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Top 7 Louvre guided tours (2026)

We compared all 277 Louvre tours on Viator and Tiqets, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. 56 of them are guided tours. Our selection: 7, each priced by the option we would book.

For a first visit, allow 2 to 3 hours for a guided introduction to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. You can also choose an hour focused on the Mona Lisa or a 4-hour private tour.

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

Louvre guided tours compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Louvre Museum: Dedicated Entry + Guided Tour €803 h–English4.6 (628)
Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max English€1592 h 30 minUp to 6 peopleEnglish5.0 (7,279)
Paris Louvre 6-people Tour with Pre-Reserved Tickets Small Group Tour - Afternoon€582 hUp to 6 peopleEnglish4.8 (545)
Mona Lisa First Viewing: Louvre Guided Tour with Max 6 People €1591 h 30 minUp to 6 peopleEnglish4.9 (190)
Louvre Museum Access with Guided Mona Lisa Tour €601 hUp to 20 peopleEnglish4.7 (247)
Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide Deep Dive Private Tour in 4h€3674 hPrivateFrench, English4.9 (271)
Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour 2-Hour Tour€2092 hPrivateEnglish, French4.9 (469)

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.

The Grande Galerie of the Louvre

01 · Highlights with a headset

Louvre Museum: Dedicated Entry + Guided Tour

Tiqets lists 3 hours with an English-speaking guide and names the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. The group limit is unstated, so choose this if you can be flexible about group size.

€80 includes admission and a headset; you meet at the Arc du Carrousel. Tiqets places you with City Wonders or Memories France.

The catch: The booking cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded. Check the duration: City Wonders lists 3 hours, while Memories France lists 2.

  • 3 h
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.6 (628) on Tiqets
  • No refund or change
Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

02 · Six people, longer introduction

Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included

Six people at most join Babylon's 2 hours 30 minutes of guiding in English. The listing names the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory. Choose it if you want a small group for your first visit.

At €159, admission and guiding are included; you meet beside the Louis XIV statue in front of the Pyramid. Listed starts include 10:00, 11:00 and 13:30.

The catch: Babylon says you must leave with the guide when the tour ends. This six-person option cannot accommodate wheelchairs.

  • 2 h 30 min
  • Up to 6 people
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 5.0 (7,279)
  • Free cancellation

from €159 per adult · SEMI-PRIVATE 6ppl Max English

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Paris Louvre 6-people Tour with Pre-Reserved Tickets

03 · Six people at 18:00

Paris Louvre 6-people Tour with Pre-Reserved Tickets

At 18:00, Walks In Europe begins a 2-hour visit for up to six people. The Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo are named stops, so you can leave your daytime plans intact.

€58 is the lowest price here, including admission, English guiding and headsets. Meet at Café le Nemours on Place Colette 15 minutes before departure.

The catch: Only Wednesday and Friday departures are listed. The seller says museum closures caused by strikes are not refundable.

  • 2 h
  • Up to 6 people
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.8 (545)
  • Free cancellation

from €58 per adult · Small Group Tour - Afternoon

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

04 · Early start, six people

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

The Mona Lisa comes first on LivTours' route, followed by works including Venus de Milo. With up to six people, this 1-hour-30-minute tour suits you if you want a short morning visit.

The €159 price includes admission and an English-speaking guide. The listed 08:30 start requires you at the Louis XIV statue in front of the Pyramid 15 minutes beforehand.

The catch: 08:30 is the tour's start time; the Louvre opens at 09:00. The itinerary allocates 30 minutes at the Pyramid and 1 hour inside.

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

05 · One hour for Mona Lisa

Louvre Museum Access with Guided Mona Lisa Tour

One hour with City Wonders focuses on the Mona Lisa, in a group of up to 20. You can keep the guided visit short, then explore further with the included audio app.

You pay €60 for admission, English guiding and the audio app. Starts are 09:00, 10:30, 14:00 and 15:30, with the meeting point at the Arc du Carrousel.

The catch: For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Download the audio app onto your phone before the tour.

  • 1 h
  • Up to 20 people
  • Guide: English
  • ★ 4.7 (247)
  • Free cancellation
Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide

06 · Four hours, private guide

Louvre Private Tour – The Essentials and More with Expert Guide

Your interests shape Dayin's 4-hour private tour, with guiding in English or French. Its listed highlights include the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Coronation of Napoleon, useful if you want more time for art history.

At €367 per adult, admission and a private guide are included, with a break during the tour. You meet by the horse statue in front of the Pyramid; starts include 09:30 and 10:30.

The catch: You need to cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.

  • 4 h
  • Private
  • Guide: French, English
  • ★ 4.9 (271)
  • Free cancellation

from €367 per adult · Deep Dive Private Tour in 4h

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Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour

07 · Private visit for your family

Paris Kids and Families Private Louvre Tour

For families of up to six, Raphael Tours offers 2 hours with a private guide. The Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory are among the listed stops, with the route adapted to your children's ages.

The adult price of €209 includes admission and guiding in English or French. Meet at the Arc du Carrousel; listed starts are 09:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 14:00.

The catch: Each booking needs 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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Know before you go

  • Louvre ticket prices

    Louvre admission is €32 for visitors who are neither residents nor citizens of the European Economic Area. EEA residents and citizens pay €22.

  • Louvre opening hours

    The Louvre closes on Tuesdays and opens from 09:00 to 18:00 on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Wednesday and Friday openings run from 09:00 to 21:00, with rooms clearing 30 minutes before closing.

  • Security at the Louvre

    All visitors must pass security checks at the Louvre's entrances, including those joining a guided group.

  • Louvre bags and lockers

    Bags cannot exceed 55 × 35 × 20 cm, and suitcases are not allowed inside. Free lockers are available beneath the Pyramid; you must collect your belongings that day.

  • Free Louvre admission

    Under-18s and EEA citizens under 26 enter free with ID. EEA residents under 26 also qualify with photo ID and a residence permit lasting longer than 90 days.

  • Leaving the Louvre

    Leaving the Louvre ends your visit: your ticket does not allow you to re-enter. Keep that in mind before stepping outside for a break.

People also ask

Is it worth getting a guided tour of the Louvre?
A guided tour is useful if you want a set route and explanations of the art. For independent exploring, admission costs €32, or €22 if you are an EEA resident or citizen.
What does a Louvre masterpieces tour cover?
It is a guided route through selected paintings and sculptures. Babylon's six-person, 2-hour-30-minute option lists the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.
Which Louvre guided tour should I choose?
Choose by the time you have: Babylon offers a 2-hour-30-minute introduction with up to six people. City Wonders' 1-hour express tour suits you if the Mona Lisa is your priority. For an evening visit, Walks In Europe starts at 18:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays.
How much is a private tour at the Louvre?
Dayin's 4-hour private option costs €367 per adult when two adults book. Admission, a private guide and a break are included, with guiding in English or French.
Is there a family-friendly tour of the Louvre?
Yes, Raphael Tours offers a private 2-hour visit for families of up to six. Its route can be tailored to your children's ages and interests, in English or French. You must book at least one adult and one child.