Read this to learn how to make a guided activity that includes a visit to the Louvre comply with GetYourGuide’s safety, ethical, legal, and museum-specific requirements.
What safety, ethical, and legal standards apply?
All activities on GetYourGuide must meet our safety, ethical, and legal standards. We may remove experiences that raise concerns about customer safety, ethics, legal compliance, or inappropriate or illegal content. We may also deactivate supplier accounts. All decisions are at GetYourGuide’s discretion.
The requirements below apply to any activity that includes a visit to the Louvre.
What are the guide requirements?
Guides leading guided Louvre activities must hold an official carte de guide-conférencier, as required by Article R.221-1 of the French Tourism Code.
- The right to speak is personal and non-transferable.
- A guide cannot transfer, share, or have another person “cover” this right to speak.
Make sure every guide assigned to the activity meets this requirement.
What are the group-size limits?
Follow the Louvre group-size limits for guided activities:
- Small group: Maximum 6 participants and 1 escort.
- Large group: Maximum 20 participants and 1 escort.
Set up your product options and capacity so they do not exceed these limits.
Can I use an image of the Louvre Pyramid?
The Louvre Pyramid is protected by copyright and cannot be used in commercial listings.
You may use an image of the Louvre Pyramid only if you have official authorization from the Louvre. Contact GetYourGuide and provide the official documentation issued by the Louvre.
Which claims are not allowed in a listing?
Do not make the following statements or equivalent promises anywhere in the listing, including the title, highlights, description, inclusions, or other customer-facing content:
- Visitors can stay inside after the tour.
- Prices may change at the last minute.
- The activity includes access to temporary exhibitions.
- Customers will see the Mona Lisa without crowds.
- The activity guarantees no crowds.
- The activity takes place outside opening hours.
Review every part of your listing and remove claims that you cannot support or that do not comply with these requirements.
How should I display the Louvre entry fee?
The Louvre entry fee is €28 per person in 2026.
- Display this fee clearly in the product information.
- State it in the Inclusions section.
- Include the following mandatory disclosure exactly:
Free admission for visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, with valid ID and proof of residency.
Check that the price, inclusion, and free-entry information are consistent throughout the listing.
Can guides give commentary in the Mona Lisa room?
Public guided commentary is prohibited in room 711, the Salle des États, where the Mona Lisa is displayed.
Tours that advertise guided commentary about the Mona Lisa inside this room do not comply with official museum rules. Remove or revise this claim before submitting or publishing the activity.
What happens if my activity does not meet the requirements?
Listings that do not comply with these requirements may need to be edited, paused, or deactivated until they are corrected.
Compliance helps customers receive clear and accurate information before they book. It also helps keep your activity available without disruption.
GetYourGuide must respect and comply with the Louvre’s official conditions and Terms & Conditions. We may therefore require updates to your listing so it aligns with the attraction’s rules, including entry conditions, operating policies, eligibility requirements, and restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Do these requirements apply only to guided tours?
The guide qualification, speaking-right, group-size, public-commentary, image, pricing, and listing-claim requirements apply where relevant to any activity that includes a visit to the Louvre. Review the full listing, including customer-facing content and images, before publishing.
Can another person replace a guide who holds the required speaking right?
No. The right to speak is personal and non-transferable. It cannot be transferred, shared, or covered by another person.
Can I advertise a quieter visit to the Mona Lisa?
You must not promise that customers will see the Mona Lisa without crowds or that the activity guarantees no crowds.
Can I advertise a visit outside opening hours?
No. Claims that the activity includes a visit outside opening hours are not allowed.
What should I do if my listing contains a non-compliant claim?
Edit the relevant title, highlights, description, inclusions, or other listing content. Also review the images, entry-fee information, guide requirements, group capacity, and Mona Lisa commentary wording before submitting or republishing the activity.
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