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Louvre: Everything but the Mona Lisa - Limited to 6 Guests

4.9 · 60 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Fat Cat Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 12 from €189 · private from €270
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30, 14:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore the Louvre's Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman and Renaissance collections in a small shared group of up to six, leaving out the Mona Lisa.

Admission and guiding are included; the group tour is not wheelchair accessible. 4.87 from 60 reviews at €189 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #37 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 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
Everything BUT the Mona LisaThe page priceAfternoon Tour: The name says it all! Delve deeper into lesser-known but equally important masterpieces all whilst skipping the most crowded part of the museum with a small group of 12 people or less.€189
Private TourPrivate Louvre Tour: Enjoy the Louvre with your private tour guide!€270 for 2+ people

Children from €159 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • Entrance fee
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Reviews

4.9
60 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 58 of 60

Star breakdown of all 60 ratings

5 stars
58 · 97%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the art knowledge, storytelling and attention to their interests; galleries can still be crowded.

Praised

  • Art history explained through engaging stories and background on the works
  • Routes introduce lesser known works alongside familiar highlights
  • Small groups allow questions and attention to personal interests
  • Quick entry and knowledgeable navigation around the museum

Complaints

  • Crowded galleries, even when touring with a small group

Written by Guidekin from the 55 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 February 2023 to 20 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat Tours sign by the statue of Louis XIV on a horse directly in front of the Pyramid in the Place du Carrousel. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30, 14:00, 18:00 on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Fat Cat Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

With a maximum of six people per group, you are guaranteed a nearly private experience! The name says it all!  Delve deeper into lesser-known but equally important masterpieces all whilst skipping the most crowded part of the museum.  You will see hand-picked pieces throughout the museum’s vast collections from Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Renaissance, and French neoclassicism. After all, the Mona Lisa is only one of 7,500 paintings on display. This tour is more customisable than the others so please contact us if there is a specific collection you would like to visit.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Strollers and pushchairs cannot be accepted on group tours
  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible on group tours

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €159 ages 4 to 17

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 · #37 of 62€1892h 30m4.87 (60)varies by option
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 #37 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 €189 per adult · Everything BUT the Mona Lisa