If it is your first time to Paris and you don’t know where to start, this was a great way to jump in and kickstart your visit. The meeting point was a little confusing because a tour guide called in sick, but it all worked out. This tour gets you right into the Louvre and to the Mona Lisa LINE. You do still have to wait in the queue/line to see the Mona Lisa, but it moves along quickly as there are “guards” there to urge you to take only one photo. Then you are free to wander the Louvre at your own pace. But do not leave to have lunch because you will not be allowed back in. Even though there are many cafes on the main level, they aren’t actually inside the Louvre. There is one cafe inside that we tried which had decent food but it was a bit pricier. Overall I recommend this if you really want to see the Mona Lisa quickly and you maybe don’t have a lot of time or if you just want a fun way to kick off your long day of wandering around the Louvre.
Everything worked out wonderfully but I would have done it differently if I could. Just take advantage of the fast track entrance and then explore the museum from A to Z on your own. It was quite stressful and confusing visiting the Mona Lisa first and then making the way back to the start of the museum. We didn't have a museum map (unfortunately nobody told us to take a free one at the entrance - it all happened so quickly that we just ran after it) I would also have expected earplugs for the audio guide for this price. Speaking of Auduiguide, here meant something like an app that wasn't special. Otherwise, the employee was very nice and easy to find (not exactly for me....I had to call to clarify the exact meeting point....-Please wait directly under the monument---....
The meeting point was directly under the stone arch in front of the Louvre and you are led directly with the group through the unknown back entrance into the museum and walk past the crowds directly into the room in which the Mons Lisa hangs. Of course, you still have to queue up with the other visitors to stand right in front of the painting, but in the end the fast lane ticket was really worth its weight in gold! And you save so much time! Because the museum is so wonderful and even if you only look at the most important things it takes 4 hours, so at best plan a whole day for the Louvre and take your own food and drink because that is unfortunately really incredibly expensive (€4.50 for a 0.5l water bottle )
Highly recommend. Very kind, patient (as we were a bit late!) and seamless. I considered possibly buying regular entry tickets if we couldn’t make our time slot…thank goodness our guide was so accommodating. We never would have made it inside without waiting for hours. This was especially a great way to get in with my two young children so that they could remember the museum instead of the lines! Great service. In and out. Informative on the way to the Mona Lisa room while skipping the lines… but without the time commitment of a long guided tour. We were able to explore the museum independently without a time limit after being guided inside. Really nice guide! Kate + 1 9yo + 1 10yo
A friendly, punctual and attentive team. The service was far superior to the service booked. No waiting to enter the museum. Tour of the museum with a stop at the main monuments. Very good explanations. Movement speed very well suited for all. Our guide even went to look for people who were late. Our guide gave us all the explanations for the free visit and all this supplemented by a very useful "application" for our trips. Thanks to Anthony and Noémie, and...the whole team.
Super good plan. You can enter quickly. The guide was very nice, you can ask her questions and chat with her. It takes you through the museum to view the different parts. It takes you to the Mona Lisa and then you can take your tour as you wish with a QR code to get very detailed information on the works that interest you. The Louvre is magnificent. I've already been to Paris several times without going there, but that's the basics! To see at your own pace.
With a group of 6 people, we quickly got to the museum and the Mona Lisa, we had a child with us, so queuing for several hours was not an option. Now you could experience the Louvre a little easier and faster. Note that the meeting place is outside by the arch, not at the entrance.
