Guided Tours

Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour

Name: Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour
Start: 2026-09-20T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-20T11:30:00
Location: Paris

4.5/5(2,611)

Heike S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was very professional. Bernadette was a knowledgeable tour guide whose extensive experience was obvious. She had a wealth of knowledge and answered every question with genuine interest and joy. She also expressed her fun, delight, and amazement at the artists' work. She enthusiastically showed us the highlights and gave us tips for the rest of our time in the Louvre. All in all, a super tour!!!

Nichole B

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

So grateful I booked this tour. Guide was professional and her knowledge of the Louvre was evident. Is a great tour if you have a short amount of time or use it to get your bearings while seeing the highlights then move on and explore at your own pace after the tour. Highly recommend

Celine F

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

The guided tour and the guide's commentary—on my own, I wouldn't have known where to go. The guide was pleasant and gave us plenty of details about the history of the artworks. Vladimir is very professional, and his commentary is insightful and informative.

Franz-georg-stefan S

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Thank you so much to Benedicte and for the great tour. Everything was very professional, yet considerate and absolutely attentive to the participants. We were a group of 4 and she informed us perfectly and picked us up right on time. My highest compliments 🥰

Richard B

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Antoine was simply marvellous. He had a good grasp of history and a light hearted way of delivering the important facts. He was animated and made us laugh several times whilst describing the paintings and elements of the building.

Barbara R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The guide was phenomenal! Even when there's nothing to look at he was giving us background. He held space for us. He explained in depth history and gave us context of pieces. It was worth every penny.

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, 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, 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 where necessary

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Maria E
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Timothy was an amazing guide! Our tour of the Louvre was incredibly interesting and went far beyond the usual facts. He shared so many fascinating details and stories that you wouldn’t easily find in guidebooks or online. The tour was very well organized, and we managed to see a lot in just two hours without ever feeling rushed. Timothy also knew exactly where to stand and which angles to use for the best photos with as few people in the background as possible. We especially loved his sense of humor and the relaxed, engaging way he told the stories. The two hours flew by! We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend Timothy to anyone visiting the Louvre.
Heike S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was very professional. Bernadette was a knowledgeable tour guide whose extensive experience was obvious. She had a wealth of knowledge and answered every question with genuine interest and joy. She also expressed her fun, delight, and amazement at the artists' work. She enthusiastically showed us the highlights and gave us tips for the rest of our time in the Louvre. All in all, a super tour!!!
Iorgoveanu M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The 2h guided tour in the Louvre is excellent value for money for people who are not so highly art knowleageable and would otherwise be overwhelmed by the vast display of arts. You get to see the main points of interest explained by the guide (ours was a nice girl which has graduated Arts in Bologna) and it was a small group of 7 people. Highly recommended.
Nichole B
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
So grateful I booked this tour. Guide was professional and her knowledge of the Louvre was evident. Is a great tour if you have a short amount of time or use it to get your bearings while seeing the highlights then move on and explore at your own pace after the tour. Highly recommend
Celine F
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
The guided tour and the guide's commentary—on my own, I wouldn't have known where to go. The guide was pleasant and gave us plenty of details about the history of the artworks. Vladimir is very professional, and his commentary is insightful and informative.

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, 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, 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: Tickets are valid for a single entry only. Once you exit the museum, re-entry is not permitted.

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.