VIP Louvre Mona Lisa & Highlights Tour with Reserved Access
Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Paris, France
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Louvre's 35,000 artworks can overwhelm even seasoned museum-goers. This focused tour cuts through the chaos, guiding you straight to the collection's must-sees, including the Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory. Your guide shares the history behind each masterpiece and shares lesser-known stories of art heists and hidden details. Personalize your tour to suit you, with group, small-group, or private options to match your budget.
- Check off the highlights thanks to a carefully curated route
- Focus on the highlights rather than wandering aimlessly through endless halls
- Hear your guide clearly in crowded galleries with audio headsets
- Get insider tips with a free food guide featuring local dining recommendations
What's Included
- Reserved Timed Entry to the Louvre Museum
- Two-hour Guided Louvre Highlights Tour
- Audio headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and other selected highlights
- Complimentary Paris food guide
- €22 entrance ticket to the museum for adult
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Arc de Triomphe du CarrouselPl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Our meeting point is next to the Arc of the Carrousel (not the Arc de Triomphe at Champs-Élysées), the arch located directly opposite the Louvre Pyramid. Look for a staff member wearing a purple "Crown Tours" jacket or T-shirt, standing next to the statue on the right when facing the arch.
End point
- Louvre Museum75001 Paris, France
Ticket Redemption Point
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Pl. du Carrousel, 75001 Paris, France
Itinerary
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (Pass By)
1
Mona Lisa Gallery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Vénus de Milo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Victoire de Samothrace
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Louvre Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair 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
- All guests must provide the correct names of all participants when booking.
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your activity start time. Please note that late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry.
- Please note that the security check has no skip-the-line option. During high season, waiting times may be longer.
- We recommend traveling light, large bags, umbrellas or suitcases are not allowed inside.
- Tickets are issued as group tickets and remain with the guide. If you are late, please do not go to the entrance, as individual tickets cannot be provided.
- If you have any hearing accessibility needs, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can best support you during your experience.
- The Louvre involves stairs. Guests with reduced mobility may find a small-group or private option more comfortable, with a more flexible pace.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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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
4.6
based on 134 reviews
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Highly knowledgeable tour guide!
It’s a great way to not get lost at the Louvre. Which by the way is easy to do. Highly recommended for 1st timers!
Thank you for using a microphone for the guide and ear pieces for the guests! It makes the tour so much more enjoyable! Suggest possibly seeing a few more exhibits within the museum.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Tammy, We’re happy the microphone and earpieces made it easy to follow the guide and enjoy the Louvre. Your suggestion about fitting in a few more exhibits is helpful too, and we appreciate you sharing it.
Kind regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
We had a great tour with Sylvia who was very insightful and patient with stragglers like us😊 highly recommended
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sylvia’s patience with the occasional straggler is part of what keeps a group visit enjoyable for everyone. We’re glad her insights gave you such a good introduction to the Louvre’s highlights. Thank you Iam for the smile and the recommendation!
Warmly,
Sky
Crown Tours
Lots of walking , steps . Visits highlights . Too much to see. It would take years to see everything
Response from Host, Sep 2026
The Louvre can feel like several worlds packed into one building, so “beautiful and overwhelming” is a very fair description. We’re glad the highlights visit helped you take in some of its best-known works, even with all the walking and steps. Thanks for sharing the honest picture for future visitors.
Best,
Sky
Crown Tours
Two hours was just the right amount of time. We loved tour guide, Irit, who was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and very accommodating. I would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
"Two hours can be just right when the visit is well paced and thoughtfully led. We’re delighted Irit’s knowledge and accommodating manner made your Louvre tour one you loved. Thank you for recommending it.
Warm regards,
Sky
Crown Tours"
Wxcellent experience and strategic about how we did things--lots of good things including how to see the Mona Lisa. Gave us great insight that made visiting Louvre entertaining even for kids.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
"We're glad the route through the Louvre felt smart and purposeful, especially around the Mona Lisa. Making the collection interesting for the kids as well is a fantastic compliment. Thanks for sharing what worked so well.
All the best,
Sky
Crown Tours"
The tour guide was EXCELLENT. He shared a wealth of knowledge about the artifacts in the museum as well as sharing truth about the acquisition of the collections.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
A museum tour can be especially powerful when it adds context as well as facts. Mo, We’re glad your guide shared such a rich understanding of both the objects and how the collection came together.
Best wishes,
Sky
Crown Tours
I paid for a small group that was going to be for 6 people . Then I was told our tour guide was not available and we had to join a bigger group of 20 people. And I was told I will be reimbursed since I had already paid for a smaller group . I have not heard from anyone. I called the number proved and no answer .
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re sorry about the situation that happened, Lusine. We’re glad Paula’s knowledge still made the tour itself enjoyable. Please email your booking reference number to feedback@crowntours.com so we can identify your reservation and check the status of the reimbursement request.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
It is not a 2 hour tour. 20 minutes are spent getting into the museum.
This should be disclosed to people
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Charles, for pointing this out. Please note that there’s no skip-the-line option for the mandatory security check, so all visitors may experience a wait before entering the museum. We understand that this affected how long the guided portion felt, and we’ll make sure this is communicated more clearly on the platform.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
I think this tour was really good. Not too long but long enough to hit the important pieces of Art. Our tour guide was great ( the girl with the long nails!) very informative!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Seeing the Louvre's key works without feeling rushed or worn out is exactly the balance visitors hope for. We're glad your guide, memorable nails and all, made the highlights informative and enjoyable! Thank you Lorraine for joining us.
Best wishes,
Sky
Crown Tours
Very poor audio with quite a bit of static. Could not hear the guide due to the static. Guide also did not have very good English.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Robert,
We’re very sorry to hear that the audio quality affected your Louvre tour. Being able to hear and understand the guide clearly is essential to a guided experience, and we completely understand how frustrating the static must have been. We’re also sorry that the guide’s English did not meet your expectations.
We would appreciate the opportunity to look into what happened with your specific tour. Could you please email us at feedback@crowntours.com with your booking reference number and mention this review? Our team will investigate the matter further.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Your feedback helps us identify where improvements are needed.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Perfect way to see the must sees. Highly recommend. Lots of stairs, so keep that in mind for older people.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Kimberly, we’re glad the Louvre tour gave you an effective introduction to the must-see works. Thank you as well for noting the number of stairs; that practical detail will be useful to other visitors planning their day. We appreciate your recommendation.
Best,
Sky
Crown Tours
I don’t know if his name was Francois or Fran but I hope this review finds you well . I had an amazing tour the time flew by so quickly . There is so much history , it was a great experience. I am really glad we decided to do this tour . Everyone from the tour guide to the countless updates on where to meet was very detailed and to the point . I highly highly recommend this tour .
Response from Host, Sep 2026
It’s lovely to hear that the tour was so engaging the time seemed to fly. The Louvre holds an extraordinary amount of history, and we’re glad your guide brought it to life while the clear meeting updates helped everything begin smoothly. Thank you Alyssa for choosing to explore it with us and for recommending the experience so enthusiastically.
Warm regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Chloe was very knowledgeable and got us right in. Wish we had more time! The Louvre is so huge! Would do a longer tour if avail
Response from Host, Sep 2026
The Louvre certainly has a way of making time disappear! We’re glad Chloe’s knowledge and smooth entry helped you make the most of your visit, even if it left you wanting longer. Thank you James for sharing your experience and your helpful feedback about tour length.
Warmly,
Sky
Crown Tours
Booking a tour allows for bypass of the long lines and you can continue your visit after your tour ends.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
It is great to hear that the reserved access helped you avoid the long lines and that you could continue exploring the Louvre afterward. Thank you for highlighting those practical advantages for other visitors.
Best,
Sky
Crown Tours
The tour was very well organized. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable & experienced. She’s knew all the routes to get us to see the famous works in a timely manner. Even my 12 year enjoyed the tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Cara, Navigating the Louvre efficiently is an art in itself, and we are delighted your guide's experience helped your family see the famous works without losing the thread of the tour. Hearing that your 12-year-old enjoyed it too is especially lovely.
Warm regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
The tour guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. He shared useful information to continue exploring after the tour was over.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
"Your kind words about the team are greatly appreciated. We’re glad your guide’s knowledge made the Louvre tour so enjoyable.
All the best,
Sky
Crown Tours"
Sandra was an excellent tour guide! She did a great job explaining the history and made the tour a very fun experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
"We’re thrilled the Louvre tour with Sandra was such a positive experience. The knowledge Sandra brought to every part of the visit made a lasting impression. We love hearing that the stories added context and made the history feel vivid rather than distant. Thank you for recommending the experience to other travellers.
All the best,
Sky
Crown Tours"
Such a good introduction to a sampling of the Louvre's amazing collection! Our guide handled an early booking hiccup (which was not at all her fault) smoothly and professionally and got us into the museum quickly. She offered a terrific analysis of the rooms and artworks we saw - having a native Roman give her take on Italian art history was especially fun while talking about da Vinci and other famous Italian artists whose work we were seeing. The headphones used to hear her comments also allowed us to wander a bit around each room to look at a variety of pieces while she was giving the tour. Highly recommend for a relatively quick way to get a sense of an overwhelmingly large museum!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Christina, the Louvre can feel almost impossible to take in at once, so we love hearing that this tour gave you a clear, enjoyable way into such an extraordinary collection.
Your guide seems to have brought a wonderful mix of professionalism, art-historical insight, and personality to the experience, especially with her Roman perspective on da Vinci and the other Italian masters. We’re also glad the headphones gave you enough freedom to explore each room while still following her commentary.
And after that early booking hiccup, it’s great to know she handled everything calmly and kept the visit moving smoothly. Thank you for such a thoughtful recommendation.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
It was great! Leo, our guide was very knowledgeable, pleasant and did a great job! He made our experience very enjoyable
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Cynthia, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad Leo made your Louvre visit such an enjoyable experience with his knowledge, professionalism, and pleasant approach.
A guide who can make such a vast museum feel accessible and engaging can really shape the whole visit, and we’re happy Leo did exactly that for you.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Excellent experience. The tour guide was informative and answered all questions. We didn’t have to wait in line.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mariana, thank you for your kind review! We’re glad the tour gave you an informative and easy way to experience the Louvre, with time for questions and the added benefit of avoiding the regular entry line.
It’s wonderful to know the whole experience felt smooth and worthwhile.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Honestly a very good tour. Efficient but made sure to see all the highlights. Leo was a great guide that had a good balance of humour and information. Would definitely recommend :)
Response from Host, Aug 2026
George, thank you for the great review! We’re especially glad the tour gave you an efficient way to experience the Louvre’s highlights without losing the enjoyment of the visit.
It sounds like Leo found exactly the right balance between useful insight and humor, keeping the experience informative without making it feel heavy. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be happy to share your kind words with him.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
We had an amazing tour guide.
I can’t remember his name but he had long hair.
He was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Kevin, thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to know that your guide’s knowledge helped make your Louvre visit so memorable.
Even if the name is hard to recall, the fact that the experience itself stood out says a lot. We’re glad the tour added depth to your time in the museum and helped you get more from its incredible collection.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Very informative, guide was engaging & knowledgeable, new light was shed on the museums, the displays, short cuts, I appreciated skip the line rest room.😊
Response from Host, Aug 2026
“I survived the Louvre” may be the perfect title for such a vast museum! We’re glad your guide made the experience feel manageable and engaging, while also sharing useful shortcuts, fresh perspectives on the collection, and those practical little details that make a long museum visit much smoother. It’s wonderful to know the priority access and overall organization added to the experience too.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Unfortunately our bus tour arrived early so we were only able to access the museum with the guide. We then had to hurry through to catch our bus before it left. Our guide was very understanding.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Nancy, it sounds like the timing with your bus tour made this Louvre visit much more rushed than expected. We’re glad your guide was understanding and still helped you get into the museum smoothly, even though you didn’t have the time to enjoy the full guided experience. We hope you’ll have the chance to return and explore the Louvre at a more relaxed pace next time.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
Our tour guide Nils was engaging and shared interesting information along the tour. Pace of the tour was slow and we spent too much time on few art pieces. I would have liked to have seen more art. Audio was good, meeting point was clear, tour pace was slow. Pre tour instructions should include “use the restroom and bring water”, instead of wasting our time once we entered the museum.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Nils’s engaging explanations and the clear meeting process helped make the Louvre visit informative and easy to follow, and we’re glad the audio setup worked well. We also appreciate your detailed feedback about the pacing, number of artworks covered, and the pre-tour instructions regarding water and restroom use. Those are useful points as we continue refining the experience.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
It was a good tour, at a fair price. Very helpful for getting inside and streamlining the entry process. You will need to stay after the tour, to see more of the Louvre as it is so large. But overall we were happy with the tour, the tour company, and our guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
It’s great to hear the tour made navigating the Louvre and its entry process much easier. We’re glad you felt the experience offered good value and that both our guide and team contributed to a positive visit. Staying afterward to explore more is certainly a great way to make the most of such an enormous museum.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
We had a tour guide to take us to the highlighted art collection and gave history regarding them. The louvre is great but very hot and crowded.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re glad the guided highlights helped you make sense of the Louvre’s vast collection and added useful historical context along the way. We also appreciate your note about the heat and crowds, which can certainly affect the experience during busy periods.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
I have been to Louvre 3 times now. Our guide, Sid, still found away to teach me something new. He explained the art with the historical and political background. He was very knowledgeable and that made all the difference. IIt was fascinating!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
It’s wonderful to hear that Sid brought a fresh perspective to the Louvre and made the art even more fascinating through its historical and political context.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
We were less than 5 mins from arrival point and the tour wouldn't wait. The Paris traffic was beyond difficult to navigate in a timely manner for less than 1.5 mile drive. We begged the operator to move our time to another time bc we were stuck in traffic but she said if we weren't there they were leaving and hung the phone up and wouldn't pick up our call any more. Rude staff, very dismissive, & not understanding. Would not recommend or use in any scenario possible.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re sorry we couldn’t accommodate a later arrival. Louvre tickets and entry times are strictly scheduled, so the group cannot be held once the tour is due to begin. We understand how frustrating Paris traffic can be and regret that the experience felt dismissive. Please contact us at feedback@crowntours.com with your booking details so we can review what happened.
Best regards,
Sky
Crown Tours
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