Louvre Museum Guided Tour Paris: Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo

The Louvre holds 35,000 pieces. This tour shows you why the three most famous ones matter.

A semi-private guided tour of the Louvre in Paris with a maximum of 6 guests, reserved entry included, and a professional guide covering the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace and other essential masterpieces over 2.5 hours. The guide focuses on stories and context rather than overwhelming detail, keeping the pace steady and the experience engaging. Groups smaller than 6 mean you move through the museum without the crush of a standard tour, and entry tickets are already paid for when you arrive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour

• Meet your guide at the Louvre
• Enter museum with reserved entry
• Explore Louvre's architectural history
• View Venus de Milo sculpture
• See Winged Victory of Samothrace
• Admire the Mona Lisa painting
• Discover works by Raphael, Delacroix, David
• Learn art history from expert guide

The experience

You meet your guide at the Louvre and walk straight in: no ticket line, no fumbling with entry. The museum holds 35,000 pieces of art across rooms that used to be a royal fortress, and a guide who knows the building's secrets makes the difference between wandering and understanding. This tour picks the essential highlights: stand in front of the Mona Lisa and learn how it became the world's most famous painting, then move to the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, two sculptures that stop people mid-step. You'll also see masterpieces by Raphael, Delacroix, and Jacques-Louis David: the works that give you a real sense of what the collection holds.

The semi-private format means your group stays at 6 people maximum, which changes how the tour moves through the rooms. No one is craning over shoulders or waiting for stragglers. The guide can actually see you and adjust the pace. Some rooms inside the museum have quiet rules (your guide will tell you before you enter), and certain collections shift with the seasons, so what you see depends on when you book. The whole experience is built around stories and context instead of a lecture, which is what guests say matters most: you leave feeling like you understand the paintings, not just that you saw them.

Arrive on time: the Louvre doesn't allow late entries, and you can only enter with your guide. Once the tour ends, the group leaves together. You're not permitted to stay behind and wander on your own. Large bags and suitcases don't pass security, so bring a handbag or small thin backpack. If the museum closes more than an hour after your scheduled start time, the operator will offer an alternative tour or a full refund, though discounts don't apply in those cases.

What’s included

• Reserved entry to the Louvre with adult admission ticket (€28 value).
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• access to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace and other essential masterpieces.
• semi-private group of no more than 6 guests.

Options for this experience

5 options

Essential tour for a group of 12 guestsGuide in English · Available from 12 Nov · 13:30Choose our NEW Essential Tour for groups of up to 12 guests per guide to save money. This option is NOT SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS.

Family tour for children or teenagersGuide in English · 10:00, 13:30 and 17:00Ideal choice when travelling with guests of every age. Includes a private guide specialized in children or teens, and suitable for everyone in between!

Switch to a private tourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00Private guide just for you: private museum tour, professional tour guide exclusively for you, and all entrance fees included

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Semi-private tour for up to 6 people, in Spanish10:00, 13:30 and 17:00Tour esencial del Museo del Louvre en París en grupo reducido, máximo 6 personas

Semi-private tour for a maximum of 6 guestsGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00Book our most popular Premium Semi-Private tour for a maximum of 6 guests per guide. This option is NOT SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.It may be canceled 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 effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Babylon Tours Paris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide to walk you through the three most famous paintings and explain their significance. The reserved entry gets you straight in without waiting in the main queue.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 5 departure times. In Spanish, at 10:00, 13:30 and 17:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (under 10).

What are the three most famous paintings I'll see on this Louvre tour?

The Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace are the centerpieces of the tour, along with masterpieces by Raphael, Delacroix, and Jacques-Louis David. The guide explains how each one became significant and what to look for when you stand in front of it.

How many people will be on the tour with me?

The semi-private tour keeps groups at a maximum of 6 guests, which means smaller crowds moving through the museum than a standard group tour. The tour requires a minimum of 2 guests to run. If that minimum isn't met, you'll be offered an alternative or a full refund.

Is the Louvre entry ticket included in the price?

Yes, adult entry tickets worth €28 are included in the tour price. You meet your guide and walk straight into the museum without stopping at the ticket counter. Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 with valid ID and proof of residency.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs for 2.5 hours and is designed to cover the essential highlights without feeling rushed or like a lecture. The pace is steady enough that you have time to actually look at the paintings and hear the stories behind them.

Can I stay in the museum after the tour ends?

No, all guests must leave the museum with the guide when the tour finishes. Independent visits after the tour are not permitted under Louvre regulations.

What should I bring, and what's not allowed?

Bring a handbag or small thin backpack only: large bags and suitcases don't pass security. Wear appropriate dress for museum entry. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. You'll need to provide your mobile phone number (including country code) when you book.