Top Paris activities
Top Paris landmarks
Beyond Paris
Paris trip ideas

Louvre Museum Access Guided Tour with Mona Lisa

1,177 Reviews 4.77 out of 5 stars Based on 1,177 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
Paris, France

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English

Overview

See the Louvre's must-see masterpieces in just 2.5 hours with skip-the-line entry and an expert art historian guide. This small-group tour follows a curated route through the museum's most famous rooms, led by someone who knows exactly where to take you.

You'll stand before the Mona Lisa, admire the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace, and learn the stories behind Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, Géricault's Raft of the Medusa, and David's Coronation of Napoleon. Every stop comes with expert storytelling that turns each masterpiece from a famous name into something you'll actually remember.

Choose between a group of 20 or a smaller group of 6. Perfect for first-time visitors who want a clear, expertly curated introduction to the world's greatest art collection.

What's Included

  • Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
  • Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors)
  • Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
  • Guide tips
See 3 moreSee 2 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Cour Napoléon et Pyramide du Louvre
75001 Paris, France

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Paris

Meet your guide just outside the Louvre Museum at the location listed on your booking voucher. With timed entry and group access, you'll bypass the main queue for individual visitors and pass through a brief security line before stepping into the world's largest museum. From there, your art historian guide leads your small group onto a curated route through the Louvre's most famous rooms.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

Marvel at the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace, then take in some of France's most powerful paintings, including Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, Géricault's Raft of the Medusa, and David's Coronation of Napoleon. The tour wraps up at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss in the Michelangelo Gallery, where you'll have time to ask any final questions before saying goodbye outside the museum.
Read more

2 hours 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Show 1 more stop

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
  • We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly
  • All guests must supply their full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Louvre Museum Access Guided Tour with Mona Lisa?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-67584P1

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.77
1,177 reviews

Average 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 1,177 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
1,030
4 stars
81
3 stars
29
2 stars
11
1 star
26

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Paris in a Day - Private Experience
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (118)
from
$359.76

Explore Paris in 90 minutes with a Local
1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$122.92

Montmartre Walking Tour with a Private Local Guide
3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.3 (16)
from
$146.50

All of Paris Tour in a Vintage Open-Top French Car Citroen DS
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (24)
from
$472.71

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6,805)
from
$78.45

Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,623)
from
$5.49

Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
180 to 210 minutes Free Cancellation
180 to 210 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (3,767)
from
$79.61

Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims and Winery from Paris
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
11 hours Free Cancellation
11 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (953)
from
$278.15

What's Included

Activity name

  • Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
  • Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors)
  • Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
  • Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and Winged Victory
  • Guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
  • Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
  • Guide tips

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
  • We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly
  • All guests must supply their full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. The Tour Guy

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.