Recent Searches
Clear
Close

Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour

star-42,380 Reviews
|
Paris, France
Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour
See More
See More
Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour
Louvre Museum Tour
See the Mona Lisa
See More
Likely to Sell OutLikely to Sell Out

From $72.74

Lowest Price Guarantee

Select Date and Travelers

Number of travelers
1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults5 Adults6 Adults7 Adults8 Adults9 Adults0 Children1 Child2 Children3 Children4 Children5 Children6 Children7 Children8 Children9 Children
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Loading available options...
Safety measures
icon2 hours 30 minutes  (approx.)
iconOffered in: English and 2 more

Explore our promoted experiences

Operators have paid Viator more to have their experiences featured here

Overview

Paris’ Louvre is one of the world’s largest art museums, so don't waste your time waiting in line. Head straight inside, with your priority access admission, to see three of its biggest crowd-pleasers, including the unavoidable gaze and wry smile of Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa." On this guided tour, hear fascinating tales and tidbits about these unmissable masterpieces. After coming face to face with several artworks by great masters, you’re free to explore the Louvre independently.
  • Guided tour of the Louvre Museum's three most famous artworks
  • Skip the line with prioritized entry without queuing
  • Head straight to the “Mona Lisa” and gain insight about its artistic heritage
  • Opportunity to stay on at the Louvre after your tour has finished

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Skip the lines with this guided tour into the Louvre and stay as long as you want after it closes. 
Saved to wishlist!

From $72.74

Lowest Price Guarantee
Book Now
Entry/Admission - Louvre Museum
Live guide
Skip-the-line access to the Louvre Museum
Discover the pyramid of Ieoh Ming Pei
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Access to temporary exhibitions
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel , Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Open in Google Maps

ARC DU CARROUSEL 75001 Paris Meeting point at the Arc the Triomphe du Carrousel facing the Louvre pyramid

Louvre Museum , Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Open in Google Maps

After the Guided Tour, you can stay longer in the museum to visit, to eat or enjoy shopping for souvenirs.

Start your tour in central Paris where your guide awaits, eager to impart their extensive art history knowledge with an in-depth description of the Louvre’s most famous artworks. First, take a short stroll through the Tuileries Garden to Paris' Louvre Museum and appreciate the grandeur of this former palace as you approach. Your skip-the-line ticket lets you sail right past the long lines, right into the heart of the galleries with a direct route to the "Mona Lisa."

Learn about Da Vinci and his globally renowned painting while you benefit from your guide's expert insights. Then turn your attention to the "Winged Victory of Samothrace," one of the world’s most acclaimed sculptures. Finally, gazing at the "Venus de Milo" armless sculpture, your guide continues to reveal stories surrounding both the artwork and the artist.

With your appetite whetted, bid your guide farewell once your tour has finished. Then you’re free to explore the rest of the museum independently, including the gift shop.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Start your tour in the center of Paris where your guide awaits, eager to impart their extensive art history knowledge. Your tour strats at the meeting point, Arc de Triomphe du Carroussel, facing the Louvre Pyramid, it commemorates the victory of Napoleon I at the Battle of Austerlitz.
... MoreLess
Stop At:  
Jardin des Tuileries
First, take a short stroll through the Tuileries Garden to Paris' Louvre Museum and appreciate the grandeur of this former palace as you approach.
... MoreLess
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Louvre Museum
Want an in-depth description of the Louvre’s most famous pieces? Don’t want to wait in line? This is the tour for you! The Louvre, formerly a royal palace, has become the world’s largest museums. You will discover the museum’s most famous works: Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace... Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Da Vinci and his illustrious Mona Lisa. Then turn your attention to the 18-foot tall Victory of Samothrace, one of the world’s most renowned sculptures. Now you’re on a cultural roll, and can’t wait to hear about the Venus de Milo, your second armless sculpture of the day. With your appetite truly whetted, bid your guide farewell then you’re free investigate the rest of the museum, head to the gift shop or grab a bench and watch the world go by!
... MoreLess
Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Louvre Museum
End of the tour at the Louvre Museum where you can spend more time after the guided visit.
... MoreLess
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Cloakroom compulsory for umbrellas, luggage, pushchairs that are not to be taken in the exhibition rooms.
  • No elevators available during the visit
  • This tour does not include the access to temporary exhibitions
  • Some works are likely to be temporarily inaccessible due to renovations or work loans
  • At the end of the tour, possibility to stay longer after the visit
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Paris CityVision
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour.

Traveler Photos

See More
See More

Traveler Tips

  • "It is also very difficult to contact Viator when there is an issue unless you make an account with them." See review
  • "Skipping the long line is a must and having a guide give you the background and history is very helpful." See review
  • "Get ready for the crowds but worth all the haste." See review

Reviews

4.0
star-4
2,380 Reviews
5 stars
1,092
4 stars
639
3 stars
237
2 stars
206
1 star
206

Reviews by Viator travelers

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 2,380 reviews
star-5
Encourage you to use a guide
Carlette_B
, Jul 2022
Great visit and tour! Having a guide met us hit some highlights and learn a lot instead of going on our own
... MoreLess
star-4
Quick tour to check Mona Lisa from your bucket list
Rajeshwar_r
, Jul 2022
Patrick was quite knowledgeable about the artifacts at the louvre museum. He navigated us well through the session but towards the end of the session I felt he was a little curt in his responses. May be it was a tiring day for him. Nevertheless we enjoyed the guided tour and I would recommend this tour for someone who is on a tight schedule. The museum deserves more time though.
... MoreLess
star-5
Never forget experience
Cedric_H
, Jul 2022
The experience was great and the instructor was very knowledgeable and did a very good job explaining all of the art and it's history.
... MoreLess
star-1
Awful and Dishonest
brook_W
, Jul 2022
Awful. 1) 25 people with an inexperienced guide Emilie (w/hat). When I booked this tour, it was advertised as up to 8 per group. 2) tour finished early at 11:30 instead of 12:00; 3) Guide did not give ticket so we could not leave for lunch and reenter!Dishonest company. Don’t recommend this tour.
... MoreLess
star-5
No rush guide.
Jonathan_S
, Jul 2022
Very knowledgeable guide. Funny and easy to follow. Recommend this tour for people looking for a guide who cares about the museum.
... MoreLess
star-1
Unfortunately, the...
Vickie_C
, Jul 2022
Unfortunately, the instructions were not forthcoming as to the meeting place and there were no signs for Viator. We went back and forth and by the time we figured it out they had already left for the tour. Hence we missed it. Not an experience I would recommend.
... MoreLess
star-1
Inept
Anthony_B
, Jul 2022
Tour guide did not have the tickets when we tried to enter. This delayed the trip for 1 hour. Check in process was poorly handled (slow, confusing). The tour guide did not speak English and needed a translator.
... MoreLess
star-1
Email unclear
Victoria_S
, Jul 2022
Received an email that said here are your tickets to download. They didnt work so I was unable to gain access to museum at the que and meet the guide. A total wast of money for my party
... MoreLess
star-5
Got Go!
Dr_P
, Jul 2022
We had a great tour guide - Danielle. The tour was just the right size. It was also just the right length.
... MoreLess
star-1
It was the worst...
Maram_N
, Jul 2022
It was the worst experience in our travel to Paris! Too much money and when we arrived, we could not find the guide. Then after contact them for coming in the next day they asked us to re-pay again! In simple words: rudeness and cheating. Never use this “service”.
... MoreLess
star-5
Fabulous tour!
Vanessa_W
, Jul 2022
Ann Marie our tour guide was so fantastic! They were well versed in art history and composition which enriched the museum experience.
... MoreLess
star-2
Good tour. Poor experience with the guide. Guide was inattentive and erratic in behavior.
Ivan_C
, Jul 2022
The guide did not look after the members of the group. It was a rainy day. We were not directed to the cloakroom or the lockers to leave our umbrellas. Instead we were scolded that we brought umbrellas. We had to go in a hurry, lost the group and ended missing 2/3 of the tour risking to pay 300 euros for the audio equipment on the top of everything! We had to figure out how to return the equipment ourselves. Of note is that quite a few members of the group left the tour at Mona Lisa.
... MoreLess
star-5
Enjoyable Tour
Andre_O
, Jul 2022
Our guide Rueben was professional, knowledgeable and personable. He made the tour an easy and enjoyable experience. Given the incredible size of this museum and the countless works of art we could experience, I felt Rueben did a great job of choosing pieces that brought the tour to life. When you add his obvious, genuine passion for the pieces, the experience was amazing.
... MoreLess
star-1
Poor communication and guest relations
Amy_M
, Jul 2022
Please note that we were at the location in advance of the tour. There were multiple tours meeting groups. We booked with Viator. NOWHERE did the instructions that we reviewed say to look for a red sign with an entirely different company. We reached out via phone and live chat. It wasn’t until we reached the second operator via phone who said to look for a red sign that said City Tours which at that point the tour had just departed. In fact, there was another couple there that were in the exact same predicament. Additionally, while the ladies on the guest services phone were lovely, I received no response on love chat. The email responses were straight rude and dismissive. This was supposed to be an amazing day w my 17 year old daughter. Finally, I am certain that the reviews posted on this site are filtered and this will not see the light of day. Until I get a proper resolution I will continue to share our experience on all of the public review sites.
... MoreLess
star-5
Great way to see the Louvre!
Yolanda_T
, Jul 2022
Great walking tour with lots of interesting information about the artwork and the Louvre, which is itself a piece of art! Moved at a good pace even with the inevitable crowds. Great to be able to walk right in.
... MoreLess
star-1
The meeting point was...
Jerry_H
, Jul 2022
The meeting point was confusing. I went to the Arc de Triumph but it was the wrong one. As a result I missed the tour but was still charged.
... MoreLess
star-5
Louvre Experience
Artem_G
, Jul 2022
We loved our tour. Our guide Emily was great! She was very experienced, knowledgable, and very clear. Defiantly recommend. Thank you!
... MoreLess
star-3
Average tour of louve
Heath_S
, Jul 2022
This tour was pretty stock standard - nothing was amazing Tour guide was French so you really had to listen to what he was saying with thick accent. He was a nice guy though. His knowledge was sound.
... MoreLess
star-5
A MUST while in Paris
Michael_W
, Jul 2022
Our tour guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. Mona Lisa, Venus De Milo, The Sphinx and so much more...it will artistically blow your mind!
... MoreLess
star-1
Not what we paid for!
radhi_a
, Jul 2022
Tour was advertised to last till 12pm and ended at 11. Was advertised as private and wasn’t. We paid over $600. Tour guide was fine. We just didn’t get what we paid for.
... MoreLess
Why you are seeing these recommendations

Compare Similar Experiences

Current
Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour
star-42380
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$72.74
Likely to Sell Out
Louvre Museum Paris Private Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)
star-5821
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$119.84
Likely to Sell Out
Paris Louvre Magnificent Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour
star-4.581
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$72.56
Likely to Sell Out
Louvre Museum Paris Semi-Private Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)
star-5422
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$119.84
Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Venus de Milo & Mona Lisa
star-4.54548
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$64.31
Louvre Inside Out: Private Skip the Line Tour
star-5127
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$159.74
Likely to Sell Out
Paris Louvre Museum Must See Skip the Line Private and Tailored Guided Tour
star-4.5366
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$77.79
Likely to Sell Out
Louvre Museum Semi-Private Skip the Line Guided Tour
star-528
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$89.48
Likely to Sell Out
Louvre Museum Guided Tour
star-460
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$67.42
Why you are seeing these recommendations

Explore Similar Things to Do

Skip the line TicketsWalking ToursCultural ToursHistorical ToursAttractions & MuseumsMuseum Tickets & PassesWalking & Biking ToursCultural & Theme ToursSightseeing Tickets & PassesTours & SightseeingParisSkip the line Tickets - Île-de-FranceWalking Tours - Île-de-FranceCultural Tours - Île-de-FranceHistorical Tours - Île-de-FranceAttractions & Museums - Île-de-FranceMuseum Tickets & Passes - Île-de-FranceSkip the line Tickets - Marne-la-ValléeWalking Tours - Marne-la-ValléeCultural Tours - Marne-la-ValléeHistorical Tours - Marne-la-ValléeAttractions & Museums - Marne-la-ValléeMuseum Tickets & Passes - Marne-la-ValléeSkip the line Tickets - BloisWalking Tours - BloisCultural Tours - BloisHistorical Tours - BloisAttractions & Museums - BloisMuseum Tickets & Passes - BloisCategory

Attractions in Paris

Jacquemart-André Museum (Musee Jacquemart-Andre) Tours & TicketsMontparnasse Cemetery (Cimetière du Montparnasse) Tours & TicketsArmy Museum (Musee de l'Armee) Tours & TicketsMundolingua Museum of Languages (Mundolingua Musée des Langues) Tours & TicketsParc de Bercy Tours & TicketsMarché des Enfants Rouges Tours & TicketsFrance Miniature Tours & TicketsPetit Palais Tours & TicketsÎle de la Cité Tours & TicketsPère Lachaise Cemetery Tours & TicketsBasilique du Sacré-Coeur Tours & Tickets11th Arrondissement Tours & TicketsFontaine Saint-Michel Tours & TicketsGustave Moreau Museum (Musee Gustave Moreau) Tours & TicketsChamps de Mars Tours & TicketsÉcole Militaire Tours & TicketsParis Story Tours & TicketsMuseum of Fairground Arts (Musée des Arts Forains) Tours & TicketsPlace de la République Tours & TicketsNational Museum of the Renaissance Tours & Tickets
Why you are seeing these recommendations