About this tour
Two hours is the sweet spot for a first visit to the Louvre. Long enough to do justice to the collection, focused enough to leave with a real sense of what you have seen rather than an overwhelming blur of rooms and images.
The Louvre Highlights tour is built around a clear, compelling narrative. We move through the museum with purpose, but never in a rush. Every work we stop in front of will have something worth saying about it.
The Salle des États at its quietest
What you will see
The tour is built around the Louvre's three most iconic works: the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Around them, the tour weaves a broader story that brings the rest of the collection to life.
Beyond these landmarks, each tour holds its own surprises. If there is a particular work you would love to encounter, mention it in your request. While nothing can be promised, every effort will be made.
Who is this tour for?
The Louvre Highlights tour is ideal for first-time visitors, families with children aged 10 and above, couples, and anyone who wants a meaningful, well-paced introduction to the museum. It is also a popular choice for visitors who have been to the Louvre before but have never had a guide to help them make sense of it.
Availability
The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. All other days are available, subject to your preferred time slot.
Important notice
The Louvre is a living museum. Rooms may occasionally close without notice for operational reasons, and works are regularly moved for restoration, loans, or temporary exhibitions. The three great icons of the collection — the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace — are on permanent display and accessible whenever the museum is open. For any other specific work, if it is unavailable on the day, an equally fascinating alternative will always be proposed.