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If your Louvre slot is sold out, check another date or a Wednesday or Friday evening, when the museum closes at 21:00. On-site tickets are sold only when attendance is low, subject to availability.

Checked on 13 November 2026

Late evening opening
21:00

Wednesday and Friday opening continues until 21:00, with last entry at 20:00.

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Guided tour prices
€58

Guided tours in our comparison start at €58; check whether your chosen option includes admission.

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On-site ticket sales
If available

You can buy at the museum only when attendance is low and tickets are available.

Check other times and dates in the Louvre's official ticket office before making alternative plans.

Same-day tickets

Can you buy Louvre tickets on the day?

You can buy tickets at the Louvre when attendance is low, subject to availability. A sold-out online slot does not establish that tickets will be available at the door.

If you are paying for admission, the rate is €22 for European Economic Area (EEA) citizens or residents. It is €32 if you are neither an EEA citizen nor an EEA resident.

What to do: Treat on-site sales as a possibility, and avoid buying from street sellers or websites promising to jump the queue.

Later visits

Are Louvre evening tickets another option?

Wednesday and Friday visits run until 21:00, so check those dates and times in the ticket office. Last entry is 20:00, and staff begin clearing rooms at 20:30.

On Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, the Louvre closes at 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. The museum is closed on Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

What to do: Check which galleries open for your chosen evening before booking.

Tour options

Can a guided tour include Louvre entry?

A tour with admission included bundles your entry ticket and guide; check the exact option before booking. Our guided-tour comparison has 56 tours from €58; private tours start at €169.38.

The Louvre's own guided visit costs €12, or €9 at the reduced rate, for the activity alone. Admission is separate unless you qualify for free entry.

What to do: Check your option's date, ticket inclusion and refund terms before paying.

Free admission

What if you qualify for free Louvre entry?

The Louvre advises free-entry visitors to book a time slot too. Choose the free-admission category matching your situation and bring valid proof.

Entry is free for everyone on the first Friday of the month after 18:00, except July and August, and on 14 July. The next free Friday evening is 4 December.

The Tuileries Garden is free all year and has seasonal opening hours. It gives you an outdoor option if you cannot arrange museum entry.

People also ask

Can I change the date on a Louvre ticket?
No, a Louvre admission ticket is valid only for the booked date and time. You cannot change or exchange it.
Can I get a refund for a Louvre ticket?
You cannot get a refund simply because your plans change. If the Louvre cancels or changes the service, refunds are available under its terms and conditions.
Does free Louvre entry mean I can arrive without booking?
The museum recommends a booked time slot even for free admission. Eligibility alone is not a promise of entry when the museum is crowded.
Can I leave the Louvre and return with the same ticket?
No, any exit is final under the museum's rules. Plan everything you want to do inside before leaving.
Does a Louvre ticket reserve access to Hall Napoléon exhibitions?
You need a specific time slot for exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon, even though your ticket includes temporary exhibitions. Book that slot separately when planning your visit.
Should I buy a ticket promising to skip the Louvre queue?
The Louvre warns against buying tickets that claim to let you jump the queue. It also warns against street sellers and imitation ticket websites.

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Sources checked on 13 November 2026: Louvre: Hours & admission, Louvre: Frequently asked questions, Louvre: Museum rules.