Visit the largest art museum on earth and a historic Paris landmark packed with over 38,000 iconic works of art including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and sculptures like the Venus de Milo. Skip the ticket line with Priority Access.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 8:45 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the ticket line at the largest art museum in the world
- Learn about the works from an English-speaking local guide
- Enjoy a small group size to guarantee a great experience
Full description
Meet your local art-loving guide and enjoy skip-the-ticket-line entrance to the Louvre. Once inside, begin your tour of the Louvre, admiring all of the best masterpieces and some of the more peculiar installations along the way. Your guide will have an encyclopedic knowledge of the Louvre and its artworks, so no need to refer to a guidebook.
See Leonardo da Vinci’s famous portrait of Lisa Gherardini, known as the Mona Lisa, one of history’s most iconic works of art. The Mona Lisa’s fame has led to endless debate regarding the facial expression of the subject - is she happy or sad? Learn about the history behind the acclaimed painting's story. See more of Da Vinci's work and works by Botticelli, Veronese, and Raphael as part of the Italian Renaissance collection.
When you finish the tour, don’t hesitate to ask your guide for the best restaurant recommendations in Paris.
Includes
- Admission
- Skip-the-ticket-line access
- English-speaking professional guide
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
At the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in front of the Louvre Pyramid, 36 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France. A representative will be waiting there holding a sign that reads "The Paris Guy".
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Baby strollers
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- If you have any doubts about your mobility, it is strongly suggested that you take a Private Louvre Museum tour
- After your guide says goodbye, you are allowed to stay inside the museum until closing time, once you exit the area where the artwork is, you will not be allowed to re-enter
- Large bags, backpacks, luggage, umbrellas, tripods, and any items exceeding 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm cannot be brought into the Louvre, there is no coat check on site and the lockers are not accessible to us on the small group tour - please leave such items at your accommodation
- Photography and filming is strictly prohibited in the temporary exhibition rooms
- Even with skip-the-ticket-line access, there may be a wait at security. During high season this wait can be up to 20 minutes
