Mona Lisa First Viewing: Louvre Guided Tour with Max 6 People

The glass Pyramide entrance, then straight to Leonardo's masterpiece before the crowds arrive

A guided tour of the Louvre in Paris with max 6 people, starting at the glass Pyramide and moving directly to the Mona Lisa, then through the Italian Renaissance Gallery, Coronation of Napoleon, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. Your guide provides the stories behind each work and navigates the museum's layout so you see the essential pieces in 90 minutes without backtracking through the labyrinth alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Louvre tour and Mona Lisa viewing

• Meet guide at glass Pyramide
• Enter the Louvre museum
• View the Mona Lisa with guide
• Visit other Louvre highlights

The experience

You meet your guide in front of the glass Pyramide with your museum entry already arranged. The small group, max 6 people, moves straight toward the Mona Lisa while the main galleries are still absorbing the morning rush. Your guide walks you through Leonardo's work with the anecdotes and context that make the painting land differently than it does behind a phone camera in a crowd. Because the group stays small, you can ask questions and stand closer than you would in a packed room.

After the Mona Lisa, the guide takes you through the Italian Renaissance Gallery, the Coronation of Napoleon, Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory: the pieces that define the Louvre's collection. The museum is genuinely vast and disorienting alone. A guide who knows the layout means you're not spending half your time lost in corridors or standing in front of a map. You see what matters in the time you have.

The tour runs 90 minutes total. Entrance to the museum is included. If you're under 18 or an EEA resident under 26 with valid ID and proof of residency, admission is free. Strollers are welcome if you're traveling with infants or small children, and the museum is accessible to all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Museum entry for adults.
• access to the Leonardo Da Vinci Gallery, Italian Renaissance Gallery, Coronation of Napoleon, Venus de Milo, Jewellery Room and Winged Victory.
• fully guided tour in English with an expert guide.
• small group of max 6 people.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to3h before

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

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The 90-minute pace is built around seeing the Louvre's essential pieces without getting lost in the museum's scale. A guide who knows the layout and a small group mean you spend your time in front of the art, not searching for it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What exactly do I see on this Louvre tour?

The Mona Lisa is the centerpiece, followed by the Italian Renaissance Gallery, the Coronation of Napoleon, Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory. Your guide chooses the route to fit these essential works into 90 minutes without backtracking.

How many people will be in my group?

The group is capped at 6 people, which is small enough to move together without the crush of the main museum crowds and to ask your guide questions as you go.

Do I need to buy a separate ticket to the Louvre?

Entry is included in the tour price for adults. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 get in free with valid ID and proof of residency, so no ticket purchase is needed for them.

Where do I meet my guide?

Meet in front of the glass Pyramide at the Louvre's main entrance. Your guide will have your group's entry arranged and will take you straight into the museum from there.

What's included in the tour price?

The €22 adult entrance ticket, access to all the galleries on the route (Leonardo Da Vinci Gallery, Italian Renaissance Gallery, Coronation of Napoleon, Venus de Milo, Jewellery Room, Winged Victory), and a fully guided experience with an English-speaking guide. Gratuities are optional.