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Louvre Museum Access Guided Tour with Mona Lisa

4.7 · 1,377 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by The Tour Guy Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 20 from €69 · max 6 from €119
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
19 start times between 10:00 and 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A small-group 2h 30m Louvre route led by an art historian, with skip-the-line entry and a curated path through the most famous rooms.

Each stop comes with the story, from the Coronation of Napoleon to Liberty Leading the People.

In our comparison: #59 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

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
Group Tour: Max 20The page priceIncludes: Group guided tour of the Louvre Museum (max 20)€69
Semi-Private Group Tour: Max 6Includes:: Small-group guided tour of the Louvre Museum (max 6)€119

Children from €55 (ages 0 to 6). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
  • Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
  • Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors)
  • Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
  • Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and Winged Victory
  • Guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
  • Guide tips

Reviews

4.7
1,377 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,257 of 1,377

Star breakdown of all 1,377 ratings

5 stars
1,162 · 84%
4 stars
95 · 7%
3 stars
43 · 3%
2 stars
13 · 1%
1 star
64 · 5%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and help navigating the museum; crowded galleries remain a recurring drawback.

Praised

  • Clear explanations of the artwork and the Louvre's history
  • Humour and stories keep the commentary engaging
  • Guides navigate crowds and help visitors see the main works
  • Quick entry with little waiting at the entrance

Complaints

  • Heavy crowds in the galleries
  • Uncomfortably warm galleries, especially on hot days
  • Booking and communication problems have left some visitors without a tour

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 July 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Our friendly guide will meet you at the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in front of the Louvre Pyramid. A representative will be waiting there holding bright red sign that reads "The Tour Guy". · Open in Google Maps
Departure
19 start times between 10:00 and 17:30 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (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
The Tour Guy; 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Children from €55 ages 0 to 6

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 · #59 of 62€692h 30m4.65 (1377)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 #59 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 €69 per adult · Group Tour: Max 20