Paris Louvre: Private Tour & Mona Lisa Entry Ticket

Paris art icons up close on a private Louvre journey with stories and laughter

You’ll wander Paris’ Louvre Museum with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story behind masterpieces like Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa. Expect small surprises (like catching early morning light on ancient sculptures), and personal insights you won’t find on your own. It’s less about checking boxes and more about feeling art come alive around you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Louvre Museum Highlights Tour

• Meet guide by Louis XIV statue
• Learn Louvre history and architecture
• Visit Ancient Egypt collection
• See Great Sphinx of Tanis
• Explore Ancient Greece sculptures
• View Venus de Milo and Winged Victory
• Admire Renaissance and Neoclassical paintings
• See Wedding Feast of Cana
• See Coronation of Napoleon
• See Raft of Medusa
• Stand before Mona Lisa painting

The experience

I’ll be honest. We almost missed our guide because I got distracted by a street musician near the Louvre pyramid. The guy played “La Vie en Rose” on an accordion, and for a second, I forgot we were supposed to meet under Louis XIV’s statue. Our guide, Camille, waved us over with a grin, totally unfazed. She joked that if you’re late in Paris, blame the music or the pastries. Fair enough.

The Louvre itself is just… enormous. It felt like walking into a city built for art: echoey marble halls, soft shuffling of sneakers and whispers in every language you can imagine. Camille led us past crowds straight to the Venus de Milo first (her favorite), pausing so we could actually see her before the tour groups swarmed in. There was this faint scent of old stone and something floral from someone’s perfume lingering in the air. I tried to pronounce “Samothrace” when we reached the Winged Victory sculpture: Li laughed when I butchered it and Camille gave me an approving nod for trying.

We zigzagged through centuries: Ancient Egypt’s Sphinx of Tanis (so much bigger than I expected), then Renaissance paintings where Camille pointed out details I’d never have noticed alone. Like how Delacroix painted tiny flecks of gold into “Liberty Leading the People.” The Mona Lisa moment was strange. There were fewer people than I’d feared but still enough to make it feel like everyone was holding their breath at once. Her eyes really do follow you, or maybe that’s just what you want to believe after hearing all those stories.

I didn’t expect to feel so much, not awe exactly, but something quieter. Maybe it was being guided by someone who clearly loves this place, or maybe just sharing sideways glances with strangers as we all tried to get a peek at Da Vinci’s famous smile. By the end, my feet hurt but my mind was buzzing with images and little stories Camille had dropped along the way. Still thinking about that view back out onto the glass pyramid as we left, sunlight bouncing off every surface.

What’s included

Your day includes skip-the-line entry with a €22 adult ticket to Paris’ Louvre Museum, a private guided walk through two wings packed with masterpieces (from Greek sculptures to Da Vinci), plus plenty of stories from your local expert before stepping back out into central Paris again.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 09:00, 10:30 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

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-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

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

Is entry to the Louvre included in this tour?

Yes, your €22 entrance ticket for adults is included in the price.

Will we see the Mona Lisa during this tour?

Yes, seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is part of your private Louvre tour itinerary.

Where do we meet our guide for the tour?

You’ll meet your guide under the statue of Louis XIV in front of the glass pyramid at the Louvre.

Is this private tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals are also allowed.

What artworks will we see besides Mona Lisa?

You’ll visit highlights like Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Sphinx of Tanis, works by Delacroix and more.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the Louvre Museum.