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Walking Tour
Private Tour
Louvre Museum entrance
The Louvre is a grand imposing structure, once the royal residence of the Kings of France since 1364, now the residence of one of the most famous and mysterious women of all time: Mona Lisa herself. We invite you to uncover artistic treasures from all eras: from Sphinxes from ancient Egypt, fine statuary from the Roman Empire, to the captivating beauty of Caravaggio. You will see the absolute best that the Louvre has to offer, masterpieces that have captivated visitors for centuries.
Originally the spot of a medieval fortress, then the long term spot for the royal palace, and now the largest museum in the world, the Louvre boasts over 38,000 objects from the Prehistoric Era, all the way to the modern day.
You may wonder how in the world Paris came into control of so many masterpieces. In fact, the collection is owed in large part to Napoleon, a former Emperor of France. Thanks to him and the expansions he made to the Louvre in order to fit all the treasures that his empire had collected, you can now enjoy thousands of years of history in the course of a single day.
So what are you waiting for? Book a tour today!
Suggested starting time: 08:30 am; 09:00 am; 1:30 pm; 2:00 pm (Times may have to change slightly due to ticket availability)
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We have all heard of it. Perhaps the most famous piece of art in existence. Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece is a must see for anyone visiting the Louvre. Let us tell you, the cost of the ticket, the line, the elbowing your way up to the painting, it is all worth it. It is just as splendid and beautiful as they say. |
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This lovely marble sculpture “The Winged Victory” portrays the Goddess of Victory, Nike. A 2nd century BC sculpture found in the ruins of Samothrace, a Greek island in the north of the Aegean sea. Here you will see intricate details of the flowing drapery and the almost lifelike wings. The dramatic pose the goddess is striking is truly an awe-inspiring sight. |
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A fantastic work of the Hellenistic Period, found on the Greek island of Melos. It is to this day unclear exactly who is represented in this statue. Is it Venus, the goddess of love and beauty? Or perhaps Amphitrite, the wife of Poseidon? The unclear nature of the piece only makes people want to see it more! |
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Carvaggio was a bit of a troubled soul. He died in 1610 at the young age of 38. His life may have been short, but his paintings are abundant. This painting, originally commissioned for Santa Maria della Scala in Rome, depicts “Dormition” of the Virgin Mary. Fear not! She is not dead, only sleeping. Everyone thinks she is dead, and are thus mourning her. |
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Michelangelo was commissioned to create a monumental tomb for Pope Julius II in 1505. The tomb would have had over 32 different statues as part of the composition. It was never finished, most likely because Julius II diverted funds to other building projects. All that remains are partially carved figures that are practically breaking out of the marble. |
This masterpiece painted in 1807 by Jean-Louis David depicts the coronation of Napoleon. He famously ripped the crown out of the pope's hand, declaring that he did not need God’s help to take power.
Suggested starting time: 08:30 AM; 09:00 AM; 1:30 PM; 2:00 PM - Can clients choose one of the given timings and that features in his booking form
● The tour commences and concludes at your hotel or a meeting point of your choice.
