Closing Time at the Louvre: Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful
3 hours
Max 15
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- See Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
- Skip the line and enjoy a peaceful visit without the daytime crowds
- Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum
- Familiarize yourself with the history of the building with the help of your expert guide
- Join a small group of max 15 guests for a more intimate experience.
- Sites Visited
- Louvre Museum
- Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
- Italian sculptures
- Classic Greek art rooms
- French painting galleries
- Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat)
- Galerie d'Apollon (Crown Jewels)
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line ticket for Louvre Museum
- Headset
- Small group of 15 people max
Take some time out with the lovely 'Mona Lisa'
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Great
This was a great tour of the Louvre for leaning about the history and highlights of the art and artists. It was just about 3 hours and was fairly fast paced walking and lots of standing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot to point out. Very interesting! But my feet got very tired.
Verified · Lauren · USA · Female · Jul 03, 2025 Excellent
We did the Closing Time at the Louvre on 11/06/2025, and our guide was amazing! She got through a large portion of the museum, and made a lot of the art work relatable.
Verified · Shawn · USA · Male · Jun 13, 2025 Excellent
I left a review on Google reviews, but I'll review here as well. My family and I enjoyed our tour of the Louvre at night with Bellen (Bel). She really brought the art to life for us. For the largest museum in the world, I think this was a great option. It is so large you have to really set an amount of time that you want to spend in there and try to see what you can. So we did just that with Bel. We saw so many famous art and artifacts. In 2019 I booked three tours with Walks of Italy and really enjoyed them, so I was happy to see that they also offer tours in Paris. This was the one tour we did in Paris and it was well worth it.
Verified · Dana · USA · Female · Jun 05, 2025 Excellent
Violet was fantastic, it show that she really loves what she does . I have taken many tours before she was by far the more the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide that I have ever had. She is the reason I will come back to the Lourve and take another tour with her !!!!
Verified · Dorcas · USA · Female · May 30, 2025 Great
Amelie expertly directed the Closing of the Louvre tour. She was friendly and gracious and well-spoken on the history of the building and the works of art, clearly passionate for the subject matter. Amelie proved a kind and welcoming host. I would definitely recommend this tour as a good way to see the Louvre. The ~3 hour length was sufficient and covered alot of ground (tho surely not all!). I would do another tour with Walks.
Verified · Katherine · USA · Female · May 22, 2025FAQs
I use a wheelchair. Can I take this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour route is not fully wheelchair accessible. However, an alternate route can be arranged to accommodate visitors in wheelchairs. Please contact our Guest Experience Team at least one week before the tour to discuss arranging a private tour that meets your accessibility needs.
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.
Do I need to bring an ID with me on this tour?
Yes! Please ensure that all members of your party, including children, have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit.
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.
Why is it so hard to see the Mona Lisa without a lot of people?
The Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous painting in the world due to a variety of factors that include its painter, Leonardo da Vinci, the fact that he left very few completed paintings, the mysterious circumstances surrounding the painting, and the fact that it was stolen and lost for a number of years. It is housed in the Louvre, which is the most visited art museum in the world. When you combine all of these things, it makes the Mona Lisa probably the most visited/overcrowded painting in the world. Seeing it without the heaviest crowds is a matter of experience, opportunity, and very good timing.
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