Secrets of the Louvre: Codes, Secrets and Hidden Messages at the Art Museum
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Pass By: Walks of France, 75001 Paris France
Walks of France
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
Great art is full of great stories, but some are a little stranger than others. This half day tour takes you deep into the mysteries that surround many of the works of art in the Louvre with an expert guide who specializes in the weird, arcane, and esoteric.
You’ll meet them in front of the Louvre with your small group of 15 people, then skip the long entrance lines and head straight into the museum, though not before you learn about the stunning glass pyramid that crowns the entrance and some of the controversy and legends that surround it.
Inside the museum, you’ll explore some of the lesser known parts of the collection while also taking in the main highlights. Is the Raft of the Medusa a masterpiece about cannibals? Who really posed for Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings? What is sacred geometry and why were some of the greatest minds in history obsessed with it? This tour is chock full of history and mystery, dark deeds and Da Vinci codes, and even a conspiracy theory or two.
Like all of our Louvre tours, you’ll see the highlights of the collection and learn a lifetime of fascinating things about them. The difference on this tour is that you get to dive into some of the more controversial and mysterious theories surrounding the art. It’s a fun and engaging experience for both longtime art lovers and people who don’t usually visit art museums.
Sites Visited:
Louvre
Glass Pyramid
The Mona Lisa
The Virgin of the Rocks
The Coronation of Napoleon
The Raft of the Medusa
Liberty Leading the People
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75039 Paris France
Carrousel du Louvre
Pass By: Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris France
Place des Pyramides
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Walks of France, 75001 Paris France
Walks of France
Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
Great art is full of great stories, but some are a little stranger than others. This half day tour takes you deep into the mysteries that surround many of the works of art in the Louvre with an expert guide who specializes in the weird, arcane, and esoteric.
You’ll meet them in front of the Louvre with your small group of 15 people, then skip the long entrance lines and head straight into the museum, though not before you learn about the stunning glass pyramid that crowns the entrance and some of the controversy and legends that surround it.
Inside the museum, you’ll explore some of the lesser known parts of the collection while also taking in the main highlights. Is the Raft of the Medusa a masterpiece about cannibals? Who really posed for Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings? What is sacred geometry and why were some of the greatest minds in history obsessed with it? This tour is chock full of history and mystery, dark deeds and Da Vinci codes, and even a conspiracy theory or two.
Like all of our Louvre tours, you’ll see the highlights of the collection and learn a lifetime of fascinating things about them. The difference on this tour is that you get to dive into some of the more controversial and mysterious theories surrounding the art. It’s a fun and engaging experience for both longtime art lovers and people who don’t usually visit art museums.
Sites Visited:
Louvre
Glass Pyramid
The Mona Lisa
The Virgin of the Rocks
The Coronation of Napoleon
The Raft of the Medusa
Liberty Leading the People
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75039 Paris France
Carrousel du Louvre
Pass By: Place des Pyramides, 75001 Paris France
Place des Pyramides
Included
- Headsets
- Expert local tour guides
- Entry/Admission - Louvre Museum
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Unfortunately guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers are unable to be accommodated on this tour.
- English Only Tour
- Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID. This is particularly important for guests who qualify for a student or child discount.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Important note for August 6th 2019 - October 24th 2019: The Mona Lisa has been temporarily moved which may affect tour itinerary including when it can be viewed during the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Cultural
85%
Tourism
75%
Original
35%
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