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Skip-The-Line Louvre Museum tickets
Experience the world’s most iconic museum
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Immerse Yourself in The World's Largest Museum
See the Louvre’s masterpieces with reserved access
Enter the Louvre with Reserved Access
The Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art museum and one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks. Once a royal palace, it now houses over 35,000 artworks spanning more than 9,000 years of history. With reserved access and a multilingual host, enjoy a smooth entry into this cultural treasure.
Explore Art Across Civilizations
Journey through Egyptian antiquities, Greek and Roman sculpture, Near Eastern and Islamic art, and royal decorative objects. The Louvre’s eight departments reveal the origins of writing, architecture, and artistic expression across ancient civilizations.
Upgrade with the Musée d’Orsay Ticket
Choose the combined option to continue your cultural journey at the Musée d’Orsay, home to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and Renoir.
Book Your Louvre Tickets Online
Select reserved access with a host, or combine your visit with the Musée d’Orsay. Enjoy mobile tickets, fixed time slots, and a seamless entry experience.
What’s included?
✅ Entrance ticket to the Louvre Museum
✅ Reserved access at a selected time slot
✅ Welcome and escort inside the Louvre by a multilingual host
✅ Orientation route covering the museum’s main highlights
✅ Option to add a Musée d’Orsay ticket (for combined experiences)
✅ Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Opening Hours
Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Standard hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Late opening: Friday until 9:45 PM
Closed: Tuesdays, January 1, May 1, December 25
Important: Time slots vary by option and must be selected at booking.
Important Information
- This is not a guided tour. A host accompanies you inside and provides orientation only.
- Please arrive 20 minutes before your selected time slot.
- Group size is limited to 25 participants.
- Large bags, strollers, and umbrellas must be left at the museum cloakroom.
- The experience is not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility; elevators are not available.
- Entry is subject to museum security checks and crowd conditions.
- Temporary exhibitions are not included.
Discover What Awaits You
Masterpieces, royal halls, and timeless art
From ancient sculptures to iconic paintings, the Louvre brings together the world’s greatest artworks under one roof. Walk through grand galleries, historic palace rooms, and legendary collections in the heart of Paris.
Visit the Louvre Museum Paris
The Louvre Museum Paris is the most visited museum in France and the largest art museum in the world, making it one of the top things to do in Paris. Travelers regularly search for Louvre Museum tickets, Louvre tickets Paris, reserved access Louvre, skip-the-line Louvre Museum, Louvre Museum Paris entry, and Louvre Museum highlights when planning their visit. Located in central Paris near the Seine River, the Louvre is a former royal palace that opened as a public museum in 1793.
This experience includes reserved access to the Louvre Museum with a multilingual host, allowing visitors to enter the Louvre at a selected time slot. The host escorts guests inside the Louvre Museum and provides an orientation route covering the most important artworks and galleries. Visitors see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Egyptian antiquities, Greek and Roman sculptures, French paintings, royal decorative arts, Napoleon III apartments, the Apollo Gallery, and the medieval foundations of the Louvre Palace.
Visitors can also book a combined Louvre Museum and Musée d’Orsay ticket, offering access to two of the most famous museums in Paris in one day. The Musée d’Orsay Paris is known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, including works by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and Renoir, housed in a former railway station.
Meeting point: Arc du Carrousel du Musée du Louvre
How to get to the Arc du Carrousel du Musée du Louvre
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Lines 1 and 7: Get off at Palais Royal Musee du Louvre. Follow signs for the museum exit; it is the closest station to the arch.
Line 14: Get off at Pyramides. It is a short 5 minute walk toward the Louvre Pyramid.
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Line C (Yellow): Get off at Musee dOrsay. Cross the bridge over the Seine river and walk through the gardens toward the arch.
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Use lines 21, 27, 68, or 72. Look for the stop Palais Royal Musee du Louvre or Quai Francois Mitterrand, located right by the museum.
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The most convenient stations are at 186 Rue de Rivoli or 2 Rue de lAmiral de Coligny.
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Driving in central Paris can be difficult due to traffic and limited parking.
Closest Parking: Use the underground parking called Parc Carrousel du Louvre. Access the entrance via Avenue du General Lemonnier. From there, take the stairs up to the gardens.
Tips to make the most of your visit
Arrive early at the meeting point.
Be there 20 minutes before your selected time slot to ensure smooth reserved access.
Focus on the highlights.
The Louvre is vast. Prioritize masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Egyptian Antiquities, and French paintings for a rewarding first visit.
Use the host-led orientation wisely.
The multilingual host helps you enter and navigate key areas. After that, explore at your own pace.
Plan breaks strategically.
The museum is large. Take short breaks in quieter galleries or courtyards to avoid fatigue.
Choose late hours when possible.
Friday evening openings are usually less crowded and offer a calmer atmosphere.
Combine with Musée d’Orsay.
If you choose the combined ticket, plan the Louvre first and finish your day at the Musée d’Orsay for a balanced art experience.
Access and behavior rules
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- Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Entry is subject to museum security checks and crowd control procedures.
- Reserved access reduces waiting time but does not bypass security.
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- Group size is limited to 25 participants.
- One adult ticket is required to book child tickets.
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- This experience is not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
- Elevators are not available during the visit.
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- Large bags, strollers, and umbrellas must be left at the museum cloakroom.
- Only small bags are permitted inside the galleries.
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- This is not a guided tour. The host provides access and orientation only.
- Photography is allowed in most areas, without flash.
- Temporary exhibitions are not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Yes, reserved access Louvre tickets help you avoid long queues and save valuable time, especially during peak season.
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Most visitors spend between 2 and 4 hours, depending on interests and pace.
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The Louvre Museum is located in central Paris, near the Seine River and easily accessible by public transport.
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Yes, children under 18 and EU residents under 26 can enter for free with valid ID, but must still reserve a ticket.
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Early mornings, weekdays, and Friday evenings are the best times to visit the Louvre with fewer crowds.