--- title: Mona Lisa First Access - Louvre Private Guided Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/mona-lisa-first-access-louvre-private-guided-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 215 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 28 of 62 (Louvre Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/mona-lisa-first-access-louvre-private-guided-tour/ --- # Mona Lisa First Access - Louvre Private Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Head first to the Mona Lisa, then explore the Louvre's Italian Renaissance works and Jewellery Room on a private tour for your party. Adult admission and a private guide are included; guiding is in English only. 4.93 from 71 reviews at €215 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #28 of 62 in Louvre Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview With first into the Louvre with your own personal expert guide, head for Leonardo Da Vinci's infamous Mona Lisa. Experience this masterpiece in a peaceful way, as your guide provides you with stories and anecdotes of her past. Then, your guide will escort you back through the labyrinth of the Louvre to visit the many highlights you missed on your way to the Mona Lisa. The Louvre is a large and intimidating museum, and seeing it alone can feel like a daunting task - but your expert guide will escort you through to the many 'must sees' so you can be sure you've made use of your time! After your tour, your guide will be happy to make some suggestions on how to spend the rest of your morning in Paris. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Under the statue with horse Louis XIV in… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €109: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €215 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.93 from 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 70 of 71. - 5 stars: 68 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the art commentary and early Mona Lisa views, but some report that other visitors entered first. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain the art through engaging stories - Close views of the Mona Lisa before the main crowds arrive - Efficient routes through the museum's major artworks - Visits tailored to personal interests, with time to ask questions **Complaints:** - Some reach the Mona Lisa first, while others find visitors already ahead of them - Crowds can build quickly and make moving through the museum difficult Written by Guidekin from the 69 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-10-24 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults - The Da Vinci corridor - The Jewellery Room - Highlights of the Italian Renaissance - The Coronation of Napoleon - Guided tour of the Louvre Museum highlights - Expert English-speaking private guide - Venus de Milo - Winged Victory ## Not included - food and drinks - gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Experience a first viewing of the infamous Mona Lisa in a near private setting! Then, with your expert guide visit the rest of the essential highlights of the Louvre. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30 - 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 Under the statue with horse Louis XIV in front of glass pyramid, at the Louvre. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzWhmDCZu5kcRIN7HUvGgx_g Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €430 | €215 | | 4 | €836 | €209 | | 6 | €1074 | €179 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Louvre Tours start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other Louvre Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 62** | €215 | 1h 30m | 4.93 (71) | private | | [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 #28 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. 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