Louvre timed entry ticket question - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jul 31, 2022 · Museum policies about late arrival vary. The tickets section of the Louvre website may include its late-arrival policy. Assuming the Louvre is still selling tickets on site (I haven't checked), there will be separate lines for those with tickets and those needing to buy tickets. There will also be a security line that everyone must go through.
worth it? and what other places does it cover - Rick Steves
May 10, 2022 · Looking for guidance on the Louvre membership vs trying to pick less crowded times or Paris Mus Pass options... seems like Membership lets you totally skip the line as it has a separate entrance and you can come and go as you please - steep at 120 euros for 2 but if we are in Paris for about 7-8 days seems like it would be worth it for the ...
Louvre or Versailles? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jun 17, 2010 · Remember the Louvre was a royal residense once, so although you will not get the full expereince , I do think a visit to the Louvre may satisfy for a short time scedule. Do rent audio guide. Do use lesser known entrances to avoid lines .Do leave and come back after lunch( you can on ticket) dobring you DL to leave at desk for renting audio ...
Louvre: Saturday, Sunday or Monday? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Aug 15, 2019 · it doesn't matter; what matters is having a timed ticket because otherwise you won't get in at all. The Louvre has completely bungled its relocation of the Mona Lisa and has closed the museum most days to all but those with timed tickets because of the resulting traffic jam. Museum Passes are not being accepted without timed reservation.
Louvre audioguide--worth it? Strategies? - Rick Steves
Sep 16, 2019 · Going to the Louvre on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Haven't gotten the timed entry tix yet--(I have --mailed to our home--our Paris Museum Pass, so can register for the now-required timed entry, which I'm hoping to do for around 4:30, because they are open late that day.
Louvre Guide tours vs self guided visit - Rick Steves
Aug 26, 2016 · There is some tour info on line on the Louvre website, but you have to really search for it. I couldn't find the link just now. Even the website is huge, but highly interesting, with focus lessons, themmatic trails, as stated above, etc. For a Louvre guided tour, you buy your ticket in a separate area once you are under the pyramid.
visiting the Louvre - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jun 14, 2017 · The one I chose was "From Palace to Museum." It takes about 3 hours, if you breeze past tons of artwork . . . going through the Louvre with a purpose takes discipline ☺ This trail takes you past almost all the Louvre's top highlights, though it doesn't actually mention most of them. So you have look around you as you go.
How can I get Paris Museum Pass in advance to reserve Louvre …
Jun 16, 2021 · I'd like to get and use a Paris Museum Pass to enter the Louvre and reserve a timed entry in advance of my August 2021 trip. I found I can buy the pass online and pick it up free when I arrive, but see no way to get the pass # in advance. I can also spend a bunch of money to have the pass sent ...
Skip the Line tickets, Louvre - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 21, 2023 · The Louvre: 2-3 minutes Musee D'Orsay: no wait Eiffel Tower: 5 minutes Ste. Chappelle: no wait Musee L'Orangerie: no wait At most of these places, there were long lines, but bit was really great walking straight in.
Louvre/Versailles Ticket Purchasing Issues - Rick Steves
Mar 1, 2024 · Hello everyone. I (and one other of our travel group) tried unsuccessfully to purchase tickets today for a May date for both the Louvre and Versailles. I attempted a second time to purchase and card was still not authorized. I contacted my bank card company who said they approved the purchase a...