Closing Time at the Louvre: The Mona Lisa at her Most Peaceful
Visit the Musée du Louvre to see its most famous artwork, Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa,' without the typical crowds. Skip the line and enter the museum as it's getting ready to close, taking advantage of this time of day to admire the painting among fewer people. Plus, see the museum's other masterpieces with an art historian guide.
Options
Group Tour Option - 15 pax
What's included in Closing Time at the Louvre: The Mona Lisa at her Most Peaceful
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Louvre Museum
Mona Lisa is a popular lady, so don't miss the chance to get close to her without the crowds. On this last-entry Louvre tour, explore the museum's essential sections with an expert guide, and then experience the beauty of the world-famous painting in peace right as the doors are closing. Accompanied by your expert guide, discover the palace's foundations at the moat, and then wander among the collection of Classical Greek statues to find the mysterious Venus de Milo and the triumphant Winged Victory of Samothrace. Study the masterpieces of Caravaggio, Raphael, and da Vinci, admire the Romantic finesse of Géricault's The Raft of Medusa, and venture inside a room sparkling with Crown Jewels. Make your way to the Mona Lisa Room and enjoy the freedom to get as close to the small but monumental painting as you like, soaking up the beauty of the lady's ambiguous and endlessly analyzed expression.
Pyramide Du LouvrePass-by Only
The Louvre Pyramid is a stunning glass triangular prism that captivates everyone who visits the central courtyard of the Louvre Museum.
Arc de Triomphe du CarrouselPass-by Only
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Louvre Museum
- Headset
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
- All guests at the time of booking must provide full names of the entire party (first name and surname, including children). Failure in doing so, may result in cancellation of your booking.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at the statue next to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in front of the Louvre Museum, opposite the pyramid at the entrance of the Tuileries Gardens.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • All guests (including children) must bring photo ID on the day of their tour. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • All guests (including children) must bring photo ID on the day of their tour. • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour. • Security measures are enforced at the Louvre. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed. • The Louvre is subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point. • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information. • Photography is allowed. No selfie sticks. • Closed bottles of water are allowed, food is forbidden inside the site.