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title: Louvre Museum - Highlights Tour with Mona Lisa
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-highlights-tour-with-mona-lisa/
type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 63
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.6
reviews: 1334
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 15 of 16 (Louvre Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-13
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-highlights-tour-with-mona-lisa/
---

# Louvre Museum - Highlights Tour with Mona Lisa

**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.

## Overview

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.

## Key facts

- Price: from €63 per person
- Duration: 2h–4h
- Rating: 4.6/5 from 1334 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Walks - France

## 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 Tour | €63 / person | English | Duration: 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 |
| Closing Time At Louvre Tour | €79 / person | English | Duration: 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 |
| Best of Paris & Louvre Tour | €119 / person | English | Duration: 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... |
| Private - Louvre Highlights | €299 / person (for 2+ people) | English | See 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 |

## What's 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

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Louvre Museum** (2h; admission included) - Skip the line and head inside the Louvre for a carefully curated tour that highlights the most iconic works in its impressive collection. You won't worry about getting lost as your guide leads you to world-famous artwork including da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slaves,...
2. **If Best of Paris option selected, your tour will begin at the Trocadéro with ...** (pass by, no stop) - If Best of Paris option selected, your tour will begin at the Trocadéro with unforgettable Eiffel Tower views, continuing through the historic heart of Paris on Île de la Cité, and ending with a guided tour inside the world-famous Louvre Museum.
3. **Eiffel Tower** (pass by, no stop) - If Paris Highlights option selected.
4. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (pass by, no stop) - If Paris Highlights option selected.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 22 start times between 08:30 and 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- 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

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- 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.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- 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.

## How it compares in Louvre Tours

Ranked **#15 of 16** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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1. [Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-essential-guided-tour-semi-private-6-guests-max/?format=md) — €63 per person, 4.98 (4182)
2. [louvre-museum-premium-guided-tour-6-guests-max-entry-included](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-premium-guided-tour-6-guests-max-entry-included/?format=md) — 4.95 (7064)
3. [Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-kids-and-families-private-louvre-tour/?format=md) — €209 per person, 4.93 (469)

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