Closing time at the Louvre with Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
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The Louvre holds one of the world's richest art collections, and this guided tour is built to help you actually make sense of it. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll explore the museum's essential sections across three hours, covering masterworks that span more than two thousand years of art history.Discover the palace's foundations at the moat, then wander among the collection of Classical Greek statues to find the mysterious Venus de Milo and the triumphant Winged Victory of Samothrace.Marvel at the stunningly sculpted Cupid & Psyche and Michelangelo's Slaves, and get drawn into a pivotal moment in French history as you gaze upon Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. Study the masterpieces of Caravaggio, Raphael, and da Vinci, and admire the Romantic finesse of Géricault's The Raft of Medusa.To finish, your guide leads you to the Salle des États, sharing the story and context of the Mona Lisa just outside the room. Once inside, you're free to take in the small but monumental portrait at your own pace, absorbing the detail of the lady's endlessly analysed expression, before rejoining your guide to conclude the tour together.
Highlights
- It's an opportunity to see masterpieces by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and more
- You can make the most of your Louvre visit with skip-the-line entry
- A certified art historian will share amazing interpretations of the artwork
- You'll learn the building's history, from fortress to royal palace
- You'll see the Mona Lisa at closing time
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Guided tour
- Headsets (to hear the guide)
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Local guide
Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where you'll meet
This tour meets at the statue beside the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, in front of the Louvre Museum and opposite the pyramid at the entrance to the Tuileries Gardens (important: this is not the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile on the Champs-Élysées). Facing the arch, meet your guide at the winged statue on the left. Your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Operated by
WALKS
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for wheelchair users, guests with reduced mobility, or visitors with strollers
Not allowed:
* Suitcases, luggage and large bags are not permitted; only bags smaller than 55 x 35 x 20 cm are allowed inside
Know in advance:
* Louvre Museum entry (€28 per person) is included in this tour's price. Visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26 can visit the Louvre free of charge with valid ID and proof of residency, outside of a group tour
* All guests, including infants, are required to book a ticket to enter the Louvre. Infants aged 0-1 can enter free of charge but must be included in the booking and counted in the total group size
* Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour
* This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
Remember to bring:
* A valid ID for all participants, including children
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