Louvre Museum Reserved Entry Tickets & Seine River Cruise

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Louvre Museum Reserved Entry Tickets & Seine River Cruise, photo 4

Paris, France

Audio Guide

English, German, Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Reserved-access tickets get you into the Louvre at a set time, so you skip most of the long ticket lines and head straight for the collections. Inside you can see the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, Egyptian antiquities, and the gilded Galerie d'Apollon. Your ticket covers both the permanent and temporary collections, and depending on the option you pick, it adds an audio guide in your language plus a 1 to 1.5-hour Seine River cruise past central Paris.

Audio Guide Languages

English German Spanish Japanese French Italian Chinese Portuguese

Highlights

Stand in front of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the museum's most famous painting
Pass beneath the glass pyramid that serves as the Louvre's main entrance
Browse the Egyptian antiquities: statues, reliefs, and artifacts going back thousands of years
See the Venus de Milo, a landmark of ancient Greek sculpture
Walk the Galerie d'Apollon, known for its gilded ceiling and royal decoration
Take in French masterpieces including Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Timed-entry access to the Louvre
Entry to the permanent and temporary collections
Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish, or Japanese (depending on the option chosen)
1 to 1.5-hour Seine River cruise (depending on the option chosen)

Planning Your Louvre Visit: Hours, Entrances & Getting There

The Louvre sits in central Paris and is easy to reach by public transport. The simplest route is the metro to Palais-Royal – Musee du Louvre on lines 1 and 7; several bus lines stop nearby, and the museum is within walking distance of many central sights. Which entrance you pick matters. The glass Pyramid is the main entrance but splits into separate lines for ticket holders, visitors without tickets, and priority access, so it gets busy. The Carrousel du Louvre entrance, reached through the underground shopping mall, is open to ticket and pass holders and tends to be quieter. Richelieu Passage is for groups and members, while Porte des Lions (currently closed) is online-ticket only and has no lockers.

The Louvre is open every day except Tuesday, from 09:00 to 18:00 on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, and from 09:00 to 21:00 on Wednesday and Friday. Last entry is one hour before closing, and the rooms clear 30 minutes before. The museum is closed January 1, May 1, and December 25; on other public holidays it stays open unless the holiday lands on a Tuesday. The outdoor courtyards keep their own hours, with the Cour Napoleon open daily 07:30 to 21:00 and the Cour Carree 07:30 to 19:45. If you're planning an evening visit or coming on a holiday, double-check the day's hours before you go.

Weather in Paris

Today 57°F14°C 51°F10°C Rain 88%

Today 57°F14°C 48°F9°C Rain 100%

Tomorrow 62°F17°C 51°F11°C Rain 95%

Mon, Oct 26 59°F15°C 49°F10°C Rain 45%

Tue, Oct 27 65°F19°C 51°F11°C Rain 34%

Wed, Oct 28 60°F16°C 46°F8°C Rain 21%

Thu, Oct 29 61°F16°C 43°F6°C Rain 3%

Local time 2:47 AM, UTC+02:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00
Tuesday
Wednesday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30
Thursday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00
Friday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30
Saturday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00
Sunday : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00

Last updated: Oct 22, 2026

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Louvre Museum, Paris, France

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Important Information

Your ticket has a reserved time slot; enter within 30 minutes of it for full access to the permanent collections and any temporary exhibitions open that day
Booking online locks in your entry and cuts your wait, especially in busy periods
The Pyramid entrance is usually busiest; when possible use the Carrousel du Louvre entrance via the Palais-Royal–Musee du Louvre metro station for a faster, quieter way in
Combo tickets pairing the Louvre with a Seine River cruise or other Paris sights can be good value
Download the official museum app for interactive maps, artwork details, and suggested routes
Wear comfortable shoes; the museum is huge and you'll cover a lot of ground
Security checks and bag inspections are required, so leave extra time
The museum is vast, so pick a few key sections or follow a themed route for a more focused visit
Do not touch the artworks
No re-entry once you leave the museum
Prohibited items: weapons, tools, heavy objects, explosives, and flammable or volatile substances
Food and drinks are generally not allowed in the galleries
Bags and suitcases over 55 x 35 x 20 cm must be left at the coat check
Personal photography is fine; professional gear and tripods may need permission
Keep noise down and be considerate of other visitors

FAQs

How much is a Louvre Museum ticket?

Prices depend on the ticket type and whether you add a guided tour or combo option. Check the verified Louvre tickets listed on this page for current pricing.

Where to buy tickets for Louvre Museum?

You can buy them on-site or online. Booking through this page lets you compare verified options, check availability ahead of time, and skip the long lines during busy stretches.

Do you need to book Louvre Museum tickets in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended to secure entry and avoid long lines, especially in peak season. Reserving here gets you a timed-entry slot for a smoother visit.

How much time should I allocate for a visit to the Louvre Museum?

Plan on at least three hours, though seeing the whole museum can take a full day.

Are there guided tours available at the Louvre Museum?

Yes. A guided tour is a good way to make sense of the highlights and the sheer size of the collection. You can compare small-group and skip-the-line options on this page.

What was stolen from the Louvre Museum?

On October 19, 2025, thieves broke into the Galerie d'Apollon and took eight historic pieces of 19th-century French Crown Jewels, including tiaras, necklaces, and earrings once owned by France's imperial and royal families. A crown belonging to Empress Eugenie was dropped and recovered nearby, but the rest of the jewels are still missing. The daylight heist lasted only minutes and remains under investigation.

What was the Louvre before it was a museum?

It began as a medieval fortress in the late 12th century, then became a royal palace for French kings before opening to the public as a museum after the French Revolution.

When was the Louvre Museum built?

The original fortress went up in 1190 under King Philip II. The Louvre opened as a museum in 1793.

How to pronounce "Louvre Museum"?

"Louvre" sounds like "LOOV-ruh" in French, and in English "Louvre Museum" is usually said "LOOV-ruh myoo-ZEE-um."