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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.
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Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Skip the lineGet priority entry.
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Private tourAvoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
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Live guidingEnglish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
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Duration2 hours
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Includes
- Group of 8 guest max per guide
- Entrance Tickets
- Skip-the-line access to the museums
- Professional guide in your language
- Private and small group tour options
- Wheelchair tours available only on request
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Temporary exhibits
Highlights
- Napoleon's Tomb: See the monumental resting place of France's Emperor
- Historical Documents: Examine a remarkable collection of 60 cannons.
- Saint-Louis-des-Invalides: Explore the cathedral, by Louis XIV
- Invalides golden Dome: Marvel at a triumph of Baroque architecture.
- Skip-the-Line to enter the Dome
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.
- This tour has a maximum of 8 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalized experience
- 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
- Please provide full names, mobile phone number and email you can be reached on during your trip
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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Adults18-99 years
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Youth10-17 years
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Children0-9 years
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