--- title: "Louvre: Everything but the Mona Lisa - Limited to 6 Guests" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/louvre-everything-but-the-mona-lisa-limited-to-6-guests/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 189 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 60 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 37 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-everything-but-the-mona-lisa-limited-to-6-guests/ --- # Louvre: Everything but the Mona Lisa - Limited to 6 Guests **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €189 · private from €270 - Starts 09:30, 14:00, 18:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €159: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €189 per person for the Everything BUT the Mona Lisa option; other options up to €270 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 60 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Fat Cat Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €189 · private from €270 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:30, 14:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.87 from 60 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 58 of 60. - 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 (2023-02-01 to 2026-08-20); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Everything BUT the Mona Lisa | €189 / person | English | Afternoon 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. | | Private Tour | €270 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Louvre Tour: Enjoy the Louvre with your private tour guide! | ## What's included - €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults - Entrance fee - Professional Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (2h 30m; admission included) - Your accredited guide will meet you at the statue of Louis XIV on a horse in front of the Louvre pyramid. ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:30, 14:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJv-gWDCZu5kcRvfJ7kpyMfOM ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not wheelchair accessible on group tours - Strollers and pushchairs cannot be accepted on group tours - Large backpacks or luggage are not allowed in the Louvre - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency. ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #37 of 62** | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (60) | varies by option | | [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 #37 of 62 in Louvre Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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