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

1066 reviews

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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Excellent
Take this tour! We were in Paris for a week and took a lot of tours while we were there, and this was by far the best! Adam was the best tour guide ever!!! He was funny, engaging and knowledgeable! The Louvre and huge and it's impossible to see everything in one visit (or a month of visits). Adam made sure we saw the best of the museum and helped us maximize our time there. We really can't say enough about this experience. If we could give it 10 stars we would. Team Adam 100%!
Viator customer · Heather · Nov 10, 2025
Excellent
This tour of the otherwise overwhelming Louvre with Adam was incredible, I not only learnt a tonne about Leonardo da Vinci and his incredible art, but got to see some of the most incredible sculptures ever made, Adam was an incredible guide and when I come back to Paris I will plan my trip around further tours with him! Team Adam for life!!!!
GetYourGuide customer · Danielle · Nov 06, 2025
Excellent
We enjoyed our tour with guide Laurence, she was great, very informative. She was a speed walker so we had to keep up. being able to pass the entrance lines, and be guided through security was great. Still had some crowds, but not terrible.
Viator customer · Kym · Nov 03, 2025
Excellent
A fast-paced but exceptional visit with our very knowledgeable guide Lawrence, who shared insights into some of the well-known and not-so-well-known works of art while guiding our small group of six smoothly through the masses of people. She pointed out details and interpretations that we would never have noticed on our own. The Louvre provides free folding stools that were much appreciated when we stopped for focused information. The tour ends at closing time, so unfortunately there is no opportunity to wander on your own afterward. Highly recommend.
Viator customer · Ruthann · Oct 31, 2025
Excellent
Our knowledgeable guide provided us with an in depth education. It was a great way to see the masterpieces! We had all of our questions answered. This small group tour is definitely something I recommend to others.
GetYourGuide customer · Alan · United States · Oct 27, 2025

FAQs

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 month 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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