Paris · MUSEUMS
Paris has more museums than a week can hold, and each keeps its own closing day. The 15 below cover the Louvre, the Orsay, Napoleon’s tomb and the rest, with prices and which tickets come with a time slot.
This self-guided, timed ticket gives you access to the Louvre’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Egyptian antiquities and Renaissance art. Entry is scheduled within 30 minutes of your requested time, but security screening remains. No guide or audio guide is included.
“Such an amazing place! Only downside is that the Louvre closes at 6 on Sundays.”
Visit the Musée d’Orsay with a reserved day ticket for one entry, then explore its former railway station, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, and temporary exhibitions at your own pace. The ticket does not include an audio guide, so bring your own plan for the galleries.
“It was such a comprehensive exhibit & well displayed. Highly recommend.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for a roughly three-hour Louvre highlights tour. With reserved admission and audio headsets, you’ll see works such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory, then stay inside after the tour to explore on your own. Small-group and private options are available.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and was a joy to tour with. 3 hours flew by. Wear comfortable shoes and be sure to take advantage of the restaurants”
Meet an English-speaking host outside Benlux Duty Free on Rue de Rivoli for coordinated Louvre entry, then explore the museum at your own pace with a separate digital audio guide. Your bundle also includes a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual commentary. It is not a guided museum tour, and arriving late to the host meeting means losing entry.
“The Louvre museum was one of the best tourist places in the world. The museum is huge and has many sections worth checking out. It’s a must see in Paris”
Explore Les Invalides with a one-day entry ticket covering Napoleon’s tomb, the Army Museum, the Plans-Reliefs Museum, the Order of the Liberation Museum, and temporary exhibitions. Browse at your own pace. A multimedia guide costs €5 extra, and guided tours are not included.
“Me and my husband really loved it and would Definetly do it again with the kids”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Louvre’s glass pyramid for a 2.5-hour tour of major works, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, plus other art you might miss alone. Choose a private or small-group option. Your timed museum ticket lets you continue exploring after the guide-led visit.
“Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, answered all our questions with great insight, and delivered an immersive experience that felt well-paced.”
Meet your English-speaking host outside Benlux Duty Free at 174 Rue de Rivoli, then enter the Louvre with a timed ticket. Head toward the Mona Lisa and use the included English audio guide app for commentary and themed routes through the museum. Bring your own earphones and download the guide before arrival.
“Even though the Louvre opened at 11 instead of 9 we still got in at the start. Finding the Mona Lisa was easy and there was not a big crowd so saw her easily. The Louvre is so big and has amazing collections. I enjoyed seeing the famous artists and sculptures. Napoleon’s Apartments were amazing to see the wealth - even though it is a long way from other exhibits. You could spend a long time there but it is definitely worth going.”
Follow a licensed guide through the Louvre on a two-hour highlights tour, with reserved entry and headsets. See the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and the palace foundations, then continue exploring on your own. Groups can include up to 20 people; English and Portuguese tours are offered.
“I'm so glad we booked this guided tour. The Louvre is so much bigger that I ever expected so to have a wonderful guide like Gabriella, with her extensive knowledge made such a difference in understanding the many different time periods and artefacts on display. You could literally stay all day or come for multiple days to get through it all. 100% recommend this tour rather than fumbling around on your own trying to work it all out.”
Use a 2, 4, or 6-day Paris Museum Pass for admission to more than 60 museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Orsay, and Arc de Triomphe. You collect the pass near the Louvre, then plan your own visits. Some sites require advance reservations, and a Seine river cruise is included only with the option that specifies it.
“We didn’t get all our moneys worth based on entrance fees BUT skipping the queues made it so worth it. Musee D’Orsay and the Arc De Triomphe had long lines which we were able to skip and go to a much much shorter line. Get it. It makes the trip more worth it”
Spend two hours with a licensed guide on a focused Louvre tour that includes priority access, a headset, the Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa, Egyptian antiquities, and the palace’s former foundations. Napoleon’s apartments are part of the advertised highlights, though the route can vary. Check your meeting point carefully, as it depends on the option you book.
“Fun and interesting tour with a very knowledgeable guide”
Enter the Musée d’Orsay on your chosen day with a flexible-time ticket, then explore at your own pace. The downloadable audio guide offers commentary on more than 300 works, including art by Monet, Degas, Renoir and Cézanne. There is no live guide, and the app guide may not cover every artwork.
“The Musee D'Orsay is an incredible museum. Having the audio guide made it even more interesting to learn about the artists & their works. It was easy to install the necessary app & download the guide.”
Walk through the Tuileries Gardens before a 2.5-hour Louvre tour, with about two hours inside to see major works including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. A licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the route and provides earphones. Check your booked option for skip-the-line access.
“I enjoyed my tour. Worth having a guide as the louvre is huge and can easily get lost in there”
Meet your host at 162 Rue de Rivoli for help reaching the Louvre’s priority-access entrance and a short introduction to the museum and Mona Lisa. Hosts have included Jade, Emma, Sofia, Rebecca and Aminata. After the entry process, you explore independently, with maps and suggestions to help you choose your route.
“Definitely worth it to book the early slot. Emma was a wonderful guide, very personable and had so much knowledge, answered any of our questions. She took us straight to the Mona Lisa and I was easily able to wiggle my way to the front since the crowd want as huge yet.”
Meet your guide at the equestrian statue of Louis XIV by the Louvre Pyramid for a two- to two-and-a-half-hour highlights tour. Expect the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, and Renaissance art, with stories that make the museum easier to navigate. Small-group and private options are available; guides include Joe, Avi, and Marianne, though your guide will depend on your departure.
“Very organized. Took us to all the major things, and gave lots of great antidotes. Excellent tour guide!”
Visit the Louvre at your booked time, explore its Greek, French and Italian art, then take a one-hour Seine cruise on a day that suits you. The package costs $57.62 per person. Ticket delivery and cruise-dock instructions can be confusing, so check your email carefully before setting out.
“Fantastic time at the louvre, so much to see! Well organised to queue up yo wait to get in! River cruise was amazing seeing all the major sights of Paris and well organised too!”
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