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Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Venus de Milo & Mona Lisa

Paris, France

From US$64.23

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  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience culture and art through the ages with a small-group tour of Paris’ epic Louvre Museum. Jump the queue and learn about some of the museum’s 35,000 artworks across eight themed galleries from your art historian guide. Then enjoy time on your own to explore, viewing paintings, sculpture, and architecture from 450 BC to the 19th century. Numbers are limited to 25 on this small-group tour or upgrade your ticket to a private tour exclusive to just your group. 
  • Choose to upgrade for a private tour of the Louvre
  • Guided walking tour inside the Louvre Museum
  • Skip the line for a speedy entry
  • See the 'Venus de Milo' and 'Mona Lisa'
  • Enjoy commentary from an English-speaking guide, plus audio headsets so you can hear clearly
  • A small-group tour limited to 25 people maximum or a private tour exclusive to only your group

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This skip-the-line tour includes audio headsets so you can hear your guide clearly. 

What's Included

  • Skip-the-Line Access to the Louvre Museum
  • An art historian English-speaking guide to offer an in-depth tour of the Louvre
  • Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
  • Small-group or private tour (depending on the option selected)
  • The Mona Lisa sighting & other famous paintings and sculptures
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
    Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France

    THE MEETING POINT IS NOT LOCATED AT THE LOUVRE ENTRANCE! Meet near the Arc du Carrousel, on the left side of it, with the Louvre to your back. This is a monumental arch with a horse-drawn chariot on top, situated across the road from the courtyard of the Louvre. There is a big blue banner!

End point

  • Louvre Museum
    Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

    The tour ends in the lobby of the Louvre, just under the Pyramid

What To Expect

Your journey through some of the world’s great artistic treasures begins at the Arc du Carrousel, next to the Louvre entrance. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening tour and meet your English-speaking guide. Enjoy fast access to the museum with your skip-the-line pass and begin your tour through the massive venue, home to over 35,000 works of art spanning more than 73,000 square meters of exhibition space. Your entrance pass also provides complimentary audio headsets.  

Wander the diverse exhibitions, starting with the Ancient Greek Parthenon, followed by the iconic 'Venus de Milo.' While in the ancient antiquities gallery, view the celebrated 'Winged Victory of Samothrace.' Then head to the Apollo Gallery to see the opulent royal crowns of Napoleon and King Louis XV. Get a taste of the French Revolution with Delacroix’s painting 'Liberty Leading the People,' and take in the Italian Renaissance as you gaze at the work of Michelangelo and Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa.' (See full sample list below.)

With your small group (limited to 25 people), engage in lively chats with your guide and hear entertaining anecdotes, trivia, and history. Or if you've chosen the private tour, enjoy unlimited access to your guide's wealth of knowledge. Afterward, spend as much time as you like exploring the museum independently.

Please Note: Evening tours are limited to Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30pm. For an extra unique experience, book an evening session and wind through the quiet corridors at night, when the crowds are gone and the artwork is basked in soft light. Enjoy the tour without all the bustle, and finish with great views of the Louvre’s glittery outside pyramid lit up after dusk.

Jardin des Tuileries (Pass By)

On your arrival at the meeting point, you can admire the Jardin des Tuileries which is located right by the Arc des Triomphe du Carroussel where you will meet your guide.

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Meeting place prior to start the tour

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Only very small bags are allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Please note that parties of 7 or more people may be split in different groups on the day of the tour at the meeting point.
  • We may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue.
  • All visitors over the age of 11 will be required to wear a mask in the museum, please make sure to bring your own mask to the meeting point or access will be denied. Hydroalcoholic gel will be provided at both entrances to disinfect hands and must be used before entering the building. Social distancing rules and preventive measures must be respected in the museum.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips

Be aware that you will be going up and down many stairs so wear comfortable shoes for walking and standing.
The museum is huge and can be overwhelming so it is very helpful to have a guide to show you the highlights.
Skip the line is the way to go because the crowds are massive at the Louvre.
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A true French experience
Dan_L, Feb 2023
The guide/facilitator, Albert (*spelling) was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, polite, incredibly competent and an expert in art. He is a historian and art guru instead of your typical host. His passion made the experience. Thank you
Missed tour
Daniel_R, Feb 2023
We missed the tour as we were stuck in traffic. The taxi ride was 50 minutes and we had planned a 30 minutes ride for a estimated 20 minute ride.
So great!!! Loved our guide, Abrahaim!!
Chris_M, Feb 2023
What a handsome, charming & interesting guide Abrahaim was! So glad we took his tour! He gave us lots of history & interesting facts we would have missed on our own. Would highly recommend! So much detail about paint methods & sculpture & different types of reproductions … so interesting! Thanx Abrahaim!!!
Amazing tour and guide
Shoghik_P, Jan 2023
Fiona was a wonderful tour guide, we had an amazing time. She made our Louvre experience more memorable and fascinating .
Great experience!
michael_r, Jan 2023
The tour guide ( forget how to spell name) but he was pleasant and very knowledgeable about the louvre would highly recommend!
Great Guide Anna
Leanna_T, Jan 2023
Our guide, Anna, was very knowledgeable and she made sure we had a front and center experience. She encouraged us to participate and made sure we had the opportunity to get up close to all of the point of interest. (She was not afraid to get to the front. Polite yet firm)!
History brought to life
JPaul_C, Jan 2023
Sponsor was great! Brought history to life. It was a great tour and helped improve my own understanding of history.
The only to do the Louvre!!!
susan_e, Jan 2023
Easy rendezvous spot to meet guide, super easy to access museum with no line. Very informative and interesting guide. Maxim, our guide was full of insights and pointed out some very unusual things in the museum in regards to art and history. I would not want to do the Louvre without some guidance, otherwise you’d be just stumbling around.
Awesome day at the Louvre!
Bryan_Z, Jan 2023
Anise, our tour guid, was outstanding. Highly recommend the guided tour as there is SOOOO much to see.
Use a guide!
Lori_S, Jan 2023
This was my third visit to the louvre, but the first time with a guide. Carolina was great, she was very friendly, smart, knowledgeable and entertaining, made the experience much more engaging and satisfying! Thanks again!
1 traveler found this review helpful
roman statues story
berislav_j, Jan 2023
The part related to roman statues and the part related to Leonardo da Vinci pictures beside Mona Lisa. We have also liked the jewelry details and portraits of known public figures including architects. The guide was excellent, motivated and ready to assist in every way. Really nice experience.
Review of Louvre with tour guide
Maria_A, Jan 2023
We visited the Louvre which included a tour guide. It was worth every penny! I think the tour guide’s name was Martha. She made the tour interesting and she was very knowledgeable. The Louvre is a humongous place so we only saw a little bit of it, but we would have been lost on our own. I loved the audio so we could hear every word of the tour guide. We really enjoyed ourselves. There are so many wonderful things to see at the Louvre!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Guided tour invaluable
Joanne_G, Jan 2023
Our guide, Claire, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and brought some of the pieces to life in ways I hadn’t thought of during previous visits to the Louvre.
Strike prevented arriving...
Tim_B, Jan 2023
Strike prevented arriving on time. Had to pay separately for tickets, no guide. Unable to enjoy the museum experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hello Tim_B, We are extremely saddened to hear that you were unable to make your scheduled tour of the Louvre due to the ongoing strikes that have been occurring in Paris. We understand the sensitivity of the matter and know that this was not your fault. We would like to accomodate you. Please reach out to us via email at edgar.chavero@citywonders.com with your full name, booking reference number and the same general information you listed here. Looking forward to hearing from you and setting things right. Kind regards, Edgar J. City Wonders
A tour not to miss!
Jennifer_L, Jan 2023
Our guide Ana was wonderful! We learned a lot about the backstory of many important pieces! She was very informative and she made it fun for the kids too! Thank you!
The guide Anna was...
Rakan_N, Jan 2023
The guide Anna was lovely, energetic, and knew the answers to all our questions. Would have been lost in the louvre without her.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Poor customer service.
Eli_R, Jan 2023
My flight was delayed so I was unable to go on the tour. Viator said they had no ability to change the time of the tour as it was only up to the local operator. My suggestion would be to book with the local operator directly.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hello Eli_R, We are saddened to hear that you were unable to make your scheduled tour with us because of your flight delay. While we usually cannot accomodate for no-shows, considering the circumstances regarding your booking we would like to accomodate you. Please reach out to us at edgar.chavero@citywonders.com with your full name, booking reference number and the same information you detailed here. We would be happy to make things right with you. Kind regards, Edgar J. City Wonders
Best tour ever
Brynn_C, Jan 2023
Our tour guide was amazing. Not only did she make sure that we could take pictures but she gave us history of each piece she took us too as well as showed us her favorite piece which is now my favorite piece. When I come back to Paris, I would do this tour again with Flores.
Adeola guided an amazing tour of the Louvre
Kristi_M, Jan 2023
Our tour guide Adeola "Addie" was AMAZING and was able to customize our experience because we were the only people who showed up for our group tour. Luckily, there were very few people crowding the musuem and we moved with ease throughout all areas of the musuem. Addiction shared amazing history and perspective throughout the tour. We feel we received loads of information that only can be found through having a personal guide. Additionally,this service included storing our winter coats/ scarves in a secured locker prior to the tour as an added bonus!
The Louvre with Laurent
Jennifer_F, Jan 2023
Our tour guide, Laurent, was so knowledgeable and really did a great job of teaching us about the things that makes the Louvre unique. He made this tour exceed my expectations!
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