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Louvre Museum - Highlights Tour with Mona Lisa
About this experience
Get straight to the heart of France's most famous art destination on this express tour of the Louvre. Follow your expert licensed guide through the museum’s most renowned and captivating works, including Mona Lisa, The Raft of the Medusa, and other masterpieces. Discover the stories and secrets behind the art and artists as you explore the museum with your guide.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 2h
Skip the line and head inside the Louvre for a carefully curated tour that highlights the most iconic works in its impressive collection. You won't worry about getting lost as your guide leads you to world-famous artwork including da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slaves, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. As you walk between the galleries, your guide brings the collection to life with fascinating tales of artists like Canova, Géricault, Delacroix, and David. You'll also dive into the history of the palatial building itself, admiring its opulent stonework and intricate frescoes and learning of the royal dramas that once played out in these rooms. If you choose Closing Time at the Louvre Option: Step into the Louvre right before closing time to enjoy an extended (3-hour) visit in relative tranquility after the crowds have cleared out.
Stop 2
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 3
If Paris Highlights option selected.
Stop 4
If Paris Highlights option selected.
What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Classic Greek art rooms
- Italian sculptures
- See the Louvre at closing time - if option selected
- Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
- Headset
- Expertly guided walking tour of Paris - if option selected
- French painting galleries
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
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
Louvre Highlights Tour
Duration: 2 hours: Skip the line and see the best of the Louvre in just two hours with an expert art historian guide. Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Private - Louvre Highlights
See the best of the Louvre in this private tour, with an expert historian English-speaking guide Duration: 2 hours 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
Meeting & pickup
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holding a 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 holdinga 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 ID on the day of their 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. • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour. • 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. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • 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.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- 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.