Louvre Museum: Guided Tour at Closing Time with Mona Lisa
Overview
This is the Louvre at its calmest. Late afternoon is the sweet spot for visiting the world's largest art museum, and this small-group, timed-entry tour is built around it. You'll bypass the long ticket lines through a dedicated group entrance, then follow an expert, English-speaking guide on a curated route designed to hit the icons without the chaos.
In just two hours, you'll stand in front of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, then walk through Greek and Roman antiquities most visitors rush past. Your guide weaves the museum's history together, from medieval fortress to royal palace to public museum, with insider stories about each masterpiece.
With a small group, you'll have the room to see, listen, and ask questions. It's perfect for art lovers, first-time Paris visitors, and anyone who wants the Louvre's highlights without the morning rush.
What's Included
- Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
- Curated route through the museum at closing time
- Fascinating insights and stories about artists
- Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors)
- Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
- Afternoon guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
- Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
- Guide tips
Meeting Location
Cour Napoléon et Pyramide du Louvre
75001 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
- We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly.
- All guests must supply their full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People.
- Curated route through the museum at closing time.
- Fascinating insights and stories about artists.
- Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors).
- Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre.
- Afternoon guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits.
- Expert, English-speaking art historian guide.
- Guide tips.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Louvre Museum: Guided Tour at Closing Time with Mona Lisa is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Louvre Museum: Guided Tour at Closing Time with Mona Lisa will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
- Curated route through the museum at closing time
- Fascinating insights and stories about artists
- Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors)
- Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
- Afternoon guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
- Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
- Guide tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
- We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly.
- All guests must supply their full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
