Louvre Museum tour with Mona Lisa: Skip-the-line access

Stand before the Mona Lisa without the crowd, then learn why it matters

A guided tour of the Louvre's most famous masterpieces in 2.5 hours with skip-the-line entry and an English-speaking art historian. You meet outside the museum, bypass the main queue with timed group access, and follow a curated route through the 1st Arrondissement galleries to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and paintings by Delacroix, Géricault and David. Choose between a group of up to 20 or a smaller group of up to 6. Guide tips are optional on either option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bois de Boulogne5m
2. 1st Arrondissement2h 25m · entry included

Guided Louvre Museum Highlights Tour

• Meet guide outside Louvre Museum
• Bypass main queue and security
• Follow guide through famous rooms
• See Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory
• View Delacroix, Géricault, and David paintings
• End tour at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss
• Ask final questions outside museum

The experience

You're standing outside the Louvre for the first time, or you've got a free afternoon and no plan to navigate one of the world's largest museums alone. Timed entry and group access mean you skip the main queue that stretches outside the entrance. You pass through a brief security line and step straight into the galleries. Your art historian guide meets you at the location on your voucher and leads a small group onto a route designed to show you what actually matters instead of leaving you to wander.

The tour moves through the 1st Arrondissement's most famous rooms. You stand before the Mona Lisa, then move to the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace. The guide doesn't just name them. They tell you the story of each one: why Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People still stops people mid-stride, what Géricault was trying to say with the Raft of the Medusa, how David's Coronation of Napoleon reads as a political statement painted on canvas. Every stop comes with the kind of detail that turns a famous name into something you'll actually remember and want to talk about later.

The route wraps up at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss in the Michelangelo Gallery, where you have time to ask questions before the guide says goodbye outside the museum. The whole thing takes 2.5 hours. Entry is included (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA residents), and you don't have to buy a separate ticket or figure out the entry process yourself.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line timed entry to the Louvre.
• expert English-speaking art historian guide.
• viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Liberty Leading the People, Raft of the Medusa, Coronation of Napoleon, and Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss.
• Louvre entry ticket (€32 non-EEA, €22 EEA residents).

Options for this experience

2 options

Small group of up to twenty at the LouvreGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 16:00A guided group visit of the Louvre Museum, limited to twenty people.

Semi-private group of six at the LouvreGuide in English · 10 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:30A small guided tour of the Louvre Museum for at most six people, a more intimate alternative to the larger group.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday14 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (under 7): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Please arrive 15 minutes early. Our friendly guide will meet you at the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in front of the Louvre Pyramid.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by The Tour Guy

Is this one for you?Book the group of 6 if you want to move through the galleries with fewer people and have more room to stand and look. The group of 20 works just as well if you prefer a larger group and don't mind more people around you during each stop. Either way, the skip-the-line entry and the curated route mean you see the masterpieces that matter most instead of spending your afternoon figuring out the museum layout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (under 7): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's the difference between the group of 20 and the smaller group of 6?

Both follow the same curated route and see the same masterpieces with the same guide. The smaller group of 6 moves through the galleries with fewer people around you. The group of 20 is larger but still small enough to stay together and hear the guide clearly. Pick whichever fits how you like to experience a museum.

Do I have to pay extra for the Louvre entry ticket?

No. The entry ticket is included in the tour price: €32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA residents. You don't buy a separate ticket or wait in the general admission line.

What happens if I arrive late or need to leave early?

The tour starts at a fixed time outside the museum at the location on your voucher. Timed group entry is part of the booking, so arriving late means missing the skip-the-line window and the start of the curated route. Plan to arrive a few minutes early.

Is the Louvre accessible by public transport?

Yes. Public transportation options are available near the museum in the 1st Arrondissement. The tour itself is not wheelchair accessible, and the itinerary requires a moderate level of physical fitness. There is walking and standing throughout the 2.5 hours.

When should I book this tour?

Book at least 48 hours in advance. Spots fill quickly, especially for the smaller group of 6. You'll need to supply your full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking.