Louvre Museum: Mona Lisa & Masterpieces Small Group Tour

The Mona Lisa Isn't Even the Best Part

You meet your guide at the Tuileries Garden with your entry ticket already sorted, then spend 2–3 hours walking through the Louvre's most famous works: Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and the lesser-known galleries that make the museum worth the trip. Small groups max out at 20 people, so you actually hear what your guide is saying. No queue, no confusion about what to see first.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tuileries Gardenpass by
2. 1st Arrondissement2h 30m · entry included

Louvre Museum guided highlights tour

• Meet near Arc des Triomphe du Carrousel
• Admire Jardin des Tuileries nearby
• Start guided tour inside Louvre Museum
• See Mona Lisa and Winged Victory
• Explore French Romanticism artworks

The experience

"Wait, you're telling me we skip the line?" That's what most people ask when they realize the ticket is already in the booking. The Louvre Museum in Paris gets roughly nine million visitors a year, and most of them spend the first hour just trying to find the entrance. This tour cuts that friction. You meet your guide at the Arc des Triomphe du Carrousel by the Tuileries Garden, ticket in hand, and walk straight in through the original 12th-century Medieval structure. No queue, no fumbling with your phone at a kiosk, no wondering if you bought the right thing.

The group stays under 20 people, which means your guide actually talks to you instead of shouting at a crowd. You'll see the Mona Lisa, obviously (it's the reason half the people are there), but the real payoff is what comes after. The guide walks you through the Winged Victory, then pulls you into the galleries most tourists never reach: the French Romanticism wing, the sculpture courts, the smaller paintings that have more to say than the famous ones. The whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually look, not just photograph and move on. You're walking through 450 BCE to the 1800s in a single afternoon, and someone who knows the place is explaining what you're seeing instead of you reading a placard while people elbow past you.

The tour includes a personal audio headset so you hear your guide clearly even when the museum gets crowded, and if you want to upgrade to a private group, it's just your people: no strangers, no waiting for anyone else to finish at a painting. The whole experience is built around not wasting your time on logistics. You show up 15 minutes early at the meeting point, and the rest is already arranged.

What’s included

• Your tour includes entry to the Louvre Museum, a personal audio headset to hear your guide clearly, and an expert English-speaking guide who walks you through the collection from ancient sculpture to 19th-century painting.
• You'll see the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and the galleries most visitors miss.
• If you choose the wine tasting upgrade, premium wine and cheese at a high-end Parisian wine bar is included.
• Groups stay under 20 people on the small-group option, or you can book a private tour for just your party.

Options for this experience

5 options

Mona Lisa direct route, shorter visitGuide in English · 14:00 and 15:30Heads straight to the Mona Lisa with an accredited Louvre guide, then explains the painting's history.

Louvre masterpieces in a group of up to twentyGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00Guided visit to masterpieces including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, with a group of twenty guests or fewer.

Louvre visit with a wine tasting afterwardGuide in English · 14:30

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Louvre masterpieces in a small group of twelveGuide in English · 10:30Guided visit to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and more, in a small group of up to twelve guests.

Private Louvre masterpieces tour, just your groupGuide in English · 09:45 and 14:30A private guide is exclusively yours and your group, for a more personalized visit to the masterpieces.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): 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: “The meeting point is not at the Louvre entrance. Meet our team at the Arc du Carrousel. This arch features a horse-drawn chariot on top.”

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by City Wonders Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Louvre's main works explained by someone who knows them, without spending your morning in the entry line or figuring out which gallery to hit first: the guide and the pre-booked ticket handle both.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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

No. Entry to the Louvre Museum (€28 value) is included in the tour price. You skip the ticket line and go straight in with your group.

Where do we meet?

At the Arc des Triomphe du Carrousel by the Tuileries Garden, near the 1st Arrondissement. Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.

How many people are on the tour?

Small-group tours max out at 20 people. If your party has 7 or more, you may be split into separate groups on the day.

Can I upgrade to a private tour?

Yes. A private tour option is available for just your group, with its own reservation fee.

What if I'm late to the meeting point?

Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours cannot be refunded. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

What should I bring?

Only very small bags are allowed inside the museum. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be walking through multiple galleries.

Is there a wine tasting option?

Yes. You can add a premium wine and cheese tasting at a high-end Parisian wine bar as an upgrade to your tour.

Are there public transportation options nearby?

Yes. The Louvre is well-served by Paris public transport. Check the RATP website for metro and bus routes to the 1st Arrondissement.