Louvre Museum Access Guided Tour with Mona Lisa
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
See the Louvre's must-see masterpieces in just 2.5 hours with skip-the-line entry and an expert art historian guide. This small-group tour follows a curated route through the museum's most famous rooms, led by someone who knows exactly where to take you.
You'll stand before the Mona Lisa, admire the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace, and learn the stories behind Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, Géricault's Raft of the Medusa, and David's Coronation of Napoleon. Every stop comes with expert storytelling that turns each masterpiece from a famous name into something you'll actually remember.
Choose between a group of 20 or a smaller group of 6. Perfect for first-time visitors who want a clear, expertly curated introduction to the world's greatest art collection.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly
All guests must supply their full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Paris
Meet your guide just outside the Louvre Museum at the location listed on your booking voucher. With timed entry and group access, you'll bypass the main queue for individual visitors and pass through a brief security line before stepping into the world's largest museum. From there, your art historian guide leads your small group onto a curated route through the Louvre's most famous rooms.
Louvre Museum
Marvel at the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace, then take in some of France's most powerful paintings, including Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, Géricault's Raft of the Medusa, and David's Coronation of Napoleon. The tour wraps up at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss in the Michelangelo Gallery, where you'll have time to ask any final questions before saying goodbye outside the museum.
Options
Semi-Private Group Tour: Max 6
Includes:: Small-group guided tour of the Louvre Museum (max 6)
Group Tour: Max 20
Includes: Group guided tour of the Louvre Museum (max 20)
What‘s Included
Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors)
Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and Winged Victory
Guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
Guide tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a great guide!
REBECCA H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughters and I had the pleasure and great fortune of finding Nadie as our incredible guide of 5 people. Her knowledge of history of art and history in general was superb. The tour of the excavation under the Louvre was fascinating- I had no idea. Her storytelling ability was beyond compare. We were excited to learn more! Her French history knowledge was inspiring, especially regarding Napoleon. And the inside stories she told about mythology were creative and well executed. We were astounded. The tour went by so quickly 4:30 to 7:00 because it was packed with compelling information about the building, the back stories, and the scandals that made these works come to life. Where Mona Lisa was found and by whom when she was stolen, why that was globally seen as such a major event-the intrigue of Kings Henry and their wives, and more. I was thrilled. Go for a small group guide in the Louvre- it opens your eyes to the mystery behind the works, behind the paintings and sculptures, to the artists themselves, the techniques, and their students in the context of the times when they lived. She inspired me to read more in Napoleon, Raphael, Leonardo, the Louvre’s history, and the whole story around the Mona Lisa’s capture and return. The jewels are not yet found, and that section is closed, but what intrigue will be added to the stories when this is over. It was like taking an art history class from a professor. If she doesn’t have A pHD, she should. A master at her craft. Why read the tiny museum blurbs when you can learn from a true professor? Get your tickets! I want to go back for more. Now we have Rodin and Michaelangelo in a special exhibition that I’m sure a small group tour would show as well.
This experience was...
Dawn C,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was amazing. Sid our tour guide was great. It was great to have a tour guide that was knowledgeable and funny.
A plus
Jill W,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Avi was a great guide and very knowledgeable Avi was a great guide and very knowledgeable Avi was a great guide and very knowledgeable
Guide met at designated...
VICKI M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Guide met at designated location and was on time. We were a group of 15 and made our way to group entry point. All pretty seamless. Our guide Sid was informative about Louvre pieces and history- made a lot of jokes in keeping with his side job of comedian- could have done without 50% of them. The museum is so very large and crowded - this tour could not have included more. Overall, I was pleased. I spent another 2 hours looking around on my own at end of group tour.
For my enjoyment tour...
bess f,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00For my enjoyment tour guide explained way too many details and list my attention. Consequently we missed a lot of the museum. Was good however we could go back after at our leisure
Louvre Visit
Max M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic!!!!! Our guide was full of information and knew all the shortcuts. We saw the highlights and then we took the afternoon and just took in as much as we could. Bucket List adventure.
Fabulous!!
Laudon R,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must see while in Paris. It exceeded my expectations. Fantastic! It was incredibly moving to be in the room with some of the most famous works of art in the world.
Family visitors from Virginia & Florida
Gloria P,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour at the Louvre. Caroline was very organized and grouped the tour in a manner that made sense by sculptures and paintings, blended in with historical facts. I do not know how the Louvre could be seen unless you have a guide. Even with a guide, there is only so much to be seen and Caroline pointed out the most popular pieces.
Best Tour Guide- Veronik
Viviana R,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the pleasure of having Veronik as our tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. She was very passionate about art, which is something that every tour guide should be. Veronik was exemplary.
Smaller private tour the only way to go
Pat H,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Sid was a very friendly, funny and incredibly knowledgeable guy. He made the tour a great experience. Highly recommend. I will note that there is a lot of standing still while listening and depending on what else you have done that day it can get a little uncomfortable. Sid recognized that and tried to find places to sit but on a busy day that was sometimes hard.
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