Louvre at Closing Time Tour with Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
See the best of the Louvre with fewer crowds and a passionate guide on this late afternoon tour
We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly for this late afternoon experience. With multiple entrances to the galleries, the Louvre can feel like a puzzle to figure out on your own, but this timed entry tour makes your visit easy. Explore the museum’s vast halls with a friendly local guide and enjoy a quieter setting as you discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Secure your spot and conquer the Louvre with fewer crowds!
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry to the Louvre Museum
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Late afternoon museum access
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins near the Louvre
Meet your guide near the Louvre. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. Here, you’ll get a quick orientation before heading through security together. -
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Skip the lines and enter the Louvre
While other visitors queue at the main entrance, you'll breeze through a separate door reserved for small groups. Within minutes, you're inside the world's largest art museum, ready to explore its treasures. -
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Guided tour of the Louvre
Your guide shares how this building started as a medieval fortress in the 1100s, then became a royal palace before transforming into a public museum. The walls themselves tell centuries of French history. -
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Meet the Mona Lisa
Now it's time for the star attraction. Leonardo da Vinci's tiny painting draws the biggest crowds, but visiting late afternoon means you'll actually get close enough to see her famous smile and maybe snap a photo. -
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Explore the sculpture galleries
Moving from paintings to statues, you'll encounter the headless Winged Victory at the top of a grand staircase and the armless Venus de Milo in the Greek halls. These ancient works are just as captivating as the paintings. -
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Discover Greek and Roman antiquities
Beyond the famous sculptures, you'll walk through rooms filled with pottery, jewelry, and everyday objects from ancient civilizations. Your guide points out highlights that most visitors rush past. -
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Your tour finishes inside the Louvre
After two hours of highlights, your guided portion ends, but your ticket lets you stay until closing. You can revisit your favorites or wander into new wings on your own.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility concerns, we suggest a Private Louvre Tour which can be more easily tailored to your needs.
Booking deadline: We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly for this late afternoon experience.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks or suitcases over 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted inside the museum.
Please Note: This tour is scheduled to end when the museum closes, and it is not possible to remain inside the museum after the tour concludes.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 2-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line afternoon access to the Louvre Museum
Enjoy fewer crowds
Maximum group size of 18
What to bring:
Camera
Water (in a clear bottle)
Comfortable shoes
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Customer Reviews
Avi was a great guide. He was charming, funny, informative, everything you want in a tour guide. I highly recommend him
Covered a lot of ground quickly and efficiently. Much smaller crowds late in the day.
Seemless, funny and great tour! From avoiding lines and crowds as we navigated the Louvre, lower wait restrooms, group access to great lockers, no better way to do it. Our guide provided the best introduction to the Mona Lisa before entering the room that I was actually suprised how big it was! We had to leave our tour a little early and it took a bit just to figure out how to get out, so very thankful for our guides ease of navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
This is a shorter walking tour, but comfortable shoes are always recommended.
Can we stay longer in the museum after the tour ends?
This tour ends when the museum closes, therefore it is not possible to remain inside the museum after the tour.
Can I use my Paris Museum Pass to get a discount on our Louvre tour?
We pre-book all of our reservations and admission tickets for the Louvre Museum in advance. While the Paris Museum Pass can bring you inside the Louvre, our tours include pre-booked reservations, so a Paris Museum Passes will not be valid on this tour.
What to bring?
This is a shorter walking tour, but comfortable shoes are always recommended.
What if I have concerns about my mobility?
Although this tour is indoors and without much tricky terrain, we understand that you may prefer to move at your own pace. If so, take a look at our Private Louvre Tour which can be more easily tailored to your needs.
When do ticket sales close?
Ticket sales close 48 hours before departure. We recommend booking in advance, as this popular late afternoon tour often sells out. In the rare occurrence another guests cancels last minute, spots may be available within 48 hours of departure time.
