Mona Lisa First Access - Louvre Private Guided Tour

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Paris, France

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Have an intimate, peaceful encounter with Da Vinci's Mona Lisa on a private guided tour of the Louvre. Your guide will show you around the highlights to ensure you don't feel overwhelmed in this massive museum, providing information and stories to deepen your appreciation. Avoid getting lost in the sprawling museum with the help of a guide.

Get early access to the Louvre to minimize crowds
Ask your guide as many questions as you like on this private tour
Get recommendations from your guide for more things to see in Paris
Explore the museum at your own pace on a private tour

What's Included

€22 entrance ticket to the museum for adults
Expert English-speaking private guide
Guided tour of the Louvre Museum highlights
The Da Vinci corridor
Highlights of the Italian Renaissance
Venus de Milo
Winged Victory
The Coronation of Napoleon
The Jewellery Room

food and drinks
gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Louis XIV sous les traits de Marcus Curtius (copie)
Cour Napoléon et Pyramide du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
Under the statue with horse Louis XIV in front of glass pyramid, at the Louvre. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Louvre Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 39 reviews

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Excellent guide and up close with Mona Lisa!

Lisa_S, Mar 2026

We had an excellent experience and got to the Mona Lisa with only a handful of others! We also enjoyed the informative tour of other highlights following the Mona Lisa. Our guide was excellent and I’m sorry I can’t remember her name because she was a lovely woman with some very funky glasses!

We were the first in,...

mark_n, Mar 2026

We were the first in, right as the louvre opened its doors. We headed right the the mona lisa and were front row as close as you are allowed. By the time we we leaving, we had trouble getting out because there were so many people behind us pushing forward to get a better view. We were able ti get pictures with no people in it

Amazing experience

Sandra_J, Oct 2025

This was an amazing tour. We were first in for the Mona Lisa which was incredible to get there before the crowds. We also saw some other major highlights with history and background provided. Our guide Nancy was fantastic! She was friendly, knowledgeable and got us around so easily. Highly recommend her and this tour.

Unforgettable Experience with Claire at the Louve

Sandra_P, Sep 2025

If you’re lucky enough to get Claire as your guide, you’re in for an experience like no other. From the moment we met her at the entrance Claire made us feel at ease and truly connected with the art and history around us. With an art history background she was able to bring the masterpieces to life, sharing tidbits and personal anecdotes that transformed what could have been just another museum tour into a journey through time. Make sure you take the early morning tour. It was very crowded.

Imad took care of us and...

Merell_V, Sep 2025

Imad took care of us and made sure that we saw the Mona Lisa first. He was also very informative, professional and a fun tour guide! Would recommend to anyone!

Private Mona Lisa First Access Tour 2025

Vivian_C, Aug 2025

Diane was our wonderful tour guide for this amazing experience. She brought us to the highlights of the museum, the Mona Lisa First, and shared the stories and history of each piece. The highlight for me was seeing the Mona Lisa without the crowds, having time to truly appreciate this work of art. I highly recommend this tour and our guide Diane, her expertise and kind nature truly made this an incredible experience.

I really enjoyed my tour!...

Iana_C, Jun 2025

I really enjoyed my tour! It was our first time in Paris and at the Louvre with my husband. Our guide was very friendly and shared so much fascinating information. We even had the chance to take a photo with the Mona Lisa from up close, without any crowds around — a truly special moment. We were also among the very first to enter the museum that day. Due to my pregnancy, I couldn’t stay for the entire tour, but I was still able to see all the most famous paintings and sculptures. It was a wonderful experience!

Just what we wanted

biggsjamesl, Mar 2025

Best wear running shoes and be in shape! This is for you if you want to get to the good parts first before the crowds. Could not have done it without Anna who got us to Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, sphinx, and the liberty painting before 945. We did not feel rushed but we moved with a purpose