Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo
At a glance
Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo is a 2h – 4h small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Walks - France. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 559 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $72.15 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local English-speaking guide, Classic Greek art rooms, Italian sculptures.
Highlights
- Rated 4.7/5 by 559 travellers
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h – 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, alongside a rich collection of the museum's other masterpieces, guided by an expert art historian. This 3-hour tour covers the Louvre's essential sections, from Classical Greek sculpture to French Romantic painting, giving you a genuinely comprehensive introduction to the collection.
What's included
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Classic Greek art rooms
- Italian sculptures
- Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat)
- Galerie d'Apollon
- Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person)
- Headset
- Group of 20 people max
- Expertly guided walking tour of Paris - if option selected
- French painting galleries
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 3h
Explore the Louvre's essential sections with an expert guide, covering masterworks that span more than two thousand years of art history.
Discover the palace's foundations at the moat, then wander among the collection of Classical Greek statues to find the mysterious Venus de Milo and the triumphant Winged Victory of Samothrace.
Marvel at the stunningly sculpted Cupid & Psyche and Michelangelo's Slaves, and get drawn into a pivotal moment in French history as you gaze upon Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People.
Study the masterpieces of Caravaggio, Raphael, and da Vinci, and admire the Romantic finesse of Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa.
To finish, your guide leads you to the Salle des États, sharing the story and context of the Mona Lisa just outside the room. Once inside, you're free to take in the small but monumental portrait at your own pace, absorbing the detail of the lady's endlessly analyzed expression, before rejoining your guide to conclude the tour together. -
Stop 2
The Louvre Pyramid is a stunning glass triangular prism that captivates everyone who visits the central courtyard of the Louvre Museum.
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Stop 3
If Best of Paris option selected, your tour will begin at the Trocadéro with unforgettable Eiffel Tower views, continuing through the historic heart of Paris on Île de la Cité, and ending with a guided tour inside the world-famous Louvre Museum.
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Stop 4
If Paris Highlights option selected.
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Stop 5
If Paris Highlights option selected.
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holdinga yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in front of the Louvre Museum, opposite the pyramid at the entrance of the Tuileries Gardens.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants (0–1 year old) can enter free of charge but must be included at the time of booking and counted in the total group headcount.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Closing Time At The Louvre: From Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $72.15 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local English-speaking guide; Classic Greek art rooms; Italian sculptures; Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat); Galerie d'Apollon; Louvre Museum entry fee (€28 per person).
Where does it start?
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holdinga yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets near the Benjamin Franklin Statue at 38 Rue Benjamin Franklin, 75116 Paris, France. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 559 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
