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Louvre Highlights Tour: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo & the Crown Jewels

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2 hours

Max 20

Medieval art can be tough to appreciate if you don't have a guide to interpret it.

A good guide brings the world's largest art museum down to a human level.

This Louvre highlights tour covers an enormous range of art.

The 'Venus de Milo' is one of the most famous statues in the world and we'll help you understand why.

The Louvre has some of the best ancient Roman statues outside of Rome.

France's crown jewels are a favorite of any Louvre highlights tour.

Some of the Louvre's galleries are works of art in and of themselves.

This room was once used to host royal balls and galas.

Our Louvre highlights tour features everything from French Romantic painters to anonymous Roman sculptors.

One of our favorite statues in the Louvre, the Sleeping Hermaphroditus hides quite a surprise, depending on where you view it.

Our Louvre highlights tour also includes some famous, unfinished works from Michelangelo.

Liberty Leading the People is a symbol of the French Republic.

The 'Mona Lisa' is much smaller than most people thinks she is.

Don't forget that the Louvre was once a royal palace. Europe's wealthiest monarchs once walked these halls.

Gericault's 'Raft of the Medusa' is one of the most striking works on any Louvre highlights tour.

The Louvre has more of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings than anywhere else in the world.

Underneath all those lovely galleries is an ancient, medieval moat that has become a favorite sight for visitors.

The Winged Victory of Samothrace is monumental in both importance and stature.

Michelangelo's unfinished 'Slaves' offer a unique insight into the mind of the tortured artist

Everyone wants a picture of the 'Venus de Milo' but your expert guide will give you an explanation of the statue that is much better than any selfie.

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Why take this tour?

Highlights

Avail of special-access entry to the Louvre, before enjoying a specially-crafted itinerary
Familiarize yourself with the stories behind some of the world's best-known masterpieces
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the building as your guide recounts stories surrounding the royalty that once walked the very halls you will navigate

Sites Visited
Louvre Museum
Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
Italian sculptures
Classic Greek art rooms
French painting galleries

Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip-the-line ticket for Louvre Museum
Headset

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Latest Reviews

Great tour guide! So much interesting information was shared. Highly recommend!

Ashley Aug 10, 2021

Our experience with Walks was wonderful! They went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of during a time in which COVID regulations in Paris were shifting rapidly. Our tour guide, Josephine, was absolutely FANTASTIC. We could not recommend her highly enough. My husband and I loved our tour with Walks, and specifically, with Josephine, and would recommend it to everyone.

Katie Aug 03, 2021

Josephine gave us a spectacular tour of the Louvre. We booked a small group tour, but ended up being the only four people in our tour group--what a blessing! She was informative, funny, and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Gabriella Jul 27, 2021

Violette was a terrific guide - welcoming, funny and so knowledgeable about art. We have already recommended her and this tour to friends visiting Paris.

Rachel Jul 21, 2021

Ferit May 11, 2020

Meeting Point

Meeting Point
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. When facing the arc, meet at the winged statue on the left.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

FAQs

I use a wheelchair: Can I take this tour?

Unfortunately, this tour route is not fully wheelchair accessible so wheelchair users cannot join our group tour. Please contact customer service at [email protected] to enquire about wheelchair-friendly tours.

What can I bring inside the Louvre Museums?

Please note that the Louvre will not allow large items inside the museum, so you should bring only a small daypack or handbag. More specifically, only bags smaller than 21.5 in x 13.5 in x 7.5 in (55 cm x 35 cm x 20) cm are permitted. Suitcases and large bags must be left outside. Closed, clear bottles of water are allowed inside the Louvre however food is forbidden inside the site. Please be advised that the use of selfie sticks and flash photography is not allowed inside the Louvre. Additional security checks may cause longer waits at unavoidable security lines at times.

Can you guarantee that I will see every room in the Louvre listed here?

We can't guarantee it, but it's very likely. As with all museums, particular galleries of the Louvre may be closed without prior notice, or pieces may be removed for restoration or loan. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution. However, as the pieces and the rooms we visit on our tour are the most important in the museum, these are the ones least likely to close or leave on loan.

Do I need to bring an ID with me on this tour?

Yes! Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for a student discount.

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