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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Excellent
Adam was amazing! He’s truly an expert in his field. We were engaged the entire tour (which we’ve never experienced before) and learned so much about art, sculptures, and the artists themselves. Doing this “after hours” made it much easier to get around. There were some crowds but Adam was able to get us in the best spots. I am already planning our next trip back to include several tours with Adam! Team Adam for life!
Tripadvisor customer · Frances · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Our guide Adam was enthusiastic and knowledgeable on the Louvre itself as well as the pieces on display. The tour was fun and educational. Adam shared history/details about the techniques used to create the pieces, what we can/have learned from the pieces, and how we can determine origins or what statues may be an original or a replica with a few key details. There were several Leonardo da Vinci paintings on display. Adam showed us those (and other pieces from around the time) before the Mona Lisa to tell us more about the techniques Leonardo used and demonstrate how revolutionary and influential Leonardo was. This also helped us have a greater appreciation for the Mona Lisa.
Tripadvisor customer · Michael · Oct 10, 2025 Excellent
Adam was amazing!! So knowledgeable. It was great to learn about the art from his perspective. I learned so much and we all stayed so engaged. He’s a true scientist and rockstar!
Tripadvisor customer · Emily · Oct 10, 2025 Excellent
Lawrence our guide was so animated and amazing! Her knowledge and enthusiasm were equal! Grateful for this tour!
GetYourGuide customer · Diane · United States · Oct 09, 2025 Excellent
It was a great tour only enhanced by Claudia are guide which elevated it to amazing so knowledgeable you can tell when someone has a passion for what they do I do not believe we could have seen as much as we did with out her
GetYourGuide customer · David · Canada · Oct 08, 2025
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Closing Time at the Louvre: Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful
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Excellent
Adam was amazing! He’s truly an expert in his field. We were engaged the entire tour (which we’ve never experienced before) and learned so much about art, sculptures, and the artists themselves. Doing this “after hours” made it much easier to get around. There were some crowds but Adam was able to get us in the best spots. I am already planning our next trip back to include several tours with Adam! Team Adam for life!
Tripadvisor customer · Frances · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Adam was amazing!! So knowledgeable. It was great to learn about the art from his perspective. I learned so much and we all stayed so engaged. He’s a true scientist and rockstar!
Tripadvisor customer · Emily · Oct 10, 2025 Excellent
Our guide Adam was enthusiastic and knowledgeable on the Louvre itself as well as the pieces on display. The tour was fun and educational. Adam shared history/details about the techniques used to create the pieces, what we can/have learned from the pieces, and how we can determine origins or what statues may be an original or a replica with a few key details. There were several Leonardo da Vinci paintings on display. Adam showed us those (and other pieces from around the time) before the Mona Lisa to tell us more about the techniques Leonardo used and demonstrate how revolutionary and influential Leonardo was. This also helped us have a greater appreciation for the Mona Lisa.
Tripadvisor customer · Michael · Oct 10, 2025 Excellent
Lawrence our guide was so animated and amazing! Her knowledge and enthusiasm were equal! Grateful for this tour!
GetYourGuide customer · Diane · United States · Oct 09, 2025 Excellent
It was a great tour only enhanced by Claudia are guide which elevated it to amazing so knowledgeable you can tell when someone has a passion for what they do I do not believe we could have seen as much as we did with out her
GetYourGuide customer · David · Canada · Oct 08, 2025 Excellent
The tour and our guide were amazing. The delivery of the information was fantastic, interesting and not boring..,very important. We had inadvertently double booked another tour and had to leave early, but we were all mad at ourselves for it, because we really were enjoying it.
GetYourGuide customer · Barbara · United States · Sep 23, 2025 Excellent
It was excellent
GetYourGuide customer · Australia · Sep 22, 2025 Excellent
The guide Hugo was super passionate and had lots of information to give us in a fun way. Really recommend
GetYourGuide customer · Rebecca · United Kingdom · Sep 19, 2025 Excellent
we had almost 3 hours at the tour. our guide Felix was amazing with full of energy and knowledge. Louvre is extremely huge museum, so even if you go 20 times, you will have the point that you've neler seen before. some People crictisized the late hour tour about early close of some parts. none of those tours provide a fully covered tour for whole area. the facts, stories and sometimes the myths might enhance your memories about the tour. thank you for the organizers.
GetYourGuide customer · Bahar · Turkey · Sep 19, 2025 Excellent
Nothing to improve, Antoine was wonderful, very knowledgeable and easy on the eyes lol! I loved how passionate he was about all of the artwork and everything in general!
GetYourGuide customer · Sheiva · United States · Sep 16, 2025FAQs
I use a wheelchair. Can I take this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. The tour route may include a lot of walking, stairs, and uneven surfaces. A good level of mobility is required and wearing comfortable shoes is recommended. However, we are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for all guests. Please contact our Guest Experience Team 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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