--- title: Louvre Museum Access with Guided Mona Lisa Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-access-with-guided-mona-lisa-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 59 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 242 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Mona Lisa in 1h rank_in_category: 47 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-access-with-guided-mona-lisa-tour/ --- # Louvre Museum Access with Guided Mona Lisa Tour **Guidekin's take:** Reserved Louvre entry with a guide who takes you straight to the Mona Lisa and tells its story properly, then an audio app for exploring the rest at will. The efficient compromise between a full tour and going in blind. In our comparison: #47 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Start your Louvre visit with reserved entry and an accredited guide who leads you directly to the museum’s most famous masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. Learn the fascinating story behind Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting while avoiding the stress of navigating the world’s largest museum alone. With more than 35,000 works of art displayed across 73,000 m2, the museum rewards curiosity and flexible time. The included audio-guided app helps you continue through the collections, from Egyptian Antiquities and Greek and Roman treasures to Islamic Art, French masterpieces, and more. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is not at the entrance… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 4 start times: between 09:00 and 15:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €54: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €59 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 242 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 10:30, 14:00, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.76 from 242 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 229 of 242. - 5 stars: 211 (87%) - 4 stars: 18 (7%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 4 (2%) - 1 star: 5 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the explanations and focused route; some still face queues despite advertised priority access. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of the artworks and the museum's history - A focused route to the Mona Lisa and other major artworks - Help navigating a museum that visitors find overwhelming - Small groups that allow questions and personal attention - The opportunity to explore independently after the guided visit **Complaints:** - Some report long queues despite priority access, while others describe quick entry - Some hear clearly while others struggle with faulty headsets or gallery noise - Some enjoy detailed commentary while others find too much time is spent on too few works - Older reviews report cancellations that disrupted planned Louvre visits Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2017-01-02 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Expert, English-speaking tour guide - Self-guided Audio app - Entrance ticket and reservation fee for the Louvre ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Place du Carrousel** (pass by, no stop) - Meeting place prior to start the tour 2. **Louvre Museum** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy a seamless introduction to the Louvre with reserved entry and an accredited guide who leads you to the museum’s most iconic masterpiece, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. As you make your way through the magnificent galleries, discover the fascinating story behind her... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 10:30, 14:00, 15:30 - 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 The meeting point is not at the entrance of the Louvre. Meet our team at the Arc du Carrousel. This huge arch features a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the entrance of the Louvre Pyramid, you will spot it across the road, just before the entrance to the Tuileries Garden. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVdC_TS9u5kcRtWVzi5v9Tt0 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues - France’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours. - Please note that your self-guiding app should be download on your smartphone prior to tour. ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #47 of 62** | €59 | 1h | 4.76 (242) | 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 #47 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-museum-access-with-guided-mona-lisa-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md