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Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa Guided Tour with Reserved Access

4.7 · 1,938 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Uncle Sam Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
2h
Group
Group size varies by option: max 6 from €50 · max 20 from €109 · private from €367
Guide languages
German, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
41 start times between 08:59 and 18:29 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Reserved-access Louvre highlights with the Mona Lisa handled early,1,938 reviews at €50 per person.

The efficient classic.

In our comparison: #54 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Louvre Semi-Private in EnglishThe page priceEnglishPremium Semi-Private Tour: Book and enjoy our most popular Premium Louvre Museum semi-private English-Guided tour with max 6 guests and Priority Access. Duration: 2 hours Accessibility Notice: Please note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible.€50
Louvre Tour for Groups Max 20German, French, English, SpanishPremium Group Tour: Book and enjoy our most popular Premium Louvre Museum English-guided group tour with a max of 20 guests and Priority Access. Duration: 2 hours Accessibility Notice: Please note: This option is not wheelchair accessible.€109
Private Tour in EnglishGerman, French, English, SpanishPrivate Louvre Tour: Skip-the-line private museum expert guided tour. 2 hours, wheelchair accessible. Preferred language available with 24h notice€367 for 2+ people

Children from €20 (ages 3 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • English-speaking expert guide
  • Access to Louvre Museum
  • 28€ entrance ticket to the museum for adults
  • Gratuities
  • Tips

Reviews

4.7
1,938 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,813 of 1,938

Star breakdown of all 1,938 ratings

5 stars
1,722 · 89%
4 stars
91 · 5%
3 stars
32 · 2%
2 stars
19 · 1%
1 star
74 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the art explanations and quick entry; some want less commentary and a wider selection of artworks

Praised

  • Guides explain the meaning and history behind the artworks
  • Storytelling and humour keep visitors engaged
  • Quick entry with little queuing at the museum entrance
  • Guides make navigating the busy museum easier
  • Lesser known works feature alongside the major highlights

Complaints

  • Large crowds can make popular artworks difficult to view
  • Patchy or muffled audio makes the commentary hard to follow
  • Some enjoy detailed explanations, while others want less talk and more artworks

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 September 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
It is right in front of the Louvre's glass pyramid. To the right, you'll spot a statue of a man sitting on a horse. We’ll be located right underneath that statue. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
41 start times between 08:59 and 18:29, daily except Tue; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Uncle Sam Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency.

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €20 ages 3 to 12

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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 · #54 of 62€502h4.74 (1938)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 #54 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 €50 per adult · Louvre Semi-Private in English