Louvre Masterpieces: Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo, Small Group

Six People, Three Hours, and the Louvre's Actual Masterpieces

You walk through the Louvre's most significant collections, from Mesopotamian antiquity through French Romanticism, with an expert guide and no more than five other people. Entry, skip-the-line access, and expert commentary are all included. The tour ends at the Mona Lisa after you've learned enough to actually understand why it matters. Two hours, small group, no backpacks allowed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Louvre's key masterpieces

• Visit Venus de Milo
• Explore Roman sculptures
• Compare Greek and Roman art
• See Etruscan collection
• View Winged Victory of Samothrace
• Tour original Louvre room
• Discover Italian Renaissance art
• See the Mona Lisa

The experience

"Which one is the real Mona Lisa?" The question lands the moment you walk in, and your guide doesn't roll their eyes: they've heard it a thousand times, and they know exactly why you're asking. The Louvre holds nearly 40,000 objects. You're here to see the ones that actually matter, and with a maximum of six people in your group, you won't spend the day elbowing through crowds to catch a glimpse of them. The €28 entrance fee is included, and your expert English-speaking guide leads you straight past the chaos toward the pieces that shaped how we see art.

You start in the sculpture galleries, moving through Greek and Roman antiquities before you even think about paintings. Your guide shows you the Venus de Milo first, not because it's the most famous, but because understanding how Greek sculptors worked makes everything else click into place. Then comes the Winged Victory of Samothrace, positioned at the top of a staircase the way it was meant to be seen. You learn to spot the differences between Greek, Roman, and Etruscan work, the kind of detail that usually gets lost in a guidebook. One of the few rooms still arranged in its original 19th-century condition appears next, a small pocket of the Louvre as it actually was, before you move into the Italian Renaissance galleries and the evolution of painting across just a few centuries.

The Mona Lisa comes at the end, not the beginning. By then you've already spent time understanding the technical shifts and artistic movements that led to it. Your guide doesn't just point. They explain what you're actually looking at, why Leonardo's approach was radical, and why the painting has held its grip on the world for 500 years. The whole tour runs about two hours. You're moving, but not rushing. The group stays small enough that you can ask questions without holding up thirty other people, and your guide can actually see your face when they're talking.

Note that large backpacks and luggage aren't allowed in the museum, and strollers can't come on the tour itself. If you're under 18 or an EEA resident under 26, bring valid ID and proof of residency: admission is free for you, and the guide fee still applies. Public transportation is right there if you need it. The 1st Arrondissement is walkable from most central hotels, or the Metro gets you to the Palais-Royal station in minutes.

What’s included

Your day includes the €28 entrance fee to the Louvre, an expert English-speaking guide leading a group of six or fewer through the museum's most significant collections, and direct access to masterpieces spanning from Mesopotamian antiquity through French Romanticism, including the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa. The tour lasts approximately two hours and covers Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Italian Renaissance galleries before concluding at the Mona Lisa.

Options for this experience

4 options

Essential Louvre, small groupGuide in English · Available from 21 Nov · 09:30Admire the most important works in the Louvre's leading collections, among them the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.

Louvre Masterpieces EveningGuide in English · Available from 12 Feb 2027Louvre Masterpieces: Admire the most important works in the Louvre's leading collections, among them the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.

Louvre essentials for a small groupGuide in English · 09:30, 14:00 and 18:00Louvre Masterpieces Afternoon: Admire the most important works in the Louvre's leading collections, among them the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.

Private Louvre MasterpiecesGuide in English · 09:30, 14:00 and 18:00A private Louvre tour: Admire the most important works in the Louvre's leading collections with your own expert licensed guide.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 09:30, 14:00 and 18:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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 levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Fat Cat Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Louvre's actual highlights without spending hours in entry lines or wandering lost: the small group size and expert guide mean you move with purpose, and the two-hour structure fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the tour?

Approximately two hours, moving through multiple galleries from antiquity through the Renaissance.

Is the entrance fee included?

Yes. The €28 adult entrance ticket to the Louvre is included in the tour price.

What if I'm under 18 or an EEA resident under 26?

Museum entry is free for you with valid ID and proof of residency, but the guide fee still applies.

Can I bring a large backpack or suitcase?

No. The Louvre does not allow large backpacks or luggage inside the museum.

Can I bring a stroller or pushchair?

Strollers and pushchairs cannot be accommodated on the semi-private tour.

What's the maximum group size?

Six people per group, guaranteeing a nearly private experience even during busy hours.

What sculptures and paintings will I see?

The Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa, plus Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Italian Renaissance works. Your guide selects key pieces to show the evolution of art across these periods.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes. Your guide speaks English and is an expert in the Louvre's collections.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended, as you'll be walking through multiple galleries and climbing stairs.

How do I get to the Louvre?

Public transportation is available nearby. The Palais-Royal Metro station is the closest stop, in the 1st Arrondissement.