Skip the Line Louvre Tour - Closing Time with the Mona Lisa

Skip-the-Line Louvre Tour: Closing Time with the Mona Lisa

While everyone else stands outside in line for hours at the world's largest museum, you will go straight inside and make the most of your limited time in Paris. The Louvre is the grandest museum in the world and contains artifacts from several millennia. Marvel at the medieval fortress of the Louvre, the modern glass pyramids, the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

After skipping the line and leaving other visitors behind, our guests will learn about each of these masterpieces and more from an expert, English-speaking guide. As one of the world’s most famous paintings, the Mona Lisa rarely gets much peace. During regular visiting hours she is almost constantly mobbed by hundreds of people, severely compromising any time you get to spend with her. In order to avoid the crowds, we’ll take you to see her after most visitors have left and give you plenty of space to enjoy her beauty.

This tour provides the ultimate VIP experience in a museum that otherwise can be intimidating and potentially overwhelming. Our group size is limited to ensure a high quality experience for everyone. There are many ways to see the Louvre, but only one way shows you all the best works and gets you in front of the Mona Lisa after most of the crowds have left.

Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction.

Tour Highlights

Skip-The-Line Access to the Louvre Museum
Expert Guide
Small group size
Mona Lisa
Venus De Milo
IM Pei's Pyramid
Medieval Moat
Classic Greek Art Rooms
Italian Sculpture and Painting Rooms
French Painting Rooms
Crown Jewel Rooms

Availability

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Includes
- Skip-the-line access to the Louvre
- Expert guide
Meeting Point
This tour meets at the Arc du Carousel, a large triumphal arch located between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Gardens. When facing the Arc du Carousel, with the Louvre pyramid behind you, there are two winged female statues in front of the Arch, your guide will be waiting for you at the left statue on the southern side of the Arc.
Language(s)
English
Good to Know
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
- As with all museums, particular galleries of the Louvre museum may be closed without prior notice, or pieces may be removed for restoration or loan. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution.
- To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the Louvre. Suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside. Only bags smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are permitted. Please accept our apologies for any delay or inconvenience caused by extra security checks.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
- Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction.
- 2019 Update: The Louvre is currently undergoing renovations, so the Mona Lisa has been moved to a different location through mid-October 2019. Due to this location change, there is sometimes a wait to enter the room, and the normal itinerary of this tour may be slightly altered to accommodate. Thanks for your patience while the Louvre undergoes renovations.

Includes
- Skip-the-line access to the Louvre
- Expert guide
Highlights
- Skip-The-Line Access
- The Grand Gallery
- Mona Lisa
- Venus De Milo
- Officially Licensed Guide
- IM Pei's Pyramid
Meeting Point
This tour meets at the Arc du Carousel, a large triumphal arch located between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Gardens. When facing the Arc du Carousel, with the Louvre pyramid behind you, there are two winged female statues in front of the Arch, your guide will be waiting for you at the left statue on the southern side of the Arc.
Language(s)
English
Maximum Group Size
15
Good to Know
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
- As with all museums, particular galleries of the Louvre museum may be closed without prior notice, or pieces may be removed for restoration or loan. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution.
- To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the Louvre. Suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside. Only bags smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are permitted. Please accept our apologies for any delay or inconvenience caused by extra security checks.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
- Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction.
- 2019 Update: The Louvre is currently undergoing renovations, so the Mona Lisa has been moved to a different location through mid-October 2019. Due to this location change, there is sometimes a wait to enter the room, and the normal itinerary of this tour may be slightly altered to accommodate. Thanks for your patience while the Louvre undergoes renovations.

FAQ

Expand/Collapse Where is the meeting point?
This tour meets at the Arc du Carousel, a large triumphal arch located between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Gardens. When facing the Arc du Carousel, with the Louvre pyramid behind you, there are two winged female statues in front of the Arch, your guide will be waiting for you at the left statue on the southern side of the Arc.
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
Expand/Collapse How many people will be in my tour group?

For the Skip the Line Louvre Tour, the group size is limitied to 15 guests per tour guide, allowing you a more personal experience.
Expand/Collapse What does 'Fat Tire Tours Approved' mean?

We've been perfecting our tours since 1999, and we are always looking for new ways to improve our tour menu for our guests. We are committed to expanding the activities offered during your stay in Paris to make for an unforgettable experience. So for all of the experiences that we aren't able to deliver on our own, we've hand-selected the best local providers to offer a wide-range of unique and fun activities for our guests.

With anything Fat Tire Tours Approved, you still receive our spectacular customer service ready to assist you in any way we can, 24/7, as well as the guarantee that we have hand selected the best possible partners to supplement our tour menu.
Expand/Collapse What is the number to call if I am lost, and trying to find the meeting point?

If you are having problems finding the meeting location for your tour, please call us at +33.1.85.08.19.76 and our staff will be happy to help you find your way.
Expand/Collapse Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, the Skip the Line - Louvre Tour is not wheelchair friendly and we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
Expand/Collapse How many minutes prior to tour time should I meet?

The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
Expand/Collapse Is there a reduced price for kids/students/infants/seniors?

Yes, children aged 4-12 have a reduced ticket cost. Children under 3 are free to enter the Louvre, but identification may be required at the entrance. Fat Tire Tours cannot guarantee free entry for children under 3 lacking identification.

Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction.
Expand/Collapse Are there group discounts available for this tour?

We would love to work with you to reserve an entry time for your group at the Louvre. There are several options to consider and we ask that you contact us directly at [email protected] for more details.
Expand/Collapse Does our ticket include exhibits?

Your ticket includes access to the permanent collection. Any temporary exhibits (that require an additional fee) are not included, so they must be purchased separately (at the museum or directly through the museum's website).
Expand/Collapse What is your cancellation policy?

We're happy to offer free changes and 100% refund up to 24 hours before tour* Failure to cancel a reservation at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds. Fare difference may apply.

*See restrictions here
Expand/Collapse My group size is larger than the dropdown menu allows, how can I book?

If you would like to book a larger group, please contact our Private Tours team at [email protected].