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Louvre Museum - Highlights Tour with Mona Lisa

4.6 · 1,341 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Walks - France Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–4h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
19 start times between 08:30 and 17:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An express run through the Louvre's most famous works with a licensed guide: Mona Lisa, The Raft of the Medusa and the headline masterpieces, minus the hours of wandering.

Built for travelers who want the icons on a tight schedule.

In our comparison: #61 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

4 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
Louvre Highlights TourThe page priceDuration: 2 hours: Skip the line and see the best of the Louvre in just two hours with an expert art historian guide. Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France€63
Closing Time At Louvre TourDuration: 3 hours: Spend 3 hours in the Louvre learning about world-renowned masterpieces and see Mona Lisa at closing time. Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France€79
Best of Paris & Louvre TourDuration: 4 hours Half-Day Guided Tour: Explore Paris’ most iconic sights in 4 hours, including the Eiffel Tower area, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre Museum. Starting point: Benjamin Franklin Statue, 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France€119
Private - Louvre HighlightsSee the best of the Louvre in this private tour, with an expert historian English-speaking guide Duration: 2 hours Starting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France€299 for 2+ people

Children from €59 (ages 2 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Classic Greek art rooms
  • Italian sculptures
  • See the Louvre at closing time - if option selected
  • Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
  • Headset
  • Expertly guided walking tour of Paris - if option selected
  • French painting galleries
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.6
1,341 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,209 of 1,341

Star breakdown of all 1,341 ratings

5 stars
1,142 · 85%
4 stars
67 · 5%
3 stars
23 · 2%
2 stars
17 · 1%
1 star
92 · 7%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' art knowledge and navigation; unclear meeting instructions can lead to missed tours.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the art, artists and museum history
  • Humour and storytelling keep the group interested
  • Guides navigate the museum and crowds to cover the main highlights
  • Many appreciate bypassing the main entry queue

Complaints

  • Some find the group easily, while others report vague meeting directions and unresponsive support
  • Poorly communicated changes to start times or dates have caused missed tours
  • Crowded galleries can feel cramped and overwhelming

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 December 2025 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 prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France., Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holdinga yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in front of the Louvre Museum, opposite the pyramid at the entrance of the Tuileries Gardens. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
19 start times between 08:30 and 17:30, daily except Tue; scheduled through August 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Walks - France; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Get straight to the heart of France's most famous art destination on this express tour of the Louvre. Follow your expert licensed guide through the museum’s most renowned and captivating works, including Mona Lisa, The Raft of the Medusa, and other masterpieces. Discover the stories and secrets behind the art and artists as you explore the museum with your guide.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Children

  • Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour.
  • All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants (0–1 year old) can enter free of charge but must be included at the time of booking and counted in the total group headcount.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Good to know

  • Children from €59 ages 2 to 14

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 · #61 of 62€632h–4h4.6 (1341)shared
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 #61 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 €63 per adult · Louvre Highlights Tour