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Semi-Private Louvre Tour with Mona Lisa
Skip the line to see the world's greatest art with a max group size of 6 and a friendly expert guide
from$113.49
What's included
Art history with a small group
Friendly, English-speaking guide
Time entry to the Louvre Museum
Guided tour of Louvre highlights
Mona Lisa viewing
See Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace
Unique storytelling throughout
Curated route through the museum
Guide tips
Itinerary
Your tour begins near the Louvre
Meet your guide just outside the Louvre, with the exact spot listed on your booking voucher. There are only 6 guests on this tour, so getting started is quick and easy.
Head inside the Louvre with a timed-entry ticket
Follow your guide’s lead through the Louvre's security check and enter the museum. There may be a short wait to get through this line.
Explore the Greek and Roman sculpture halls
First up on your tour is the Greek and Roman antiquity galleries. Come face to face with the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a headless marble goddess, and the iconic Venus de Milo, carved roughly 2,100 years ago.
Walk through the Renaissance masterpiece rooms
From there, your guide walks you through the Renaissance rooms, pointing out works by Raphael and Botticelli along the way. You'll also stop to take in Veronese's massive Wedding at Cana, a painting so large it fills an entire wall.
Stand before Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa
Here it is, the iconic Mona Lisa. Tune in as your guide shares its story, from its shocking theft in 1911 to the secrets behind that famous expression.
Discover the grand French history paintings
Then continue into the French masterpieces rooms. See Jacques-Louis David's Coronation of Napoleon, a painting full of historical inaccuracies, and Gericault's Raft of the Medusa, inspired by a real and devastating shipwreck.
Admire Liberty Leading the People
Next, see one of the most iconic paintings in French history: Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. Your guide brings the energy and symbolism of the 1830 Revolution to life.
Your tour ends after your guided visit inside the Louvre
Your final highlight is Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, displayed in the Michelangelo Gallery in the Denon Wing. Then, take the opportunity to ask your guide any final questions before bidding farewell.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Book ahead: This tour sells out well in advance, especially during peak season. We recommend booking at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as your Paris dates are set to avoid missing out.
ID requirement: Please bring a government-issued ID in case of a security check at the entrance.
Lines: This tour includes group access to the Louvre, allowing you to skip the main lines for individual visitors. You’ll still pass through a security check before entering, which may involve a short wait.
Unexpected closures: Some galleries or rooms at the Louvre Museum may close without notice for maintenance or special events. If that happens, your guide will adjust the route so you can still enjoy a great experience.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us in advance if you have questions or concerns about your mobility. You can also join our Private Louvre Museum Tour for a fully customizable experience.
Bag policy: For quicker entry, please leave large backpacks and wheeled bags at your accommodation as they aren’t permitted inside the Louvre. All bags will be screened at security.
Tour speed: This is a faster-paced highlights tour that covers the Louvre’s most famous works in about 2.5 hours. You’ll keep moving and spend a short time at each stop to fit in all the must-sees.
Check-in: Please arrive 15 minutes early so your group can enter right on time and make the most of your visit.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed entry to the Louvre Museum
Guided tour of the Louvre’s famous artworks and exhibits
Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and the Winged Victory of Samothrace
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Reviewers frequently praise the guides for their extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, and ability to navigate the large, crowded Louvre efficiently. Many found the tours informative and enjoyable, highlighting the value of expert guidance to appreciate the art and history, while some noted the museum's overwhelming size and suggested the tour pace and duration were well balanced for first-time visitors.
Ronald D.
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November 06, 2026
The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable.
Sid is the best
KImberli A.
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November 06, 2026
What an amazing tour of the Louvre!! Sid was so impressive with his knowledge but also his quick wit and singing!!!! Take his tour!
Great choice
Brenda C.
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November 03, 2026
Wouldn't do it any other way. The Louvre is way too big for regular humans - we saw all kinds of fascinating things, heard great stories, learned tons in just the right amount of time.
Great tour- even better guide
Pascale P.
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November 03, 2026
This tour was such a great way to visit the Louvre. Celia was our guide and she was great. We plan to request her to visit Versailles when we return next year. She really was a fountain of information and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.
Devon D.
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November 02, 2026
Diana W.
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November 02, 2026
Ivan was an outstanding guide. Exceeded all expectations.
Daniel B.
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October 30, 2026
Small group Lourve tour
Rita W.
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October 29, 2026
Bruce A.
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October 29, 2026
Excellent guide. Great pace, very informative
Fantastic tour
Peter T.
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October 29, 2026
You really need to book this tour! The Louvre is so overwhelming but our guide helped us understand the different works, artists and the building, which in my mind, is the star of the tour. Insightful, informative and funny!
Leah J.
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October 25, 2026
Sid steals the show!
michael R.
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October 24, 2026
Our tour was fantastic. Sid did an amazing job explaining tons of history as we made our way through the Louvre with hilarious timely humor along the way. He is a historian for sure and we would not have learned as much without his guidance.
Wonderful Louvre Tour
Barbara A.
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October 24, 2026
Fetah Merebbah gave us a wonderful tour of the Louvre. He was very friendly and really knew his information. We would not have come close to seeing what we were able to see with his assistance.
Excellent Small Group at Louvre
Elaine C.
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October 23, 2026
Carolina was a most excellent guide imparting so much information in an engaging way. We really felt we got the best overview in a reasonable amount of time. She adapted so well to my husband’s mobility issues. We would take a tour with her at any museum and feel the better for it.
The Louvre Tour
Dean J.
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October 23, 2026
Our Semi-Private Louvre Tour with Birgitta was unforgettable! One of the highlights for me was that she welcomed me to practice French with her during part of the tour. That personal touch made an already wonderful experience even more special. Thank you, Birgitta, for such a memorable visit to the Louvre. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Paris !
Jem
Joan M.
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October 22, 2026
The guide was on time. Access to the museum was quick. The guide was very knowledgeable and took us to see the highlights of the museum while including many art works that I would have walked past - for example the “other” four Da Vinci paintings. Overall, excellent and worth the price
Fantastic tour by Carolina!
Amy B.
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October 22, 2026
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our small group tour with Carolina, she was very knowledgeable and friendly, and very accommodating of the special needs of one guest who had limited mobility. She gave us the perfect historical details to weave a narrative of the creation and evolution of the Louvre from the very beginnings, which made the pieces we were to see much more interesting and meaningful when put into context. She also had amusing and fascinating stories about each famous piece that we would never have known about had we just gone on our own. A must-do experience when you visit Paris!
Such a great tour
Scott W.
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October 21, 2026
William was a fantastic tour guide! He showed us everything that we wanted to see and was incredibly knowledgeable! It saved us a lot of steps to just do it with him and not on our own. Would totally recommend this to anyone such a good bargain!
kimberly M.
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October 18, 2026
Our tour was great! I fainted and our guide was very sweet and attentive. We saw so many great pieces of art. 10 out of 10!
Mona Lisa Louvre Tour
Shannon S.
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October 16, 2026
Best tour ever - our guide Julia was incredible and very knowledgeable. Will be recommending to friends! :)
David C.
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October 16, 2026
Louvre
Linda S.
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October 15, 2026
William was very knowledgeable and personable. He made the tour exciting. Thank you
Timothy M.
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October 15, 2026
great guide got us through the main sights. she was very informative.
Semi private Louver tour
Gary S.
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October 14, 2026
Our guide Sara was amazing. She provided great stories that truly brought the art to life. I would never attempt the Louver without an excellent guide, and Sara is the best of the best. 5 stars all the way.
Tour with Meagan
John A.
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October 14, 2026
Meagan was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and shared interesting stories about the art that added to the experience.
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