Discover the secret history of the Louvre façades like you’ve never seen!
Our expert guides reveal the mysteries hidden in stone for 800 years. From the medieval fortress to the modern pyramid, explore a unique route 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 eras when each facade tells a little-known story of the world’s largest museum.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour with a guide-speaker
Meeting Points
Departure
Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny
In front of the East façade, rue de l’Amiral-de-Coligny, opposite the Saint-Germain-L’auxerrois church (Metro: Louvre Rivoli, Line 1)
Return
Tuileries Garden
Arrival: Jardins des Tuileries (Metro: Carousel du Louvre, Lines 1 and 7)
Important Information
•
Wheelchair accessible
•
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•
Service animals allowed
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
ATTENTION: This tour does not give access to the interior spaces of the Louvre Museum. The tour takes place outdoors only.
1 hour and 30 minutes
The Secrets of the Louvre Facades
(1) Reviews
Paris
Select Date & Travelers
From
$18.00
Price varies by group size
About
Discover the secret history of the Louvre façades like you’ve never seen!
Our expert guides reveal the mysteries hidden in stone for 800 years. From the medieval fortress to the modern pyramid, explore a unique route 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 eras when each facade tells a little-known story of the world’s largest museum.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour with a guide-speaker
Meeting Points
Departure
Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny
In front of the East façade, rue de l’Amiral-de-Coligny, opposite the Saint-Germain-L’auxerrois church (Metro: Louvre Rivoli, Line 1)
Return
Tuileries Garden
Arrival: Jardins des Tuileries (Metro: Carousel du Louvre, Lines 1 and 7)
