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Louvre Museum: Dedicated Entry + Guided Tour
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4.5(1,164)
From $64
per person
Museums & Art

Louvre Museum: Dedicated Entry + Guided Tour

At a Glance

Type
Museums & Art
Rating
4.5/5 (1164)
Price
From $64/person
Meeting Point
Louvre Museum, Rue de Rivoli
Fitness
Moderate - The tour invol...

Highlights

  • Visit the Mona Lisa in peace and quiet with a last-entry Louvre tour

Tour Details

Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artworks without the heaving afternoon crowds, on this tour that provides access for the museum's last entry of the day with ski-the-line access. On this last-entry Louvre tour, explore the museum's essential sections with an expert guide, and then experience the beauty of the world-famous paintings in peace right as the doors are closing. Accompanied by your expert guide, discover the palace's foundations at the moat, and then wander among the collection of Classical Greek statues to find the mysterious Venus de Milo and the triumphant Winged Victory of Samothrace. Marvel at the stunningly sculpted Cupid and Psyche and Michelangelo's Slaves, and get drawn into a pivotal moment in French history as you gaze upon Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People.

Make your way to the Mona Lisa Room and enjoy the freedom to get as close to the small but monumental painting as you like.

What Makes This Tour Special

This tour offers last-entry access allowing visitors to explore the museum after typical closing hours, minimizing crowds and providing a more intimate experience of the artworks with an expert guide.
  • Skip-the-line access to avoid long daytime queues.
  • Explore the museum during its last entry, when crowds are minimal.
  • Guided tour by an expert providing in-depth art historical insights.
  • Access to key masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa without heavy crowds.
  • Visit the museum’s foundational moat area, rarely highlighted on standard tours.

Historical Background

The Louvre Museum was originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century under Philip II and was transformed into a royal palace before becoming a public museum during the French Revolution in 1793. It houses thousands of works spanning from ancient civilizations to the 19th century.

What's Included

  • Guided tour
  • Dedicated entry
  • Live guide

Is This Tour Worth It?

This museums & art activity is highly rated at 4.5/5 across 1164 reviews, priced from $64 per person.

Best For

Families
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 4.5/5
  • +3 items included
  • +Well-reviewed: 1164 ratings
  • +Booked through Tiqets

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires moderate - the tour involves extensive walking and standing within large galleries, though paced comfortably with breaks. fitness level

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