---
title: Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa Guided Tour with Reserved Access
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/louvre-highlights-mona-lisa-guided-tour-with-reserved-access/
type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 50
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.74
reviews: 1938
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [de, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 54 of 62 (Louvre Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-highlights-mona-lisa-guided-tour-with-reserved-access/
---

# Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa Guided Tour with Reserved Access

**Guidekin's take:** Reserved-access Louvre highlights with the Mona Lisa handled early,1938 reviews at €50 per person. The efficient classic.

In our comparison: #54 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our Louvre tour offers an unforgettable experience tailored to travelers who want more than just a visit. 

Expert Local Licensed Guides: Led by passionate art historians who bring the masterpieces to life with engaging stories and insights.

Custom Itineraries: See the Louvre’s iconic works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, plus hidden gems often missed by other tours.

Small Group Sizes: Enjoy a more personal and interactive experience in a limited group size

Private Tour: Available depending on the tour option selected. Wheelchair accessible. Preferred language available on request with at least 24 hours’ notice

## Before you book

- Meeting point: It is right in front of the Louvre's…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Group size varies by option: max 6 from €50 · max 20 from €109 · private from €367
- 41 start times: between 08:59 and 18:29
- Children from €20: ages 3 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €50 per person for the Louvre Semi-Private in English option; other options up to €367
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 1938 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Uncle Sam Tours
- Group: Group size varies by option: max 6 from €50 · max 20 from €109 · private from €367
- Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 41 start times between 08:59 and 18:29
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.74 from 1938 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1813 of 1938.

- 5 stars: 1722 (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 (2026-09-17 to 2026-10-03); 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 Semi-Private in English | €50 / person | English | Premium 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. |
| Louvre Tour for Groups Max 20 | €109 / person | German, French, English, Spanish | Premium 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. |
| Private Tour in English | €367 / person (for 2+ people) | German, French, English, Spanish | Private Louvre Tour: Skip-the-line private museum expert guided tour. 2 hours, wheelchair accessible. Preferred language available with 24h notice |

## What's included

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

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Tips

## Itinerary

1. **Louvre Museum** (admission included) - Embark on an exclusive guided tour of the Louvre Museum, home to some of the most famous and celebrated artworks in history. Discover the stories behind timeless masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and many more, as your expert guide takes you through this...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 41 start times between 08:59 and 18:29
- 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

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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzWhmDCZu5kcRIN7HUvGgx_g

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency.

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Louvre Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #54 of 62** | €50 | 2h | 4.74 (1938) | 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 #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.

Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/louvre-tours/?format=md

## More in Paris

- All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md
- This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-highlights-mona-lisa-guided-tour-with-reserved-access/

Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md
