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Up to 3 hours

Louvre Afternoon Entry Ticket

Explore masterpieces and centuries of history at the world-renowned Louvre.


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What you'll do

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Louvre, one of the world's most famous museums and home to an extraordinary collection of art spanning thousands of years.

Explore more than 35,000 works on display, including iconic masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People. From paintings and sculptures to decorative arts and ancient artefacts, there's something to captivate every visitor.

As the world's largest art museum, the Louvre offers endless opportunities to discover history, culture and creativity. Situated in the heart of Paris beside the Seine, it's also the perfect starting point for exploring the city's beautiful gardens, historic landmarks and charming cafés.


What's included

  • A timed-entry ticket to the Louvre

  • Access to permanent collections and temporary exhibitions

  • A self-guided experience to explore at your own pace

  • Guided tour not included

  • Audio tour not included


Reservations

Booking required

Advance booking essential — reserve your time slot via the booking portal. Your e-ticket will be sent by email once your booking is confirmed and your pass validated, no later than 24 hours before your entry time.

Please note:

  • Under-18s enter for free but still need a reserved slot — please include them when booking.

  • Slots sell out quickly, especially during April–October. If this is one of your must-sees, we suggest booking as soon as possible!

  • Tickets are issued in the lead traveller's name and are non-transferable.



Where you'll be

Louvre Museum, Paris, France

How to get there

Palais Royal or Louvre–Rivoli on Rue de Rivoli | Routes 21, 27, 39, 67, 68, 69, 72, 74, 85 and 95

Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)

Standard opening hours

Monday
Tour times02:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday
Tour times02:00 PM
Thursday
Tour times02:00 PM
Friday
Tour times02:00 PM
Saturday
Tour times02:00 PM
Sunday
Tour times02:00 PM

Closings & holidays

The Louvre is closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25. It remains open on all other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday, the museum’s day of closure.

Find out more

For more information, please visit the Louvre website.

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