Paris · MUSEUMS
Good museum tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Skip the Louvre ticket line with timed entry, guaranteed within 30 minutes. Explore at your pace with access to the Mona Lisa and more.
“Once in a lifetime experience. Definitely recommended if you come to Paris. It can be very expensive if your money doesn't convert well!”
Skip the crowds with reserved entry, audio headsets, and a friendly expert guide for 3 hours of Louvre masterpieces, ending under the Pyramid.
“Excellent! Nazli was AMAZING!! Would definitely do again! We were able to get in quickly and past all of the regular ticket holders. Nazli was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining!”
Louvre timed entry with host meet-up plus a 1-hour Seine cruise. Save time, hit the must-sees, then see Paris from the water.
“We opted in for early morning tickets to the Lourve and had no issues with entry. The Seine river cruise that was included in the bundle fit easily into our schedule and was a good excuse to sit down and rest our feet after clocking in many steps walking around Paris.”
Visit Les Invalides in Paris, Napoleon’s tomb, and the Musée de l’Armée. Armor, weapons, and WWII exhibits in one powerful day.
“We did not give as much time to this activity as it needed. But overall it was pretty cool and the signs were in English and French which was very helpful.”
Private Louvre guided tour with entry included. Meet at the Pyramid, see Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, then explore freely.
“Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, answered all our questions with great insight, and delivered an immersive experience that felt well-paced.”
Timed Louvre entry with a host and an English Mona Lisa audioguide app. Download link beforehand, bring earphones, see key highlights.
“Our guide, Yazid, was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared information in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. His warm personality made everyone feel comfortable, and it was clear he genuinely cared about each member of the group. He was thorough in planning, attentive to details, and always made sure we were well taken care of. I highly recommend Yazid to anyone looking for an outstanding guide. Julie & Lou”
2-hour Louvre tour through the pyramid, skip lines, see Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, then explore at leisure.
“Our tour guide Megan was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller! Really enjoyed the tour with her”
Paris Museum Pass covers 60+ museums and monuments with priority entry. Choose 2, 4, or 6 days, great for museum-packed trips.
“Loved it. Saved money and time both in visiting hundreds of museums in Paris.”
Skip-the-line Louvre highlights in 2 hours with a licensed small-group guide, priority entry, headsets, and stops like Mona Lisa and Napoleon’s apartments.
“It was really good because of the tour guider, he made everything so fascinating and not at all boring. Cool guy, friendly and very knowledgeable. C’etait magnifique avec Ivan!”
Skip-the-line Louvre guided tour with earphones. Walk Tuileries Gardens, then see the Mona Lisa and major masterpieces in 2 hours.
“Sandrine was perfect, she explained everything clearly and we had time to explore on our own at the end of the guided tour. Thanks very much Sandrine!”
Priority Louvre entry with a short Mona Lisa history intro, then go at your own pace. Meet at Rue de Rivoli for smooth access.
“Promised, delivered. Great guide, good information and absolutely NO LINES to get in while people were spending hours outside.”
Skip-the-line Louvre highlights with a live guide. See Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and the Mona Lisa fast, then explore on your own.
“We really appreciate the convenience of not having to wait in line and being in a small group so we didn’t need to wear ear buds. Our guide was very knowledgeable and would answer any questions we had. Very happy we did this tour.”
Skip the Louvre ticket line and add a Seine River cruise by the Eiffel Tower, with QR codes emailed before you go and a self-paced visit.
“Louvre great ..durections to meet and tickets was difficult... instead of and app or sending to pdf...put the querky code right in the email body....no extra download, no extra pdf....”
Louvre highlights with Mona Lisa, skip-the-line entry, headset audio, and easy navigation on a 2 to 3-hour guided walk in Paris.
“Our tour guide Adam was incredible! Very knowledgeable, explained everything, and we highly enjoyed the tour.”
Timed Louvre admission plus a flexible 1-hour Seine cruise. Skip ticket lines, visit at your pace, then sail past Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame.
“Terrible tour. The app lists 10 exhibits to look at. No locations. Once you figure out where the 10 locations are located, you would be running from building to building in no organized fashion. Find an organized tour with a guide.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
