Paris Louvre Museum Small Group Tour & Fast Entry Tickets

Summary

See Mona Lisa up close with a guide and skip long lines at the Louvre

You’ll walk right past the long lines at the Louvre in Paris with pre-reserved tickets, join a small group led by an expert guide, see icons like Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo up close, and finish feeling confident enough to explore more on your own—or just sit quietly and let it all sink in.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was nervous about the Louvre. It’s huge—like, actually overwhelming if you’re not ready. But meeting our little group outside, right by that glass pyramid (which is even shinier in real life), I felt this weird mix of excitement and relief. Our guide, Camille, waved us over with this easy smile and handed out headsets—honestly, I thought I’d hate wearing one but it turned out to be a lifesaver when we got inside. The crowds were already buzzing but with our pre-reserved tickets we just breezed through security. That alone made me grateful for booking this small group tour.

Inside, it’s all marble floors and echoes and that slightly dusty old-painting smell—if you know what I mean. Camille didn’t rush us; she pointed out details I’d never have noticed on my own, like the chipped toe on the Winged Victory statue or how everyone tries to catch Mona Lisa’s eye from every angle (spoiler: she really does follow you). At one point, someone asked about Napoleon’s coronation painting and Camille just launched into this story about French history—her hands flying everywhere—which made me laugh because my French teacher used to do the same thing back home. We saw Venus de Milo too, and honestly? She’s taller than I expected.

By the time we reached “Liberty Leading the People,” my feet were getting tired but I didn’t want it to end. There’s something about being in a small group—you can actually ask questions without feeling silly. Someone in our group tried saying “Salon Carré” in a French accent and totally butchered it; even Camille cracked up. After two hours, she said we could stay as long as we wanted now that we knew our way around. I wandered back to see Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss again before finally heading out into the Paris air—my head still full of colors and stories.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Guided Louvre Museum small group tour

• Meet group outside Louvre Pyramid
• Enter Louvre with pre-reserved tickets
• See Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
• Explore Italian Renaissance masterpieces
• View French Romanticism artworks
• Admire neoclassical and other treasures

Top questions

How many people are in each Louvre small group tour?

The semi-private tour is limited to 6 people per group; larger bookings are split into separate groups with their own guides.

Does this tour include fast entry tickets to the Louvre?

Yes, pre-reserved priority access tickets are included so you can skip general admission lines.

Can I stay inside the Louvre after the guided tour ends?

Yes, you’re welcome to remain in the museum after your 2-hour guided tour finishes.

Is lunch included in this Paris Louvre Museum tour?

No, lunch is not included during this guided visit.

Are children allowed on this tour?

No, ages 2 and younger are not permitted on this tour.

What artworks will I see during this small group tour?

You’ll see masterpieces such as Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, The Coronation of Napoleon, and more.

Where does the Paris Louvre Museum tour start?

You meet your guide just outside the Louvre at a designated meeting point near the glass pyramid entrance.

What’s included

Your day includes priority entrance tickets worth €22 per adult for fast access into the Louvre Museum in Paris, personal headsets so you can always hear your expert local guide clearly even among crowds, and two hours of relaxed-paced guided exploration covering highlights like Mona Lisa before you’re free to keep exploring on your own afterwards.