Guided Tours

Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2026-07-05T15:29:00
End: 2026-07-05T17:29:00
Location: Paris

Group of people listening to a guide inside the Louvre Museum, Paris, with paintings in the background.

Lamassu statues at Louvre Museum entrance, Paris, France.

People walking near the Louvre glass pyramid in Paris, France.

Group of people listening to a guide near a sculpture inside the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

Duration

2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins

Open today

9:00am - 6:00pm

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Guided tour

4.4/5(2,462)

Kerry S

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

The perfect introduction to world's most famous gallery. In a group of just 6 people is perfect and worth the extra spend as you can ask questions and feel personally connected to the experience. Our guide was knowledgable and fun to explore with. As a group tour, you have a separate entrance and while the queue for main security was over 2 hours long, we spent no time queing anywhere. Will absolutely reccomend to friends and family.

Earl B

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

The tour guide was just absolutely amazing. She was funny and provided amazing insight on each art piece we reviewed, by providing how to look at the piece, where to stand, and providing history of each piece. Thank you Mo for a great experience!

Michael S

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Anisha , spelling may be incorrect was wonderful tour guide that had indept knowledge. She focused on ket art and statues throughout 2.5 hours. She engaged other members of the group who had additional history knowledge

Gideon A

Family

Verified booking

5 days ago

The guide was thoughtful, knowledgeable and inclusive of everyone. Our guide, a gentleman from Argentina, but I forget his name. He was stellar. Definitely one of the best tour guides I've had anywhere in the world.

Hans S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Great tour for our group of 6 people. The guide explained the attractions at the Louvre to us in excellent German. We didn't have to wait in line to get in. We highly recommend this tour.

Nomonde M

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The guide was pleasant, patient , funny and quite knowlegeable about history as well as current. Well travelled and quite welcoming to all. The trip was not exhaustive. It was worth the wait

On this specially crafted 2 to 3-hour guided tour, discover the secrets and stories of the Mona Lisa, and masterpieces like the Dying Slave and Venus de Milo in a small group.

See works of art from several periods in History, including Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman artifacts, and gain valuable insights from your guide.

Discover the Louvre's transformation from a fortress to the world's most-visited museum over 800 years.

Choose your preferred language for the guided tour from English, German, French, Portuguese, Italian or Spanish.

You can join a small-group tour of up to 20 guests, a semi-private group of 6 to 10 guests, or enjoy a private tour exclusively for your group of up to 6 guests.

Entry to the Louvre Museum

2 to 3-hour private guided tour of the Louvre

Timed access to the Louvre

Expert English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or German-speaking guide [as per option selected]

Small group of up to 20 guests [as per option selected]

Semi-private group of 6 to 10 guests [as per option selected]

Private tour for your group of up to 6 guests [as per option selected]

Headsets when appropriate

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Kerry S
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
The perfect introduction to world's most famous gallery. In a group of just 6 people is perfect and worth the extra spend as you can ask questions and feel personally connected to the experience. Our guide was knowledgable and fun to explore with. As a group tour, you have a separate entrance and while the queue for main security was over 2 hours long, we spent no time queing anywhere. Will absolutely reccomend to friends and family.
Earl B
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
The tour guide was just absolutely amazing. She was funny and provided amazing insight on each art piece we reviewed, by providing how to look at the piece, where to stand, and providing history of each piece. Thank you Mo for a great experience!
Michael S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Anisha , spelling may be incorrect was wonderful tour guide that had indept knowledge. She focused on ket art and statues throughout 2.5 hours. She engaged other members of the group who had additional history knowledge
Gideon A
Family
Verified booking
5 days ago
The guide was thoughtful, knowledgeable and inclusive of everyone. Our guide, a gentleman from Argentina, but I forget his name. He was stellar. Definitely one of the best tour guides I've had anywhere in the world.
Hans S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great tour for our group of 6 people. The guide explained the attractions at the Louvre to us in excellent German. We didn't have to wait in line to get in. We highly recommend this tour.

Explore the Louvre Museum in a 2 to 3-hour small-group or private guided tour with timed, skip-the-line entry options.

Getting started

Enter the Louvre Museum using your timed access or reserved entry slot, and present your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID. Meet your licensed guide, who will lead your small group, semi-private group, or private tour as per the option selected. After security, follow your guide inside to begin your guided tour in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Portuguese.

What to expect

Louvre Museum

Discover the Louvre, Paris's iconic former royal palace turned world-renowned museum. From the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to vast collections of Egyptian antiquities, Renaissance masterpieces, and French crown jewels, the museum offers an unforgettable journey through thousands of years of art and culture.

Features

See iconic highlights of the Louvre Museum, such as the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo, along with other major works selected by your guide.

Benefit from skip the line entry or reserved access entry, so you use timed access to the Louvre rather than joining the general ticket queues.

Spend between 1.5 and 3 hours inside the museum, depending on the duration selected for your tour, with headsets provided when appropriate so you can hear your guide clearly.

Options

Languages: Join a guided tour of the Louvre Museum with an expert English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Portuguese-speaking guide, depending on the option you choose.

Group sizes: Choose the format that suits you, from a small group guided tour format of upto 20 guests, a semi-private group of 6 to 10 guests, or a private tour for your group of up to 6 guests.

What to bring

ID and voucher: Carry a valid photo ID and your mobile voucher.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Accessibility

Mobility access: This experience is wheelchair and pram or stroller accessible.

What’s not allowed

Flash and gear: Do not use flash photography, lighting equipment, or selfie sticks inside the museum.

Large baggage: Do not bring large bags or suitcases, and avoid items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm.

Re-entry: Do not exit the museum if you plan to continue your visit, as re-entry is not allowed.

Additional information

Timed access: With timed access, you enter at your reserved slot, although a short wait at security may still apply.

Meeting time: Please meet your guide before the departure time, as latecomers may not be accommodated.

Free entry: Louvre entry is free for EU visitors aged 18 to 26 years old.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.