Skip-the-Line Louvre Highlights Tour with Mona Lisa

Description

Get straight to the heart of France's most famous art destination on this express tour of the Louvre. With skip the line entry, your small group of no more than 20 will follow your guide straight for the museum's most famous and captivating works, including the 'Mona Lisa,' 'The Raft of the Medusa,' and other masterpieces.

Stop At: Louvre Museum
Skip the line and head inside the Louvre for a carefully curated tour that highlights the most iconic works in its impressive collection. You won't worry about getting lost as your guide leads you to world-famous artwork including da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slaves, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. As you walk between the galleries, your guide brings the collection to life with fascinating tales of artists like Canova, Géricault, Delacroix, and David. You'll also dive into the history of the palatial building itself, admiring its opulent stonework and intricate frescoes and learning of the royal dramas that once played out in these rooms.
Admission: Included
Time: 2 hours

Stop At: Louvre Museum
If you book the Closing Time At The Louvre option, your adventure will continue for an additional hour. Enjoy an extended visit of the Louvre just before closing time, when most of the day's crowds have cleared out. This carefully chosen itinerary will ensure you see the most iconic gems of the collection—including the Mona Lisa herself!—in relative tranquility.
Admission: Included
Time: 1 hour

Start / End Locations

Start Location: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris, FR

Start Location Notes: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. When facing the arc, meet at the winged statue on the left. Due to an ongoing renovation of the Arc du Carrousel, the meeting point may be a bit crowded. Your Walks coordinator will be waiting for you with a sign.

Start Location Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/pj3dyKcxyXWVzwvG7

End Location: Rue de Rivoli, (Lourve Museum), Paris, FR

End Location Direction: https://goo.gl/maps/HrDQUhA2QxJua87H9

Commentary

Guide : English

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.

Know Before You Go

This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
Security measures are enforced at the Louvre. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed.
Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All sites in Paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. You can read more about it on the French Government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). If you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have.
Due to an ongoing renovation of the Arc du Carrousel, the meeting point may be a bit crowded. Your Walks coordinator will be waiting for you with a Walks sign

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Options and Pricing

2022 to date Pricing

Louvre Highlights Tour: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo & the Crown Jewels	RETAIL PRICE
Adult (15 - 99 years)	N/A
Child (2 - 14 years)	N/A
Infant (0 - 1 years)	N/A

	RETAIL PRICE
Adult (15 - 99 years)	N/A
Child (2 - 14 years)	N/A
Infant (0 - 1 years)	N/A

	RETAIL PRICE
Adult (15 - 99 years)	N/A
Child (2 - 14 years)	N/A
Infant (0 - 1 years)	N/A

Points of interest

Louvre - Rivoli, Paris, France

Terms and Conditions

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

FAQ

Is food & drink allowed in Louvre?

Closed bottled water is allowed, food is forbidden inside the visited sites.

Is photography allowed inside the Louvre Museum?

Photography is allowed; however, selfie sticks nor professional photography equipment, such as tripods, are allowed.

I am in a wheelchair, can I take your?

Unfortunately, the route we use on our Louvre Tour is not fully wheelchair accessible. However, an alternate route can be arranged to accommodate visitors in wheelchairs on our private tours. Please contact customer service to arrange a wheelchair-friendly tour.

Can I bring my bag on my tour?

To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities are enforcing security measures upon entry to the Louvre. Suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside. Only bags smaller than 55cm x 35cm x 20cm are permitted. Please accept our apologies for any delay or inconvenience caused by extra security checks.

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Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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