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Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

★ 4.5 (13,756 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: City Wonders Ltd

  • Compared option: Louvre Group Tour
  • 3 h for this option
  • Up to 20 people up to 15 per booking
  • Live guide: English
  • Entry ticket included in the price
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Editor's take

French Romantic painting joins the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory on City Wonders' listed route. The 3-hour option starts at 09:00, with English guiding and up to 20 people. It suits you if you want a longer introduction spanning paintings and sculpture.

The 12-person option starts at 10:30; the 09:00 group can hold 20. Tuesday appears in the advertised schedule even though the Louvre closes that day. Meet 15 minutes early at the Arc du Carrousel: if you miss departure, the operator will not refund the tour or tickets.

How do City Wonders' Louvre tour lengths and group sizes differ?

5 options. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.

OptionWhenGuideFrom
Louvre Group Tour Compared Duration: 3 hours Louvre Group Tour: Guided visit to see masterpieces including Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo & more in groups of 20 guests or fewer. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 9:00, 9:45, 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 17:30, 18:00English€69
Mona Lisa Express Group Tour Duration: 1 hour Mona Lisa Express Group Tour: Make your way directly to the iconic Mona Lisa with an accredited Louvre guide and discover its fascinating story. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 9:00, 10:30, 14:00, 15:30English€60
Louvre Semi Private Tour Guided visit to see masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more in a small group of up to 12 guests. Duration: 3 hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:30English€95
Express Louvre & Wine Tasting Guided Louvre masterpieces tour followed by sommelier-led tasting of 3 French wines with cheese & charcuterie. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 14:30English€150
Louvre Private Tour Private guide exclusively for you and your group for a more personalized experience. Duration: 3 hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 9:45, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 17:30, 18:00English€272.50

What's included

Included

  • Small-group or private tour experience (depending on the option selected)
  • Self-guided audio app for independent exploration (Express option only)
  • Personal audio headset to clearly hear your guide throughout the tour
  • Louvre Museum entrance ticket
  • Premium wine and cheese tasting at a high-end Parisian wine bar (Wine tasting option only)
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Entry to the Louvre Museum
  • See the Mona Lisa and other world-famous paintings, sculptures, and masterpieces

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tour or official ticket?

For €69, you get entry, an English-speaking guide and a headset for the 3-hour group tour. The official ticket is €32, or €22 for European Economic Area residents and citizens. For a visit centred on other galleries, choose the official ticket and plan your own route.

Meeting point

The meeting point is not at the Louvre entrance. Meet our team at the Arc du Carrousel. This arch features a horse-drawn chariot on top. With your back to the Louvre Pyramid, you'll spot it across the road, before the Tuileries Garden. Do not go to the Arc de Triomphe.

Itinerary

From the operator: City Wonders Ltd's own description of the route.

  1. Jardin des Tuileries

    Passing by

    On your arrival at the meeting point, you can admire the Jardin des Tuileries which is located right by the Arc des Triomphe du Carroussel where you will meet your guide.

  2. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

    Passing by

    Meeting place prior to start the tour

  3. Louvre Museum

    2 h 30 min · Admission included

    You'll see all the Louvre Museum’s must-see attractions alongside under-appreciated treasures. From the legendary ‘Mona Lisa’ to the imposing ‘Winged Victory’, your passionate guide will reveal subtle details about the Louvre’s most well-known masterpieces.

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    Then, venture deeper into the museum, to take in the best of the rest, including pieces from the golden age of French Romanticism.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Know before you go

From the operator: City Wonders Ltd's own notes for this tour.

  • Tickets and ID

    • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
    • Entrance ticket, and reservation fee included.
    • Entrance ticket, and reservation fee included [If Private tour is selected]
    • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
  • Rules inside

    • Only very small bags are allowed
    • We may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue.
  • Access and children

    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Good to know

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Please note that parties of 7 or more people may be split in different groups on the day of the tour at the meeting point.
    • Visiting terms at the Louvre https://www.louvre.fr/en/visit/museum-rules

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 from 13,756 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together.

Viator

4.5 10,087 reviews

  • 5 stars77%7,738
  • 4 stars11%1,067
  • 3 stars5%483
  • 2 stars2%232
  • 1 star6%567

Tripadvisor

4.5 3,667 reviews

  • 5 stars81%2,970
  • 4 stars7%271
  • 3 stars3%112
  • 2 stars2%74
  • 1 star7%240

As shown on Viator, read 13 November 2026. The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option.

Photos

From the City Wonders Ltd listing, 8 photos in all.

From the operator

City Wonders Ltd's own description of the tour.

Take a small group or a private (depending on the option you choose) walking tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris and save time by booking ahead. This tour helps you explore the collection of paintings, sculpture, and architecture with an expert local guide. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 people on this small group walking tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. Upgrade your ticket for a private tour exclusive to just your group.

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This tour was specifically designed to highlight the most famous works of the Louvre Museum. Entering the Louvre through the original Medieval structure from the 12th century, join your guide on a journey from one breathtaking gallery to the next as you travel through time visiting works from 450 BCE through to the 1800s.

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