VIP Louvre Mona Lisa & Highlights Tour with Reserved Access

About this experience

Ready to meet the Mona Lisa ? Step into the world’s most famous museum with a fun, engaging guide who’ll bring its masterpieces to life! In just two unforgettable hours, you’ll unravel the secrets of the Louvre’s top highlights, from the mysterious smile of da Vinci’s icon to the dramatic beauty of the Winged Victory. Expect jaw-dropping stories, hidden details, and an experience that’ll make you feel like a VIP. This isn’t just a tour, it’s your backstage pass to art history’s greatest hits!

What to expect

1. Stop 1

   Meet your guide beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, just steps from the Louvre. Get an introduction to the museum’s royal past, the route ahead, and the masterpieces you are about to discover.

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   Stand before Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous portrait as your guide reveals the techniques, mysteries, and extraordinary story behind her global fame. Spot details that are easy to miss in the busy gallery.

3. Stop 3 · 30min

   Discover one of the Louvre’s greatest ancient sculptures. Learn what is known about her origins, the mystery of her missing arms, and the clues that continue to inspire theories about her original pose.

4. Stop 4 · 30min

   See the Winged Victory rising above the grand Daru staircase in one of the Louvre’s most dramatic settings. Discover how the sculptor created a powerful sense of movement, wind, and triumph in marble.

5. Stop 5 · 30min

   Continue through selected galleries to uncover more masterpieces, hidden details, and remarkable stories.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Our meeting point is next to the Arc of the Carrousel (not the Arc de Triomphe at Champs-Élysées), the arch located directly opposite the Louvre Pyramid. Look for a staff member wearing a purple "Crown Tours" jacket or T-shirt, standing next to the statue on the right when facing the arch.

Google Maps Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/9vSLdMEBt6axGNQB8 Our meeting point is next to the Arc of the Carrousel (not the Arc de Triomphe at Champs-Élysées), the arch located directly opposite the Louvre Pyramid. You can recognize it by the horses and golden statue on top. Look for a staff member wearing a purple "Crown Tours" jacket or T-shirt, standing next to the statue on the right when facing the arch. Please arrive 20 minutes before your activity start time to check in with your Crown Tours host. For any assistance, contact us at +39 389 343 7213 on contact Crown Tours via the app chat feature .

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
• All guests must provide the correct names of all participants when booking.
• Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your activity start time. Please note that late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry.
• Please note that the security check has no skip-the-line option. During high season, waiting times may be longer.
• We recommend traveling light, large bags, umbrellas or suitcases are not allowed inside.
• Tickets are issued as group tickets and remain with the guide. If you are late, please do not go to the entrance, as individual tickets cannot be provided.
• If you have any hearing accessibility needs, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can best support you during your experience.
• The Louvre involves stairs. Guests with reduced mobility may find a small-group or private option more comfortable, with a more flexible pace.
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.