Ticket Highlights
- Dive into the past on this tour and learn more about the popular highlights from a professional guide.
- Enjoy skip-the-line reserved entry access from the iconic glass I.M.Pei Pyramid Entry.
- Admire the highlights, including the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Venus de Milo.
- Enjoy a self-paced guided tour of the Museum once your tour guide leaves you.
- Save money by adding a Seine River Cruise option to your trip or a chance to see Musee d’Orsay on Saturdays!
Inclusions
- A Guided Tour of the Louvre Museum.
- A Licensed professional guide.
- Pre-reserved entry ticket to the Louvre.
- A 1.5-hour guided tour of Orsay Museum on Saturday (if selected).
- Seine River Cruise ticket (if selected)
Exclusions
- Skipping past security lines.
- Food and beverages.
- Transportation to and from the hotel.
Ticket Prices
The Louvre Guided Tour has three different options to pick from depending on the kind of experience you want to have.
Here are the ticket prices for each of these options:
The Guided Tour of the Louvre with skip-the-line access and a 2-hour guided tour of the museum costs €84 for visitors between 18 and 99 years old.
Kids 17 years and below can enjoy the guided experience for a discounted price of €69!
- Louvre and Seine River Cruise
The Guided Tour of the Louvre with a 1-hour ticket to ride the Cruise on the Seine River costs €98 for visitors 99 years and below.
- Louvre and Musee d’Orsay Combo Tour
This experience includes a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Musee d’Orsay at 10 am, followed by a 2-hour Louvre Guided Tour at 1 pm costing €150 for adults 18 to 99 years.
Kids below 18 years old can enjoy this combined experience for a discounted price of €140!
Check out the table below to see all the tour options and prices at a glance.
Meeting Point
As per the tour option you choose, there are three different meeting points to begin your experience. They are:
- Louvre Musuem Guided Tour
The meeting point for the guided tour is at Kiosque des Noctambules, facing the Comedie Francaise.
It is easy to spot with a structure decorated with Murano glass beads and is a 5-minute walk from the Museum.
You will see your guide holding up a GetYourGuide flag at the tour time.
The best way to get here is by getting off at Palais Royale Musee du Louvre metro station at the Place Colette exit.
Address: 12 Pl. Colette, 75001 Paris, France. Get Directions.
- Louvre and Seine River Combo Cruise
The meeting point to begin your Louvre Museum’s guided experience is at Kiosque des Noctambules, a 5-minute walk from the Musuem.
It faces the Comedie Francaise and is covered in Murano glass beads.
You must go with the guide holding up a GetYourGuide flag.
When you finish exploring the Musuem arrive at Bateaux Parisiens, across the Eiffel Tower on the south side of the River.
Your cruise will begin from here and all you must do is get down the steps and get your ticket scanned before hopping on the Seine River Cruise.
This cruise ticket will be sent to you in advance via email.
Address for Guided Louvre Tour: 12 Pl. Colette, 75001 Paris, France. Get Directions.
Address for Seine River Cruise: Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France. Get Directions.
- Louvre and Musee d’Orsay Combo Cruise
The meeting point for the Musee d’Orsay Combo tour is at the entrance of the Museum, beside the horse statue.
To begin your Louvre Tour you must meet your guide at 12.45 pm at Kiosque des Noctambules.
Address: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris, France. Get Directions.
Important Information About this Ticket
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those having mobility problems.
- All visitors must carry a passport or ID proof.
- Wear comfortable shoes on the guided tour.
- Large bags, suitcases, and selfie sticks are prohibited on the tour.
- All kids must have a ticket to attend the tour.
- The Louvre Museum has many staircases to climb. Wheelchairs will not be available to navigate these steps.
- The crowd in the Louvre doubles during the peak season in the summer months from June to August.
- During the summer months, the wait time at the security might be 20 minutes.
- You will not receive individual exploration tickets if you arrive late at the meeting point once the group has left.
- You cannot re-enter the museum once you exit it.
- The Louvre Museum closes at 6 pm, except for Wednesdays and Fridays when it closes at 8 pm. The museum is closed on Tuesday.
- Items bigger than 55x35x20 cm are not allowed in the museum.
- If you choose the Louvre and Seine Cruise combo ticket, it can be activated any day after your Louvre Musuem visit.
- The Seine Cruise leaves from the front of the Eiffel Tower. The last boat leaves at 10 pm, depending on the day you visit.
FAQs
1. Is it worth getting a guided tour of the Louvre?
The best way to explore the Museum is to take the guided tour, as a professional guide accompanies you and will guarantee the most informational visit.
2. How much is a guided tour at the Louvre?
The experience costs €84 for visitors between 18 and 99 years old and €69 for those 17 years and below.
3. What does the Louvre guided tour include?
The guided tour includes fast pass entry access to the Museum and access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions.
4. What is the best day to take a guided tour of the Louvre?
The best day to take a guided tour is on Mondays or Thursdays, since the Musuem is the least crowded on these days of the week.
5. How many hours will a guided experience take?
A guided experience will take a maximum of 2 hours to complete.
6. Are there any combo-guided options with the Louvre Museum Tour?
There are options to combine your Louvre Musuem guided experience with a guided tour of Musee d’Orsay or a Seine River Cruise.
7. How long is the wait time to enter the Museum for a guided experience?
The wait time can take around 20 minutes to get past the security checkpoint during the peak summer season. You don’t need to wait in the entry queue with this ticket.