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Book a time that fits your schedule and explore at your own pace.
- Everything you get: Skip long ticketing lines with a reserved ticket, then explore the Louvre at your own pace. Access the museum’s permanent collection, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
- Why choose this: With this budget-friendly ticket, avoid waiting in the long lines that could take up to 2 to 3 hours if you were to buy the ticket at the venue.
- Upgrades: Enhance your visit with an audio guide for deeper insights or add an open-dated Seine River cruise ticket to see Paris from a different perspective.
Book a time that fits your schedule and explore at your own pace.
- Everything you get: Skip long ticketing lines with a reserved ticket, then explore the Louvre at your own pace. Access the museum’s permanent collection, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory.
- Why choose this: With this budget-friendly ticket, avoid waiting in the long lines that could take up to 2 to 3 hours if you were to buy the ticket at the venue.
- Upgrades: Enhance your visit with an audio guide for deeper insights or add an open-dated Seine River cruise ticket to see Paris from a different perspective.
Inclusions
- Reserved entry to the Louvre
- Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Deutsch, Polish & Japanese (as per option selected)
- 1 – 1.5-hour Seine River cruise (as per the option selected)
- Hosted access entry with macaroon tasting (as per the option selected)
- With the reserved access ticket, book a time slot convenient for you and avoid the long ticketing lines. Expect a 10 to 15-minute or even longer wait time at the security before your experience begins.
- Please note that the last audio guide rental is at 4pm.
- For a seamless experience, download the audio guide app before your visit to the Louvre Museum to avoid any issues with the venue's network.
- Flash photography, lighting, or selfie sticks are a no-go inside the venue.
- You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum, but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items.
- Items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted in the museum.- Re-entry is not allowed.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Stella
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was an unforgettable experience, I had no personal guide, but the devices we rented were not easy and stressed us out, but anyway we enjoyed a lot we spent three hours, all beautiful and exhausting, this is my second visit, I need more visits to the majestic Louvre museum!
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Sommerfeld
Jun 2025Verified booking
We were very excited and impressed! Only 30 minutes waiting time thanks to tickets with time! You shouldn't try to do everything, you can't do it in one day! We would start directly with the "Denon" grand piano! The Italian artists are much better! But also make sure you see the European/French wing! There is Napoleon's apartment and very splendid halls!
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Zulianello
May 2025Verified booking
It is the most interesting museum, and with the audio guide you are immersed in the history of the paintings, it would just need to be better organized for the viewing of the Mona Lisa, to give everyone a way to be able to see it from the front... All in all, a very good experience.
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Royden
May 2025Verified booking
The Art is the reason to come to Paris from 7500 miles away, it is the investment made by this city over hundreds of years ago that pays off year after year as people continue continue to come to make a pilgrimage as we did on our 40th wedding anniversary. Sadly this is a once in a lifetime trip for us. We took as much as we could take in in the few days we could afford. It was terrific. A professor of mine came to do special research here after he retired. Linda and I got married a couple of years before he came to work at the Louvre. Victor Chan was a great professor at the University of Alberta with a personal collection of drawings worthy of the Louvre.
Mosneaga
May 2025Verified booking
Extraordinary 🥰I came with my mother to show him the beauty of the Louvre, we both stood there with our mouths open 🤩
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Jeannette
May 2025Verified booking
I was amazed by the fantastic ceiling paintings and designs. When everyone gathered in front of the paintings, just look up.
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Cabras
May 2025Verified booking
We also managed to get in a few minutes earlier than the time stipulated in the reservation, and this allowed us to cope better with the queue at the security checkpoints. The museum is really big and rich, although some rooms were closed for new installations. The visit lasted for more than 5 hours, which literally flew by between pavilions. I recommend visiting the museum in the morning when it is open, so as to avoid as much as possible the huge mass of people arriving throughout the day. The beauties admired were a balm to the eyes and a caress to the soul.
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Freund-Knechtli
May 2025Verified booking
Everything worked perfectly. Tickets, admission and organization on site. We visited the Louvre in the morning and the Palace of Versailles in the afternoon. We had plenty of time. Top!
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Elisabeth
May 2025Verified booking
The Louvre uis a very crowded place, with it seemed to me, 250 people are per timeslot, so get there early. I never downloaded the audio guide, as I had no headphones. Otherwise the online ticket was perfect
Simon
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful setting, palace, chambers. halls and exhibits. Beautiful nature and garden. I felt like a nobleman. Versailles breathes history.
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Reinaldo
May 2025Verified booking
For me at 75 years of age it was unforgettable! History and beauty rolled into one. Each step was a treat to the senses with moments smiles and wonder. It was breathtaking to put it in a word. Let me not forget the Mona Lisa. Enjoy 😍
Michaela
May 2025Verified booking
Great Experience – Even at 11 PM! We booked our Eiffel Tower visit for 11 PM because no earlier times were available — but in the end, we were glad! There were hardly any people, and we got through security and up the elevator very quickly. The night view over Paris was absolutely breathtaking. If we visit again, we definitely want to go all the way up to the third floor!
Verônica
May 2025Verified booking
It was perfect, I arrived at the scheduled time, I didn't even have to queue for 5 minutes, I got my ticket in advance. I entered at 10:30 and left at 16:00 and was able to enjoy the museum in peace. I recommend buying in advance!
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DANIELE
May 2025Verified booking
The guide and the exhibition ooook... Little loss of time to get in with group ticket skip line.... A few areas of the exhibition a bit claustrophobic due to too many people in the same place at the same time in transit. Day ..as pictured ideal weather... Super positive experience...
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Willy
May 2025Verified booking
The incredible grandour of the entire museum, friends were not kidding that would take several days to see most of it. Was able to book multiple attractions using headout and was phenomenal, would have been entirely different if not for them.
Meloni
May 2025Verified booking
We visited the Museum on a very crowded day and I must admit that the handling of the masses was more than appreciable evidently the approach to the works was a tad shared with dozens and dozens of people, the space with the Mona Lisa was almost impassable because of the turnout.
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Julianne
May 2025Verified booking
The Louvre was difficult to find the entry, maps and signs didn't align When we navigated to the entry, we were able to follow the maps, through the sections. Very busy, so much to see. I would need 7 days of visits to see most of your amazing museum.
John
May 2025Verified booking
The Louvre has no equal. I had never been. We were on a pass through journey to Paris. The Reserved Access Tickets afforded us the opportunity that touched every note, getting us in efficiently on a very hot and crowded day. Guidance to and through THE most powerful exhibits in the world and an effectivie strategy for "our trip" of a life time.
Wiler
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything was phenomenal, a very nice ride, good treatment and a lot to see and enjoy. And enjoy. Just a thank you for this great experience.
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Barbara
Apr 2025Verified booking
The museum is breathtaking, thank you for sharing. The history, architect, statues, artifacts, everything was fascinating.
Peter
Apr 2025Verified booking
Online tickets to the Louvre Museum were already sold out, but we were still able to purchase tickets all thanks to Headout! We received our tickets just the day before the reservation, but we got inside the museum without any problems. The river cruise was also a wonderful bonus to the experience.
Comina
Apr 2025Verified booking
The organization of the waiting time and the detailed communication of how the visit was organized,allowed us not to have exhausting waiting times. Very detailed audio guide for important works. Only thing is the tickets arrive at the last and no one responds to emails....anxiety as a tourist
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Lionel
Apr 2025Verified booking
Arriving 30 minutes later than our ticket, we were able to avoid a good part of the queue. The Louvre is as beautiful for its collections as for its architecture and decorations.
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Martina
Apr 2025Verified booking
Mouse Louvre visit and Bateaux Moches wonderful! Although tickets for the date we chose were sold out on the museum's official website, we found a super package on Ticket Paris through Headout; visit to the Louvre Museum + cruise on the Seine with Bateaux Mouches. We started with the Louvre Museum; the amount of people queuing for entry was truly unimaginable, but thanks to our scheduled tickets with date and time, the queue in a few minutes was exhausted and we were able to make entry at the museum. Everything was organized perfectly. Immediately after our visit to the museum, we went to the point from which our cruise on the Seine would shortly depart; the convenience that a boat departs every half hour allowed us to better organize our connections. Arriving at the boat, in a few minutes, showing the ticket via app on our smartphone, we got on--and immediately ready to depart on the cruise. A 1-hour tour, in which we saw what most characterizes Paris. Everything was perfect, despite the fact that we were not familiar with the site and the app! The tickets arrived in the inbox the night before our visit, and with the convenience of having them directly on the app even without the use of an Internet connection. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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Douglas
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything was absolutely amazing except the audio part. It was too confusing. I thought my purchased ticket covered the audio, but it didn't. I downloaded the audio, not once, but twice and it didn't work. Otherwise, our trip there was Amazing!! We loved it. I saw the Mona Lisa in person! Beautiful museum!
With more than 35,000 artworks at the Louvre, don't miss out on the most famous artworks with the help of a guide.
- Everything you get: Discover the Louvre’s most famous treasures, from the Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo, with a guide uncovering their hidden details, fascinating history, and artistic secrets. After the tour, wander the museum’s vast halls at your own pace.-
- Why choose this: It is said that it could take 36 days to cover the Louvre. With this guided tour, navigate with ease and learn about the museum's most important and famous artworks.
With more than 35,000 artworks at the Louvre, don't miss out on the most famous artworks with the help of a guide.
- Everything you get: Discover the Louvre’s most famous treasures, from the Mona Lisa to Venus de Milo, with a guide uncovering their hidden details, fascinating history, and artistic secrets. After the tour, wander the museum’s vast halls at your own pace.-
- Why choose this: It is said that it could take 36 days to cover the Louvre. With this guided tour, navigate with ease and learn about the museum's most important and famous artworks.
Inclusions
- 2 to 3-hour tour of the Louvre (English, Spanish, German, or French)
- Reserved entry to the Louvre
- Semi-private tour for less than 10 people (as per option selected)
- Small group guided tour of 6 (as per option selected)
- Headsets when appropriate
- This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
- With the reserved access ticket, book a timeslot convenient for you and avoid the long ticketing lines. Expect a 10 to 15-minute or even longer wait time at the security before your experience begins.
- Please meet the guide before the departure time. Late guests will not be accommodated.
- Flash photography, lighting, or selfie sticks are a no-go inside the venue.
- You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum, but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items.
- The museum does not permit items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm.
- Re-entry is not allowed.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Anja
Jun 2025Verified booking
Our guide was very nice. He gave us a great tour of the Louvre: History from the Louvre .... to the Mona Lisa. The most important things in 2.5 hours. We'd love to do it again and highly recommend it!
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Simone
May 2025Verified booking
The Louvre was very impressive and we Head a great guide, who had incredible Knowledge about the history. I especially likes the Nike of Samothrace.
Finke,
May 2025Verified booking
Professional guided tour with detailed explanations and background information. Including the building (Louvre), Greek antiquity and gods, painting techniques and, of course, da Vinci. Art historical contexts were pointed out. The only thing to complain about was the organization: the meeting point was easy to find, but it was a bit cramped on the sidewalk in front of the store. And then the Louvre is very well visited (the Monna up close? Forget it) and it is therefore often noisy, but that is not at the discretion of the organizer.
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Bittner
May 2025Verified booking
Julien was unique. He did a great job on the tour. Funny but also very knowledgeable. We would do it again at any time👍👍👍👍👍
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Ernst
May 2025Verified booking
Sylvanie, our guide was right where Headout said she would be. She was well organized and started on time. The tour was well done. The ticketing process was very smooth and the directions easy to follow. Head out sent a reminder just before the date, which was nice.
Thomas
Apr 2025Verified booking
First of all, it was very advantageous not to have to wait in long queues. Our guide was very nice, had a wealth of knowledge and was very pleasant to listen to.
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Victoria
Apr 2025Verified booking
Easy booking and clear instructions. Given the enormity of the Lourve, this was probably the best way to get a compressed overview of the highlights. Three hours was definitely enough time for a visit. Lots of stairs, standing and walking. Our guide was very knowledgeable, a little too dramatic at times.
Proost
Mar 2025Verified booking
Yvan was our guide. He is great. Kind. Punctual. What he told us was very interesting. To the point. He guided us perfect trough the museum and towards the headlights. Gave us important tips.
Patrick
May 2025Verified booking
The guide was so informative and helpful. The louvre us overwhelming. She made it so much more approachable.
Jitka
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our guide approach and information he was sharing with us, the most amazing commented muzeum visit in our life !
Jörg
Apr 2025Verified booking
That you get a guided tour while others are queuing and don't get lost. The expertise is also excellent.
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Robin
Jun 2025Verified booking
My guide and tour were awesome. I suggest a better way to find the right tour once you arrive at the Carousel area. The flag, "Walks" had nothing to do with Get Your Guide. Nor was it on the last email. Even saying the sign (flag) will be green would have been very helpful. My guide, Ra... (from Italy) went above and beyond in helpfulness to those like me who had luggage to store. She showed knowledge and passion of her subject.
Friedrich-Wilhelm
Jun 2025Verified booking
Julien was fantastic and made an unforgettable tour. He had a common thread for art history and brought this across in a humorous and entertaining way. The sculptures and many paintings in the Louvre were brought to life.
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Scot
Jun 2025Verified booking
Very good guide. Good way to get in avoiding the lines. Very educational. Very crowded, which slows things down. ....not the fault of the guide.
Sandra
Jun 2025Verified booking
Our guide was excellent; she did her best. It was very crowded because the museum didn't open at the regular time because the workers were thinking of striking. Therefore we waited in a long line once they decided to open.
Margit
Jun 2025Verified booking
The German-guided tour was excellent, so worth every penny. You got into the Louvre without waiting and got a lot of explanations. After the tour you could use the time in the Louvre on your own. A really great and stress-free experience. Many thanks for that.
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Lottie
Jun 2025Verified booking
The Louvre is overwhelming. It was helpful to have a knowledgeable tour guide to hit the highlights. I would highly recommend.
CARCANO
May 2025Verified booking
Bravo to the guide! She dwelt more on the history of the museum than on the works contained therein. He gave a good general overview. Clearly the museum is huge, in two hours you really see the bare minimum. But it's fine to then decide for yourself how to proceed inside the museum.
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Silvia
May 2025Verified booking
Julian was a great guide. Lively, entertaining, informative and responsive to requests. Highly recommended 👍
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Jessica
May 2025Verified booking
There was a long line, but with the group, we entered through a different access, faster and more expeditious, the guide made a tour of the main attractions giving information and details of each one, after the visit, I could stay and visit other points, definitely the best of Paris was the visit to the Museum, and the guided tour was impeccable.
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Alexandra
May 2025Verified booking
I loved the guide, Laurence. She was patient, inspiring, and funny. I loved listening to her, and I hardly felt those 2 hours go by. The Louvre always felt intimidating for me, so a first visit with a tour guide was the perfect way to break the ice. And Laurence made it a memorable first trip.
LETICIA
May 2025Verified booking
I loved that they were very professional and punctual, the guide Emilie, I loved it, very friendly and prepared told us interesting facts, plus they took us to the points of interest in the museum. I would definitely recommend it. Thank you 🙏🏻
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Sandra
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide, Sid, was fantastic! Funny, knowledgeable, patient - we loved him! And I forgot to tip him at the end! I'm so sorry! I highly recommend Sid as a tour guide!
Karen
May 2025Verified booking
It was excellent! We didn't have time to explore the entire museum and this highlight/private tour was just perfect. Our guide was so knowledgeable, professional, and kind.
Joanne
May 2025Verified booking
The tour was informative, and very inclusive. Avi was a great guide, with fantastic communication skills, and quite entertaining in an historically-informed way. Our group entrance was very well managed, and we were able to survive the huge crowds as we moved through the tour!
Gain reserved entry to the Louvre and enjoy a scenic Seine River cruise in a convenient combo.
- Everything you get: With just the one ticket, gain reserved entry to the Louvre Museum as per a convenient timeslot chosen by you. Explore the museum at your own pace and enjoy the flexibility of curating your tour. Continue to embark on a Seine River cruise and view iconic Parisian landmarks from a different perspective.
- Why choose this: This ticket often comes with flexible timing, so you can visit the museum and enjoy the cruise at your own pace. It’s also ideal for travelers on a short trip who want to maximize their experience with two top attractions in one easy booking.
Gain reserved entry to the Louvre and enjoy a scenic Seine River cruise in a convenient combo.
- Everything you get: With just the one ticket, gain reserved entry to the Louvre Museum as per a convenient timeslot chosen by you. Explore the museum at your own pace and enjoy the flexibility of curating your tour. Continue to embark on a Seine River cruise and view iconic Parisian landmarks from a different perspective.
- Why choose this: This ticket often comes with flexible timing, so you can visit the museum and enjoy the cruise at your own pace. It’s also ideal for travelers on a short trip who want to maximize their experience with two top attractions in one easy booking.
Inclusions
- Reserved entry to the Louvre
- Audio guide for the Louvre Museum
- 1.5-hour Seine River cruise
- Start point: Eiffel Tower
- Assemblee Nationale
- Musee d'Orsay
- Institut de France
- Pantheon
- Cite de la Mode
- Hotel de Ville
- Notre Dame
- Conciergerie
- Grand Palais
- Palais Chaillot
- With the reserved access ticket, book a time slot convenient for you and avoid the long ticketing lines. Expect a 10 to 15-minute or even longer wait time at the security before your experience begins.
- Flash photography, lighting, or selfie sticks are a no-go inside the venue.
- You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum, but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items.
- The museum does not permit items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm.
- Re-entry is not allowed.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Cabras
May 2025Verified booking
We also managed to get in a few minutes earlier than the time stipulated in the reservation, and this allowed us to cope better with the queue at the security checkpoints. The museum is really big and rich, although some rooms were closed for new installations. The visit lasted for more than 5 hours, which literally flew by between pavilions. I recommend visiting the museum in the morning when it is open, so as to avoid as much as possible the huge mass of people arriving throughout the day. The beauties admired were a balm to the eyes and a caress to the soul.
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Willy
May 2025Verified booking
The incredible grandour of the entire museum, friends were not kidding that would take several days to see most of it. Was able to book multiple attractions using headout and was phenomenal, would have been entirely different if not for them.
Meloni
May 2025Verified booking
We visited the Museum on a very crowded day and I must admit that the handling of the masses was more than appreciable evidently the approach to the works was a tad shared with dozens and dozens of people, the space with the Mona Lisa was almost impassable because of the turnout.
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Wiler
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything was phenomenal, a very nice ride, good treatment and a lot to see and enjoy. And enjoy. Just a thank you for this great experience.
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Peter
Apr 2025Verified booking
Online tickets to the Louvre Museum were already sold out, but we were still able to purchase tickets all thanks to Headout! We received our tickets just the day before the reservation, but we got inside the museum without any problems. The river cruise was also a wonderful bonus to the experience.
Martina
Apr 2025Verified booking
Mouse Louvre visit and Bateaux Moches wonderful! Although tickets for the date we chose were sold out on the museum's official website, we found a super package on Ticket Paris through Headout; visit to the Louvre Museum + cruise on the Seine with Bateaux Mouches. We started with the Louvre Museum; the amount of people queuing for entry was truly unimaginable, but thanks to our scheduled tickets with date and time, the queue in a few minutes was exhausted and we were able to make entry at the museum. Everything was organized perfectly. Immediately after our visit to the museum, we went to the point from which our cruise on the Seine would shortly depart; the convenience that a boat departs every half hour allowed us to better organize our connections. Arriving at the boat, in a few minutes, showing the ticket via app on our smartphone, we got on--and immediately ready to depart on the cruise. A 1-hour tour, in which we saw what most characterizes Paris. Everything was perfect, despite the fact that we were not familiar with the site and the app! The tickets arrived in the inbox the night before our visit, and with the convenience of having them directly on the app even without the use of an Internet connection. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
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Tania
May 2025Verified booking
Everything was well organized, customer service was also very quick to respond!
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Marija
May 2025Verified booking
The time spent on the River, the organization absolutely everything was on the spot!
SYLVIE
May 2025Verified booking
Despite the delay, I was able to get home.
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Adelina
May 2025Verified booking
Magnificent Haute couture exhibition at the Louvre.
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babette
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Louvre and the river cruise, just great!!!
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Simona
Apr 2025Verified booking
The museum is very crowded, they should quota attendance even more
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Mihails
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was great! Thank you very much!
SCOTT
Apr 2025Verified booking
What a great overall experience, thank you
Barbara
Apr 2025Verified booking
Italian works and in particular the gioconda
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Setareh
Jun 2025Verified booking
The queue for access, with a ticket already purchased, was long anyway; imagine if we still had to buy a ticket! So definitely a great offer to be able to manage the day without too many queues and in complete autonomy.
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Piotr
Jun 2025Verified booking
Everyrhing was as it booked. To get to Luvre you have to come aproximately 40min before your time od entrance but take it easy.
Lois
May 2025Verified booking
Both the museum and the riverboat tour were very nice. However, the directions as to where to meet for the tour told us to meet at the pyramid Museum when we got there we were told we had to meet at the Eiffel Tower. I had read this earlier in the email, but it said to meet at the pyramid. It was a bit confusing.
Marek
May 2025Verified booking
The museum should be marked with the direction of the tour so that you can get around everything. With the current signage, I got lost several times.
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Lanotte
May 2025Verified booking
Magnificent museum! Not enough time to see everything of course! Very well organized queue And the Louvre Palace is sublime!
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Crystal
May 2025Verified booking
It was crowded, but line moved quickly for our 10 am entry. Once inside it didn't feel crowded. We loved the Louves, but kept going in circles in some places trying to find other exhibits, so gave up. WE did ask guides there and that helped. It was nice there was an elevator most places for my husband who has trouble walking up and down stairs. We loved that there was a Starbucks there so we could eat first, then had a late lunch later. The exhibits were amazing and so thorough. We didn't see the Mona Lisa because that would have been too hard on my husband to stand in line for so long. Most rooms I had him sit down while I walked around and that helped. I'm not sure what accommodations were available for people like him, so we just did our best. We felt seeing the Louves was a definite highlight of our 2 week stay in Paris (first time), so definitely on the bucket list. Getting out though was strange, walking a really long ways down mall hallways, stairs, to finally get to the outside. I wish we could have left the way we came in. Leaving was very hard on my husband. This may not be a great venue for people with limited mobility, but maybe there were services I was unaware of. Still we are very glad we went. The highlights were the Art Nouveau furniture and decor, Napoleon's Apartment, old masters paintings, and statues
Potito
May 2025Verified booking
Tickets were easy to use by being sent on WhatsApp. The directions to use the booked services were clear and timely.
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Luz
May 2025Verified booking
After having an early lunch, we waltzed into the Louvre without having to wait in line. ( which was very long) the exhibit was exhilarating and unbelievable! Standing in the presence of such magnificent statues and paintings. And of course , we had to see Mona Lisa ! She made our day.
Karin
May 2025Verified booking
The museum visit was great. However, I bought three combined tickets with a boat trip on the Seine and the tickets for this boat trip were not accepted (the code was wrong). Even after contacting the chatbot, I was sent the tickets for the museum again, which was of no use to me for the Seine boat trip. We were therefore unable to take the boat trip, which was very annoying. I request a refund and compensation on my credit card.
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AIKATERINI
May 2025Verified booking
I was quite stressed as I only received the tickets about 5 hours before the event, which made me worry it might be a scam, especially after reading a lot of negative reviews. However, everything turned out fine and the tickets for both the Louvre Museum and the Seine Cruise were valid and worked without any issues.
Guided Tours
Louvre Museum Reserved Access Tickets with Direct Hosted Access to Mona Lisa Painting
Get escorted entry to the Mona Lisa with a host and bypass the crowds.
- Everything you get: Enter the museum at a reserved time slot. A host will escort you directly to the Mona Lisa, ensuring you get an up-close view without having to navigate the crowds. Explore the Louvre freely after your Mona Lisa visit, with access to over 35,000 artworks, including the Venus de Milo and other world-famous masterpieces.
- Why choose this: Avoid the hassle of getting to the Mona Lisa as a host will meet you at a designated meeting point and will escort you directly to the painting, where you can get an up-close view of the masterpiece while escaping the huge crowds.
Get escorted entry to the Mona Lisa with a host and bypass the crowds.
- Everything you get: Enter the museum at a reserved time slot. A host will escort you directly to the Mona Lisa, ensuring you get an up-close view without having to navigate the crowds. Explore the Louvre freely after your Mona Lisa visit, with access to over 35,000 artworks, including the Venus de Milo and other world-famous masterpieces.
- Why choose this: Avoid the hassle of getting to the Mona Lisa as a host will meet you at a designated meeting point and will escort you directly to the painting, where you can get an up-close view of the masterpiece while escaping the huge crowds.
Inclusions
- Reserved entry to the Louvre
- Hosted entry & direct access to the Mona Lisa
Exclusions
- Access to temporary exhibitions
- This ticket can accommodate a maximum of 25 people in 1 group.
- With the reserved access ticket, book a time slot convenient for you and avoid the long ticketing lines. Expect a 10 to 15-minute or even longer wait time at the security before your experience begins.
- Flash photography, lighting, or selfie sticks are a no-go inside the venue.
- You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum, but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items.
- The museum does not permit items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm.
- Re-entry is not allowed.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Rosemarie
Apr 2025Verified booking
Company responded promptly to enquiries and the fast track was immensely helpful. Steve was great too
Dawn
Jun 2025Verified booking
I thought that we would have a separate 'line' to view the Mona Lisa. Instead we were pushed and shoved into the 'pit' of people in a hot room. This was not pleasant.
Bolchis
Apr 2025Verified booking
There were crazy lines, but we went right through without any problems. The girl before we went in explained to us thoroughly how the museum is divided. It was worth it to pay a little more.
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Pamela
Apr 2025Verified booking
Guide was lovely but was not able to talk about what we were seeing and did not take us directly to the Mona Lisa so we were in a large crowd for quite awhile. Not what I expected for the price!
Athanasios
Apr 2025Verified booking
You had all well organized and we got to museum without any problems or discomfort. Also we managed to visit all exhibits in museum in time. The experience was very good and museum is amazing!!!
Jessica
Apr 2025Verified booking
If you don't have much time, it's great because you don't have to find your own way around as you are guided through the most important rooms
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Kerstin
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything worked out great and the meeting point was also well explained and easy to reach right in front of the Louvre! The tour itself was also super sufficient, in a brisk walk through all the important areas and also to the Monalisa, enough time to take a few photos! For someone who doesn't need a detailed explanation of every exhibit, this tour is great!
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Simonini
Apr 2025Verified booking
The price was a bit exaggerated compared with the experience on site, because in the end, like everyone else in front of the Mona Lisa, I was just guided through the different rooms without explanation. I discovered by myself the QRCode for the guided tour ...
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Sharon
Apr 2025Verified booking
Knowledgeable guide, able to share information about history and paintings as well as help expedite process to enter Louvre.
Sanda
Mar 2025Verified booking
You don't wait it the very long line huge benefit! If it is your first time in Louvre you do not expect how huge it is. It is perfect to get you to Mona Lisa or you might get lost and to need hours to get oriented and find your bearings. Worth it. I recommend to anyone who visits the Louvre for the first time.
Francesca
Mar 2025Verified booking
I enjoyed being able to visit, having little time, the works that interested me directly and without standing in line. Otherwise in the Louvre you get lost. Nice and helpful guide, who made an effort to speak in Italian. Highly recommended !
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Daniel
Mar 2025Verified booking
The lourve was magnificent, we expected more interaction with / from the guide but it was more of a conga line to the Mona Lisa then off you go on your own
Rosa
Jun 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was very nice and professional 🥰
Anke
Jun 2025Verified booking
Everything was excellent! The tour was very interesting, the tour guide was very nice! A great experience!
GATTO
Jun 2025Verified booking
Recommended experience for queue-free access directly inside the museum . Great service . Maria Teresa Italy
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Claudia
Jun 2025Verified booking
The easiest and fastest way to have a look on Mona Lisa .
Thorgerdur
May 2025Verified booking
See Mona Lisa and the gide Anna was graid.
Dariusz
May 2025Verified booking
Great view, lot of painting and great service
Maurice
May 2025Verified booking
What we wanted.....skip the line. Head to the Mona Lisa. Then able to explore the museum at a pace we enjoyed.
Roland
May 2025Verified booking
Good guidance and good explanations from the guide during the walk to the Mona Lisa
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Gilda-Ica
May 2025Verified booking
Punctual, friendly and competent
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Mandrita
May 2025Verified booking
It was very efficiently managed and well executed.
huda
May 2025Verified booking
Great experience. The guides were very nice . Due to time limitations it helped cutting the long waiting time
Peter
Apr 2025Verified booking
The louvre is huge and I saw the basics. Which were some of the most classical pieces of art. Truely wonderfu
A
Apr 2025Verified booking
Quick visit compatible with presence of young children to see the essentials and get oriented quickly
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Enter the museum at a later time slot and enjoy it with fewer crowds.
- Everything you get: Visit the Louvre Museum after dark for a different experience—quieter, cooler, and less crowded. Open until 9 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, it’s a great time to explore its renowned galleries with more space and ease. The evening lighting also adds a unique perspective to the artwork, making familiar masterpieces feel fresh and different. The last entry is one hour before closing, but since it takes at least 2-3 hours to see the highlights, arriving earlier will give you enough time to make the most of your visit.
- Why choose this: Visiting the Louvre at night offers a calmer atmosphere, cooler temperatures, and fewer crowds, allowing you to explore its masterpieces with more space and ease.
- Upgrades: Opt to include an audio guide to help you navigate the museum and learn more about each artwork in detail.
Enter the museum at a later time slot and enjoy it with fewer crowds.
- Everything you get: Visit the Louvre Museum after dark for a different experience—quieter, cooler, and less crowded. Open until 9 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, it’s a great time to explore its renowned galleries with more space and ease. The evening lighting also adds a unique perspective to the artwork, making familiar masterpieces feel fresh and different. The last entry is one hour before closing, but since it takes at least 2-3 hours to see the highlights, arriving earlier will give you enough time to make the most of your visit.
- Why choose this: Visiting the Louvre at night offers a calmer atmosphere, cooler temperatures, and fewer crowds, allowing you to explore its masterpieces with more space and ease.
- Upgrades: Opt to include an audio guide to help you navigate the museum and learn more about each artwork in detail.
Inclusions
- Reserved entry to the Louvre at night
- Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish & Japanese (as per option selected)
- With the reserved access ticket, book a time slot convenient for you and avoid the long ticketing lines. Expect a 10 to 15-minute or even longer wait time at the security before your experience begins.
- Please note that the last audio guide rental is at 4pm.
- For a seamless experience, download the audio guide app before your visit to the Louvre Museum to avoid any issues with the venue's network.
- Flash photography, lighting, or selfie sticks are a no-go inside the venue.
- You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum, but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items.
- Items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted in the museum.- Re-entry is not allowed.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Niina
Apr 2025Verified booking
The evening visit was more convenient for us, as I also had children with me. The Louvre was a huge place and an incredibly beautiful building. There were so many really cool paintings and other art objects. Even the ceilings of the building were very artistic!
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Graciela
Jun 2025Verified booking
Simple, timely and punctual.
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Paolo
May 2025Verified booking
10 experience, everything perfect.
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Joakim
Apr 2025Verified booking
Super memorable experience. Amazing building and ambiance. Should've gone for the audio guide for next visit though.
Ildishan
May 2025Verified booking
I don't want to end! I was walking around and could take my eyes away from those amazing drawings. Everyone should visit it!
Nicholas
May 2025Verified booking
The Louvre is wonderful, packed with the most amazing collection of paintings, sculptures, artefacts etc but it is VERY difficult navigating your way around. The signage and the floor plan are hopelessly inadequate and there seem to be too few people around to ask for your help. It's a shame to visit a fantastic place like that and end up wasting time and becoming frustrated by not being able to find your way to where you want to be.
Iram
Apr 2025Verified booking
The visit was definitely worthwhile. The museum is very spacious. The time slot from 19 h - 21 h is too short. Very long queues in front of the museum despite having a ticket. We only got in at around 19:25. This meant you could only see the highlights in the museum, which was a shame.
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Tiago
May 2025Verified booking
The Quiet Mona was really impressive
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Alla
May 2025Verified booking
Unbelievable art collection. Good help from people at the museum. Short lines.
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Combos
Super Combo: Louvre Museum + Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower or Orsay Museum Tickets
from €58.30
€52.47
10% off
Combine your visit to the Louvre with tickets to either the Orsay Museum, the Palace of Versailles, or the Eiffel Tower and save big.
- Louvre: Skip the lines with a reserved ticket and timed entry to the Louvre. Discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory at your own pace with an audio guide.
- Orsay: Fast track entry, with access to the world's largest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection. Visit masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, and Pissarro, then explore at your own pace.
- Palace of Versailles: Full access with The All Passport ticket, including the Hall of Mirrors, King's and Queen's Apartments, Trianon Estate, Marie Antoinette's Hamlet, and Musical Fountain Shows or Musical Gardens on select days.
- Eiffel Tower: Guided tour with elevator access to the summit and 2nd floor. Get insights and hidden secrets in a small group setting of 10-20 people from your English-speaking guide.
- Why choose this: Maximize your Paris visit with exclusive access to iconic landmarks. This combo gives you the flexibility to explore Paris’s art, history, and architecture in one convenient ticket.
Combine your visit to the Louvre with tickets to either the Orsay Museum, the Palace of Versailles, or the Eiffel Tower and save big.
- Louvre: Skip the lines with a reserved ticket and timed entry to the Louvre. Discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory at your own pace with an audio guide.
- Orsay: Fast track entry, with access to the world's largest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection. Visit masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, and Pissarro, then explore at your own pace.
- Palace of Versailles: Full access with The All Passport ticket, including the Hall of Mirrors, King's and Queen's Apartments, Trianon Estate, Marie Antoinette's Hamlet, and Musical Fountain Shows or Musical Gardens on select days.
- Eiffel Tower: Guided tour with elevator access to the summit and 2nd floor. Get insights and hidden secrets in a small group setting of 10-20 people from your English-speaking guide.
- Why choose this: Maximize your Paris visit with exclusive access to iconic landmarks. This combo gives you the flexibility to explore Paris’s art, history, and architecture in one convenient ticket.
Inclusions
Louvre Museum
- Reserved entry to the Louvre
- Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish & Japanese
Orsay Museum
- Fast-track entry tickets to Orsay Museum
- Access to permanent collections & temporary exhibits
Palace of Versailles
- Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles
- Access to the King's Grands Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, & temporary exhibits
- Access to the gardens with the Fountain or Musical show
- Entry to Trianon Estate
- Grand & Petit Trianon
- Queen’s Hamlet
Eiffel Tower
- 90-minute guided tour of the Eiffel Tower
- Elevator access to the summit or 2nd floor
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Small group of 10 to 20 guests
Louvre Museum
- With the reserved access ticket, book a timeslot convenient for you and avoid the long ticketing lines. Expect a 10 to 15-minute or even longer wait time at the security before your experience begins.
- Please note that the last audio guide rental is at 4pm.
- For a seamless experience, download the audio guide app before visiting the Louvre Museum to avoid any issues with the venue's network.
- Flash photography, lighting, or selfie sticks are a no-go inside the venue.
- You cannot bring large bags or suitcases to the museum, but lockers are available free of charge for smaller items.
- The museum does not permit items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm.- Re-entry is not allowed.
Orsay Museum
- Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
- Your ticket includes access to temporary exhibitions available on the day of the visit (subject to availability).
- Wheelchairs are available in exchange for a photo ID..
- Cloakrooms are available free of charge for visitors to drop off their coats, small luggage, and other items, subject to a compulsory deposit.
- Cabin-size baggage (56x45x25 cm) is allowed, but valuables are not accepted.
Palace of Versailles
- Your ticket time is for reserved entry to the Grand Apartments. Plan to visit the Gardens and Trianon Palace either before or after your scheduled time at the Grand Apartments.
- From November to March, entry to the Park and Gardens is free. However, on days with Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens shows (April to October), only children under 6 receive free entry.
- Re-entry is not permitted upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises.
- Please note that flash photography, high heels, and strollers are not allowed on this experience.
- Suitcases and large-capacity bags are not allowed on the Versailles Estate premises. Bags must not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 20cm and must be deposited at the left luggage offices after going through the security check.
- Pushchairs, metal baby carriers, backpacks, umbrellas, and any pointed, sharp objects or blunt instruments are prohibited inside the palace and must be deposited at the luggage facilities.
- The Palace of Versailles and some of its various areas are accessible to wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
- For more information on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, click here. For the site map, click here.
Eiffel Tower
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible to the 1st and 2nd floors. The summit is not accessible to wheelchair users.
- This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.
- Individuals must present a valid form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, to access the tower grounds.
- Keep in mind that smoking, large luggage, non-folding buggies/prams, big bags, baby strollers, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, other large rolling objects (except foldable pushchairs, medical or assistance vehicles for persons with reduced mobility), sharp objects, glass bottles, padlocks, and cans are not allowed on this experience.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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William
Jun 2025Verified booking
This was one of the best tours I have been a part of. Rafael was nothing short of amazing. He was friendly, very informative, and made sure everyone had an enjoyable experience. We also zipped past security and all of the lines. I highly recommend!
Julie
Jun 2025Verified booking
I had trouble finding the meeting point for the guideey tour but the Headout reps reached me via What'sApp at the meeting time! Great service 👍
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Milena
Jun 2025Verified booking
It is beautiful palace and amazing garden. I highly recommend to buy a ticket for little train which goes throw the garden, and there are a four stations. We took a boat and sailled throw the Grand Canale, visited Trianion and stayed all day in Versallis garden.
Zulianello
May 2025Verified booking
It is the most interesting museum, and with the audio guide you are immersed in the history of the paintings, it would just need to be better organized for the viewing of the Mona Lisa, to give everyone a way to be able to see it from the front... All in all, a very good experience.
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Kawsar
May 2025Verified booking
Very good experience, your guide was excellent, showed us history and step by step on the Eiffel Tower. The summit option was worth the height, wait, and memories 😊
Olivetta
May 2025Verified booking
Reliving the moments of history. I did not like the lack of information. Going in at 3:30 pm they could have communicated that the trianon closed at 6:45 pm at least we would have gone to the trianon first and then to the gardens.
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Joseph
May 2025Verified booking
Efi our tour guide made the experience very enjoyable and was very knowledgeable in the information he provided. He took time and made the effort to inclue everybody in the tour. The weather took a turn for the worse but actually made it more enjoyable. We got to experience a storm whilst at the summit and it made the experience all the more memorable.
Verônica
May 2025Verified booking
It was perfect, I arrived at the scheduled time, I didn't even have to queue for 5 minutes, I got my ticket in advance. I entered at 10:30 and left at 16:00 and was able to enjoy the museum in peace. I recommend buying in advance!
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Lucy
May 2025Verified booking
Informative tour, starting place was easy to find. Abi was a great tour guide - informative and lively. Also got a good deal on a river cruise by buying tickets onsite at the office.
Cath
May 2025Verified booking
If you like history, then it's definitely worth a visit. We enjoyed the whole experience from the gardens to the Palace itself. Would definitely recommend.
Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Perfect! We were able to get into the museum very quickly with the tickets without a hitch and we were able to use the audio guide inside. Magnificent place and lots of works to see. Great experience, thanks!
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Hong
May 2025Verified booking
David was an awesome guide for touring the Eiffel Tower. He extremely explained the history and every detail of the Eiffel Tower.
Barbara
Apr 2025Verified booking
The museum is breathtaking, thank you for sharing. The history, architect, statues, artifacts, everything was fascinating.
ABDÜL
Apr 2025Verified booking
First it started with the purchase of headout, it was actually very pleasant and fast. Since I didn't know how the process works and didn't get a Qr code, I asked for it and got it within 5 minutes. I found it top 1A and would book again in the future. The tour was great it was evening and we had Liz as a guide who did a great job (the story about the Eiffel Tower as well as passing the controls and checkout. We didn't have to worry about anything. P.s. You don't need a Qr code, the name and booking number will be sent. Thank you very much
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Iuliia
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was my 2nd visit of Versailles. Entrance was really well organized, even there were so many people ( Easter weekend ) , we came into the palace earlier our time. You can take audioguide , 5€. We spent around 3 hours inside and then walked in the garden . If it would be no rain I guess could walk some hours or take golfcar (40€/h) .
Milton
Apr 2025Verified booking
I found the guide's curiosities very interesting. I think we shouldn't have had to queue to get our tickets, because we spent most of the tour queuing. This could be improved.
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Maria
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything was fine with the ticket and the service, they even called to make sure I didn't have any questions. I received the ticket again via WhatsApp the day before, so everything was really on the safe side. The castle itself is overrated for me, there are more beautiful places in Paris and the surrounding area. The garden is beautiful and really worth seeing and lovingly designed.
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Marc
Mar 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was incredibly warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable at the ripe age of 25. Liam is pursuing a wondrous future and shares that energy in his tours. The meet up point is a souvenir shop adjacent to some of Paris's best culinary experiences. Our tour was the 9Pm which eliminates the crowds and provides easy, quick, and the most amount of time visiting this historical icon of engineering architecture. We strongly recommend this tour and paying the extra to have a personal experience above and beyond a walk in visit without a tour. Thank you, Liam for a wonderful time together.
Gyoergy
Mar 2025Verified booking
Thanks to the advance booking, there was virtually no waiting time. The concept of redesigning the former train station was extremely successful.
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Michaela
Jun 2025Verified booking
The guide was amazing so passionate so knowledgeable. Learnt a lot in such a short amount of time
Michael
Jun 2025Verified booking
Sol was amazing. Very knowledgeable.
Armen
Jun 2025Verified booking
Entering with fast track was very helpful 👍🏻
Uedre
Jun 2025Verified booking
It's to say that one of my dreams has come true, and that's to have stood on the top of the TourEiffel!!!🙏
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Axel
May 2025Verified booking
The size of the museum and the large number of old exhibits
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Jörg
May 2025Verified booking
The opulent rooms in the castle and the beautiful gardens.
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ParisLouvre Museum Tickets
Make the most of Paris
What are your ticket options?
Standard entry tickets
- Gain access to the entire museum and the temporary exhibits, and explore at your own pace.
- Enhance your visit to the museum with an audio guide which helps to gain deeper insights and is also helpful for navigating the museum.
- Choose to visit the Louvre at night, which offers a magical, less crowded experience with stunning illuminated architecture and a more intimate view of masterpieces.
Recommended tickets:
- Louvre Museum Reserved Access Tickets with Optional Audioguide
Hosted Access to the Mona Lisa
- A host will guide you from a designated meeting point inside the Louvre and will help you navigate one of the largest museums in the world directly to the Mona Lisa. Avoid the large crowds in front of the painting, and get an up-close view of the masterpiece.
Recommended tickets:
- Louvre Museum Reserved Access Tickets with Direct Hosted Access to Mona Lisa Painting
Guided tours
- Hear lesser-known facts about the artworks and the history of the museum.
- Don't miss out on the main highlights the museum has to offer.
Recommended tours
- Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour
Combo tickets
- Combine your Louvre tickets with a Seine River cruise.
- Take it up a notch with royalty, and combine your Louvre experience with tickets to the Palace of Versailles.
- You could also combine your visit to the Louvre with tickets to the Eiffel Tower or Orsay Museum, situated close to the Louvre.
Recommended tours
- Louvre Museum Reserved Access Tickets & Seine River Cruise
Explore at the Louvre
The Louvre Palace
The Louvre Palace is an impressive structure with its classic Renaissance architecture and large, open courtyards. This epic building, dating back to the 12th century, started out as a fortress built by King Philip II. Fast forward a bit, and it transformed into a magnificent castle between 1364 and 1380. After the French Revolution, it became the world-renowned Louvre Museum we know today.
New to the Louvre? Here's a quick explainer of the layout
So, it's your first time here and you're feeling a bit like a kid in a candy store—where do you even start? Let’s break it down for you. The Louvre is divided into three main wings: Denon, Richelieu, and Sully. Each wing is spread across different levels and has its own vibe and treasures.
Denon Wing
The Denon Wing is like the main stage at Coachella, and the Mona Lisa is the headliner. When you step into this wing, head straight to Room 711 to see Leonardo da Vinci's most famous lady. Look out for The Wedding at Cana by Veronese (a stunning 70 square meter grand banquet scene), which is literally the largest painting in the Louvre. It's so big, you'll feel like you're part of the banquet! Don't miss Liberty Leading the People by Delacroix either.
Richelieu Wing
Feeling fancy? Then head over to the Richelieu Wing. The highlight here is the lavish apartments of Napoleon III. You’ll be floored by the chandeliers, the gilded furniture, and the sheer decadence of it all. Don't miss the statue of Marly Horses; they’re dramatic, dynamic, and absolutely Insta-worthy. And if you're into history, the collection of Near Eastern antiquities will transport you back to the days of ancient empires.
Sully Wing
Last but not least, the Sully Wing is your gateway to ancient civilizations. Start your adventure by exploring the Egyptian Antiquities section. Here, you'll find mummies, sphinxes, and all sorts of treasures that will make you feel like Indiana Jones. The Sully Wing also houses the medieval foundations of the Louvre. You can walk through the remains of this medieval structure. It's dark, mysterious, and super cool.
Here is an in-depth guide to the different levels at the Louvre Museum and the artworks you can see in each wing.
Different levels of the Louvre Museum
Each of the wings is spread across different levels of the Louvre Museum. Read on to locate the masterpieces of the museum.
Level 0
This level showcases ancient sculptures like Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace, Egyptian antiquities, Islamic art, and remnants of the medieval Louvre.
Level 1
Level 1 houses iconic paintings like Mona Lisa and Liberty Leading the People, along with Renaissance masterpieces, royal apartments, and decorative arts.
Level 2
Level 2 features an extensive collection of European paintings from the 14th to 19th centuries, including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Rubens, and French masters.
Find the detailed map of the Louvre Museum here.
Discover the treasures inside
Objects
Scattered throughout the Louvre, you'll find an eclectic mix of objets d’art and ancient artefacts that will transport you to different eras.
Highlights:
- Egyptian mummies and sarcophagi
- Greek and Roman pottery and weaponry
- Asian ceramics, sculptures, and religious artefacts
Textiles
The Richelieu Wing showcases an impressive collection of textiles and tapestries that tell stories from history.
Highlights:
- The Bayeux Tapestry
- The Hunts of Maximilian
- Lavishly embroidered royal garments from various eras
Jewelry & Finery
Bling alert! The Louvre’s jewelry collection features exquisite pieces, including French crown jewels and other royal extravagances.
Highlights:
- The Regent Diamond
- Jewelry worn by Marie-Antoinette
- Exquisite tiaras, brooches, and regal ornaments
Furniture
Step back in time with the Louvre’s furniture collection, featuring historically significant pieces from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Highlights:
- Napoleon III's opulent throne
- Marie-Antoinette's 18th-century writing desk
- Elegant Louis XV and XVI style furnishings
Paintings
The Louvre’s painting collection is a visual feast with over 7,500 works from the 13th to the mid-19th century, predominantly from Northern Europe.
Highlights:
- Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
- Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix
- The Lacemaker by Johannes Vermeer
Drawings & Prints
In the Pavillon de Flore, explore a variety of prints and drawings that showcase the talent of master artists.
Highlights:
- The Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci
- The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault
- Works by Rembrandt, Dürer, and Michelangelo
Sculptures
The Louvre is a haven for sculpture enthusiasts, with an array of ancient Greek and Roman works, as well as pieces from the Renaissance onwards.
Highlights:
- Venus de Milo
- Winged Victory of Samothrace
- Dying Slave by Michelangelo
Writing & Inscriptions
Get a glimpse into ancient civilizations with an extensive collection of writing and inscriptions.
Highlights:
- The Rosetta Stone
- Code of Hammurabi from Babylon
- The Book of Kells
Got only half a day? Here's what you MUST see inside
Pressed for time but still want to soak in the Louvre's magic? Here's a speedy yet satisfying guide to the absolute must-sees in the Louvre.
Stop 1: Mona Lisa
Location: Denon Wing, Room 711
Enter the Louvre through the main entrance at the Pyramid. Once inside, head towards the Denon Wing. Follow the signs leading to the Mona Lisa, or simply follow the crowd.
Stop 2: Winged Victory of Samothrace
Location: Denon Wing, Daru Staircase
From the Mona Lisa, retrace your steps back towards the entrance of the Denon Wing. The Daru Staircase is hard to miss, and the Winged Victory stands proudly at the top.
Stop 3: Venus de Milo
Location: Sully Wing, Room 345
From the Daru Staircase, head towards the Sully Wing. Follow the signs to the ancient Greek sculpture section, and you’ll find the Venus de Milo in Room 345.
Stop 4: Napoleon III Apartments
Location: Richelieu Wing, 1st Floor
From the Sully Wing, navigate to the Richelieu Wing. Take the elevators or stairs to the 1st floor where the Napoleon III Apartments are located. Follow the signs to the apartments.
Stop 5: The Coronation of Napoleon
Location: Denon Wing, Room 702
From the Richelieu Wing, return to the Denon Wing. Follow the signs to Room 702, where The Coronation of Napoleon is displayed.
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Opening hours
- The Louvre is open every day except Tuesday.
- Mon, Thur, Sat & Sun: 9am to 6pm
- Wed & Fri: 9am to 9pm
- By metro
Line: 1 & 7
Nearest station: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (400 m from the museum) - By bus
Route numbers: 21, 27, 39, 67, 68, 69, 72, 74, 85, 95 - By car
The museum is centrally located in Paris, making it easily reachable from major roads. However, traffic can be heavy, especially during peak hours, so planning ahead is recommended.
Car park: An underground chargeable car park is at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonier. The Louvre Museum is accessible from here via the Galerie du Carrousel entrance. - By hop-on hop-off bus:
Louvre-Pyramide is the closest stop in Big Bus tours through the red route and in Tootbus through the Must See Paris route.
The Pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, which has the following queues:
- Visitors with a ticket or Paris Museum Pass (green priority queue)
- Visitors without tickets (orange queue)
- Priority access: Disabled visitors and staff members (blue priority queue)
The other three other entrances are:
- Carrousel du Louvre entrance is accessible by visitors with a ticket and membership cards. It’s also open to groups.
- Richelieu Passage entrance is reserved for groups and visitors with membership cards.
- Porte des Lions entrance allows visitors with an online ticket (in case the on-site ticket office is closed). But since this entrance doesn’t have lockers, visitors with helmets/big luggage will be refused entry. Please note this entrance is temporarily closed.
- Information desks: Two located under the Pyramid.
- Cloakroom: Self-service lockers are available free of charge.
- Free Wi-Fi: Available under the Pyramid and in the exhibition rooms.
- Phone chargers: Available under the Pyramid.
- Toilets: Located under the Pyramid and throughout the museum.
- Lost & Found: Available at the Help Desk.
- Car park: Located at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier.
- Audio Guide: Available on the New Nintendo 3DS in 9 languages. (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese)
- A baby space fully equipped with a bottle warmer, a microwave oven and a nursing chair.
- For visitors with physical disabilities
- To reach the reception beneath the Pyramid, escalators and two lifts are available. - For visitors with hearing impairments
- Hearing loops are installed at the Information Desk and upon request, hearing loops compatible with audio guides are available. - For visitors with visual impairments
- Hands-on devices are equipped in The Pavillon de l’Horloge to explain the evolving history of the Louvre Museum. - For visitors with learning disabilities
- Folding chairs and SensoryBags (containing material for people with sensory impairments: noise-cancelling headphones, eye bands, etc.) are available free of charge.
Unsure of where to start? Try exploring one of these curated walking trails:
- The Louvre's Masterpieces: Discover the museum's most famous and iconic artworks.
- JAY-Z and Beyoncé Trail: See the art pieces that inspired and appeared in JAY-Z and Beyoncé's "APES**T" music video.
- Journey along the Nile: Make your way into the ancient world of the Pharaohs and explore Egyptian life.
- Hidden Gems of the Richelieu Wing: Get to know the Louvre's lesser-known masterpieces in the Richelieu Wing.
- The Louvre is massive, and getting lost is easy. Download the official museum map or the "My Visit to the Louvre" app (available in multiple languages) to plan your route and head straight to the masterpieces you want to see.
- Avoid peak crowds by visiting during extended evening hours on Fridays, when the museum stays open until 9:45pm. Mornings right after opening (9am) can also be quieter, offering a more relaxed experience.
- The Pyramid entrance is the most crowded—bypass the chaos by using the Carrousel du Louvre Entrance (via Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre metro station) for a seamless underground entry or the Porte des Lions (if open) for a lesser-known, quicker entry point.
- On Fridays, the Louvre is open till 9:45pm. Go out for an early dinner and then head to the Louvre to enjoy strolling the emptier halls for a couple hours.
- With approximately 35,000 artworks on display, it's impossible to see everything in one visit. Identify a few must-see pieces and plan your route accordingly to enhance your experience.
Looking for some cool souvenirs or books? The Louvre has four different book and gift shops where you can find guides, books, art objects, replicas, and merchandise related to both temporary exhibitions and the permanent collections.
- Louvre Gift Shop: Located at Allée du Grand Louvre; open from 10am to 6:30pm and until 9:45pm on Fridays.
- Salon Denon: Find it in the Denon wing on Level 1; open from 9am to 5:30pm and until 9:30pm on Fridays.
- Denon Counter: Situated at the Denon Mezzanine under the Pyramid; open from 9am to 5:30pm and until 9:30pm on Fridays.
- Hall Napoléon Counter: Located at Hall Napoléon; open during exhibitions, open from 9am to 7:30pm and until 9:30pm on Fridays.
Just a heads up, all the shops are closed on Tuesdays, January 1, May 1, and December 25. Want to skip the crowds? You can also check out the Louvre's online store.
Feeling hungry? The Louvre has a variety of places where you can grab a bite, whether you're inside the museum, under the Pyramid, or enjoying the Tuileries Garden.
Inside the Palace
- Goguette: A cozy spot for a sit-down meal.
Under the Pyramid
- Paul: Delicious bakery treats and sandwiches.
In the Tuileries Garden
- Petit Farmers: Indulge in sweet French delicacies.
Close by
- Angelina Café: Luxurious tea-time experience; must try the rich hot chocolate ("L'Africain").
Before you start your adventure, here are a few things you need to know:
- Security checks: Everyone has to go through security checks at the entrances.
- Baggage: Suitcases and large bags (over 55 x 35 x 20 cm) aren’t allowed in the museum.
- Lockers: Make sure to collect any items you leave in the lockers on the same day.
- Photography: Feel free to take photos for personal use, but remember that selfie sticks, flash, and lighting are not permitted.
- Equipment: If you borrow any equipment from the museum, keep it within the premises.
- Re-entry: Once you leave the museum, you won't be able to re-enter.
- Behavior: No drinking, eating, smoking, making noise, touching the artworks, or running in the exhibition rooms.
- Prohibited items: Weapons, tools, heavy objects, explosives, and volatile substances are not allowed inside.
Animals: Only guide dogs are allowed inside.
Beyond the Louvre Museum
Eiffel Tower
Meet the grand dame of Paris! The Eiffel Tower is an iconic iron structure that offers jaw-dropping views from its towering heights. It's a symbol of romance and architectural genius, perfect for that unforgettable Instagram shot.
Distance: 5 km
- By car: 18 minutes
- By metro: 23 minutes
- Walking: 48 minutes
Orsay Museum
Art lovers, we’ve found you your special place. The Orsay Museum, housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts railway station, is a visual feast of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Think Monet, Van Gogh, and more – all under one incredible roof.
Distance: 2.7 km
- By car: 12 minutes
- By metro: 7 minutes
- Walking: 13 minutes
Seine River Cruises
All aboard for a scenic cruise. Glide along the Seine River and soak up the sights of Paris's most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Musée d'Orsay, and more. It's the perfect way to see the city from a new perspective.
Distance (to Vedettes du Pont Neuf): 800 m
- By car: 4 minutes
- By metro: 8 minutes
- Walking: 11 minutes
Frequently asked questions about the Louvre Museum
What do Louvre Museum tickets include?
A standard Louvre ticket grants entry to the museum with an optional audio guide (available in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian). You can also opt for direct access tickets to the Mona Lisa, guided tours which include an expert-led tour of the museum with optional access to the Mona Lisa, and lastly, combo tours are for those who want to club other Parisian experiences with a visit to the Louvre.
Are Louvre Museum tickets cancellable or refundable?
Tickets for the Louvre Museum are typically non-refundable and cannot be modified, exchanged, or refunded once purchased.
Can I enter the Louvre multiple times in one day with the same ticket?
No, Louvre Museum tickets are valid for single entry only. Once you exit the museum, re-entry with the same ticket is not permitted.
What are the wait times to enter the Louvre?
On weekdays, visitors with pre-booked tickets might experience minimal wait times, often around 5 minutes. However, during weekends or peak tourist seasons, even with a timed entry, waits can extend to 20–30 minutes or more.
Are the wait times longer if I do not reserve a ticket online?
Without prior reservations, wait times can be considerably longer, sometimes ranging from 40 minutes to over two hours. To minimize waiting, it's advisable to book tickets online in advance and consider visiting during off-peak hours.
What are the Museum opening hours?
The Louvre Museum is open from 9am–6pm (last entry at 5pm) on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays. On Wednesdays & Fridays, the museum stays open until 9pm for a special night tour experience. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
How long does it take to complete a tour?
Most guided tours last about 2-3 hours, but you can easily spend an entire day exploring the vast collections.
Is the Louvre accessibility-friendly?
Yes, the Louvre is equipped with facilities to accommodate visitors with disabilities, including loaner walking sticks and wheelchairs, reserved parking spots, and accessible restrooms. For visitors with hearing and visual impairments, user-friendly facilities are available.
What are some tips for a family visiting the Louvre?
Plan ahead, book skip-the-line tickets, start with the highlights (Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo), and take breaks—it's huge! Engaging children with interactive guidebooks, museum apps, or family tours can make the experience more fun and educational.
Can I bring food and drinks inside the Louvre Museum?
No, food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition areas. However, you can bring a small bottle of water. The Louvre has several cafés and restaurants, including Café Richelieu, Paul Bakery, and the Angelina Tea Room. You can also picnic in the nearby Tuileries Garden.
Is there free Wi-Fi at the Louvre?
Yes, the Louvre Museum offers free Wi-Fi in most areas under the network name "Louvre_Wifi_Gratuit".
From happy customers
Anja
Juni, 2025
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Our guide was very nice. He gave us a great tour of the Louvre: History from the Louvre .... to the Mona Lisa. The most important things in 2.5 hours. We'd love to do it again and highly recommend it!
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Simone
Mai, 2025
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The Louvre was very impressive and we Head a great guide, who had incredible Knowledge about the history. I especially likes the Nike of Samothrace.
Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour
Stella
Juni, 2025
It was an unforgettable experience, I had no personal guide, but the devices we rented were not easy and stressed us out, but anyway we enjoyed a lot we spent three hours, all beautiful and exhausting, this is my second visit, I need more visits to the majestic Louvre museum!
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Sommerfeld
Juni, 2025
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We were very excited and impressed!
Only 30 minutes waiting time thanks to tickets with time!
You shouldn't try to do everything, you can't do it in one day! We would start directly with the "Denon" grand piano! The Italian artists are much better! But also make sure you see the European/French wing! There is Napoleon's apartment and very splendid halls!
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Cabras
Mai, 2025
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We also managed to get in a few minutes earlier than the time stipulated in the reservation, and this allowed us to cope better with the queue at the security checkpoints. The museum is really big and rich, although some rooms were closed for new installations. The visit lasted for more than 5 hours, which literally flew by between pavilions. I recommend visiting the museum in the morning when it is open, so as to avoid as much as possible the huge mass of people arriving throughout the day.
The beauties admired were a balm to the eyes and a caress to the soul.
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Willy
Dominican RepublicMai, 2025
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The incredible grandour of the entire museum, friends were not kidding that would take several days to see most of it.
Was able to book multiple attractions using headout and was phenomenal, would have been entirely different if not for them.
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Niina
FinlandApr., 2025
The evening visit was more convenient for us, as I also had children with me. The Louvre was a huge place and an incredibly beautiful building. There were so many really cool paintings and other art objects. Even the ceilings of the building were very artistic!
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Bridget
AustraliaJan., 2025
Our guide Elsa was amazing she was so helpful and made it a fantastic experience. She helped us to find paintings we wanted to see and was friendly and helpful.
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