Louvre Tour with a Guide: Mona Lisa and Masterpieces from $66

Route and the works you see

The route focuses on the Louvre's masterpieces and on seeing the Mona Lisa with someone who explains it. The listing names Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace in the classical collection, plus works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo. The guide picks the order depending on how busy it is that day. It is not a full tour of the museum: it is a selection for anyone who wants to see the essentials in a short time.

• Mona Lisa — Leonardo da Vinci's portrait, the centerpiece of the tour.
• Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace — The two Greek sculptures from the classical collection named in the listing.
• Caravaggio and Michelangelo — Italian painting and Renaissance sculpture, according to the listing.

Duration, group size and language

The duration runs from 1 to 3.5 hours depending on the option you book, so check which one you are choosing before you pay. The group is up to 20 people and, if you book for more than 7, the listing warns that you may be split into different groups at the meeting point. The guide speaks English only; the headsets help you follow even when it is crowded. If you need the commentary in another language, this is not your tour.

Price and what's included

It costs $66 per person with entry included, the lowest price among the guided tours on this site. The official ticket alone is €22 for EU/EEA nationals or residents and €32 for everyone else. You are paying for the reserved access, the guide and the headsets. The optional upgrade adds a wine tasting with cheese and charcuterie at a bar in the center. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours ahead. According to the listing, free entry for under-18s and for EU/EEA residents under 26 only applies outside a group tour.

Guided tour or ticket only

With the official ticket alone (€22 or €32) you explore the museum at your own pace and can add the official audio guide for €6; the museum's own guided tours cost €12 on top of the ticket. A guided tour pays off if it is your first time, you have only a few hours in Paris or you do not want to waste time finding your way. If you already know the museum or want to spend the whole day there, the ticket alone works out cheaper.

What recent reviews say

The 10 most recent reviews shown on the listing give 5 stars. Most name the guide and their way of explaining. Three highlight seeing the main works in a short time, and one that access was very quick. One review complains about a wait in the rain for transport back, which is not part of this tour.