Guided tour of the Louvre without queues: Mona Lisa + Ebook｜France

Unlock the doors to the Louvre Museum with our Skip-the-Line access, allowing you to bypass the crowds and step directly into one of the world's most extraordinary collections of art and history. With priority entry, you'll spend less time waiting and more time discovering the treasures of this iconic museum.

Your experience begins with a 1-hour guided tour led by an expert guide, who will introduce you to the Louvre’s remarkable history, architecture, and world-famous collections. As you walk through its magnificent galleries, you'll discover masterpieces from different civilizations and artistic periods while your guide shares fascinating stories, historical context, and insights into the artists and works that have shaped the history of art.

Throughout the guided tour, you'll admire some of the Louvre’s most celebrated highlights, from ancient sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces. Learn about the museum’s transformation from a medieval fortress into the world's most visited museum and gain a deeper appreciation for its extraordinary collection, which spans thousands of years of human history.

At the end of the guided tour, your guide will lead you to the Louvre’s most famous masterpiece: Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Standing before this legendary portrait, you'll discover the fascinating story behind the painting, Leonardo’s revolutionary techniques—including his masterful use of sfumato—and the mysteries that have captivated visitors for centuries. Your guide will also share the remarkable history of the painting, including the events that helped make it one of the most recognized works of art in the world.

After your visit to the Mona Lisa, your guided experience will conclude, leaving you free to explore the Louvre Museum independently at your own pace.

With more than 35,000 works of art displayed across eight departments, the Louvre offers endless opportunities for discovery. Admire masterpieces such as the Venus de Milo, the magnificent Winged Victory of Samothrace, the impressive Egyptian Antiquities collection, and countless works from the Italian Renaissance and French masters. Wander through the museum’s vast galleries, revisit your favorite exhibits, or discover hidden treasures as you explore one of the greatest museums in the world for as long as you wish during opening hours.