Explore the Louvre Museum and Tuileries Gardens on a self-guided audio walking tour. Discover the history and artistic heritage of Paris through engaging stories and architectural highlights.
- La Colonnade du Louvre - Learn how this overlooked masterpiece has influenced some of the world’s most iconic architectural wonders.
- Louvre Museum - Discover the oldest part of the Louvre, as we map its origins.
- Louvre Pyramid - We’ll trace the history of Grand Louvre Palace and the stories of its residents. Inspired by the pyramids of Giza, we’ll explore the past while looking to the future.
- Statue Equestre de Louis XIV - Discover how the Sun King’s rule (Louis XIV) shaped the course of history and learn about the rise and fall of Napoleon at the Arc du Carrousel, another important chapter in French history.
- Tuileries - The (now destroyed) Tuileries have witnessed a lot and have their own story to tell.
- Jardin des Tuileries - We’ll listen to some funny anecdotes about the weird and wonderful scenes the garden has seen.
- Place de la Concorde - We finish with the full story behind the world’s most famous revolution!
- Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
- Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
- Access to your self-guided audio tour
- Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
- Audio tour provided by a local or historian
- Earphones
- Entrance to The Louvre
- Mobile device
Embark on a captivating private exploration of Paris, focusing on the iconic Louvre Museum and the picturesque Tuileries Gardens!
Accompany a history expert around the city as he leads you through the Louvre’s transformation, its celebrated ancient edifices and architectural gems. A structure that reconciled protective purposes and opulence, we’ll look back at the extensive history of the Grand Louvre Palace and its long-standing artistic pedigree, that predates even the museum itself.
We will delve into the centuries-old narratives embedded in this museum and gain further insight into the Tuileries Gardens that encompass it. We’ll pause at the renowned pyramid shape of the Louvre, understanding its source of inspiration from the Giza pyramids.
We will tour famous landmarks such as the Colonnade de Perrault, Cour Carré, Cour Napoleon, and the Tuileries Palace, cementing our cultural journey with an awe-inspiring finale at this must-visit part of the city.
Please be aware: This is an independently-guided audio walking tour and does not comprise entrance tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.