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Explore the Louvre’s greatest masterpieces on a focused 2-hour guided tour through its vast galleries. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Liberty Leading the People while your guide explains the stories, techniques, and details behind each work.
Discover how the Louvre evolved from a royal palace into the world’s most famous museum, and uncover surprising stories like the Mona Lisa’s theft and the history behind its most iconic sculptures and paintings.
With a smaller group, it’s easier to follow your guide, ask questions, and enjoy the museum at a comfortable pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet next to the Arc of the Carrousel, directly opposite the Louvre Pyramid. Look for the arch with horses and a golden statue on top. Your Crown Tours host will be wearing a purple jacket or T-shirt, next to the statue on the right when facing the arch.
Ticket Redemption Point
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Itinerary
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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (Pass by)
Meet your guide beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, just steps from the Louvre. Get an introduction to the museum’s royal past, the route ahead, and the masterpieces you are about to discover.
Admission ticket free -
1Mona Lisa Gallery
Stand before the Mona Lisa as your guide explains Leonardo’s techniques, the mystery behind her expression, and the story that made the painting world-famous.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Vénus de Milo
See the Venus de Milo up close and admire the balance and detail of this ancient Greek sculpture. Your guide explains its origins, the mystery of the missing arms, and the theories about how the statue may once have been posed.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Victoire de Samothrace
See the Winged Victory at the top of the grand Daru staircase, one of the Louvre’s most striking displays. Your guide explains how the sculptor used drapery, posture, and form to create the impression of movement and wind in marble.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Louvre Museum
Continue through selected galleries to discover more masterpieces, overlooked details, and the stories behind them. After the guided tour, stay inside the Louvre and continue exploring at your own pace.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- All guests must provide the correct names of all participants when booking.
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your activity start time. Please note that late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry.
- Please note that the security check has no skip-the-line option. During high season, waiting times may be longer.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- All guests must provide the correct names of all participants when booking.
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your activity start time. Please note that late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entry.
- Please note that the security check has no skip-the-line option. During high season, waiting times may be longer.
- We recommend traveling light, large bags, umbrellas or suitcases are not allowed inside.
- Tickets are issued as group tickets and remain with the guide. If you are late, please do not go to the entrance, as individual tickets cannot be provided.
- If you have any hearing accessibility needs, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance so we can best support you during your experience.
- For security reasons drones, weapons, glass, sharp objects, sprays, paintings, are not allowed inside.
- Please bring your ID or a clear photo of it, as it will be checked at the entrance.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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