Monumental Paris Walking Tour & Personal Boat Cruise
2
hour
guided
Group Size
Max 6
Tour Duration
5.5 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• The Mona Lisa — Uncover the secrets behind the world's most famous painting.
• The Winged Victory of Samothrace — Marvel at this breathtaking sculpture, poised for flight atop the monumental Daru staircase.
• Louis XIV's Apollo Gallery — Explore the room that inspired Versailles, home to the French Crown Jewels.
• Manet's Scandalous Works — Examine Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass, two groundbreaking paintings that shocked the art world.
• Monet's Masterpieces — Admire Monet's luminous canvases, from the Reims Cathedral to misty views of the London Parliament from across the Thames.
• Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Icons — Delight in Renoir's Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette and Van Gogh's enchanting Starry Night Over the Rhône.
As the saying goes, two museums are better than one! With our Louvre and Orsay Private Combo tour, one of our certified guides will lead you through two of Paris's most iconic museums.
Embark on a journey that spans centuries, from Ancient Greece to the colorful world of 19th-century Impressionism.
On this 5.5-hour guided tour you'll start your day with a deep dive into the Louvre Museum. From the incredible artistry of Ancient Greek sculptures to the drama of 19th-century masters like Delacroix, you'll uncover the stories behind some of the world's most famous works. Discover why the Mona Lisa truly deserves her fame, how the Venus de Milo lost her arms, and what connects the Winged Victory of Samothrace to a modern sneaker brand.
After a break for lunch, cross the Seine to the Musée d'Orsay, where you'll explore the vibrant and revolutionary world of Impressionism. Spend time with masterpieces by Ingres, Monet, and Degas. Admire Manet's scandalous paintings: Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass. Marvel at Renoir's quintessentially Impressionist Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette — and be moved by Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhône. By the end of the tour, you'll see why Paris is celebrated as the art capital of the world.
• GUIDED COMBO MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 5.5 HOURS (including break)
• ALL ENTRANCE FEES (with Reserved Entry Included!)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL PICKUP OR DROP-OFF (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITIES (optional)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE OR COAT STORAGE
Paloma was exceptional! Friendly, passionate, funny and above all knowledgable beyond our expectations! Would do a tour with her again and again and again!
24 August 2025
Florent our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and a real enthusiast. He made the art come alive and we really enjoyed every minute.
04 September 2025
Dina was a superb guide - very well informed and knowledgeable about the history of the country, the Louvre, and of the many artworks discussed. She really knows her stuff and made the tour interesting and enjoyable.
06 September 2025
Good experience and very well explained by Adrian very good guide which explained to us in luxury detail that I loved. Easy access without having to line up.
07 September 2025
Our guide, Paloma Pucci, was a highly qualified, very knowledgeable and extremely personable. Her ability to navigate through the Louvre, hitting the exciting and intriguing high point, in 2.5 hours was outstanding. You could never do or see what we did so efficiently and effectively while enjoying the full experience. Paloma, you were wonderful. Merci Bouquet! David & Tracey
07 September 2025
Our tour with Paloma was superlative. She is charming, highly knowledgeable, and provided unique insights into the art objects we saw at the Louvre. I have a lifetime of visiting art museums and Paloma, in the space of a few hours, forever changed the way I will view art, going forward. Thank you for sharing your expertise and greatly enhancing our Louvre experience!
08 September 2025
Sunday did an excellent job. Enjoyed her expertise regarding the Lourve and art. The museum and gallery is so large that I think Sunday was very helpful in giving us a good overview.
10 September 2025
My husband and I had a great time at the Louvre today. The guide for our semi-private tour, Manu (he has a master’s degree in art and a master’s degree in literature) was informed, interesting, and enthusiastic as he guided us and 4 other guests through the Louvre. Without him we would have been lost amongst this collection of renowned antiquities/art.
10 September 2025
Dunja was a fabulous tour guide Her passion for and knowledge about art greatly enhanced our experience at Musée d’Orsay. She has a very engaging and warm personality and was very attuned to the needs of each member in the group. I would highly recommend this tour.
11 September 2025
Excellent tour with Adrien - covered so much, the time flew by. Great enthusiasm from Adrien. I really enjoyed it. Very knowledgeable and good natured.
13 September 2025
Emmanuel was a terrific guide - so knowledgeable! He provided a lot of interesting background information about artists that we were able to cover. Emmanuel addressed all questions and was very personable. Highly recommended!
23 April 2025
Wow! What an incredible experience touring two of the world's most famous museums. Our guide Julien was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. He spent just the right amount of time educating us on the various works, and he also knew when to move us along to maximize our time. Two museums in one day is a lot of walking and standing, but it was worth it, even if the feet protested a bit. Well done, Julien and Babylon Tours! Thanks for a great day.
10 May 2025
Paloma was amazing. We loved hearing all about the history of the Louvre. The tour was the perfect mix of history and art. We wish we could have Paloma for all our tours. She is extremely passionate and the perfect guide!
30 June 2025
It was by far the best tour I’ve gone on! Saw so much, learned about history, different techniques, and she gave us good spots to eat! Thank you Paloma!
30 June 2025
My family went on a tour with Paloma and it was fantastic! She was amazing, lots of energy, enthusiasm and even more knowledge. She was even able to keep my younger siblings fully engaged which is something not every guide can do, I would highly recommend.
30 June 2025
Pierre was a wonderful tour guide! He was kind, funny and extremely knowledgeable! We took this tour with our two daughters and he was able to explain everything on their level and keep them engaged. He was able to answer every question we had and seem to everything about ever piece we passed. Thanks for a memorable afternoon Pierre!
07 July 2025
Anais was a great guide! She had so much knowledge of art and art history. The way we progressed through the art movements was beautiful.
06 August 2025
Ivana P was an excellent guide, very informative and knowledgeable. Having been before I saw things I hadn’t seen on my last tour. I would highly recommend.
22 August 2025
Best ever! The guide was extraordinarily, intelligent, wonderful, engaging and interactive. It was the best tour I've had being that I graduated from Columbia University and I was educated on a lot of what she was talking about. She was spot on and could not be better.!
08 September 2025
Our guided tour of the Louvre with Julian was absolutely outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable about history, engaging in the way he told the stories, and always ready to answer questions or help us navigate the museum. Thanks to his guidance, we were able to make the most of our time and see around 30,000 of the museum’s iconic works in just 2 hours and 45 minutes — something that would have been impossible on our own.The exclusive tour was worth every cent, not only because it saved us so much time but also because it allowed us to truly...
13 September 2025
