Paris: Skip-the-Line Louvre Museum & Mona Lisa Guided Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
- Guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
- Timed entry tickets to the Louvre Museum
- Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and Winged Victory
- Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
- Guide tips
- Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
- Guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
- Timed entry tickets to the Louvre Museum
- Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and Winged Victory
- Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
- Guide tips
The Louvre holds over 35,000 works of art — and most visitors leave having seen only a fraction. This guided tour cuts through the overwhelm, taking you directly to the masterpieces that matter most, with an art historian who brings every painting and sculpture to life.
Your tour begins just outside the museum, where your guide gathers your small group and previews what's ahead. Once inside, your timed-entry tickets get you past the general queue and straight to the group entry point, with only a brief security check between you and the galleries.
You'll head into the Greek and Roman antiquities to admire two of the world's most iconic sculptures, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Your guide explains why these works have captivated visitors for more than 150 years and what makes their craftsmanship so remarkable.
Next comes the moment everyone waits for: standing before the Mona Lisa. Your guide unpacks Leonardo's technique, the painting's mystery, and why this small portrait has fascinated the world for over 500 years.
From there, you'll move through 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 finishes at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss in the Michelangelo Gallery, where you can ask any final questions before saying goodbye.
This tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want a guided introduction to the world's greatest art collection without getting lost in its endless halls.
- Admire the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace
- Enter the Louvre with skip-the-line tickets and a small group
- Follow a curated route through the Louvre's must-see masterpieces
- Hear expert storytelling from an art historian guide
- Marvel at the Mona Lisa, Leonardo's most mysterious masterpiece
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
- Smoking
- Weapons or sharp objects
Know before you go
- Large bags, backpacks, and wheeled bags are not permitted inside the Louvre. Any items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm must be left at your accommodation.
- Some galleries or rooms at the Louvre may close without notice for maintenance or special events. Your guide will adjust the route so you can still enjoy a great experience.
- This is a faster-paced highlights tour that covers the Louvre's most famous works in about 2.5 hours, with short stops at each piece.
- This tour includes group access to the Louvre, allowing you to bypass the main queue for individual visitors. A security check still applies and may involve a short wait.
- Unfortunately, the group tours are not wheelchair accessible. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest taking a private Louvre Museum tour.
