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Invalides Dome Napoleon's Tomb - Guided Tour up to 8 guests

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From Louis XIV to Napoleon, explore France's epic military history on an intimate 2-hour guided tour of the Hôtel des Invalides. Marvel at the monumental tomb, 60 cannons & the iconic gilded dome.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Entrance fees and skip-the-line access to the museums
    • Professional art historian guide
    • Private and small group tour options
    • Walking tour
    • Wheelchair tours available only on request
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Temporary exhibits
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • See the monumental resting place of France's Emperor, and learn about his legacy
  • Examine a remarkable collection of 60 cannons.
  • Explore Saint-Louis-des-Invalides' Cethedral, by Louis XIV to honor his troops.
  • Marvel at the gilded dome of the Invalides, a triumph of Baroque architecture.

Description

From the Sun King, Louis XIV, to the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte, France’s military history is filled with tales of ambition, conquest, and defeat. Explore these epic stories in the Musée de l’Armée, housed in the magnificent Hôtel des Invalides.

Join us for an intimate (8 people max), 2-hour guided tour beginning in the grand courtyard of the Invalides. Discover the building’s 17th-century origins under Louis XIV and visit the cathedral built to honor his troops. From there, delve into the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Learn about his bold military campaigns and the far-reaching impact of his political reforms, including his authorship of the Napoleonic Code—a legal framework that remains the foundation of European law.

The tour culminates with a visit to Napoleon’s monumental tomb, resting beneath the golden dome of the Invalides—one of Paris’s most striking landmarks.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
  • The semi-private tour has a minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
  • No large bags or suitcases are allowed
  • Moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
  • Occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases GetYourGuide is unable to provide refunds or discounts
  • Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. Some collections may vary along the year
  • Please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached on during your trip
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Invalides Dome - Semi-Private Tour (English)

Invalides Dome - PRIVATE Tour (English)

Invalides Dome - PRIVATE Tour (Spanish)

Invalides Dome - PRIVATE Tour (German)

Invalides Dome - PRIVATE Tour (Italian)

Invalides Dome - PRIVATE Tour (French)

Invalides Dome - PRIVATE Tour (Russian)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    10-17 years
  • Children
    0-9 years
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