Museums · LOUVRE MUSEUM
The Louvre only sells timed tickets, and the pyramid is the slowest way through the door. These 15 compare plain entry, guided routes to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, and the combined tickets, with prices and entrances.
Use a timed ticket to enter the Louvre within a 30-minute window, then explore its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions at your own pace. This is an unguided visit with no audio guide, so plan your route before arriving and allow several hours for the huge museum.
“It was almost too easy for us to view our wish list. We were on our way to the galleries within moments.”
Meet near the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for a three-hour English tour of the Louvre. Guides such as Omar, Nazli, Summer, and Natalia lead you past the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and less-visited works. Choose a standard, small-group, or private option.
“Excellent experience throughout. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed us the museum parts we needed. The Louve itself could take weeks to view. He mentioned Dan Brown who wrote the DaVinci code. He is my favorite author.”
Meet an English-speaking host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli for coordinated Louvre entry, then explore the museum independently with a digital audio guide. Finish with a flexible one-hour Seine cruise, passing the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and more.
“Everything went well. Although our check in time for the Louvre was 5pm, we had enough time to see what we wanted to see, which was Mona Lisa, the Greek sculptures and a few paintings along the way. If you plan on seeing more or spending more than 2 hours here you may want to buy tix separately. You can not see everything in 2 hours, but it was a long day of walking for us so 2 hours is all we had left plus we still wanted to catch dinner b4 we caught the cruise. Tip: Allow yourself to get dinner before the cruise. We caught the last cruise…”
Start at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, then enter the Louvre with an English-speaking guide and headset. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Michelangelo, Canova, royal apartments, and more. Guides such as Summer, Omar, Anna, and Saeed are praised for clear stories and crowd skills.
“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 visit through major galleries and quieter corners. Guides such as Lee, Ivana, Julien, and Manu explain the art in clear, lively terms. Choose a private or small-group format, then continue exploring after the tour.
“The Louvre tour is an excellent activity while in Paris. Our tour guide, Zdravko, was absolutely amazing! His love and knowledge of art was infectious. I learned so much while having the best time. I never expected to laugh my way through 16th century art. I cannot recommend this tour enough for all ages.”
Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Mina, Ismail, Taj, or Jahan. Tour Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, pause at the Corniche, then explore Louvre Abu Dhabi on your own. Expect a long, well-organized day with limited mosque photo time.
“Amazing. Would totally recommend this tour. Our guide, Ibrahim, went above and beyond to see us happy and content with the journey and his knowledge was what made this experience worth the time and money.”
Meet an English-speaking host at 174 Rue de Rivoli, enter the Louvre at your reserved time, and follow an English digital audio guide on your phone. The plan takes you to the Mona Lisa and other key works while leaving you free to explore at your own pace. Bring earphones and arrive early.
“Just amazing, so much to see. You could spend days there”
Follow an English or Portuguese guide through the Louvre’s essential works, from the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to medieval foundations beneath the palace. The two-hour route suits first-time visitors who want context, reserved entry, and time to continue exploring after the tour.
“Outstanding tour and terrific guide! The Louvre is gigantic and overwhelming, and I don’t know that we would’ve been able to have a meaningful experience without our savvy tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of history and details about the most famous art pieces and the building. Excellent overall!!”
Choose a live guided Louvre visit or a host-led escort straight to the Mona Lisa. Both options include timed museum admission and free time afterward for the Venus de Milo, Napoleon’s rooms, the gift shop, and more. Guides such as Victoria, Julian, Yan, and François have earned praise for clear, engaging commentary.
“I liked having a host as opposed to a guide because we were able to get to the Mona Lisa and then move at our own pace. Very crowded but that was to be expected.”
Join a licensed guide for a 2 to 3 hour Louvre tour limited to 10 people. Follow a focused route to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Egyptian antiquities, Napoleon’s apartments, and palace foundations, with priority entry and headsets included.
“Skipped lines, knowledgeable guide, saw the main attractions - no complaints!!”
Follow an English-speaking guide through the Louvre in a group of no more than six. In 2.5 hours, see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Apollo Gallery, Medieval Moat, and major paintings, with admission included.
“The tour was very good. Natalia was pleasant and very informative. The communication between Natalia and Viator made the experience delightful.”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide near the Louvre, walk through the Tuileries Gardens, then enter for a focused tour of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, medieval fortress, and Pyramid. Guides such as Marion, Monica, Stephane, and Francois bring the collection to life.
“Tour was perfect! Stephane provided an amazing experience of the Louvre! 10/10”
Meet a host at 162 Rue de Rivoli, receive a short Louvre and Mona Lisa introduction, and enter through a priority access point. Hosts such as Jade, Emma, Sophia, and Rebecca help with directions and museum tips, then you explore independently.
“Jade was really good, polite and efficient! He gave us info and was very pleasant. We were able to skip the line. Highly recommended!”
Visit Louvre Abu Dhabi for one day with access to permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions, the dome plaza, museum café, boutique, and smartphone app. Follow art and artifacts from prehistoric tools to contemporary works, then pause beneath the famous rain of light. Audio guides are available in seven languages.
“Review: Louvre Abu Dhabi Visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi was a truly pleasant experience. The architecture alone makes it worth the trip — the dome is absolutely magnificent, creating beautiful patterns of light that make the space feel both grand and peaceful. Inside, there’s plenty to explore with an impressive collection of art and history from around the world, so I’d recommend setting aside at least half a day to take it all in properly. We also visited the café, which was lovely — good food and views, though expect to spend around £25 per person. A nice surprise was spotting large sea turtles swimming near the waterfront, which made…”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at the Louvre Pyramid for a focused two-hour visit to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Renaissance galleries. Small groups, fast-track entry, and guides such as Sid, Joe, Will, and Martin help you make sense of a very large museum.
“Our guide was knowledge and funny, made for a very eye-opening and fun first visit to the Louvre!”
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