--- title: Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-masterpieces-guided-tour-with-access/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 13590 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 62 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/louvre-museum-masterpieces-guided-tour-with-access/ --- # Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access **Guidekin's take:** The most-reviewed tour in our entire Paris catalogue:13590 ratings for the Louvre masterpieces walk with entry included. The crowd-tested default. In our comparison: #62 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take a small group or a private (depending on the option you choose) walking tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris and save time by booking ahead. This tour helps you explore the collection of paintings, sculpture, and architecture with an expert local guide. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 people on this small group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Upgrade your ticket for a private tour exclusive to just your group. This tour was specifically designed to highlight the most famous works of the Louvre Museum. Entering the Louvre through the original Medieval structure from the 12th century, join your guide on a journey from one breathtaking gallery to the next as you travel through time visiting works from 450 BCE through to the 1800s. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is not at the Louvre… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €109 · private from €273 - 12 start times: between 09:00 and 18:00 - Food included: see what is included - Children from €54: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person for the Mona Lisa Express Group Tour option; other options up to €273 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.51/5 from 13590 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €109 · private from €273 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 12 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.51 from 13590 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 11893 of 13590. - 5 stars: 10565 (78%) - 4 stars: 1328 (10%) - 3 stars: 591 (4%) - 2 stars: 304 (2%) - 1 star: 802 (6%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the art stories and help finding the highlights; crowded galleries remain a recurring drawback **Praised:** - Guides explain artworks through stories and historical context - Humour and engaging delivery keep visitors interested - Guides make the museum easier to navigate despite the crowds - Focused coverage of the major artworks gives a manageable introduction - Shorter entry queues, including access through separate entrances **Complaints:** - Heavy crowds in the galleries and around popular artworks - Extensive walking and stairs can be demanding for some visitors - Some find joining easy, while others miss the tour after meeting or contact problems Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-09-19 to 2026-10-03); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Mona Lisa Express Group Tour | €59 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour Mona Lisa Express Group Tour: Make your way directly to the iconic Mona Lisa with an accredited Louvre guide and discover its fascinating story. | | Louvre Group Tour | €69 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours Louvre Group Tour: Guided visit to see masterpieces including Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo & more in groups of 20 guests or fewer. | | Express Louvre & Wine Tasting | €99 / person | English | Guided Louvre masterpieces tour followed by sommelier-led tasting of 3 French wines with cheese & charcuterie. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | | Louvre Semi Private Tour | €109 / person | English | Guided visit to see masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more in a small group of up to 12 guests. Duration: 3 hours | | Louvre Private Tour | €273 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private guide exclusively for you and your group for a more personalized experience. Duration: 3 hours | ## What's included - Small-group or private tour experience (depending on the option selected) - Self-guided audio app for independent exploration (Express option only) - Personal audio headset to clearly hear your guide throughout the tour - Louvre Museum entrance ticket (€28 value for adults) - Premium wine and cheese tasting at a high-end Parisian wine bar (Wine tasting option only) - Expert English-speaking guide - Entry to the Louvre Museum - See the Mona Lisa and other world-famous paintings, sculptures, and masterpieces ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Jardin des Tuileries** (pass by, no stop) - On your arrival at the meeting point, you can admire the Jardin des Tuileries which is located right by the Arc des Triomphe du Carroussel where you will meet your guide. 2. **Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel** (pass by, no stop) - Meeting place prior to start the tour 3. **Louvre Museum** (2h 30m; admission included) - You'll see all the Louvre Museum’s must-see attractions alongside under-appreciated treasures. From the legendary ‘Mona Lisa’ to the imposing ‘Winged Victory’, your passionate guide will reveal subtle details about the Louvre’s most well-known masterpieces. Then, venture... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Louvre entrance. Meet our team at the Arc du Carrousel. This arch features a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the Louvre Pyramid, you'll spot it across the road, before the Tuileries Garden. Do not go to the Arc de Triomphe. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiVQbC4gZHUgQ2Fycm91c2VsLCA3NTAwMSBQYXJpcywgRnJhbmNlIi4qLAoUChIJ9Spa_SVu5kcRooegMOpwcm4SFAoSCT0rSNAlbuZHEQBR2OHGggsc Ends: The tour ends in the lobby of the Louvre, just under the Pyramid ## Good to know - 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 - Only very small bags are allowed - Please note that parties of 7 or more people may be split in different groups on the day of the tour at the meeting point. - We may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue. - It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. - Visiting terms at the Louvre https://www.louvre.fr/en/visit/museum-rules - Entrance ticket (€28), and reservation fee (€90 per group) included. - Entrance ticket (€28), and reservation fee (€20) included [If Private tour is selected] - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #62 of 62** | €63 | 2h 30m | 4.51 (13590) | varies by option | | [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 #62 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-masterpieces-guided-tour-with-access/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md