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Top 7 early morning Louvre tours (2026)

We compared all 268 Louvre tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. 22 of them are early morning tours. Our selection: 7, each priced by the option we would book.

The earliest listed Louvre tour starts at 08:30; the museum opens at 09:00. These visits last 1 to 3 hours, with shared groups or a private guide.

Tours read on 14 November 2026. Official prices and hours: Louvre tickets and prices and Louvre opening hours.

Early morning Louvre tours compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Mona Lisa First Viewing: Louvre Guided Tour with Max 6 People €1591 h 30 minUp to 6 peopleEnglish4.9 (190)
Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour - Highlights and More€2482 hPrivateEnglish4.9 (170)
Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist Semi-Private€1952 hUp to 6 peopleEnglish, French5.0 (102)
Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour 2-Hour Tour€2092 hPrivateEnglish, French4.9 (469)
Louvre Small-Group Tour (Max 6 Guests) - Mona-Lisa & Highlights €1302 hUp to 6 peopleEnglish4.9 (121)
Louvre Museum Access with Guided Mona Lisa Tour €601 hUp to 20 peopleEnglish4.7 (247)
Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access Louvre Group Tour€693 hUp to 20 peopleEnglish4.5 (13,756)

Prices in euro per adult for a party of two: the usual lowest price of the named option, read on 14 November 2026. The booking page shows the price for your date.

Mona Lisa First Viewing: Louvre Guided Tour with Max 6 People

01 · Mona Lisa first, six guests

Mona Lisa First Viewing: Louvre Guided Tour with Max 6 People

The Mona Lisa comes first on LivTours' listed route, followed by the Venus de Milo. The 08:30 tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, with up to six people. Choose it if the portrait is your priority.

Meet at the Louis XIV statue in front of the Pyramid, 15 minutes before the start. €159 includes entry and an English-speaking guide.

The catch: The itinerary assigns 30 minutes to the Pyramid, leaving 1 hour listed inside the museum.

  • 1 h 30 min
  • Up to 6 people
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.9 (190)
  • Free cancellation
Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour

02 · Private visit, flexible route

Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour

You can shape Tour Across Worlds' private, 2-hour route around your interests, with the Mona Lisa and Coronation of Napoleon among its suggested stops. Pick this for more say in what your guide covers.

€248 covers admission and your English-speaking guide; the earliest start is 08:45. Meet at the Louis XIV statue in front of the Pyramid.

The catch: Hotel transfers are excluded, and a full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before departure.

  • 2 h
  • Private
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.9 (170)
  • Free cancellation

from €248 per adult · Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour - Highlights and More

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Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist

03 · Painting techniques with an artist

Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist

A painter guides up to six people through the Louvre on this 2-hour visit. The listing names the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory, with explanations of painting techniques. That focus suits you if techniques interest you as much as the subjects.

The 09:00 option costs €195 with entry included, in English or French. You meet at the Kiosque des Noctambules by the Place Colette metro exit.

The catch: The 2 hours include outdoor stops; the itinerary allows 1 hour 40 minutes inside the museum.

  • 2 h
  • Up to 6 people
  • Guide: English, French
  • ★ 5.0 (102)
  • Free cancellation

from €195 per adult · Semi-Private

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Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour

04 · Private tour for children

Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour

Children's ages shape this private, 2-hour tour for up to six people, with the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory among the listed stops. You can tailor the visit to your family's interests.

You meet at the Arc du Carrousel for a 09:00 start, in English or French. €209 includes admission and a guide who works with children.

The catch: Each booking requires at least one adult and one child, with a maximum of six people.

  • 2 h
  • Private
  • Guide: English, French
  • ★ 4.9 (469)
  • Free cancellation

from €209 per adult · 2-Hour Tour

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Louvre Small-Group Tour (Max 6 Guests) - Mona-Lisa & Highlights

05 · Six people, two hours

Louvre Small-Group Tour (Max 6 Guests) - Mona-Lisa & Highlights

Dayin's 2-hour route names the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. You join a group of up to six, then can stay afterwards for your own exploring.

The 09:00 English tour costs €130, with admission included. Meet beside the horse statue in front of the Pyramid, 10 minutes before departure.

The catch: You cannot join once the tour has started, so allow time to find the guide.

  • 2 h
  • Up to 6 people
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.9 (121)
  • Free cancellation
Louvre Museum Access with Guided Mona Lisa Tour

06 · One hour with a guide

Louvre Museum Access with Guided Mona Lisa Tour

An audio app lets you continue independently after City Wonders' 1-hour guided visit to the Mona Lisa. This brief introduction takes up to 20 people and leaves you to choose what comes next.

The 09:00 tour costs €60, including admission, the app and an English-speaking guide. Your meeting point is the Arc du Carrousel, across the road from the Pyramid.

The catch: You need a smartphone with the app downloaded before the tour to use the audio commentary.

  • 1 h
  • Up to 20 people
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.7 (247)
  • Free cancellation
Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

07 · Three hours at opening

Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

Over 3 hours, City Wonders lists the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory and French Romantic painting. If you want more time with a guide, this gives you a longer visit in a group of up to 20.

Choose the 09:00 start at €69, including admission, an English-speaking guide and a headset. Arrive at the Arc du Carrousel 15 minutes before departure.

The catch: The listing shows Tuesday departures despite the Louvre's Tuesday closure; choose another museum opening day.

  • 3 h
  • Up to 20 people
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.5 (13,756)
  • Free cancellation

from €69 per adult · Louvre Group Tour

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Know before you go

  • Louvre opening time

    09:00 is the Louvre's opening time on every day it opens. The Cour Napoléon opens at 07:30.

  • Louvre closure days

    The Louvre closes on Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Other public holidays follow normal opening unless they fall on a Tuesday.

  • Louvre galleries in the morning

    On Wednesdays and Fridays, level 2 opens at 10:30. If you want to visit those rooms, plan for later in the morning.

  • Time to reach the Pyramid

    Allow 10 minutes from the metro to the Pyramid, plus 15 minutes if you need lockers.

  • Louvre security and bags

    All visitors pass security checks; bags must be no larger than 55 × 35 × 20 cm. Suitcases and large bags are not allowed.

  • Official Louvre tickets

    The official ticket costs €22 for European Economic Area (EEA) residents and citizens, or €32 if you are neither. The museum recommends booking a time slot, including when you qualify for free entry.

People also ask

What is the best way to tour the Louvre early in the morning?
Choose a tour that meets at the Louvre if you want to begin there at opening. LivTours' six-person Mona Lisa tour starts at 08:30 outside; the museum opens at 09:00. An early city tour can start elsewhere: Walks' full-day route begins in Montmartre.
Is it worth getting a guided tour of the Louvre?
A guide is useful if you want works explained and a route chosen for you. If you prefer exploring independently, consider the official ticket at €32, or €22 for EEA residents and citizens.
Which early morning Louvre guided tour should I choose?
Choose LivTours' 08:30 option if you want the Mona Lisa first with up to six people. Dayin offers 2 hours from 09:00 with the same group cap. City Wonders' express visit gives you 1 hour of guiding, followed by independent exploration with an audio app.
What is the Louvre masterpieces tour?
The City Wonders tour selected here lasts 3 hours and takes up to 20 people. The listing names the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. For independent visiting, the Louvre publishes a separate 90-minute masterpieces trail.
How much is a private tour at the Louvre?
Tour Across Worlds' 2-hour private option costs €248 per adult and starts as early as 08:45. Raphael's 2-hour family option costs €209 per adult for a 09:00 start. Both include admission; quoted prices are for one adult in a party of two.
Is there a family-friendly tour of the Louvre?
Yes, Raphael Tours & Events offers a private 2-hour visit for up to six people at 09:00. The route can reflect your children's ages, with guiding in English or French. Each booking needs at least one adult and one child.