tour to receive your boat tickets — if you miss your tour, you won’t be able to pick up your cruise tickets. Reservations are not required for the river cruise. Just show up 20 minutes early with your tickets. The boat ride is roundtrip, starting and ending by the Eiffel Tower. Here is a map of the meeting point.

What is the cancellation policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

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.