--- title: "Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/closing-time-at-the-louvre-from-mona-lisa-to-venus-de-milo/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 558 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 52 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/closing-time-at-the-louvre-from-mona-lisa-to-venus-de-milo/ --- # Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the… - 15 start times: between 08:30 and 17:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 2 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person for the Louvre Highlights Tour option; other options up to €119 - Duration: 2h–4h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 558 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walks - France - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 15 start times between 08:30 and 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.72 from 558 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 516 of 558. - 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 (2025-06-16 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Louvre Highlights Tour | €63 / person | English | Duration: 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 | | Closing Time At Louvre Tour | €79 / person | English | Duration: 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 | | Best of Paris & Louvre Tour | €119 / person | English | Duration: 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 | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (3h; admission included) - Explore the Louvre's essential sections with an expert guide, 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... 2. **Pyramide Du Louvre** (pass by, no stop) - The Louvre Pyramid is a stunning glass triangular prism that captivates everyone who visits the central courtyard of the Louvre Museum. 3. **Trocadero** (pass by, no stop) - If Best of Paris option selected, your tour will begin at the Trocadéro with unforgettable Eiffel Tower views, continuing through the historic heart of Paris on Île de la Cité, and ending with a guided tour inside the world-famous Louvre Museum. 4. **Eiffel Tower** (pass by, no stop) - If Paris Highlights option selected. 5. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (pass by, no stop) - If Paris Highlights option selected. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 15 start times between 08:30 and 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8_aAj_xv5kcRvf7mec5lwYk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour. - 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. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. - 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. ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #52 of 62** | €63 | 2h–4h | 4.72 (558) | shared | | [Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX](/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-essential-guided-tour-semi-private-6-guests-max/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (4215) | shared | | [Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included](/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-premium-guided-tour-6-guests-max-entry-included/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (7205) | private | | [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private | Ranked #52 of 62 in Louvre Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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