About this tour
The Louvre's Greek and Roman galleries are among the most beautiful spaces in any museum in the world. Long marble corridors with coffered ceilings, rooms of extraordinary sculpture, and at the heart of it all, the Venus de Milo — standing in her alcove as she has for two centuries, as serene and mysterious as ever.
This tour explores the full sweep of the ancient Mediterranean world, from archaic Greek kouroi to the refined portraiture of imperial Rome. Along the way, the stories of gods, heroes, athletes, emperors, and ordinary people come alive through the extraordinary objects they left behind.
The Venus de Milo — perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world
What you will see
The tour is anchored by the Venus de Milo, but extends far beyond her into rooms that most visitors never find. We encounter the Diana of Versailles, the Borghese Gladiator, Hellenistic masterpieces of extraordinary emotional intensity, and the haunting faces of Roman portrait sculpture.
If there is a particular work, period, or aspect of the ancient world you are most drawn to, mention it in your request. While nothing can be promised, every effort will be made.
Who is this tour for?
This tour is ideal for anyone with an interest in the ancient world, mythology, or the history of art. It is equally suited to first-time visitors who want to understand why the Venus de Milo matters, and to those who know the collection and want to explore it with a guide who can reveal what lies beneath the surface.
Availability
The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. All other days are available, subject to your preferred time slot.
Important notice
The Louvre is a living museum. Rooms may occasionally close without notice for operational reasons, and works are regularly moved for restoration, loans, or temporary exhibitions. The three great icons of the collection — the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace — are on permanent display and accessible whenever the museum is open. For any other specific work, if it is unavailable on the day, an equally fascinating alternative will always be proposed.