A standard Louvre ticket costs €32 if you live outside the European Economic Area and €22 if you are an EEA resident or citizen, bought on louvre.fr for a fixed time slot. Under-18s and EEA residents under 26 go in free. Guided tours on Tiqets start at €99, so pay for a reseller only if you want a guide.
Below are the official ticket types, the opening hours that catch people out, and how the guided tours compare. Prices were checked on 18–19 October 2026.
The Louvre sells timed tickets, and only advance booking guarantees entry. From 17 October to 1 November 2026, booking is mandatory. The official site does not say how far ahead slots sell out, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Official Louvre ticket prices
The Louvre now has two adult rates. The non-EEA rate was introduced on 14 January 2026 and is €10 higher than the rate for EEA residents and citizens.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Non-EEA visitorsFrom 14 Jan 2026 | €32.00 |
| EEA visitorsEEA residents or citizens | €22.00 |
| Under 18; EEA under 26Free, slot recommended | Free |
Prices checked on 18 October 2026. They change often; check the final price before you pay.
- Non-EEA visitors: €32, for anyone who is not an EEA resident or citizen.
- EEA visitors: €22. EEA residents or citizens.
- Free: under-18s, and EEA residents under 26. The Louvre recommends booking a free time slot anyway.
The official price list (PDF, in the sources below) sets out the rates in full. Check which rate applies to you before you pay.
Opening hours and closing days
The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. That is the detail that most often ruins a Paris plan, so build your week around it.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | 9:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday, Friday | 9:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
The two late openings on Wednesday and Friday are the easiest way to get a quieter visit after day-trippers have left. If you only have one evening, Friday also brings free entry once a month (see below).
When the Louvre is free
- First Friday of the month after 18:00, except in July and August.
- 14 July, the French national holiday.
- All year for under-18s and EEA residents under 26.
Check the official site before a free evening, in case a time slot is still needed on that date.
Guided tours: what resellers charge
The reseller products we could check are guided tours with reserved entry. Here are the Tiqets tours we found, sorted by price:
- TiqetsLowest price
Louvre Museum: Reserved Entry + Masterpieces Guided Tour
- 1 h
- Guided
from €99.00 Check availability - Tiqets
Louvre Museum: Dedicated Entry + Small Group Guided Tour
- 2 h
- Guided
from €100.00 Check availability
Prices checked on 18 October 2026. They change often; check the final price before you pay.
The Masterpieces tour at €99 lasts about an hour and includes reserved entry. The small-group tour at €100 lasts about two hours. Both cost roughly three times the official non-EEA ticket. That premium buys a guide and a route through a very large museum, not cheaper or faster entry.
GetYourGuide and Viator also sell Louvre tickets and tours, but we could not check their prices on our check date, so we don’t list them here.
Which ticket should you buy?
- Most visitors: the official ticket on louvre.fr, €32 or €22 depending on where you live. Pick a Wednesday or Friday evening slot if you can.
- Under 18 or EEA resident under 26: book the free slot on the official site. There is nothing to gain from a reseller.
- First visit, short on time: a one-hour guided tour at €99 gets you to the best-known works without planning a route yourself.
- Several museums in two days: compare with the Paris Museum Pass. According to the official pass site, as shown in search results, a 2-day pass costs €85 and includes the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Sainte-Chapelle and Versailles. You still need to book a free time slot at the Louvre. We could not open the pass site directly, so confirm the price before you buy.
Pros
- Official tickets are the cheapest way in for every visitor
- Free entry for under-18s and EEA residents under 26
- Late opening until 21:00 on Wednesday and Friday
Cons
- Non-EEA visitors pay €10 more than EEA visitors
- Closed every Tuesday
- Booking mandatory 17 October–1 November 2026, and only booking guarantees entry
- Guided tours cost about three times the official ticket
Tips for your visit
- Arrive before your slot. Timed tickets are tied to an entry time. Bring the ticket on your phone.
- Avoid Tuesday plans. If your trip includes a Tuesday, use it for the Musée d’Orsay or the Eiffel Tower instead.
- Choose a section. The museum is too big for one visit. Decide in advance what you most want to see, or take a guided tour that does it for you.
- Pair it with the Île de la Cité. The Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame are a short walk away. That is how we start day one of our Paris in 3 days itinerary.
Other Paris tickets
The Louvre is one of three timed tickets most first-time visitors need in Paris. The Eiffel Tower ticket guide covers lift and stairs prices and when tickets go on sale. For the rest of the city, see all our Paris guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Louvre ticket in 2026?
Since 14 January 2026, the official adult ticket costs €32 for visitors from outside the European Economic Area and €22 for EEA residents or citizens. Under-18s and EEA residents under 26 go in free. Prices were checked on 19 October 2026.
Why do non-EEA visitors pay more at the Louvre?
The Louvre introduced a separate rate for visitors from outside the EEA from 14 January 2026. It is €10 more than the EEA rate. The official price list gives the two rates side by side, so check which one applies to you before you book.
Do I need to book Louvre tickets in advance?
The Louvre sells timed tickets, and only advance booking guarantees entry. From 17 October to 1 November 2026, booking is mandatory. The official site does not say how far ahead slots sell out, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
When is the Louvre closed?
The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. It opens 9:00–18:00 on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and 9:00–21:00 on Wednesday and Friday.
Is the Louvre ever free?
Yes. Entry is free on the first Friday of the month after 18:00, except in July and August, and on 14 July. Under-18s and EEA residents under 26 are free all year, and the Louvre recommends that they still book a time slot.
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