Louvre Reserved Access & Eiffel Tower with Seine Cruise

How do you see the Louvre without losing half the day in line?

You skip the Louvre queue with reserved access and a host who escorts you to the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces, then you explore at your own pace. If you choose the full option, you'll take the elevator to the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower for a 360° city view, then cruise the Seine for an hour past Notre-Dame, the Pont Alexandre III, and other landmarks with audio commentary. Arrive 20 minutes early at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, bring comfortable shoes, and leave your luggage in the museum cloakroom.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Eiffel Tower2h · entry included
2. 7th Arrondissementpass by
3. Pont Alexandre IIIpass by
4. Place de la Concordepass by
5. 4th Arrondissementpass by

Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Seine Cruise

• Meet at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
• Enter Louvre with reserved access
• See Mona Lisa and highlights
• Explore Louvre at your own pace
• Go to Eiffel Tower independently
• Take elevator to 2nd floor
• Enjoy 360° view of Paris
• Board one-hour Seine River cruise
• Admire Paris landmarks from river

The experience

You meet your host at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (the small arch just west of the Louvre, not the big one across the city), and skip straight to reserved access. The Louvre Museum holds more than 9,000 years of history, and your host escorts you directly inside to the must-sees: the Mona Lisa first, then the medieval palace foundations, Venus de Milo, the Etruscan collections, Pharaonic Egypt with the Seated Scribe and a mummy, the Apollo Gallery with its royal jewels, French masterpieces like Liberty Leading the People, and the Richelieu Wing's grand sculptures. After that orientation route, you're free to wander at your own pace for as long as you want.

The reserved access to the Louvre means you arrive calm instead of frantic. Arrive 20 minutes early at the Arc du Carrousel (right-hand side, with the Louvre Pyramid behind you), and your Extime Travel ambassador will have your details ready. This isn't a full guided tour with someone narrating every painting. It's a hosted escort who gets you to the highlights and then leaves you to explore. That matters if you're the type who wants to linger in front of something instead of moving to the next stop on schedule. The museum closes at 9:45 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, so you have real time to sit with what moves you.

If you add the Eiffel Tower and Seine cruise option, you'll make your own way to the tower after the Louvre. The ticket gives you elevator access to the 2nd floor, 324 metres up, with a 360° view over Paris. Download the audio guide on your phone before you go (headphones and full battery are on you). Then board a one-hour cruise at the foot of the tower, drifting past the Pont Alexandre III, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, Place de la Concorde, and the Hôtel de Ville, all reflected in the water. The audio guide walks you through what you're seeing. It's the kind of slow-motion view of Paris that makes the city feel less like a checklist and more like a place.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. The Louvre floors are marble and endless. A cloakroom is compulsory for umbrellas, luggage, and strollers, so travel light if you can. Once you leave the museum, you can't re-enter the same day, so plan your route through the galleries before you step out. If you're bringing a pram or stroller for small children, know that it has to go in the cloakroom. The museum doesn't allow them in the exhibition rooms.

What’s included

• Reserved access to the Louvre Museum with a host escort to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Egyptian mummies, the Apollo Gallery, French masterpieces, and the Richelieu Wing sculptures.
• free time to explore the museum at your own pace after the orientation route.
• access to the 1st and 2nd floors of the Eiffel Tower by elevator (if the full option is selected).
• a one-hour Seine River cruise with audio guide commentary past Notre-Dame, Pont Alexandre III, Place de la Concorde, Musée d'Orsay, and Hôtel de Ville (if the full option is selected).
• early access to the Louvre to avoid peak crowds.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 108:45

Option 27 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 18:30

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday7 departure times: the first at 08:45, the last at 18:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel – Right-hand side of the arch (with the Louvre Pyramid behind you), 75001 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp [phone]/ Phone…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Extime Travel

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see the Louvre's masterpieces without spending the morning in a queue, and who values time to linger over a painting instead of moving through on a strict schedule. The hosted escort gets you oriented, then you're free, which is what makes both the museum and the optional tower visit feel unhurried instead of rushed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is the difference between this and a regular Louvre ticket?

This includes reserved access, so you skip the entry queue and go straight in with a host who takes you through the main highlights (the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Egyptian mummies, and others) before you explore freely. A standard ticket means you wait in line and navigate on your own from the start.

Do I need to book the Eiffel Tower and cruise in advance, or can I decide later?

You choose your option when you book. If you select "Eiffel Tower & Sightseeing Cruise," you'll receive all the details at your Louvre check-in. You then make your own way to the tower. The ticket includes elevator access to the 2nd floor and the one-hour Seine cruise afterward.

Is there a guide who talks the whole time?

No. Your host escorts you to the masterpieces and through an orientation route, but this is not a guided commentary tour. After the initial escort, you explore at your own pace. For the Eiffel Tower, you download an audio guide to your phone.

What time do I need to arrive?

Arrive at least 20 minutes before your tour start time at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. If you arrive after the scheduled time, it's considered a no-show.

Can I bring a stroller or luggage into the Louvre?

No. A cloakroom is compulsory for umbrellas, luggage, and pushchairs. They're not allowed in the exhibition rooms. You'll need to check them before entering.

What if I want to spend more time in one gallery?

You can. After the host shows you the highlights, you're free to continue exploring at your own pace for as long as you want. Just remember that re-entry is not allowed once you leave the museum.

Does the Seine cruise have live commentary?

The cruise ticket includes audio guide commentary, so you listen on your phone as you pass landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Pont Alexandre III, and Place de la Concorde. Bring headphones and make sure your phone is fully charged.

Are there any items I can't bring into the Eiffel Tower?

Yes. All visitors go through security checks, and prohibited items will not be allowed inside. Access can also be affected by security controls or crowds, which may result in long waiting times.

What if it rains?

Bring an umbrella, but remember it has to go in the Louvre cloakroom. For the Seine cruise, you'll be on the water, so dress for the weather. Wear comfortable, waterproof walking shoes.