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Paris Louvre Museum Guided Tour Mona Lisa and Masterpieces
With its five floors, 500,000 works of art, and glass pyramid, the Louvre is a must-see attraction. And while its size and scale are impressive (it was a 12th-century palace, after all), it's the masterpieces that cement the museum's reputation. The Louvre houses eight departments. Egyptian Antiquities, Oriental Antiquities, and Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities are displayed alongside more modern collections such as those in the Departments of Paintings, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Prints
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Overview
- ✓With its five floors, 500,000 works of art, and glass pyramid, the Louvre is a must-see attraction.
- ✓And while its size and scale are impressive (it was a 12th-century palace, after all), it's the masterpieces that cement the museum's reputation.
- ✓The Louvre houses eight departments.
With its five floors, 500,000 works of art, and glass pyramid, the Louvre is a must-see attraction. And while its size and scale are impressive (it was a 12th-century palace, after all), it's the masterpieces that cement the museum's reputation. The Louvre houses eight departments. Egyptian Antiquities, Oriental Antiquities, and Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities are displayed alongside more modern collections such as those in the Departments of Paintings, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Prints and Drawings, Renaissance paintings and Islamic Art. In total, 35,000 works are exhibited, including world-renowned masterpieces such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, the Seated Scribe, the Winged Bulls of Khorsabad, the Winged Victory, the Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slaves, and the Napoleon III Apartments.
With its five floors, 500,000 works of art, and glass pyramid, the Louvre is a must-see attraction. And while its size and scale are impressive (it was a 12th-century palace, after all), it's the masterpieces that cement the museum's reputation. The Louvre houses eight departments. Egyptian Antiquities, Oriental Antiquities, and Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities are displayed alongside more modern collections such as those in the Departments of Paintings, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Prints and Drawings, Renaissance paintings and Islamic Art. In total, 35,000 works are exhibited, including world-renowned masterpieces such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, the Seated Scribe, the Winged Bulls of Khorsabad, the Winged Victory, the Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slaves, and the Napoleon III Apartments.
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What’s Included
- ✓Seine river cruise after the Louvre Museum tour (Only if the combo option selected.)
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Professional Licensed Guides
- ✓Small-group or Private tour experience
- ✓See the Mona Lisa and other world-famous paintings, sculptures, and masterpieces
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Parking fees
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗Gratuities
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency.
- •We may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue.
- •Only very small bags are allowed
- •It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15-20 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
The guide will be holding a Wandria flag or board for easy identification. The exact Google map coordinates are: 48°51'39.4"N 2°20'04.2"E
🏁 End point
The tour ends inside the Louvre museum. After it ends, the tourists are free to explore the museum on its own.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- Arabic, German, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
- Book at least
- 10 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Infant 0–4 · Adult 5–99
- Ticket
- The tickets will be provided on-site before entering the museum.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- Guided Tour in Italian: Guided Tour in Italian
- Guided Tour in English: Guided Tour in English: This guided tour will be fully delivered in English language.
- Louvre Guided Tour in French: Louvre Guided Tour in French: This guided tour will be fully delivered in French.
- Guided Tour in Spanish: Louvre Guided Tour in Spanish: This guided tour will be fully delivered in Spanish language.
- Guided Tour in Mandarin: Guided Tour in Mandarin
Itinerary
pass by
Upon your arrival at the meeting point, you'll have the chance to admire the Jardin des Tuileries, right next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.
2 h
Discover the highlights of the Louvre through its most iconic masterpieces and spaces. Begin at I. M. Pei’s Glass Pyramid, the museum’s striking modern entrance that once sparked controversy but is now a symbol of the Louvre. Admire the timeless beauty of Venus de Milo (Aphrodite) and the dynamic elegance of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, one of the museum’s most celebrated sculptures. Explore magnificent Italian frescoes and the historic Salon Carré, where artistic reputations were made and masterpieces showcased. Journey through the Treasures of the Italian Renaissance, featuring works by legendary masters, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous portrait. Experience the emotion and drama of Romanticism through paintings rich in topicality and sensuality. Conclude with Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss by Antonio Canova, a breathtaking marble sculpture that captures love, grace, and movement, making it one of the Louvre’s most unforgettable works.
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