Explore the iconic Louvre Museum on a guided tour with pre-reserved tickets. Uncover the stories behind renowned masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and enhance your visit with an optional river cruise.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2 - 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Sophie has been an amazing tour guide! Very recomended as a first introduction to the museum as its masterpiece
Our tour was exceptional because our tour guide, Renee, was engaging, passionate, knowledgable, fluent in many languages, and entertaining. I would highly recommend him to others looking for a tour guide.
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Meeting point
For your Louvre tour, meet at the time selected at the Kiosque des Noctambules, a colorful artistic structure decorated with Murano glass beads facing the Comédie Française. it is a 5 minute walk from the Louvre entrance. Look for your guide holding a GetYourGuide flag. The nearest metro stop is Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (exit "Place Colette") You will receive your cruise ticket by email from the office. The meeting point for the cruise is at Bateaux Parisiens, on the south side of the river, across the road from the Eiffel Tower. Take the steps down to the river and you will need to have your ticket scanned to get on the boat.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Selfie sticks
- Non-folding wheelchairs
- Electric wheelchairs
Know before you go
- Please DO NOT go straight to the museum's entrance, meet the guide at the meeting point
- Any children joining the tour must also have a ticket
- There are many steps in the Louvre and wheelchairs are NOT permitted on this tour
- During the summer, the Louvre is busier than usual due to the large number of visitors
- There may be a wait of up to 20 minutes at the security check-in during peak season
- If you are late, we will not be able to issue you with a ticket as this is a group booking
- This tour is non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled
- Once you have exited the wings and are under the pyramid, you cannot re-enter the rooms
- Please do not bring any luggage nor double baby strollers; you cannot enter the Louvre with them
- If you book a cruise ticket, it will be emailed to you on the day of the tour. You can take the cruise any day and at any time after your Louvre tour
- The cruise departs near the Eiffel Tower, the last boat departs around 10 PM, depending on the day season