Louvre entrance through the group access, skipping the ticket line, with a guide who takes you to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo in 2–2.5 h.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation: full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
- Duration2–2.5 hours
- Starting timesSeveral departures a day; times appear once you pick a date
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
These Louvre skip the line tickets cost $76 per person and include museum entry, access through the group entrance and a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of the best-known works: the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Liberty Leading the People. The guide speaks English or Spanish, depending on the option you pick. What you skip is the line for individual visitors; you still go through security like everyone else. It is rated 4.7 from 1,674 reviews of this tour on GetYourGuide and cancels free up to 24 hours ahead. The official ticket on its own costs €22 or €32, with no guide.
Book ticketsKey facts
entrada con acceso reservado- Duration
- 2–2.5 hours
- Starts
- Several departures a day; times appear once you pick a date
- Meeting point
- The exact meeting point is given in your booking confirmation.
- Price
- $76 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Group size
- Group tour; the listing also offers private or small-group options
- Accessibility
- According to the listing, the group tours are not wheelchair accessible; for reduced mobility it recommends a private tour.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation: full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours ahead
Included
- ✓ Timed-entry ticket to the Louvre Museum
- ✓ Access through the group entrance, skipping the main line for individual visitors
- ✓ Guided tour of the most famous works with an art historian guide
- ✓ Stops at the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Liberty Leading the People
- ✓ Commentary on The Coronation of Napoleon and the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Not included
- ✗ Hotel pickup
- ✗ Food and drinks
- ✗ Long stops in each room: the listing describes it as a fast-paced tour
Meeting point
The exact meeting point is given in your booking confirmation.
Nearest transit: Nearest metro to the museum: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7).
What's included and what isn't
It includes museum entry, the reserved access and about 2–2.5 hours with a guide specialized in art history. The route is set in advance and takes in the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Liberty Leading the People, with commentary on The Coronation of Napoleon. It does not include pickup, food or guided free time: the listing itself warns that it is a fast-paced tour with short stops at each work.
- Museum entry — Included, with a reserved time slot; you buy nothing else.
- Live guide — In English or Spanish, depending on the option you book.
- Works on the route — Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, Liberty Leading the People and The Coronation of Napoleon.
Which entrance you use and how long you wait
You go in through the group entrance, which skips the main line of individual visitors. What it does not skip is the security check: the listing warns there may be a short wait, as for any visitor. Remember that a Louvre ticket is for one date and one time slot and allows a single entry; if you leave, you cannot go back in. Items larger than 55 × 35 × 20 cm, suitcases and, according to this listing, strollers are not allowed, so leave big luggage at your hotel.
Price and cancellation terms
It costs $76 per person with entry included. The official ticket on its own is €22 for EU/EEA nationals or residents and €32 for everyone else, with no guide; the museum's own guided tours cost €12 on top of the ticket. You can cancel free up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, and reserve now and pay later. Watch out with kids: according to the listing, free entry for under-18s and for EU/EEA residents under 26 applies outside a group tour.
Who it suits better than a long guided tour
It suits you if it is your first time at the Louvre, you have half a morning and you want to see the famous works without getting lost in a 210,000 m² museum. You can also pick an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide. If you want calm, a group of six or more time in front of each painting, look at the small-group tour; if you are traveling with a wheelchair user, the listing recommends the private tour.
What recent reviews say
The 10 most recent reviews shown on the listing give 5 stars. Almost all talk about the guide and how much they know; only one complains that the guide did not speak clear English. Two confirm that you skip the ticket line, and one points out that the security line is still there.
| Option | Price | Guide | Duration | Ticket line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This reserved-access ticket | $76 | English or Spanish | 2–2.5 h | No (security check yes) |
| Official ticket on louvre.fr | €22 (EU/EEA) / €32 | No (official audio guide €6) | Self-paced | Timed entry |
| Masterpieces guided tour | $66 | English | 1–3.5 h depending on option | No (reserved access) |
What reviewers consistently say
- 9 of the 10 recent reviews praise the guide's knowledge
- 2 of 10 mention getting in without waiting in the ticket line
- 1 of 10 notes you still have to go through the security line
- 1 of 10 complains the guide did not speak clear English
- 1 of 10 wanted more time: the tour felt short
- 2 of 10 appreciate the punctuality
Who should not book this
- Wheelchair users: the listing says the group tours are not accessible
- Anyone who wants to linger for ages in front of each work: the pace is fast
- Families with a stroller: the listing does not allow strollers
- Under-18s who could get in free on their own: on the tour they pay the tour price
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Louvre Skip the Line Tickets: Reserved Entry + Mona Lisa, $76
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Pick your date on the listing, check the available start times and choose the guide's language (English or Spanish). You can reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours ahead. Bring photo ID and nothing larger than 55 × 35 × 20 cm. This site may earn a commission on bookings, at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
With this ticket, do I skip every line at the Louvre?
You skip the main line of individual visitors because you enter through the group access. The security check is mandatory for everyone, and the listing warns it can mean a short wait.
Is the tour in English?
Yes, the listing offers a guide in English or in Spanish. Choose the language when you book, because each departure has a guide in a single language.
What happens if a room on the route is closed that day?
The listing warns that some Louvre rooms can close without notice for maintenance or special events. In that case the guide changes the route on the spot to show you other works.
Do under-18s pay?
At the museum, under-18s get in free with ID. According to the listing, that free entry applies outside a group tour, so on this tour they pay the booking price.
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