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Louvre Museum & Mona Lisa Semi-Private Guided Tour (Max 6 People)

★ 4.8 (122 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: The Tour Guy

  • 2 h 30 min for this option
  • Up to 6 people up to 6 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

Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People and Géricault's Raft of the Medusa sit alongside the Mona Lisa on this route. The Tour Guy allows 2 h 30 min for up to 6 people, led by an English-speaking art historian. Choose it for painting commentary within a small group.

Full names and dates of birth must match valid ID when you book. Arrive 10 minutes early at the Louis XIV statue to meet the group. The route cannot accommodate wheelchair users; cancellation needs at least 24 hours' notice for a full refund.

How many people join The Tour Guy's Louvre tour?

1 option. 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.

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Louvre Museum & Mona Lisa Semi-Private Guided Tour (Max 6 People) Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30English€119

What's included

Included

  • Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
  • Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
  • Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and the Winged Victory of Samothrace
  • Upgrade to small group experience (max 6 guests)
  • Louvre entry ticket
  • Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
  • Guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits

Not included

  • Guide tips

Tour or official ticket?

For €119, you get admission and an English-speaking art historian in a group capped at 6. Entry alone is €32, or €22 for European Economic Area residents and citizens. The official ticket makes sense if you prefer to study the paintings independently.

Meeting point

Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Our friendly guide will meet you at the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in front of the Louvre Pyramid. A representative will be there holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.

Itinerary

From the operator: The Tour Guy's own description of the route.

  1. Pyramide Du Louvre

    Passing by

    Meet your guide just outside the Louvre, with the exact spot listed on your booking voucher. After a quick group introduction, you'll bypass the main visitor line with group entrance and clear the security check together. Over the next two hours, follow a curated route with an expert English-speaking guide and just five other travelers.

  2. Louvre Museum

    2 h 30 min · Admission included

    Wander past the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo, then stand before Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa as your guide unpacks her shocking 1911 theft. Continue through Jacques-Louis David's Coronation of Napoleon, Gericault's Raft of the Medusa, and Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, with insider stories at every turn.

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    With only six guests, you'll have space to ask questions and absorb each work without the rush of a larger group, finishing in the Michelangelo Gallery before bidding farewell.

Cancellation policy

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

Know before you go

From the operator: The Tour Guy's own notes for this tour.

  • Tickets and ID

    • Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
    • All guests must supply their full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking
  • Access and children

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Good to know

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 from 122 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together.

Viator

4.8 15 reviews

  • 5 stars87%13
  • 4 stars7%1
  • 3 stars7%1
  • 2 stars0%0
  • 1 star0%0

Tripadvisor

4.8 106 reviews

  • 5 stars95%101
  • 4 stars1%1
  • 3 stars0%0
  • 2 stars1%1
  • 1 star3%3

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

Photos

From the The Tour Guy listing, 8 photos in all.

From the operator

The Tour Guy's own description of the tour.

Are you yearning to embark on an extraordinary journey through the Louvre, but the thought of large tour groups dampens your spirits? Worry not, for we have the perfect solution! Brace yourself for an unparalleled and intimate adventure, tailored to a maximum of six individuals, ensuring an almost-private experience that will leave you awe-inspired.

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Prepare to be captivated as you wander through the hallowed halls of the Louvre, accompanied by a seasoned art historian guide who will unravel the secrets, anecdotes, and wonders hidden within each masterpiece. Witness the mesmerizing evolution of art spanning millennia, while your guide addresses your inquiries, shares enthralling narratives, and brings history to life before your very eyes. Brace yourself, for this semi-private Louvre tour is bound to ignite an insatiable thirst for more cultural exploration.

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