Highlights
Timed-entry ticket to the Louvre, covering the permanent collections and most temporary exhibitions.
About this experience
The world’s most visited art museum, housed in a former royal palace and home to the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory and thousands of works from ancient to 19th-century art. Plan at least 3—4 hours for a decent highlights visit.
What's included
- Timed-entry ticket to the Louvre, covering the permanent collections and most temporary exhibitions.
Who it's for
- All ages; ideal for art lovers, culture travellers and first-timers.
- Free or reduced entry is available for some categories (e.g. certain students or age groups) under current rules.
What you'll do
- Enter via the glass Pyramid or another signed entrance with your timed ticket.
- Follow a self-chosen route to see key works like the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace and Egyptian or Greek antiquities.
- Explore as many wings as your time and energy allow, then exit via the courtyard or Tuileries Garden.
Before you go
- Tickets: adult online tickets start from about €22 for timed entry.
- Closed on Tuesdays; hours vary by day, with some late-opening evenings.
- Last entry and gallery clearing happen before posted closing time.
Good to know
- Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France.
- Best strategy: choose a time slot early in the morning or later in the day and focus on a few must-see areas rather than trying to see everything.
Why this is worth it
Book a timed ticket (around €22), avoid Tuesdays, target a few key wings, and accept that the Louvre is too big for one visit.