France · LOUVRE MUSEUM TOURS
Entry is by half-hour slot and the museum shuts on Tuesdays, so the decision is made before you arrive. These 15 cover the plain timed ticket, the guided runs that go straight to the Mona Lisa, and the combinations with a river cruise, priced and paced.
Use a $26 timed ticket to enter the Louvre within a 30-minute window, then explore the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions on your own. There is no guide or audio guide included. Plan your route before arrival, allow time for airport-style security, and expect crowds around the Mona Lisa.
“It was almost too easy for us to view our wish list. We were on our way to the galleries within moments.”
Meet your English-speaking guide by the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for reserved Louvre entry and a focused tour of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Choose one or two hours, then use your Seine cruise ticket within six months from Alma Bridge near the Eiffel Tower.
“The louvre was actually flooded the day before our ticket (12/8) so we waited 1 hour for entry but they also only allowed ticket holders into the louvre that day, so we were glad we had the ticket!”
Meet your English-speaking guide by the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for a three-hour Louvre visit. You’ll use reserved entry, audio headsets, and a focused route to see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Renaissance art, and less-noticed works. Guides such as Omar, Nazli, Summer, and Natalia are praised for lively explanations.
“Lovely blend of art history mixed in with local knowledge and insights into how the Louvre operates. It was my second time visiting the Louvre. The first time I used the audio guide but this time I decided to do this tour and it was a far superior experience as we got to skip the queue, didn’t get lost in the museum, and didn’t miss any of the highlights. I highly recommend it. Omar is a fantastic guide with lots of knowledge and experience, kept the group engaged and had our comfort in mind.”
Meet an English-speaking host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli, enter the Louvre at your scheduled time, and explore masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo at your own pace. Your package also includes a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual commentary. This is independent sightseeing, not a guided museum tour.
“No tour guide. You go to the Louvre alone. You go to River Cruise alone. Overall- it was a great afternoon. Highly enjoyed it,”
Meet your Paris City Vision host by the Carrousel Arch, use a dedicated entrance, and head straight to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Afterward, explore the Louvre independently with an audio guide. Hosts such as Monty, Ana, and Florence have helped visitors see key rooms, but this is not a full guided tour.
“A perfectly paced skip-the-line tour of the Louvre. I would highly recommend this to see the highlights of the largest museum in the world.”
Meet by the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, then follow an English-speaking guide through the Louvre’s major works, from the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to Michelangelo and Canova. The guided visit lasts about three hours, with time to explore alone afterward. An optional wine, cheese, and charcuterie tasting ends at Ô Chateau.
“it was really informative but the mona lusa us really hard to see so a bit disappointed and not seeing the masters like Monet etc was a disappointing”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Louvre Pyramid for a 2.5-hour route through major paintings, sculpture, and lesser-known rooms. Private and small-group options are available. Guides such as Lee, Ivana, Eduardo, and Lou are praised for clear stories, good pacing, and skill at handling crowds. Entry is included, and you may stay inside afterward.
“My fiance and I joined Andreina for a ~2 hour Louvre tour on New Year's Eve. We are both not very knowledgable about art nor incredibly passionate about museums, but we had the best time! This was one of the highlights of our trip to Paris! Andreina was so welcoming, knowledgable, and enjoyable. She walked us through a few different exhibits based on the group's interest and preference, and walked us through the history of the pieces. Couldn't recommend this tour with her more!”
You receive a timed Louvre ticket by email the day before, then explore the museum independently before taking a one-hour Seine cruise anytime during your Paris stay. The package has no guide or audio guide, but you get flexibility, major artworks, and excellent city views in one $37 booking.
“Both great activities! Louvre was amazing and I used the free “Le walk” app to listen to a tour! River cruise was great, went at 8:00pm to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle - truly amazing!”
Meet an English-speaking host outside the Benlux Duty Free Shop, then enter the Louvre with a timed ticket and head toward the Mona Lisa. Use the separate English audio guide app to learn about da Vinci and selected masterpieces at your own pace. Bring headphones, arrive early, and plan for security lines.
“It was a wonderful experience. I had a great time exploring Louvre Museum and the staff behind GYG is very friendly and helpful.”
Spend two hours tracing the Louvre’s royal past and greatest artworks with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Renaissance paintings, Greek sculpture, and castle foundations. Guides such as Sophie, Gabriela, Megan, and René are praised for clear storytelling. A standard group has up to 20 people.
“It was excellent. Great rapport between the guide and the group. Relevant and interesting facts and history given. Would highly recommend.”
Meet near the Louvre Pyramid, cross the Tuileries Garden, and enter with timed admission. Choose a live guided visit covering the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, or select a host escort directly to the Mona Lisa before exploring alone. Guides may include Julian, Elisabeth, Yan, Victoria, François, or Ana.
“Our historian guide Victoria was very well informed. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour and are happy to recommend her.”
This two-hour Louvre tour takes you from the Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa to Napoleon’s apartments, Egyptian mummies, and the palace foundations. A licensed guide leads the route in German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French, with headsets included. Guides such as Ivan, Benedict, Laurent, and Frederic are known for lively explanations and helpful museum tips.
“Frederic was not only knowledgeable, but also articulate and concise when describing every part of our visit. His passion for the Louvre made this tour so very entertaining. Merci Frederic!”
Spend about two hours inside the Louvre with a licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide, following a focused route to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, medieval fortress, and Pyramid. The full activity lasts 2.5 hours, including check-in and the walk to the entrance. Priority entry is available with selected options.
“The guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and enable us to see things we didn’t think or know before.”
Meet an English or French-speaking host at 162 Rue de Rivoli, receive a short Louvre and Mona Lisa introduction, and enter through a priority access point. Your host can point you toward the Mona Lisa and other highlights, then you explore independently. Guides such as Jade, Emma, Sofia, and Rebecca have been praised for clear directions and friendly help.
“Very good experience, with a great guide who was very friendly and patient. She also explained and gave us directions, regarding where to go to see ancient Greek & Roman & Egyptian scultures and items in the Louvre.”
Spend about nine hours seeing Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16. Ride the Montmartre funicular, tour the Louvre or Orsay, walk Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter, use the metro, then finish near the Eiffel Tower with a flexible Seine cruise ticket. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Claire, and Simon have led past departures.
“What a fantastic day, covered so many places, and our guide Felicia was brilliant guide, her knowledge was amazing and such a friendly welcoming person 100%”
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