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Closing Time at the Louvre: Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful

784 reviews

3 hours

Max 15

The' Mona Lisa' is smaller than you think she is

Why take this tour?

Highlights

See Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
Skip the line and enjoy a peaceful visit without the daytime crowds
Immerse yourself among the masterpieces housed within the acclaimed museum
Familiarize yourself with the history of the building with the help of your expert guide
Join a small group of max 15 guests for a more intimate experience.

Sites Visited
Louvre Museum
Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
Italian sculptures
Classic Greek art rooms
French painting galleries
Medieval Louvre Exhibit (Moat)
Galerie d'Apollon (Crown Jewels)

Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip-the-line ticket for Louvre Museum
Headset
Small group of 15 people max

Take some time out with the lovely 'Mona Lisa'

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Total Customer Reviews: 784

Verified Ratings

4.7 /5

based on 685 Walks’ customer ratings

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.7/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

We took the Louvre tour "Closing Time at the Louvre: The Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful" with Team Adam. Adam was knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. We most appreciated his insights and explanations on the artworks. He provided us with a rich and lasting experience of the Louvre, something we would not have enjoyed attempting to tour this massive museum on our own. And we truly ended the tour at the Mona Lisa and got to spend time up close and personal with this beautiful painting, without any crowds, which we now know and appreciate so much more because of Adam, in addition to all the other art pieces he shared with us. We highly recommend this tour and especially our tour guide, Adam. Go, Team Adam!

Verified · Laura · Mar 25, 2025 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

Avi was an an excellent and engaging guide

Verified · Maxim · Mar 21, 2025 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

This was the perfect length tour to see the Louvre with my daughter who is eight years old. Adam was amazing and full of facts, funny jokes and examples to help us understand and enjoy the history that we were looking at. I recommend asking for Adam as your guide when booking this tour. Going to the Louvre without a guide seems crazy with how many artefacts they have on display at any one time. Thank you Adam for an enjoyable tour and for keeping Ava engaged. She answered lots of questions you had because you made her feel comfortable to ask in front of 13 other adults!

Verified · Ian · Mar 20, 2025 · Australia · Male · 35 to 44 years

Excellent

Great tour. Hit many highlights. Our tour guide was the best.

Verified · Karen · Mar 05, 2025 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

This is the perfect tour for those who don't deal well with crowds. By 3:00 p.m. most tourists have moved on to other sites in Paris. Our guide Manuel was very knowledgable, witty, and fun. We saw a lot in our tour and were very satisfied with Walks in general.

Verified · Kathy · Feb 23, 2025 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years

FAQs

I use a wheelchair. Can I take this tour?

Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. The tour route may include a lot of walking, stairs, and uneven surfaces. A good level of mobility is required and wearing comfortable shoes is recommended. However, we are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for all guests. Please contact our Guest Experience Team to discuss arranging a private tour that meets your accessibility needs.

What can I bring inside the Louvre Museums?

Please note that the Louvre will not allow large items inside the museum, so you should bring only a small daypack or handbag. More specifically, only bags smaller than 21.5 in x 13.5 in x 7.5 in (55 cm x 35 cm x 20) cm are permitted. Suitcases and large bags must be left outside. Closed, clear bottles of water are allowed inside the Louvre however food is forbidden inside the site. Please be advised that the use of selfie sticks and flash photography is not allowed inside the Louvre. Additional security checks may cause longer waits at unavoidable security lines at times.

Do I need to bring an ID with me on this tour?

Yes! Please ensure that all members of your party, including children, have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit.

Can you guarantee that I will see every room in the Louvre listed here?

We can't guarantee it, but it's very likely. As with all museums, particular galleries of the Louvre may be closed without prior notice, or pieces may be removed for restoration or loan. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution. However, as the pieces and the rooms we visit on our tour are the most important in the museum, these are the ones least likely to close or leave on loan.

Why is it so hard to see the Mona Lisa without a lot of people?

The Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous painting in the world due to a variety of factors that include its painter, Leonardo da Vinci, the fact that he left very few completed paintings, the mysterious circumstances surrounding the painting, and the fact that it was stolen and lost for a number of years. It is housed in the Louvre, which is the most visited art museum in the world. When you combine all of these things, it makes the Mona Lisa probably the most visited/overcrowded painting in the world. Seeing it without the heaviest crowds is a matter of experience, opportunity, and very good timing.

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