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Closing time at the Louvre with Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo

4.6/5
19 reviews

The Louvre holds one of the world's richest art collections, and this guided tour is built to help you actually make sense of it. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll explore the museum's essential sections across three hours, 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 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 analysed expression, before rejoining your guide to conclude the tour together.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Paris
Duration: 3 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Smaller group size
Subject expert guide
e-Voucher
Small group

Why you’ll love this…

  • It's an opportunity to see masterpieces by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and more
  • You can make the most of your Louvre visit with skip-the-line entry
  • A certified art historian will share amazing interpretations of the artwork
  • You'll learn the building's history, from fortress to royal palace
  • You'll see the Mona Lisa at closing time

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users, guests with reduced mobility, or visitors with strollers

Not allowed:

  • Suitcases, luggage and large bags are not permitted; only bags smaller than 55 x 35 x 20 cm are allowed inside

Know in advance:

  • 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
  • All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants aged 0-1 can enter free of charge but must be included in the booking and counted in the total group size
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty

Remember to bring:

  • A valid ID for all participants, including children

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Guided tour
  • Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Local guide

What’s not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Place du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France

Meeting point:

This tour meets at the statue beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, in front of the Louvre Museum and opposite the pyramid at the entrance to the Tuileries Gardens (important: this is not the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile on the Champs-Élysées). Facing the arch, meet your guide at the winged statue on the left. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.

Provider

WALKS


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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    Monica

    Travelled as a couple


    19 March 2023
    5

    Netherlands

    Verzamelpunt was lastig te vinden omdat, bleek achteraf, dit punt in de steigers stond en daardoor niet herkenbaar was. Een tui servicemedewerker heeft ons toen telefonisch super fijn geholpen zodat we toch nog op tijd op de afgesproken plek stonden. Gids was top, heeft ons met leuke verhalen en een flinke dosis humor door het Louvre (of althans een gedeelte hiervan) begeleid. Tegen sluitingstijd eindigde we bij de Mona Lisa, hierdoor stonden we daar bijna privé. Zou het iedereen aanraden!

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    4 July 2018
    5

    United States

    This was a GREAT tour!! Our guide was an art major who has been doing tours for several years. She was well spoken and very interesting. There are SO many things to see in the Louvre, you would be lost w/o direction. We got a great overview and history of some of the artwork! Thanks!!!

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    12 August 2018
    5

    United States

    I'm so glad I paid for this. There is no way I could have enjoyed the Louvre like this on my own. Our guide Oliver was absolutely amazing in the depth of his knowledge, not only about the museum and the art in it, but in his grasp of world history, philosophy, sociology, and religion. Thanks!

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    18 September 2023
    5

    United States

    Emily was an amazing guide and was very knowledgeable!

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    14 June 2023
    5

    Brazil

    Só deveria melhorar conexão para acesso aos ticket . Ficamos 30 minutos aguardando para passar na fil

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    5 March 2023
    5

    Italy

    Una guida davvero eccellente ha reso la visita divertente e interessante. Vivamente consigliato!