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4.8(2,355 reviews)

Les Invalides: Napoleon & French Military History Semi-Private Tour

From€109.9
2.5 hours
Max 8 people
Paris, France

About this activity

Enjoy a 2.5-hour semi-private guided visit to perhaps the most spectacular building on the Paris skyline, the incredible gold-domed Invalides.

Highlights

  • Visit the gold-domed Invalides
  • Explore the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Discover the museum of the army
  • Learn about the history of French armies and their allies
  • Enjoy the expertise of an expert guide

Full description

Enjoy a 2.5-hour semi-private guided visit to perhaps the most spectacular building on the Paris skyline, the incredible gold-domed Invalides. Covered with 26lbs of real gold, the Invalides is home to the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte and the fascinating museum of the army, tracing the history of the French armies and their allies from the jousts of kings, through invasion and resistance to the Normandy landings of WWII. This 2.5-hour semi-private guided tour offers visitors the opportunity to explore this magnificent structure and learn about its historical significance. The tour includes a visit to the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, where visitors can pay their respects to one of history's greatest military leaders.

Included / Excluded

  • Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides
  • Dôme des Invalides, tomb of Napoleon I
  • Fully accredited local guide
  • Entry/Admission - Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
  • Entry/Admission - Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Café de l'Esplanade, 52 Rue Fabert, 75007 Paris, France

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Reviews

4.8(2,355 reviews)
GetYourGuide
Karen
Sep 2026
5.0

It was amazing. The 2 hours flew by so fast. Our guide was very knowledgeable she could answer any questions asked, loved her!! We went at 6:00 pm in September and it wasn’t insanely busy. Got up close to the Mona Lisa.

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GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 2026
5.0

Highly recommend this tour, we had a great time and felt saw more in two hours that we could have on our own.

GetYourGuide
Marcy
Sep 2026
5.0

This was an amazing experience! Starting with our guide that met us at a central location and took us on the 20-min train ride. Berrick did an exceptional job at explaining everything to the group; he was clear and thorough with instructions, answered all our questions and ensured he answered all our questions before handing us off to the historian. The guide at Versailles was good also, but walked a bit fast for us and many would often straggle behind. At one point, a couple of us completely lost him but thankfully reconnected shortly thereafter. And Versailles, oh my!!! What an absolutely gorgeous gem - the day was amazing so this only added to the spectacular time we had. Would absolutely visit again and despite it being a bit crowded, we did manage to get lots of great shots. Grateful for this event - our family and I really enjoyed it.

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Additional information

Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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