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Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo
About this experience
Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, alongside a rich collection of the museum's other masterpieces, guided by an expert art historian. This 3-hour tour covers the Louvre's essential sections, from Classical Greek sculpture to French Romantic painting, giving you a genuinely comprehensive introduction to the collection.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 3h
Explore the Louvre's essential sections with an expert guide, covering masterworks that span more than two thousand years of art history. Discover the palace's foundations at the moat, then wander among the collection of Classical Greek statues to find the mysterious Venus de Milo and the triumphant Winged Victory of Samothrace. Marvel at the stunningly sculpted Cupid & Psyche and Michelangelo's Slaves, and get drawn into a pivotal moment in French history as you gaze upon Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. Study the masterpieces of Caravaggio, Raphael, and da Vinci, and admire the Romantic finesse of Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa. To finish, your guide leads you to the Salle des États, sharing the story and context of the Mona Lisa just outside the room. Once inside, you're free to take in the small but monumental portrait at your own pace, absorbing the detail of the lady's endlessly analyzed expression, before rejoining your guide to conclude the tour together.
Stop 2
The Louvre Pyramid is a stunning glass triangular prism that captivates everyone who visits the central courtyard of the Louvre Museum.
Stop 3
If Best of Paris option selected, your tour will begin at the Trocadéro with unforgettable Eiffel Tower views, continuing through the historic heart of Paris on Île de la Cité, and ending with a guided tour inside the world-famous Louvre Museum.
Stop 4
If Paris Highlights option selected.
Stop 5
If Paris Highlights option selected.
What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Classic Greek art rooms
- Italian sculptures
- Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat)
- Galerie d'Apollon
- Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
- Headset
- Group of 20 people max
- Expertly guided walking tour of Paris - if option selected
- French painting galleries
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Louvre Highlights Tour
Duration: 2 hours: See the best of the Louvre in just two hours with an expert art historian as your guide. Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Best of Paris & Louvre Tour
Duration: 4 hours Half-Day Guided Tour: Explore Paris’ most iconic sights in 4 hours, including the Eiffel Tower area, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre Museum. Starting point: Benjamin Franklin Statue, 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France
Closing Time At Louvre Tour
Duration: 3 hours: Spend 3 hours in the Louvre learning about world-renowned masterpieces and see Mona Lisa at closing time. Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Meeting & pickup
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holdinga yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in front of the Louvre Museum, opposite the pyramid at the entrance of the Tuileries Gardens.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • All guests (including children) must bring photo ID on the day of their tour. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • All guests (including children) must bring photo ID on the day of their tour. • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour. • Security measures are enforced at the Louvre. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed. • The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point. • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information. • Photography is allowed. No selfie sticks. • Closed bottles of water are allowed, food is forbidden inside the site.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants (0–1 year old) can enter free of charge but must be included at the time of booking and counted in the total group headcount.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.