Louvre Museum Timed Entrance Ticket
Tiqetsfrom €32Mobile ticket
Best for: Independent visit
- Timed entry
- Guided tour
- Private guide
- Audio guide
- Multi-museum pass
- Highlights route
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Louvre: which ticket to pick
The main choice for the Louvre is between an independent timed-entry visit, a guided highlights tour, and a broader museum pass. If time is limited, the priority is not to see everything, but to choose your route in advance.
Prices verified: 29 April 2026High season
Our recommendation
For a first visit, a guided highlights tour is often the most sensible choice: the Louvre is too large to approach without a plan. An independent ticket suits visitors who already know their priorities, while a private guide is best for those who want a flexible pace and more context.
- First visitA group tour helps you focus on the key works and avoid being overwhelmed by the museum’s scale.Guided Group Tour of the Louvre's Masterpieces
- Independent routeA timed-entry ticket is better for visitors who have chosen their galleries in advance and want to move at their own pace.Louvre Museum Timed Entrance Ticket
- Context without a groupA private tour offers more flexibility in pace, questions, and personal interests.Private Guided Tour of the Louvre
- Several museums in ParisThe Paris Museum Pass makes sense if the Louvre is only one stop in a broader museum itinerary.Paris Museum Pass
- Independent but with explanationsA ticket with an audio guide suits visitors who do not want a tour but want more structure than entry alone.Louvre Ticket with Official Audio Guide
Official price and partners
The official ticket price for non-EU citizens is 32 euros (22 euros for EU citizens). Online purchase is mandatory, as tickets at the box office are rarely available and do not guarantee entry.
Entrance tip
Use the entrance through the Carrousel du Louvre shopping center to avoid the longest security lines at the main Pyramid. If you don't have large bags and it's not a Friday, the line at the Porte des Lions entrance (South Wing; 5–15 minutes) is even shorter, but there are no lockers there.
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Guided Group Tour of the Louvre's Masterpieces
GetYourGuidefrom €75Free cancellation
Best for: First time
- Timed entry
- Guided tour
- Private guide
- Audio guide
- Multi-museum pass
- Highlights route
Louvre Ticket with Official Audio Guide
Headoutfrom €41Best price
Best for: With explanations
- Timed entry
- Guided tour
- Private guide
- Audio guide
- Multi-museum pass
- Highlights route
Paris Museum Pass
ViatorReserve now, pay later
Best for: Multiple museums
- Timed entry
- Guided tour
- Private guide
- Audio guide
- Multi-museum pass
- Highlights route
Private Guided Tour of the Louvre
Withlocalsfrom €180Local guide
Best for: Flexible pace
- Timed entry
- Guided tour
- Private guide
- Audio guide
- Multi-museum pass
- Highlights route
Choose by your situation
- Short 3–4 hour visit
- Guided highlights tour
- Maximum independence
- Timed-entry ticket
- More history and context
- Private tour or guided group tour
- With children or mixed pace
- Private tour
- Avoiding a group schedule
- Ticket with audio guide
- Budget-minded choice
- Independent entry ticket
- Museum-focused Paris itinerary
- Paris Museum Pass
Discounts and free entry
Free admission is provided for those under 18 and EU residents under 26. However, you cannot just show up with a passport: you must book a free timed ticket in advance on the official website. The museum is also free for all visitors on the first Friday of every month after 6:00 PM (except July and August) and on July 14 (Bastille Day).
Frequently asked questions
Хватит ли 3–4 часов на Лувр?
За 3–4 часа реально увидеть главное, если заранее выбрать приоритеты. Для спокойного осмотра коллекции одного визита обычно мало.
Что лучше для первого визита: билет или экскурсия?
Если вы впервые в Лувре, экскурсия по главным шедеврам поможет быстрее сориентироваться. Самостоятельный билет лучше тем, кто уже понимает, какие залы и произведения хочет увидеть.
Нужен ли аудиогид?
Аудиогид полезен, если вы хотите идти самостоятельно, но с пояснениями. Если важны вопросы, живой диалог и адаптация темпа, лучше выбрать экскурсию с гидом.
Стоит ли брать Paris Museum Pass только ради Лувра?
Такой вариант логичен, если Лувр — часть более широкого музейного маршрута по Парижу. Для одного визита в Лувр отдельный билет может быть проще.
Можно ли увидеть все главные шедевры без гида?
Да, но маршрут лучше продумать заранее: Лувр очень большой, и без плана легко потратить время не на те залы. Гид или аудиогид помогают сделать визит более сфокусированным.
Можно ли выйти из музея и зайти обратно по тому же билету?
Нет, билет в Лувр дает право только на однократный вход. Если вы покинете территорию музея, вернуться по тому же билету не получится.
В какие дни и часы работает Лувр?
Музей открыт с 9:00 до 18:00 (в среду и пятницу — до 21:00). Вторник — выходной день. Лувр также закрыт 1 января, 1 мая и 25 декабря.