Louvre at Closing Time - Small Group Guided Tour
An iconic Parisian landmark, the Louvre is one of the most popular attractions in Paris, cementing its place as one of the most visited museums in the world. Arguably, the museum is even more intriguing as dusk falls and the crowds recede so you can take in the highlights of this world-renowned museum. Your guided tour of the Louvre Museum begins at the designated meeting point at the Statue of Louis XIV, right next to the famous glass pyramid designed by IM Pei, that stands watch over the museum. After a brief introduction and a few entertaining anecdotes about the Louvre's history, your tour guide will lead your group into the museum through a secondary group entrance for a brief security check, after which your English language tour will begin.
Get the chance to admire some of the iconic masterpieces that are held here, including the Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory of SamothraceExploring the museum on your own can be a task since the Louvre is the biggest museum in the world with one of the most expansive collections. There are over 380,000 exhibits (with 35,000 currently on display) in the Louvre Museum. These are spread over 8 curatorial departments - Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Islamic Art; Decorative Arts; Sculpture; Paintings; Drawings and Prints. With their past experience and first-hand knowledge, your tour guide will lead you through the succession of galleries and give you all the information you'll need to make this visit memorable. As you gaze at these works of art, you aren’t just looking at paintings but emblems of our history. In your time at the Louvre, you will be able to see popular masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, The Rebellious Slave, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, The Law Code of Hammurabi and many others.