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Louvre Tickets: The 15 Best Ways Through the Pyramid

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Entry is by timed slot and the Pyramid door needs the reservation, so the decision is made before you arrive. These 15 compare bare entry, guided mornings and the combined tickets that add a river cruise, with prices and how early each slot really needs to be. The museum is shut on Tuesdays.

Paris: Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket - The first minutes inside the former palace
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Paris: Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

1.Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71,977 reviews · from $26Our pick

Reserve a one-day Louvre ticket for about $26 and enter through a priority access line at the Pyramid, Porte des Lions, or Carrousel entrance. Your time may shift by 30 minutes, but entry is guaranteed within that window. There is no guide or audio guide, so plan your own route through Egyptian antiquities, Greek and Roman sculpture, paintings, and the Mona Lisa.

“Was easy to get in, once inside you can navigate yourself where to start to explore the museum. Been to other museum and this is the biggest I’ve seen. What an amazing experience and great place to visit.”

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Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise - Meeting your guide beneath the Louvre arch
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Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

2.Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,353 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Visit the Louvre with an English-speaking guide, choosing a one or two-hour route through works such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Then use your flexible Seine cruise ticket within six months, with boats departing about every 30 minutes from Alma Bridge near the Eiffel Tower.

“Very good and the guide was very able and friendly.”

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Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access - Entering with a reserved Louvre ticket
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Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

3.Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,023 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $86

Meet near the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, then spend about three hours inside the Louvre with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, works by Leonardo and Michelangelo, and lesser-known treasures. Choose a group, small-group, or private option, with an optional wine and cheese tasting upgrade.

“I’m giving all fives because the tour guide was super amazing and accommodating and I don’t want her to be penalized for the accessibility issues we had! The site says that the museum is handicap accessible and it is but not for all exhibits. This caused us to miss much of the museum and guided tour. But this was in no way the tour guides fault and she was exceptional and very patient!”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise - Meeting the host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

4.Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,926 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Pair a timed Louvre visit with a one-hour Seine sightseeing cruise. Meet an English-speaking host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli, enter with scheduled access, and explore the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and three vast museum wings at your own pace. Later, cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and other Paris landmarks with audio commentary.

“It was perfect I admired all the masterpieces in this museum and also I adore the cruise I take it at 19:00 at it was amazing because we see the night view of all monuments!”

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Paris: Priority Access Louvre with Host -Direct to Mona Lisa - Finding the host at the Carrousel Arch
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Paris: Priority Access Louvre with Host -Direct to Mona Lisa

5.Priority Access Louvre with Host -Direct to Mona Lisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8,387 reviews · from $74

Meet your host by the Carrousel Arch, pass security through a dedicated entrance, and go straight to the Mona Lisa. Afterward, use the Louvre’s audio guide app or continue exploring independently. Guides such as Monty, Ana, and Florence have helped guests find key rooms and manage the vast museum.

“Our guide Ana was very patient with us because we were somewhat slow to move. We were able to see a lot and got a good view of Mona Lisa. We also took pictures. Ana gave us some tips on how to get to some sights close to the Lovre. We really enjoyed this tour.”

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Mona Lisa & Louvre Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access - Meeting beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
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Mona Lisa & Louvre Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access

6.Mona Lisa & Louvre Masterpieces Tour with Reserved Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,812 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $80

Start beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, then follow an English-speaking guide through the Louvre’s essential works, from the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo to Michelangelo and Canova. The guided visit lasts about three hours, and you can keep exploring afterward. An optional wine, cheese, and charcuterie tasting follows at Ô Chateau.

“This tour was ~remarkable~ and showed me the Louvre in a whole new light! It turned out to be very educational, as my guide Omar was very knowledgeable about both the history of the museum as well as the works of art. To my surprise the experience gave me a whole new appreciation for some of the works displayed and also for the louvre itself. During the tour we saw all of the most renowned and iconic pieces in a timely manner however as an artist I would have preferred a slightly slower pace to appreciate the works for a little longer but you are able to stay in the…”

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Louvre Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour (Entry Included) - Meeting at the Louvre Pyramid
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Louvre Museum – Exclusive Guided Tour (Entry Included)

7.Louvre Museum – Exclusive Guided Tour (Entry Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,296 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Louvre Pyramid for a 2.5-hour tour through the museum’s major galleries. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and less familiar works, with a private or small-group format available. Your timed adult entry ticket is included, and you may continue exploring alone afterward.

“Excellent!! Florent was terrific. His knowledge of art and his explanations were clear and really interesting!! Terrific”

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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo - Entering the Louvre with timed admission
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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

8.Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,054 reviews · from $37

Visit the Louvre independently with a timed ticket, then take a one-hour Seine cruise anytime during your stay in Paris. You receive tickets by email the day before, with no guide or audio guide included. Plan at least two to three hours for the museum, and check your cruise boarding details carefully.

“Both great activities! Louvre was amazing and I used the free “Le walk” app to listen to a tour! River cruise was great, went at 8:00pm to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle - truly amazing!”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Hosted Entry and Mona Lisa Audioguide - Timed entry helps, but security still takes time
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Paris: Louvre Museum Hosted Entry and Mona Lisa Audioguide

9.Louvre Museum Hosted Entry and Mona Lisa Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,235 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Meet an English-speaking host outside Benlux Duty Free on Rue de Rivoli, enter the Louvre with a timed ticket, then head to the Mona Lisa before exploring on your own. The separate English audio guide app covers selected masterpieces and themed routes. Bring earphones, arrive early, and expect security queues.

“Line was long but to be expected! Everything worked according to the booking details”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Tour Mona Lisa & Iconic Masterpieces - Finding the Kiosque des Noctambules
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Paris: Louvre Museum Tour Mona Lisa & Iconic Masterpieces

10.Louvre Museum Tour Mona Lisa & Iconic Masterpieces

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,536 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Meet your English or Portuguese-speaking guide at the Kiosque des Noctambules, then follow a two-hour highlights route through the Louvre. You’ll see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Renaissance art, Greek treasures, and medieval foundations. Guides vary, with Sophie, Gabriela, Megan, and others praised for lively storytelling.

“Our guide was amazing she was very knowledgeable, with great sense of humor and a fantastic story telling ability, never a dull moment in our tour. At first I was disappointed I couldn't find a ticket from the official Louvre website, but after this tour I can honestly say no audio recording could top this tour.”

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Louvre Priority Access with Mona Lisa Escort or Guided Option - Entering the Louvre through its grand approach
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Louvre Priority Access with Mona Lisa Escort or Guided Option

11.Louvre Priority Access with Mona Lisa Escort or Guided Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,420 reviews · from $74

Choose a guided Louvre visit or a host-led escort straight to the Mona Lisa. Meet at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, walk through the Tuileries Garden, see the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory, then stay inside to explore independently.

“Our historian guide Victoria was very well informed. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour and are happy to recommend her.”

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Louvre Museum: Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour - Meeting near the Louvre Pyramid
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Louvre Museum: Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour

12.Louvre Museum: Skip-the-Line Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,960 reviews · from $114

Spend two focused hours at the Louvre with a licensed guide, priority entry, and a headset. The route includes the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Napoleon’s apartments, Egyptian mummies, Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, and the Louvre’s medieval foundations. Guides such as Ivan, Benedict, Claudia, and Frederic are praised for lively, clear explanations.

“The guide was funny and wealth of knowledge. Took us to so many spots we probably would have missed. Thank you.”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Guided Tour - From the Tuileries Gardens to the Pyramid
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Paris: Louvre Museum Guided Tour

13.Louvre Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,084 reviews · from $101

Walk through the Tuileries Gardens, then enter the Louvre with a licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Spend about two hours seeing the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, the medieval fortress, and the Pyramid. Guides such as Camille, Pierre, Sandrine, and François have been praised for clear stories, humor, and strong crowd control.

“It was informative and we had immediate entry access into the museum without having to wait hours outside in the line. I had booked the earlier tour and arrived very late. If you miss the tour you booked you're not illegible for a refund and have to book and pay if I want a new tour. However, they thankfully added me to the following tour an hour later without having to pay any extra money. I don't know the name of the lady who did this unfortunately. A big shout out to Monty our guide who was exceptional and did a good job in the very crowded museum.Read more”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa - Meeting at 162 Rue de Rivoli
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa

14.Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,823 reviews · 1 day · from $74

Meet a host at 162 Rue de Rivoli, enter the Louvre through a priority access point, and hear a short introduction to the museum and Mona Lisa. Guides such as Jade, Emma, Sofia, and Rebecca have helped visitors find their way, then left them free to explore independently.

“Very good experience, with a great guide who was very friendly and patient. She also explained and gave us directions, regarding where to go to see ancient Greek & Roman & Egyptian scultures and items in the Louvre.”

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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise - Sacré-Cœur and the Slopes of Montmartre
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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

15.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

This nine-hour small-group tour links Montmartre, the Louvre or Musée d’Orsay, Île de la Cité, the Latin Quarter, the Eiffel Tower, and a Seine cruise. Expect metro rides, several hours on foot, timed museum entry, and lively English commentary. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Simon, Claire, and Felicia have earned especially warm praise.

“I had Elise as the tour guide and she was awesome! Elise taught me how to use the metro and she also is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her for her expertise and congeniality.”

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