Louvre Complete Orientation Tour: Reserved Entry Guide

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Tour Snapshot

• Duration: Not specified
• Price: $68 per person
• Group size: Not specified
• Guide type: Licensed guide
• Skip the line: Yes
• Meeting point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

By the Numbers

• Rating: 4.1/5 (10,287 reviews)
• Duration: Not specified
• Price: $68 per person
• Group Size: Not specified
• Guide: Licensed guide
• Meeting Point: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
• Key Works Covered: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Seated Scribe, Liberty Leading the People, Napoleon III Apartments
• Operator: ParisCityVision
• Languages: English

What's Included

• Skip-the-line Louvre Museum entry ticket
• Priority entrance through a dedicated door
• Licensed guide escort to the Mona Lisa
• Personal audio guide for all ages
• Complete orientation tour of museum highlights

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities for guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport to meeting point
• Temporary exhibition access

What Makes This Tour Different

What You'll See

• Mona Lisa — Leonardo da Vinci's 1503 portrait in the Denon Wing, painted during his time in Florence and acquired by King Francis I
• Venus de Milo — 2nd-century BC Greek sculpture discovered on the island of Milos, displayed in the Sully Wing's Greek Antiquities section
• The Seated Scribe — 4th Dynasty Egyptian limestone sculpture from Saqqara, one of the museum's most celebrated ancient works
• Liberty Leading the People — Delacroix's 1830 painting commemorating the July Revolution, housed in the French Paintings galleries
• Napoleon III Apartments — Second Empire state rooms in the Richelieu Wing featuring original 19th-century imperial furnishings
• Islamic Art Collection — Spanning civilizations from Mesopotamia to Persia, showcasing the origins of writing and architecture

The Itinerary

Meet your guide at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for reserved entry through a dedicated entrance, bypassing standard ticket queues. Begin with Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa in the Denon Wing, then proceed to Greek Antiquities in the Sully Wing for Venus de Milo and the Caryatids. The medieval palace foundations reveal layers of history beneath your feet as you walk through centuries of royal residence. Continue to Egyptian collections featuring the Seated Scribe and mummy displays, then explore the Galerie d'Apollon's crown jewels. Conclude in the Richelieu Wing with Napoleon III Apartments and French sculpture courts, plus Near Eastern civilizations and Islamic Art galleries.

Practical Info

• Bag Restrictions: Items exceeding 55x35x20 cm are not permitted. Free lockers available under the Pyramid entrance.
• Photography: Allowed without flash in permanent collections. No tripods or selfie sticks permitted throughout the museum.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes essential. Tour covers extensive ground across 73,000 m² of gallery space.
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible according to tour specifications. Contact operator for mobility accommodations.
• Best Time to Visit: Weekday mornings typically offer smaller crowds for major masterpieces like the Mona Lisa.
• Re-entry: Not permitted. Once you exit the museum, your ticket cannot be used for re-entry the same day.
• Free Cancellation: Available — check specific terms with ParisCityVision before booking.
• What to Bring: Valid photo ID, camera, comfortable walking shoes, light jacket for air-conditioned galleries.
• Audio Guide: Personal audio guide included for all ages as part of this tour package.
• Museum Closure: Closed every Tuesday. Also closed January 1, May 1, and December 25.

Tour Format

Comprehensive guided museum tour with licensed guide, reserved entry access, meeting at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.

Best For

• First-time Louvre visitors wanting complete orientation across all eight curatorial departments without getting lost
• Art enthusiasts seeking comprehensive coverage from ancient civilizations through 19th-century masterpieces
• Travelers with limited Paris time needing efficient access to world-famous works like Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
• Groups preferring guided context over self-exploration, with included audio guides for enhanced learning

Insider Tip

The tour's reserved entry through a dedicated door means you bypass both ticket and standard entrance queues, but all visitors still pass through mandatory security screening which typically takes 5-15 minutes during peak hours.