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title: Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa Tour with Seine Cruise Ticket
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 150
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 61
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 39 of 62 (Louvre Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa Tour with Seine Cruise Ticket

**Guidekin's take:** A Louvre highlights tour that folds a Seine cruise ticket into the price. Museum morning, river evening, one booking.

In our comparison: #39 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the world-famous Louvre Museum on a guided tour through its most iconic masterpieces. See highlights such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and other renowned works as your expert guide shares engaging insights into art, history, and culture. With reserved access, enjoy a smooth and enriching visit without the stress of navigating the vast museum alone.

Depending on the tour option selected, guests may also receive a Seine River Cruise ticket to enjoy a relaxing sightseeing experience along the river at their own pace after the guided visit, offering a flexible way to continue exploring Paris from the water.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: 48° 51′ 39,75″ N,
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 4 start times: between 09:15 and 18:15
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €120: ages 3 to 12

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €150 per person for the Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa, Reserved Access with Expert Guide option; other options up to €160
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Uncle Sam Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:15, 12:15, 15:15, 18:15
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.84 from 61 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 61.

- 5 stars: 57 (93%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 3 (5%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise engaging art explanations and help navigating the Louvre; some report late or absent guides.

**Praised:**
- Guides explain the art and its history through engaging stories
- Routes cover the main works and make the large museum easier to navigate
- Patient guides keep children interested and involved
- Unhurried pacing, with adjustments for visitors who need extra time
- Quick museum entry and less time spent in ticket queues

**Complaints:**
- Some travellers report guides arriving late or failing to turn up

Written by Guidekin from the 60 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-11-05 to 2026-09-26); 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 & Mona Lisa, Reserved Access with Expert Guide | €150 / person | English | - |
| Louvre Tour with Seine Cruise | €160 / person | English | Guided Tour + Cruise: Guided Louvre Highlights tour with reserved access, plus a Seine River Cruise ticket to enjoy at your leisure. |

## What's included

- €28 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
- The Mona Lisa and other famous paintings and sculptures
- Reserved access to Louvre Museum
- Seine River Cruise ticket (If the option is selected)
- English-speaking Expert guide

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Louvre Museum** (2h; admission included) - On this captivating tour of the Louvre Museum, travelers will explore some of the most iconic masterpieces in art history. Highlights of the tour include the ancient Great Sphinx of Tanis, the graceful Venus de Milo, and the awe-inspiring Winged Victory of Samothrace....
2. **Pyramide Du Louvre** (pass by, no stop) - A modern architectural masterpiece, the Louvre Pyramid serves as the grand entrance to the Louvre Museum. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, this glass and metal pyramid stands in striking contrast to the historic grandeur of the surrounding Louvre Palace. Visitors are...
3. **Carrousel du Louvre** (pass by, no stop) - Located just beneath the Louvre Museum, the Carrousel of the Louvre is an upscale underground shopping and dining area. Known for its iconic inverted pyramid, this elegant mall offers a mix of luxury shops, cultural boutiques, and cafes. It provides a relaxing space for...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 09:15, 12:15, 15:15, 18:15
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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

48° 51′ 39,75″ N, 2° 20′ 05,92″ E
Please enter these coordinates on Google Maps for the exact location. 
Please look for the guide holding a sign. Meet the tour guide near the equestrian statue near the iconic glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum. Please arrive 15 minutes early. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzWhmDCZu5kcRIN7HUvGgx_g

Ends: The tour will conclude inside the Louvre Museum, giving you the opportunity to further explore the museum at your own pace till the closing time of the museum. 

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency.
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Louvre Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #39 of 62** | €150 | 2h | 4.84 (61) | 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 #39 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.

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