Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Visitors viewing Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People" at the Louvre Museum, Paris.
Visitors exploring the ornate Galerie d'Apollon at the Louvre Museum, Paris.
Louvre Museum gallery with classic paintings in ornate frames, Paris.
Louvre Museum ceiling artwork with ornate gold details and classical figures.
Louvre Museum glass pyramid and courtyard in Paris, France.
Louvre Museum visitors viewing religious paintings in a gallery.

Louvre Museum Timed Entry Tickets with Hosted Visit to the Mona Lisa, Paris

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Experience an exclusive visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris, where your journey begins with a guided tour directly to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Meet your host at Arc du Carrousel and enjoy priority access that lets you bypass crowds for this VIP experience. With expert guidance, ensure you don't miss out on viewing one of art history’s most famous treasures.

Your dedicated host purchases your Louvre tickets in advance and escorts you directly to the priority access point, so you can skip the ticket queues and avoid the confusion at the entrance.

Upon arrival, your host assists with entry formalities and gives you a brief introductory orientation inside the museum to help you get your bearings.

After the smooth assisted entry, you’re free to explore the Louvre independently at your own pace, with smart tips to help you find the masterpieces faster.

You can also upgrade your experience to include a short highlights tour, where your host guides you to key works, especially the Mona Lisa, and shares essential context before you continue on your own.

Reserved access to the Louvre Museum

Hosted introduction to the museum and its highlights

Accompaniment to the museum’s main highlights for orientation (as per option selected)

Guided tour inside the museum (visit is self-guided after the introduction)

Audio guide (available to rent at the museum)

Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Skip the ticket queues at the Louvre Museum with a dedicated host who purchases your tickets, escorts you to the priority entrance, and ensures a smooth, stress-free start—so you can spend more time with the art and less time figuring out logistics.

Getting started

Meet your host at the designated meeting point near the Louvre. Your host will have your pre-purchased tickets and accompany you to the priority access entrance. All visitors must pass through a mandatory security check. Your host will assist with ticket validation and entry formalities before bringing you inside for a brief introductory orientation.

What to expect

Louvre Museum

The Louvre is the world’s largest and most visited art museum, home to thousands of works spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century masterpieces.

Features

  • Pre-purchased reserved entry tickets handled entirely by your host.

  • Escorted access to the priority entrance, skipping ticket-buying lines.

  • Assistance with entry procedures and security navigation.

  • A short introductory orientation to help you get your bearings.

  • Independent exploration at your own pace after entry.

Upgrades

  • Highlights tour: Enhance your visit with a brief highlights tour, where your host guides you to major masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa, and shares essential context before you continue exploring independently.
Visitors viewing Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People" at the Louvre Museum, Paris.

Visitors viewing Eugène Delacroix's "Liberty Leading the People" at the Louvre Museum, Paris.

Visitors exploring the ornate Galerie d'Apollon at the Louvre Museum, Paris.

Visitors exploring the ornate Galerie d'Apollon at the Louvre Museum, Paris.

Louvre Museum gallery with classic paintings in ornate frames, Paris.

Louvre Museum gallery with classic paintings in ornate frames, Paris.

What to bring

  • Download your voucher in advance to avoid connectivity issues on-site.

Accessibility

  • The venue is accessible to visitors with wheelchairs and strollers.

What’s not allowed

  • Flash photography, artificial lighting, and selfie sticks are prohibited inside the venue.

  • Large bags or suitcases are not permitted. Free lockers are available for smaller items.

  • Re-entry is not permitted.

Additional information

  • All tickets are personal, non-transferable, and cannot be modified, refunded, or resold.

  • Timed-entry tickets skip the ticket counter; mandatory security checks may take 15–30 minutes or longer.

  • During peak season, boarding for the cruise may involve some waiting time.

  • River cruise tickets are valid for use anytime on the selected date and may remain valid for up to 6 months as shown on the final ticket.

  • Cruises depart every 30 minutes or hourly; check the linked schedule for timings.

  • If your ticket includes an audio guide, download and activate it in advance; the last rental is at 4pm.

  • From Oct 9 to early Nov, audioguides are available only in French, English, and Spanish.

  • Entry is free for children under 18 and EU citizens under 25; free tickets must still be collected on-site or via the official website.

  • Please meet your host near the Louvre, do not proceed directly to the ticket line.

Louvre Museum ceiling artwork with ornate gold details and classical figures.

Louvre Museum ceiling artwork with ornate gold details and classical figures.

Louvre Museum glass pyramid and courtyard in Paris, France.

Louvre Museum glass pyramid and courtyard in Paris, France.

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Operating hours

The Louvre Museum

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 1st Jan 2026, 1st May 2026 and 25th Dec 2026.

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FAQs

Access to temporary exhibitions is not included with this experience.
You can explore a variety of artworks including Egyptian antiquities and Islamic Arts, as well as masterpieces like Vermeer's The Astronomer and Géricault's The Raft of the Medusa.
This experience can accommodate a maximum of 25 participants.
Your meeting point with your host will be at the Arc du Carrousel du Louvre.
Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside the venue, but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items.
Yes, this experience is both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Flash photography, lighting, or selfie sticks are prohibited within the venue.
Re-entry to the museum is not permitted.
The museum prohibits items exceeding dimensions of 55 x 35 x 20 cm.
Your host will guide you specifically to the Mona Lisa, but afterward, you can explore over 35,000 artworks at your own pace.

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