09 Jul 2023
I rarely write negative reviews, but my experience with this tour was extremely negative that I feel compelled to share my thoughts and prevent others from making the same mistake. I strongly advise against booking this tour, and if I could turn back time, I would never have chosen it. Exploring the Louvre for the first time through this tour was incredibly disheartening. Despite reading numerous negative reviews beforehand, I naively believed my experience might be different. Unfortunately, it was even worse than my expectations.
You know those passionate and knowledgeable guides who can captivate you and leave you in awe within a short period of time? Well, this tour is the complete opposite. The guide simply pointed at statues, occasionally mentioning their names, and hurriedly instructed us to look up while walking, mentioning some pretty paintings along the way. The guide rushed us through the line to see the Mona Lisa, but did so in such a poor manner that it completely stripped away any sense of wonder that art usually evokes. This tour was the most disappointing and disheartening one I have ever attended.
If the guide had been transparent from the beginning, explaining that her knowledge was limited and her goal was to guide us to the Mona Lisa while sharing a few memorized facts, it would have helped manage our expectations. However, this lack of transparency and preparation only added to the overall disappointment of the tour.
While I could go on about my specific grievances with the guide, after reading other reviews, it became clear that they are poorly trained and the company has a low standard for providing a satisfactory experience. Ultimately, whether you’re an art enthusiast or not, I strongly advise against taking this tour. It will only further diminish your appreciation for art and leave you feeling let down.