Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa & Art Historian Guide

Explore the Louvre on a shared walking tour led by an art historian. Learn how this former royal residence became the setting for celebrated works of art, with stories that give context to the collections around you.

• Study the Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile and intricate detail

Itinerary

1. Meet at the winged statue on the left of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, in front of the Louvre and across from the Tuileries pyramid. Look for your guide holding a green "Walks" sign. Departure times: 09:00, 10:30, 11:15, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, or 15:00.
2. Explore the Louvre Museum on a 3-hour guided tour featuring Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa", Italian sculptures, the Classical Greek art rooms, the French painting galleries, the Medieval Louvre Exhibit and moat, and the Galerie d'Apollon with the Crown Jewels.
3. Finish at the Louvre Museum. End times vary by departure: 12:00, 13:30, 14:15, 14:30, 15:30, 17:30, or 18:30.

What's Included

• Louvre Museum admission
• English-speaking guide
• Headphones

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 require a paying adult companion. Children aged 0–1 join free; ages 15+ use the adult ticket.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Bring valid ID or a passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
• Bring only a small daypack or handbag smaller than 55 × 35 × 20 cm. Food and selfie sticks are prohibited. Water is allowed in closed, clear bottles.
• Do not use flash photography inside the museum.
• Gallery closures or artworks being removed for restoration or loan may require route changes and alternative works. Strikes may close the museum, and security checks can cause delays.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable.