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Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $78 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 300
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- MidCity Private Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, the table-like structure across the roundabout from the Louvre Pyramid. If you don’t spot the guide, move around the statue near the coordinates (48.86175, 2.332942).
Description
Skip the queues and step straight into one of the world's most iconic museums. Walk in the footsteps of history from Louis XIV and Versailles to Napoleon, the Mona Lisa, and masterpieces gathered from across the globe, all without losing time in line. Choose the experience that suits you: a self-guided visit with your skip-the-line ticket, explored entirely at your own pace, or upgrade to include a hop-on hop-off Seine River cruise where your ticket simply gets scanned at boarding for a seamless add-on to your Paris day. Your ticket is valid for one year, so you can visit whenever it suits you best no fixed date, no rush.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 13 times a day, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 25
- Adult (ages 24+)
- $78
- Youth (ages 11–23)
- $78
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $78
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 24.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pyramide Du Louvre
This is your meet-up point at the Louvre Museum entrance. Depending on the option you've selected, you'll either head straight in for your self-guided visit, or if you've booked the Louvre + Seine River Cruise option receive a brief orientation before making your way to the cruise boarding point.
Louvre Museum
Main experience. Options vary: (1) Ticket-only for self-guided exploration inside the museum, or (2) Louvre Museum + Seine River Cruise option
Jardin des Tuileries
Seen on the Walking Tour route: a short stroll through the historic royal gardens next to the Louvre, with city-history context and great photo stops.
Pont des Arts
Seen on the Walking Tour route: the famous “love locks” bridge near the Louvre area, offering classic Seine views and landmark spotting.
What's included
Included
Optional 24 hours hop-on hop-off Seine cruise (if purchased)
Louvre Museum entrance ticket + Audio guide (for DIY option).
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included (chauffeur service upon request)
Food and drinks, souvenirs or extra activities
Guided tours inside museum not included for self-exploration option
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $78 is 23% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,641 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have someone on wheel chair, or you require infant seats, let us know.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise take?
Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise cost?
Prices start at $78 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 13 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
How much does Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $78, adults from $78. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, the table-like structure across the roundabout from the Louvre Pyramid. If you don’t spot the guide, move around the statue near the coordinates (48.86175, 2.332942). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Louvre Museum Ticket and Optional Seine River Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 300 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available If you have someone on wheel chair, or you require infant seats, let us know.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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