Explore the Louvre through commentary that gives its art and palace history context. Options range from an introductory orientation to a more extensive masterpieces walking tour, with an English- or Spanish-speaking semi-private option for a smaller-group experience.
- See the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, two of the museum’s best-known works
- Discover Jacques-Louis David’s 10-meter-wide Coronation of Napoleon I on the Highlights and Semi-Private tours
- Add a Seine River cruise with multilingual audio commentary by choosing the cruise combination
What's Included
- Louvre Museum admission and access to the permanent collections
- English-speaking host or guide; English or Spanish on the Semi-Private option
- Headsets when needed on Highlights and Semi-Private tours; audio headsets on the Complete Masterpieces tour
- Seine cruise ticket with audio commentary on the cruise combination only
Important details
- Child tickets cover ages 3–17, with ages 0–2 free, except on Complete Masterpieces, where child tickets cover ages 4–17 and ages 0–3 are free
- Adult tickets start at age 18. The Semi-Private and cruise combination options have an upper age limit of 100; Complete Masterpieces has an upper age limit of 99
- Children under 18 require an accompanying paying adult on Highlights and Semi-Private tours
- For the Express Introductory tour, bring valid ID matching the ticket name; it may be required for entry. For Complete Masterpieces, bring an ID card for anyone under 18
- The Highlights, Semi-Private and cruise combination options are not wheelchair-accessible. Elevators are unavailable during Highlights and Semi-Private tours. Complete Masterpieces is wheelchair-accessible
- Guide dogs require advance notice and a guide dog card on Highlights and Semi-Private tours
- Temporary exhibitions and events are not included
- Items larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm are prohibited. On the cruise combination, store permitted large bags, strollers and umbrellas in the museum cloakroom; selfie sticks are prohibited
- Re-entry is not allowed on the Express Introductory, Highlights, Semi-Private and cruise combination options
- Flash photography is prohibited on Complete Masterpieces and the cruise combination. Commercial photography, commercial filming and live broadcasting are prohibited on the cruise combination
- You may be refused entry or service without a refund if you appear intoxicated on Highlights or Semi-Private tours
- Reserved access remains subject to museum security procedures; checks and crowds can delay entry
- Arrive 20 minutes early for the Express Introductory tour and cruise combination, or 15 minutes early for Highlights and Semi-Private tours. For Express Introductory, do not enter the museum on your own. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded on these options