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Antiquity on fire.
The guide was wonderful. It was just so hot and so many people. That of course has nothing to do with the tour itself.
Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Price from
- $74 / person
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 547 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, alongside a rich collection of the museum's other masterpieces, guided by an expert art historian. This 3-hour tour covers the Louvre's essential sections, from Classical Greek sculpture to French Romantic painting, giving you a genuinely comprehensive introduction to the collection.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore the Louvre's essential sections with an expert guide, covering masterworks that span more than two thousand years of art history. Discover the palace's foundations at the moat, then wander among the collection of Classical Greek statues to find the mysterious Venus de Milo and the triumphant Winged Victory of Samothrace. Marvel at the stunningly sculpted Cupid & Psyche and Michelangelo's Slaves, and get drawn into a pivotal moment in French history as you gaze upon Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. Study the masterpieces of Caravaggio, Raphael, and da Vinci, and admire the Romantic finesse of Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa. To finish, your guide leads you to the Salle des États, sharing the story and context of the Mona Lisa just outside the room. Once inside, you're free to take in the small but monumental portrait at your own pace, absorbing the detail of the lady's endlessly analyzed expression, before rejoining your guide to conclude the tour together.
The Louvre Pyramid is a stunning glass triangular prism that captivates everyone who visits the central courtyard of the Louvre Museum.
If Best of Paris option selected, your tour will begin at the Trocadéro with unforgettable Eiffel Tower views, continuing through the historic heart of Paris on Île de la Cité, and ending with a guided tour inside the world-famous Louvre Museum.
If Paris Highlights option selected.
If Paris Highlights option selected.
Highlights
Local English-speaking guide
Classic Greek art rooms
Italian sculptures
Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat)
Galerie d'Apollon
Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
Headset
Group of 20 people max
Expertly guided walking tour of Paris - if option selected
French painting galleries
What's included
Included
Local English-speaking guide
Classic Greek art rooms
Italian sculptures
Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat)
Galerie d'Apollon
Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
Headset
Group of 20 people max
Expertly guided walking tour of Paris - if option selected
French painting galleries
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Traveller Ratings
4.7
547 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants (0–1 year old) can enter free of charge but must be included at the time of booking and counted in the total group headcount.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo take?
Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo lasts about 2–4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo cost?
Prices start at $74 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants (0–1 year old) can enter free of charge but must be included at the time of booking and counted in the total group headcount.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Reviews(547)
L
Violette is a superstar
I cannot recommend this tour enough! Our guide, Violette, was super knowledgeable, passionate about art, humorous, and led us on an incredible path around the Louvre. I felt truly entertained and educated and it left me wanting to more - in the best way. Would love to tour somewhere else with her in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
V
Definitely book to see highlights of the Louvre
Adam was amazing. He kept the group engaged and the group spanned a wide age range. He moved quickly but we never felt rushed.
R
Great tour
Fantastic tour. Our guide, Ahmet, was very knowledgeable. He shared about the specific pieces and about the process and artists. The quicker entry in was worth the price of admission
B
Our guide adeptly and...
Our guide adeptly and efficiently navigated us past the long entry lines and through the crowds to see the highlights of the Louvre in a short period of time.
C
That they are going to teach you the...
That they are going to teach you the most representative parts of the Louvre for the guide, that the museum is immense and that it takes months to explore it.
J
Great Tour
Being at the Louvre at night was much, much better than being there during the day. Although, it still was crowded, it was not nearly as crowded as it would have been earlier. Our guide was wonderful. He was always aware of everyone in the group. He did an excellent job of describing what we were seeing and made sure we got to the Mona Lisa at a great time. He also announced at the beginning that he was going to go to the most important paintings, etc. in the first two hours so if anyone was tired they could leave at that point and see the most important things. He also made sure, everyone knew they were more than welcome to continue on with him to see more. I highly recommend this tour.
M
Awesome tour! Julie was amazing!
This was an excellent time and tour at the Louvre! Julie was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. I recommend this tour.
A
Goodness this was really...
Goodness this was really cool. Our guide took us to spots that were great for photos. We got so much information during the tour. Metro tickets were included. Lots of walking
M
Recommend!
Violette was an excellent tour guide. She was knowledgeable, interesting, charming, lonely and kind. I highly recommend.
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