Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket + Escort to Mona Lisa
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About this tour
This ticket gives you a reserved entry time at the Louvre and something most tickets don't: a host who walks you directly to the Mona Lisa so you skip the crush around it. From there you're free to roam the collections at your own pace, from the Egyptian antiquities and the Venus de Milo to French painting and the gilded Galerie d'Apollon. Your reservation covers the permanent collections and any temporary exhibitions running that day. Book online to lock in your slot and cut down on waiting.
Highlights
- Stand in front of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the museum
- Pass under I.M. Pei's glass pyramid, the Louvre's modern landmark and main entrance
- Wander the Egyptian antiquities, thousands of years of statues, reliefs, and artifacts
- See the Venus de Milo, the ancient Greek marble sculpture of Aphrodite
- Walk through the gilded Galerie d'Apollon, all ornate ceilings and royal decor
- Take in French painting, including Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People
Places You Will Visit
Included / Excluded
- Reserved-entry ticket with a timed slot
- A host who walks you straight to the Mona Lisa
Planning Your Louvre Visit: Hours, Entrances, and Getting There
The Louvre sits in central Paris and is easy to reach on public transport. The metro is your best bet: take line 1 or 7 to Palais-Royal - Musee du Louvre, right by the entrance. Several bus lines stop nearby, and the museum is walkable from many central sights.
There's more than one way in, and picking the right door saves time. The glass Pyramid is the main entrance but the busiest. The Carrousel du Louvre entrance, reached through the underground shopping mall, is open to ticket and pass holders and is often quieter. The Richelieu Passage is reserved for groups and members, and the Porte des Lions (currently closed) serves online ticket holders only when open, with no lockers.
The Louvre is open every day except Tuesday. Hours run 09:00 to 18:00 on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, and 09:00 to 21:00 on Wednesday and Friday. Last entry is one hour before closing, and the galleries clear 30 minutes before. It's closed on 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 schedule: Cour Napoleon runs 07:30 to 21:00 daily and Cour Carree 07:30 to 19:45. Check the times before you go if you're planning an evening or holiday visit.
Weather in Paris
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Available Days / Times
- Monday : 08:45, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30
- Tuesday
- Wednesday : 08:45, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, 18:30
- Thursday : 08:45, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30
- Friday : 08:45, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, 18:30
- Saturday : 08:45, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30
- Sunday : 08:45, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Meeting Point
Important Information
- Your ticket has a timed slot; enter within 30 minutes of it, with full access to the permanent collections and any temporary exhibitions open that day
- Booking online secures your entry and cuts waiting time, especially in busy periods
- The Pyramid entrance is usually busiest; use the Carrousel du Louvre entrance (via Palais-Royal-Musee du Louvre metro) for faster, less crowded access when you can
- Combo tickets pair the Louvre with nearby sights like a Seine River cruise
- Download the official museum app for maps, artwork details, and suggested routes
- Wear comfortable shoes; the museum is huge and involves a lot of walking
- Security bag checks are mandatory, so allow extra time
- The museum is vast, so pick key sections or follow a themed route to stay focused
- Do not touch the artworks
- No re-entry once you leave the museum
- Prohibited: 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 the noise down and be considerate of other visitors
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