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Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo

4.7 · 558 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Walks - France Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15 start times between 08:30 and 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore the Louvre through the Mona Lisa, Classical Greek sculpture and French Romantic painting, with an art historian explaining the collection.

Museum entry and a headset are included; room closures can change the route, and commentary is English only. 4.72 from 558 reviews at €63 per person for 2h–4h.

In our comparison: #52 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Louvre Highlights TourThe page priceDuration: 2 hours: See the best of the Louvre in just two hours with an expert art historian as your guide. Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France€63
Closing Time At Louvre TourDuration: 3 hours: Spend 3 hours in the Louvre learning about world-renowned masterpieces and see Mona Lisa at closing time. Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France€79
Best of Paris & Louvre TourDuration: 4 hours Half-Day Guided Tour: Explore Paris’ most iconic sights in 4 hours, including the Eiffel Tower area, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre Museum. Starting point: Benjamin Franklin Statue, 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France€119

Children from €59 (ages 2 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Classic Greek art rooms
  • Italian sculptures
  • Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat)
  • Galerie d'Apollon
  • Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
  • Headset
  • Group of 20 people max
  • Expertly guided walking tour of Paris - if option selected
  • French painting galleries
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Reviews

4.7
558 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 516 of 558

Star breakdown of all 558 ratings

5 stars
499 · 89%
4 stars
17 · 3%
3 stars
12 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
27 · 5%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the art commentary and efficient navigation; late visits can still mean heavy crowds around the Mona Lisa.

Praised

  • Art history and context delivered through engaging, humorous storytelling
  • Efficient navigation through the museum to major artworks
  • Quick entry that avoids long entrance queues
  • Clear views of the Mona Lisa when crowds thin near closing
  • Questions and humour that keep children and teenagers engaged

Complaints

  • Some find quieter late visits, while others still face heavy crowds at the Mona Lisa
  • Some find the commentary engaging, while others find it repetitive or drawn out
  • Missed tours after guides could not be found, with difficulty getting help

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 June 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holdinga yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France., Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in front of the Louvre Museum, opposite the pyramid at the entrance of the Tuileries Gardens. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
15 start times between 08:30 and 17:30, daily except Tue; scheduled through August 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Walks - France; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, alongside a rich collection of the museum's other masterpieces, guided by an expert art historian. This 3-hour tour covers the Louvre's essential sections, from Classical Greek sculpture to French Romantic painting, giving you a genuinely comprehensive introduction to the collection.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • 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 (0–1 year old) can enter free of charge but must be included at the time of booking and counted in the total group headcount.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Good to know

  • Children from €59 ages 2 to 14

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Louvre Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #52 of 62€632h–4h4.72 (558)shared
Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX€632h 30m4.98 (4215)shared
Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included€632h 30m4.95 (7205)private
Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour€3682h 30m5.0 (317)private

Ranked #52 of 62 in Louvre Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €490, median €150; typical length 2h. 26 of 62 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 62 Louvre Tours

From €63 per adult · Louvre Highlights Tour