Art, Stories, and Smiles
Santiago made the tour unforgettable. His stories about Da Vinci and the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa were fascinating. The museum’s grandeur can be overwhelming, but this tour made it approachable and fun.
- James MartinMona Lisa First Viewing | Louvre Museum Semi-Private Tour
Group · 6 Max
1 hr 30 mins
Step into the Louvre Museum with early entry and follow your expert guide straight to the Mona Lisa for a rare, quieter encounter before the crowds build. Glide through grand halls as stories bring masterpieces to life—from Veronese’s The Wedding Feast at Cana to the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo. This seamless, stress-free experience reveals the Louvre’s most iconic treasures and rich history in one unforgettable express visit.
- Early entry to the Louvre Museum
- See the Mona Lisa with fewer crowds
- Discover highlights on an express tour
- Enjoy a small-group guided experience
- Uncover Louvre heists and mysteries
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This Mona Lisa First Viewing Tour offers early entry to the Louvre Museum in a small group, giving you the chance to experience one of the world’s most famous paintings before the crowds build. Begin your visit first in line, gaining early access, then follow your guide effortlessly through the museum’s vast galleries, discovering key masterpieces and their stories along the way.
Your first stop: the Salle des États, the Louvre’s most prestigious room, where you’ll come face to face with the Mona Lisa. Hear the fascinating story behind her enigmatic smile, the daring 1911 theft that shocked the world, and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy a closer, more relaxed viewing before continuing your journey—and psst! Don’t forget to turn around to admire the detail-rich Wedding Feast at Cana by Veronese, the largest painting in the Louvre.
Explore the Louvre’s rich collection of Italian art and the opulent Red Rooms, home to monumental works such as The Coronation of Napoleon and Liberty Leading the People. Stop at the top of the grand Daru staircase to admire the striking Winged Victory of Samothrace, then descend to discover the timeless beauty of the Venus de Milo.
The Louvre, once the palace of the Kings and Queens of France, is the most visited museum in the world today. With over 8 miles of galleries – which is the length of the Seine believe it or not – 10,000 years of history and a collection of some 550,000 works, only 35,000 of which are on display, a guided tour is truly the best way to experience it all. In this seamless 60-minute tour inside the museum, your guide reveals its essential highlights, leaving you inspired and ready to continue exploring at your own pace or discover more of Paris’s remarkable museums.
- Early entry the Louvre Museum
- Viewing of the Mona Lisa, before the crowds
- Fully guided tour of the Louvre
- The Red Rooms
- Italian Renaissance Gallery
- Venus de Milo
- Winged Victory
- Michelangelo gallery
- Coronation of Napoleon
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry. LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism and how LivTours is contributing, click here.
All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are capped at six guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining this uniquely tiny group size can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together, so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests to avoid separating groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.