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With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! Whether it is your first or one hundredth visit to the Louvre, there is something for everyone on this exclusive tour. Your expert guide will lead you through the museum as you visit the Louvre’s must-sees. Marvel at masterpieces in the Louvre’s most significant collections from Mesopotamia to French Romanticism, including, of course, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
After meeting your expert guide, your small group will bypass the general admissions line to enter the museum’s magnificent collections. You will begin your crash course by learning about the salons of Paris in the 19th century which determined the “quality” of an artist’s work. Once you have a strong base in what the elite were looking for in art, you will learn about one of the first rebels in the museum, Manet. Then, head upstairs with your guide to explore the impressionist collection, housing works of art by artists like Monet, Renoir, Degas, Valadon, and Lautrec. See how these artists fed off of each other; whilst being outsiders and miscreants of the elite art scene at the time. Finally, you will learn about the tragic life of Van Gogh through an analysis of his most famous paintings. To allow you the chance to explore more of the museum on your own, you will finish in the post-impressionism wing, allowing you to explore more or exit the museum.
With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! This tour aims to answer the questions that a typical tour would not. Have you ever wondered why Greek and Roman sculptures are so poorly endowed or what really made the Mona Lisa so famous? Art has always pushed the boundaries of society and artists are often inspired by sex, scandals, and the tumultuous relationships that surround them. No topic is off-limits and questions you may have been perhaps too polite to ask will be answered. With such a vast collection of art work at the Louvre there is bound to be a scandal or two! Please note, this tour is for people eighteen or older. Please contact us if you would like us to make an exception.
With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! Throughout the history of art, the male nude and homosexuality have been catalysts in the development of art. This unique tour will bring you through the depiction on not only homosexuality but also of masculinity and nudity over a period of 9000 years from Mesopotamia to 19th century French paintings. Although the main theme of much of the paintings in the Louvre is religious, the painters behind them wove a saucy network of affairs and sex - often with each other. If you want to learn about the drama between Raphael, Leonardo, and Michelangelo and how this manifested in their art and portrayals of men, this is the tour for you!
With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! The name says it all! Delve deeper into lesser-known but equally important masterpieces all whilst skipping the most crowded part of the museum. You will see hand-picked pieces throughout the museum’s vast collections from Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Renaissance, and French neoclassicism. After all, the Mona Lisa is only one of 7,500 paintings on display. This tour is more customisable than the others so please contact us if there is a specific collection you would like to visit.
Gay Marais There is a reason it’s called Gay Paris. With one of the largest LGBT communities in the World, Paris has had a vibrant gay history for the past 500 years.
Follow in the footsteps of some of the most infamous revolutionaries as you leave the famous Bastille and make your way through the winding back streets of the Marais district. Discover the events the led to the outbreak of one of the world’s most captivating revolutions, how it descended into violent political turmoil, and all the stories surrounding the terror as well as the trials of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette!
Walk through the winding streets of Paris’ artist quarter as it is just waking up. Discover the history of the enchanting neighbourhood that was once home to the likes of Van Gogh and Picasso and take in spectacular views of the city all while beating the crowds. On this tour, you will learn about Paris’ last remaining village, the artists that called it home, and, of course, the Sacré Coeur basilica.
Paris is the city of lights but what happens when those lights go out? Let this tour take you back in time to some of Paris’ darkest history. From massacres to cemeteries and eerie back streets, spend an evening discovering the dark and salubrious side of Paris. Please note, there is mature subject matter on this tour that might not be suitable for children
Paris’ largest cemetery is a labyrinth deliberately designed to confuse visitors. Follow your guide closely to pay respects to some of the most famous residents, such as Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, and Jim Morrison, and discover some new names along the way. This is not your average cemetery and its residents have some of the nicest views in the city. Come experience those with us!
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