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Closing Time at the Louvre: Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful

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3 hours

Max 15

The scale of the paintings in the Louvre can be almost overwhelming

The best way to see the Louvre is in a small group with an expert guide.

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

Any Louvre tour is almost as much about the building as it is about the art.

The palace that the museum sits inside is often just as interesting as the art. Keep your eyes on the ceiling...

Walks guides don't just give you dry facts, they tell you the stories behind the art.

France's crown jewels are one of the highlights of any Louvre tour.

The story behind the Coronation of Napoleon is one of political intrigue and bold-faced propaganda.

That's not just any hallway decoration, it's the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

The Winged Victory is another can't-miss sight on any Louvre tour.

Great works of art, like the Venus de Milo, are so much more enjoyable when experienced from every angle.

Taking a Louvre tour is about much more than just enjoying art. A selfie in the old moat is one for the scrap book.

The' Mona Lisa' is smaller than you think she is

The main courtyard of the Louvre is stunning at any time of day.

When is a marble statue not just a marble statue? When you have an expert guide to tell you all about it.

Canova's 'Cupid and Psyche' never fails to woo visitors.

Everyone wants a picture with the Mona Lisa, but only by going late in the day can we get you a picture without everyone else in it.

Art comes to life in the hands of an expert, local guide.

Our Louvre Tour takes you inside the Mona Lisa Room.

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Why take this tour?

Highlights

See Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
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

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

Take some time out with the lovely 'Mona Lisa'

$93.47

Free Cancellation

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Our tour, Closing Time at the Louvre: The Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful, was great. It was very convenient, well organized and our guide was fantastic. With so much to see at the Louvre having a guide was great. He was very knowledgeable, moved us (without rushing us) through the museum, and was open to questions. The technology used for communication worked great and we had no issues hearing even through there were many people around. We are now looking for Walks tours as we travel to other places.

Kim Jun 22, 2022

Do your research and go on your own. Spend your time with the art and era you have an interest in. Take this tour only if you have money to burn and just want to check the Louvre off your list.

Yvonne Jun 15, 2022

Nancy did a fantastic job with our Louvre tour! She has a great personality and made the tour enjoyable for all of the people in our group with ages ranging from 8-50.

Jennifer Jun 13, 2022

Ivana our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Her explanations and obvious passion and wry wit made it a great tour especially for someone not that in tune with the arts.

Mark Jun 12, 2022

Great tour with excellent guide - Violet! This tour gets you past the line, hits some great highlights in what is a very overwhelming museum. The guide knows her way around and gets you to the right spots and her knowledge makes the tour fun, informative and awe- inspiring!

Laureen May 26, 2022

Meeting Point

Meeting Point
The statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. When facing the arch, 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.

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.

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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