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Louvre - What To Know BEFORE You Go

The Basics

Book skip-the-line tickets to save time at the perennially popular Louvre or attend with an art expert guide for a more in-depth visit—art lovers and novices alike will benefit from such insight. Private tours are a good option for those with specific interests, while audio guides are also available. Alternatively, combine the Louvre with stops at the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Highlights of the antiquity section include the Seated Scribe and Venus de Milo. From the Renaissance, don't miss famous works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and Titian. French 19th-century masterpieces include Gericault's The Raft of the Medusa and the work of David and Delacroix.

Things to Know Before You Go

The Louvre always has big crowds—book skip-the-line entry to save time.
Photography of certain major works inside the Louvre is prohibited.
A 2-, 4-, or 6-day Paris museum pass includes skip-the-line access at the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay, as well as entry to other top attractions.
Family-friendly Louvre tours tailored to entertain children are available.
The Louvre is accessible for visitors with physical and learning disabilities, as well as visual and hearing impairments; disabled visitors enter for free.

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When to Get There

On Friday evenings, the Louvre stays open until 9:45pm, making it a great time to enjoy the museum with fewer crowds. You'll also see the pyramid majestically illuminated. From October through March, access to the Louvre's permanent collection is free for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month.

Underrated Artworks at the Louvre

Most visitors flock to the Mona Lisa, but the Louvre is so much more than da Vinci's moody muse. Make time for Ingres' Grande Odalisque, an 18th-century nude; the cheeky 16th-century Gabrielle d’Estrées and One of Her Sisters; and a Goya classic—The Countess del Carpio. You can even explore the ruins of the fortress upon which the Louvre is built.

Recent reviews from experiences in Paris

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Judy_M, Jul 2022

Louvre Museum Timed Entrance Access with Cruise Ticket

Unfortunately, there were mobs of other tourists—an unavoidable fact in July. It was difficult to social distance or avoid coughing! But the Louvre is the Louvre — so wonderful!

Worth it!

olivia_f, May 2022

Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Venus de Milo & Mona Lisa

The Louvre is gigantic, so unless you are visiting to see specific exhibits, this tour is worth it to see the highlights and provide historical context. We thought we'd run around the Louvre after the tour, but 3 hours was enough and we were satisfied! Definitely worth skipping the line and buying this tour in advance. While tourism is not supposed to be completely back to normal due to Covid, the lines were long enough that we were happy not to have to be part of them!

Precise and interesting without being too long

Elina_A, Aug 2022

Louvre Museum Skip the Line Must-Sees Guided Tour

Great way to see and learn about the Louvre. Shown all the important works of art and design. My only criticism is that the tour guide should wear something to stand out because I spent half my time trying to look for her in the crowds of people.

The Louvre was amazing! ...

Dgdeloz, Aug 2022

Louvre Museum Paris entry ticket

The Louvre was amazing! A little overcrowded but it was the height of the season. We arrived late but staff accommodated very nicely.

Hugo is outstanding!

Renee_P, Aug 2022

Louvre Highlights Tour: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo & Crown Jewels

Hugo was outstanding, and this experience was great at getting to avoid the lines and only hit upon the things we really wanted to see. Hugo was very easy to understand, yet he still have that Parisian flair. He was funny, knowledgeable, very entertaining. We never felt bored at all. I have been to the Louvre multiple times, and I still learned and saw more this time

Inna our guide was truly...

Robert_C, Aug 2022

Kids and Families Skip-the-Line Private Louvre Tour in Paris

Inna our guide was truly lovely and was great at both engaging the kids and sharing the wonderful history of the louvre and it’s art.

More to love about the Louvre!

Jacqueline_E, Aug 2022

Louvre Museum Semi-Private Skip the Line Guided Tour

We’ve been to the Louvre before, yet the tour introduced us to new areas. The moat of the palace and stories were very interesting! And, the palace rooms on the upper floors were opulent. Both areas we had never visited. Our guide Cristina was great and super knowledgeable!! 💗

Great experience

Stephanie_K, Aug 2022

Our kids loved learning how to write their names in hieroglyphs, and we enjoyed hearing the historical context we didn’t know behind some of the well-known pieces. Ruth was a wonderful guide (despite our youngest being a very grumpy and disagreeable traveler through much of the tour)! She was very engaging and knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend this tour for folks who want to see the highlights of the Louvre quickly and effectively.

The tour guide was very...

Amanda_M, Aug 2022

Louvre Museum Small Group English Guided Tour

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. My husband and I were able to see many highlights of the louvre.

Great tour

Michael_O, Aug 2022

Paris Louvre Museum Must See Skip the Line Private and non Private

A great way to see the highlights of the Louvre. The museum itself is overwhelming. Our guide was quick to show us the highlights. She was able to give descriptions and meanings behind most everything in the Louvre. Great tour

A+ experience for my history major

Lonnie_C, Aug 2022

Louvre Museum Paris Private Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)

It was an awesome experience well worth the price Julian was very informative patient and understanding I would highly recommend thinking about doing it again next year to see more of the Louvre

Great time for Paris essentials

Jennifer_C, Aug 2022

Paris Essentials - Eiffel, Seine River, Louvre, Catacombs With Multiple Options

This experience was great. We were able to see many things we wanted to in one day. The guided Eiffel tower tour was fantastic. Our guide was fun, experienced and knowledgeable. Was glad to get there early so we could be in line before anyone else. Wish there was more direction on the times of the Catacombs & Louvre tickets. I was able to figure the times but if some people missed it they would go early for no reason. It was a lot of walking but definitely worth it.

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