What you'll discover
The 10 plagues of Egypt … in the Louvre !
(Language of the tour : English)
Ref : Tour at the Louvre TL02 (English).
To make your visit a success, do read the Frequently Asked Questions.
The ten plagues of Egypt are a monument of biblical history.
Whether you are a layman or an expert, this story has had a considerable impact.
These events magnified the power of God. Through each of the plagues, Jehovah exposed the powerlessness of the great gods of Egypt and their magic, thus challenging all the beliefs they associated with them.
Toth, Horus, Isis, Amon-Ra, Hathor, to name but a few… How does the 10 plagues challenge them?
The order of appearance of the plagues and their impact on the Egyptian community revealed about God himself and about the way he interacted with men.
Whether the true God was known to them or not, each of the plagues, in defiance of the Egyptian deities, taught men truths previously unknown to them.
Let yourself be guided through the department of Egyptian antiquities in the Sully wing. With the help of the Louvre’s sublime collections and a little imagination, enjoy a unique experience: The 10 plagues of Egypt … in the Louvre!
This original tour is for all audiences, it will last about 2 hours on average.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dear visitors,
Given the high number of visitors to the Louvre,
Tour booking along with purchase of admission tickets with the Louvre are mandatory. Use the link below as soon as possible.
Museum admission tickets
Tour Booking will be secured after sending a proof of valid tickets for the day/time of selected tour.
Otherwise booking will be cancelled within 24h.
Please note that “Group tickets for the Museum” do not apply to our tours.
To be on time, we recommend that you choose a time slot min 30 minutes before the start of your tour booking (Except for the 9 am time slot but you will have to line up 30 min ahead to be among the first to access the museum).
*IN PERSON DELUX PRIVATE TOURS
All Tours are given by appointment from 2 to 6 participants per group
Rates : 42€ to 50€ per Adult, 25€ per child under 16, free under 7 years old.
If you are more than 6 participants in your group, it is possible to manage and to split your group in 2 or more groups,
Each small group will enjoy the tour with an experienced guide, groups will follow one another on the same day and time according to guides availabilities.
Note : Though guided Tour Audio/Video recordings are not permitted, you will enjoy taking notes and read the related scriptures in your own copy of the Bible. No dress code is required.
This tour lasts two hours and is available according to the schedule below, depending on the availability of the guides.
PLEASE, DO READ THE FAQ TO MAKE YOUR VISIT A SUCCESS. THANK YOU
*In case of last minute room or section closure imposed by the Louvre Museum, the itinerary of your tour might be adapted accordingly.
If you are only 2 or 3 participants in your group you might be offered a different time in order to add you to a small group. Thank you for your flexibility.
If you are in Special full time service, fill in the booking form on this page, add a note, we will be happy to apply a discount for you (-10%).
