Louvre Museum Tickets: Prices, Timed Entry and Guided Tours (2026)
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A standard Louvre ticket costs EUR 32 for visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and EUR 22 for EEA visitors, and booking a time slot online is recommended for everyone. From October 17 to November 1, 2026, a reservation is required for nearly all visitors. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and open until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays. Rules below were checked on louvre.fr and parismuseumpass.fr in October 2026.
| Option | Duration | From (as listed) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official timed-entry ticket | Open schedule | EUR 32 (non-EEA) | Most first-time visitors |
| Paris Museum Pass | 48, 96 or 144 hours | EUR 85 (2 days) | Visiting several paid sites |
| “Welcome to the Louvre” guided tour | About 1.5 hours | EUR 12 plus admission | Must-see artworks with context |
| “Another Louvre” guided tour | About 1.5 hours | EUR 12 plus admission | Lesser-known rooms |
| Paris Walks small-group highlights tour | Not stated | EUR 90 including entrance | Groups of up to 6 people |
| Wednesday or Friday evening visit | Until 9:00 PM | EUR 32 (non-EEA) | A later start |
What a Louvre ticket costs and how timed entry works
The Louvre’s admission page lists two standard rates, applying from January 14, 2026. EEA citizens and residents pay EUR 22. Everyone else pays EUR 32. Under-18s are free, as are EEA residents under 26 with proof of age.
Time-slot booking is recommended for every visitor, including those with free admission. Between October 17 and November 1, 2026, a reservation is required for all visitors except certain cardholders listed on the museum’s page, such as Amis du Louvre and ICOM members.
Book only on ticket.louvre.fr. The museum warns that tickets from mirror sites or street sellers may mean refused entry. Leaving the building is final. Last entry is one hour before closing, and galleries are cleared 30 minutes before closing.
Louvre ticket options compared
1. Official timed-entry ticket – the default choice
You pick a date and time slot on the official site. A non-EEA adult pays EUR 32 (rate checked October 2026). The ticket also gives same-day or next-day entry to the Musee national Eugene-Delacroix, according to the Louvre.
It suits first-timers who want their own route; the Louvre also sells a EUR 6 audio guide. The downside is price: non-EEA visitors pay EUR 10 more. The EEA rate covers citizens and residents with a permit or a visa longer than three months, so a US tourist pays EUR 32.
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2. Paris Museum Pass – only if you will use it
The official pass site lists 2 days (48 hours) at EUR 85, 4 days (96 hours) at EUR 105 and 6 days (144 hours) at EUR 125, with service fees in certain sales networks. It covers more than 50 museums and monuments and, on average, saves money from the 4th visit (2-day), 5th (4-day) or 6th (6-day).
Validity runs by the hour from your first visit: a 2-day pass activated Wednesday at 3 p.m. lasts until Friday at 3 p.m.
The catch is the Louvre itself. The pass site’s reservation page says a Louvre time slot is needed for pass holders too. The reservation is free, but only a booked slot guarantees entry; queueing without one can fail at busy periods.
A EUR 85 pass costs more than twice a EUR 32 ticket, so it only wins with several other paid sites.
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3. “Welcome to the Louvre” guided tour – highlights in about 90 minutes
The museum’s own highlights tour lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes and covers the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the medieval moat. The fee is EUR 12 (EUR 9 reduced) and covers the tour only, so you buy admission as well.
English departures are daily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, plus 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Fridays. The meeting point is the groups reception area.
The downside: it is a sampler. A non-EEA adult pays EUR 44 in total (EUR 12 plus EUR 32).
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4. “Another Louvre” guided tour – quieter corners
This second official tour is aimed at adults. The Louvre describes it as a visit away from the crowds, showing lesser-known treasures. It lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes, runs in French and English and meets at the groups reception area.
The fee is EUR 12 (EUR 9 reduced) on top of admission. The listed times are Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 AM and Fridays at 6:00 PM, with Sundays and 2:30 PM departures added from October 17 to November 1, 2026.
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5. Paris Walks small-group and private tours – for a guided pace
Paris Walks is an English-language walking tour company. Its page lists a highlights tour every Friday at 4 p.m. for EUR 90 per person including entrance, limited to 6 people. It covers the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory and the Venus de Milo. Entrance is booked through Paris Walks, and museum passes are not valid.
Its private museum tours page lists a private Louvre highlights tour starting at EUR 270 plus EUR 35 entrance per adult, for up to 6 people, lasting two and a half hours. Booking is by email, and the scheduled tour’s length is not stated.
The downside is cost: a EUR 90 seat is well above the official EUR 12 tour plus EUR 32 ticket. It suits a small party that values a fixed guide.
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6. Wednesday or Friday evening visit – a later start
The Louvre stays open until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays. Last entry is one hour before closing, so aim for an entry slot between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. No special ticket is needed, so non-EEA adults pay the standard EUR 32, and the Friday English tours at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM fit in.
The downside is time: you may have only two hours, so pick a short list.
Entry is free for everyone on the first Friday of the month after 6:00 PM, except in July and August.
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Who should skip a guided tour
Skip a guided tour if:
– You dislike group pacing and want to linger in one gallery. – You have only two hours, for example on a Friday evening. – You hold a Paris Museum Pass and want to use it, since the Paris Walks tour does not accept it.
Never plan a Louvre day for a Tuesday. The museum is also closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
If your trip continues south, see our guide to things to do in Menton.
Where to stay near the Louvre
For an early slot, stay in the 1st arrondissement near the Tuileries or Palais-Royal, within walking distance. Saint-Germain suits travelers who want cafes nearby, and the Marais is lively after a late Friday visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Louvre tickets in 2026?
The Louvre lists EUR 22 for EEA visitors and EUR 32 for everyone else, applying from January 14, 2026. Official guided tours add EUR 12 (EUR 9 reduced) to admission.
Do I need to book a time slot for the Louvre?
Booking is recommended for all visitors, even those with free admission. From October 17 to November 1, 2026, reservations are required for nearly all visitors. Book at ticket.louvre.fr and avoid mirror sites.
Does the Paris Museum Pass skip the Louvre reservation?
No. The official pass site says a Louvre time slot is needed for pass holders as well. The reservation is free, but entry is only guaranteed with a booked slot. The pass costs EUR 85 for 2 days, EUR 105 for 4 days and EUR 125 for 6 days.
Which day is the Louvre closed?
Tuesdays, plus January 1, May 1 and December 25. It is open until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays and closes at 6:00 PM on other days. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Can I see the Mona Lisa on a guided tour?
Yes. The official “Welcome to the Louvre” tour covers the Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory in about 90 minutes, daily at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in English. Paris Walks also lists a small-group tour limited to 6 people.
Is the Louvre free on any day?
Entry is free for everyone on the first Friday of the month after 6:00 PM, except in July and August, and on July 14. Time-slot booking is still recommended.