Louvre Evening Tour: Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo, Small Groups
The Louvre After Dark: Six People, Two Hours, No Crowds
You skip the daytime crowds and entry-line wait, see the Louvre's most famous works with a dedicated guide in a group of six, and spend 2.5 hours moving through galleries that feel quieter and more intimate than the packed morning tours. Entry and guidance are both included, so you arrive, meet your guide, and go straight into the museum.
Step-by-step itinerary
Exclusive evening Louvre guided tour
- Join exclusive guided tour
- Explore Louvre masterpieces
- See Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
- Learn art and palace history
- Enjoy quieter museum atmosphere
The experience
The Mona Lisa hangs behind bulletproof glass in a room that fills with hundreds of tourists by mid-morning, but at 6pm on a weekday, you're standing three meters away with five other people and a guide who actually has time to talk. That's the whole point of this 2.5-hour evening tour through the Louvre: the masterpieces don't change, but the experience does when you're not fighting for sightlines. Your guide walks you through the palace's history and the art itself, moving between galleries that feel almost private. The €28 entry ticket is included, so you don't queue at the main desk. You go straight in.
The tour sticks to the highlights: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the rooms that matter most, which means you're not wandering for hours trying to figure out what to skip. A guide who knows the collection brings context to each piece instead of just pointing and moving on. The group caps at six people, which is the difference between hearing someone explain a painting and overhearing them while someone's backpack hits your shoulder. You'll need a moderate level of fitness (there's walking and some stairs), but nothing extreme. The museum is wheelchair accessible if you book the private option (the semi-private version doesn't include wheelchair access).
A few practical things: bring only a small bag or handbag. Large suitcases and backpacks don't make it through security. Some rooms inside the museum have quiet zones where your guide will brief you before you enter, so you know the rules. The Louvre occasionally closes without warning, but if it's delayed more than an hour from your tour start time, the operator arranges an alternative, though refunds don't apply in those cases. You'll need to give your mobile number when you book (including country code) so the guide can confirm the meeting point.
What’s included
- Your tour includes a dedicated expert guide for the full 2.5 hours, €28 entry to the Louvre Museum, and access to the main galleries featuring the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and other masterpieces.
- The small group size (six people maximum) means you move through the palace without the daytime crowds.
- Public transportation is available nearby if you need it to reach the 1st Arrondissement.
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Information
Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day except Tuesday, 5 start times, from € 63 per person, with live guides in 6 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Babylon Tours Paris
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Louvre's most famous works without spending your evening in a crowd or standing in an entry queue: the small group and evening timing are what make both of those possible.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
In English, with 5 departure times. In Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian, at 10:00, 13:30 and 17:00.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (under 10).
What time does the evening tour start?
The tour departs at 6pm. Exact meeting details are confirmed when you book.
Is the Mona Lisa included on this tour?
Yes. The tour covers the main masterpieces including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
How many people are on the tour?
Maximum six guests per tour, plus your guide.
Is entry to the Louvre included?
Yes. The €28 entrance ticket is included in the tour price.
Can I bring a large suitcase?
No. Only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed through security. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted inside the museum.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, but only if you book the private tour option. The semi-private option does not include wheelchair accessibility.
What if the Louvre is closed on the day of my tour?
If the museum is delayed more than one hour from your tour start time, the operator will arrange an alternative. Refunds do not apply in these cases.
Do I need to be very fit for this tour?
You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. There is walking and some stairs involved.
What should I wear?
Appropriate dress is required for entry. There are no specific restrictions, but dress respectfully for a major cultural institution.
Louvre Evening Tour: Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo, Small Groups
2h 30m · EN · ES · FR · DE · IT +1
from € 63 per person
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