Louvre Icons Tour: Mona Lisa & Masterpieces Guide

⭐ 4.5/5 (328 reviews) | 💰 $62 | ⏱️ Duration: 2 hours | 👥 N/A people

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• Duration: 2 hours
• Price: $62 per person
• Group size: Not specified
• Guide type: Licensed guide
• Skip the line: Yes
• Meeting point: Not specified

By the Numbers

• Rating: 4.5/5 (328 reviews)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Price: $62 per person
• Group Size: Not specified
• Guide: Licensed guide
• Meeting Point: Not specified
• Key Works Covered: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Liberty Leading the People
• Operator: Crown Tours
• Languages: English

What's Included

• Reserved access entry ticket to the Louvre Museum
• Licensed guide for the 2-hour tour
• Audio system to hear the guide clearly in group settings
• Assistance at the meeting point for smooth entry
• Complimentary Paris food guide with local restaurant recommendations via Crown Tours App

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities for the guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport to the meeting point
• Access to temporary exhibitions

What Makes This Tour Different

This tour provides reserved access entry that bypasses the ticket purchase queue, which can exceed 45 minutes during peak season. At $62 for 2 hours with a licensed guide, it focuses specifically on the four most iconic masterpieces that first-time visitors prioritize, making it more targeted than comprehensive 3-4 hour museum tours.

What You'll See

• Mona Lisa (La Gioconda) — Leonardo da Vinci's 1503 portrait displayed behind bulletproof glass in the Salle des États, Room 711 of the Denon Wing
• Venus de Milo — 2nd-century BC Greek marble sculpture of Aphrodite, discovered on the island of Milos in 1820, housed in the Sully Wing
• Winged Victory of Samothrace — Hellenistic marble sculpture of Nike positioned dramatically atop the Daru Staircase in the Denon Wing
• Liberty Leading the People — Delacroix's 1830 painting commemorating the July Revolution, representing the Romantic movement's political engagement with contemporary events

The Itinerary

Enter through reserved access to bypass the ticket purchase queue, though all visitors pass through mandatory security screening (5-15 minutes). Begin in the Denon Wing with Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa in the Salle des États (30 minutes). Move to the Sully Wing for the Venus de Milo in the Greek Antiquities gallery (25 minutes). Standing at the base of the Daru Staircase, the Winged Victory towers above at an angle that transforms the headless figure into a symbol of triumph in motion. Conclude with Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People in the French Paintings gallery (25 minutes). Total walking distance approximately 1 km through climate-controlled 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 selfie sticks, tripods, or flash photography permitted.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Expect 1 km of walking on marble and parquet floors over 2 hours.
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible via elevators in all wings. Free wheelchair loans at information desk under the Pyramid.
• Re-entry: Not permitted. Once you exit the museum, you cannot re-enter with the same ticket.
• Free Cancellation: Available — specific terms not specified, confirm with operator
• Museum Closure: Closed every Tuesday. Also closed January 1, May 1, December 25.
• Audio Guide: $6 rental on site if you want additional commentary beyond the guided tour.
• Stay After Tour: Permitted until museum closing — your entry ticket remains valid after the guided portion ends.

Tour Format

Small group 2-hour guided museum tour with licensed guide, priority access entry, meeting at specified location.

Best For

• First-time Louvre visitors wanting to see the four most famous masterpieces without navigating 60,000 m2 independently
• Travelers with limited time who need an efficient 2-hour introduction to the museum's highlights
• Visitors seeking expert commentary on iconic works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo from a licensed guide
• Groups who want reserved entry to avoid ticket purchase queues during peak tourist season

Insider Tip

The Mona Lisa room (Salle des États) is least crowded during the final hour before closing — if your tour runs late in the day, you'll have better photo opportunities and closer viewing access than morning tours when crowds peak.