Urban tours

The secrets of the Louvre's façades" guided tour in Paris

Offered by :

L'équipe de guides

4.6 (128 reviews)

Paris 1st district (75)

  • 1 hour30 minutes
  • Up to 25 people
  • From 5 years old

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You can cancel free of charge up to 48h before the date of the activity.

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Activity description :

Discover the secret history of the Louvre's façades as you've never seen it before!

Your visit: The secrets of the Louvre's façades

Guided tour - 1h30

Expert guides reveal the mysteries that have been hidden in stone for 800 years. From medieval fortress to modern pyramid, explore a unique journey revealing esoteric symbols, Napoleonic bees and enigmatic hieroglyphs.

This guided tour, from the Lescot wing to the Tuileries gardens, takes you on a fascinating journey through the ages, where each façade tells a little-known story of the world's greatest museum.

Tour advantages :

  • Journey through the ages
  • Discover a little-known facet of this great museum
  • Symbols and secrets hidden in the stone

Architecture and history buffs are in for a treat!

Prices

Zero booking fees

Adult rate

Price per person - from age 19

€14.50

Children 5-18 years

Price / person - Upon presentation of a receipt

€10

Location

Meeting point: in front of the East facade, rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny, opposite the church of Saint-Germain-L'auxerrois.
Finish line: Jardins des Tuileries

How to get there:
-Metro 1: Louvre - Rivoli

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Know before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your visit.
  • Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended.
  • In the event of bad weather, the visit may be postponed.
  • This tour does not include access to the interior of the Louvre.
  • Tip: bring your binoculars to get up close to the statues!

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