Louvre at Closing Time Tour with Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo

Meet your guide and small group of 15 or fewer people at the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in front of the Louvre Pyramid. Then enjoy your skip-the-line access through a separate entrance into the Louvre where you'll follow your passionate guide to the most popular art in the Louvre. This late afternoon Louvre tour gets you in before closing so you can spend just a couple hours here instead of most of your morning like other tours. It's also nice to explore the Louvre with significantly fewer people inside. This 2-hour tour Louvre includes:

• Skip-the-line access to the Louvre Museums

• A fun, English-speaking guide with expertise in art history

• Access to the treasures inside the Louvre with fewer crowds

• A maximum group size of 15 people

Shorter Tour of the Louvre Museum

Follow your expert Louvre guide into the world's largest museum and discover some of the most fascinating art exhibits in the world. Learn about its original purpose as a fortress and then a palace as you explore the treasures, art, and sculptures inside.

The Mystery Behind the Mona Lisa

Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? For starters, Mona Lisa’s expression has been often debated since its creation in the 16th century. Is she happy or sad or playful? Another intriguing thing about Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is that it's the highest insured work of art at a whopping $800 million. With fewer crowds in the afternoon, you should be able to snap a great picture of the Mona Lisa, then continue on with your tour to see more of the Louvre’s greatest pieces.

Sculptures of the Louvre

Although the Louvre houses thousands of paintings, it is also home to many statues. Two of the more famous statues include the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Venus de Milo. After exploring the statues, be sure to check out some of the museum’s great Greek and Roman antiquities.