Overview
Uncover the secrets of the Louvre Museum!
Highlights
- Professional guide
Includes
- Professional guide
- Entrance to the Louvre Museum
- Tips or gratuities
- Personal expenses
Details
Once a royal palace and today the largest museum in the world, the Louvre hides within in its walls centuries of secrets, vile crimes, and mysterious masterpieces. Who is hidden behind Mona Lisa’s smile? What secrets are the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace still hiding? Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, you will discover the major works of art with a new perspective, and visit the exceptional department of Egyptian Antiquities. Learn about Champollion, who cracked the mysterious hieroglyphic code; Tutankhamen, the boy pharaoh who suddenly died at a young age for unknown reasons; and the curse of Tutankhamen’s tomb that befell those who discovered it. This guided tour will also evoke memories of the royal castle: a misplaced golden helmet found at the bottom of a well; the unusual circumstances of King Henri IV dying in his carriage; and the mysterious murders surrounding the reign of Charles IX… This lively guided tour made for all ages to enjoy will give you a unique look at the Louvre and its masterpieces. Uncover the secrets of the Louvre Museum!
Know Before You Go
The stories shared on this tour might be appropriate for younger children…discretion is advised! .
Location
Meet at the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, in front of the Louvre Pyramid, Meet at the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, in front of the Louvre Pyramid
