Skip-the-line Invalides Dome Louis XIV & Napoleon Tour - Exclusive Guided Tour | 2 hours

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$1,164.84
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
2 Adults x $125.19
$250.38
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$250.38
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Museum French
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum German
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum German 1:30pm
Private Museum Russian
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum English
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum German
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$1,164.84
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Private Museum German 1:30pm
Private Museum English
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum Spanish
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Private Museum Italian
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Private Museum Italian
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
2 Adults x $125.19
$250.38
Approx Total
$250.38
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Museum French
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum French
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum Russian
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum Russian
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum Spanish
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$1,164.84
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$1,164.84
Private Museum Spanish
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
Approx Total
$1,164.84
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
2 Adults x $125.19
$250.38
Approx Total
$250.38
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
2 Adults x $125.19
$250.38
Approx Total
$250.38
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Museum German
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
Approx Total
$1,164.84
Private Museum German 1:30pm
Private Museum English
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
Approx Total
$1,164.84
Private Museum Italian
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
Approx Total
$1,164.84
Private Museum French
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
Approx Total
$1,164.84
Private Museum Russian
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
Approx Total
$1,164.84
Private Museum Spanish
2 Adults x $582.42
$1,164.84
Approx Total
$1,164.84
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
2 Adults x $125.19
$250.38
Approx Total
$250.38
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • DURATION 2 HOURS
  • ALL ENTRANCE FEES
  • SKIP-THE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Overview

Discover France’s turbulent and illustrious military history on this 2 hour exclusive guided museum tour of the Musée de l’Armée. Housed inside the gold-domed building known as the Hotel des Invalides, this museum will reveal secrets and stories for both history buffs and anyone interested in topics like Napoleon and the World Wars.

Meeting points

Hôtel des Invalides
75007 Paris, France

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Meet your guide outside the main gate of Invalides. The main gate is located on the north entrance at Place des Invalides facing the famous Alexandre III bridge. It’s is the main entrance to enter the Invalides. 

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Cathedrale Saint-Louis des Invalides

    Your guide will lead you through the epic courtyard of the Invalides, discussing its 17th century roots as a veteran’s hospital under King Louis XIV. You’ll visit the cathedral that Louis had built for his former troops, who found respite here after returning from battle. After discussing the Sun King’s contributions to France’s military history, you’ll learn all about the nation’s most elite leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. A brilliant general and audacious emperor, he is synonymous with France’s gold days of military conquest. Ultimately pushing too far, Napoleon died in exile, though his remains are interred underneath the magnificent gold dome. Come face to face with his tomb, as well as the tombs of those closest to him, while basking in the ornate homage to this leader. Spend some time in the museum to learn all about this man, beyond his famous stature, through artifacts, recreations, and military maps that walk you through his many wins and defeats.

    1 hour

  • Musee de l’Armee des Invalides

    Your guide will lead you through the epic courtyard of the Invalides, discussing its 17th century roots as a veteran’s hospital under King Louis XIV. You’ll visit the cathedral that Louis had built for his former troops, who found respite here after returning from battle. After discussing the Sun King’s contributions to France’s military history, you’ll learn all about the nation’s most elite leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. A brilliant general and audacious emperor, he is synonymous with France’s gold days of military conquest. Ultimately pushing too far, Napoleon died in exile, though his remains are interred underneath the magnificent gold dome. Come face to face with his tomb, as well as the tombs of those closest to him, while basking in the ornate homage to this leader. Spend some time in the museum to learn all about this man, beyond his famous stature, through artifacts, recreations, and military maps that walk you through his many wins and defeats.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: Invalides dome and museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
  • IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**

Free Cancellation

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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It is best to have an...

Published on Dec, 2024

It is best to have an excellent guide, Romain, fit the bill. We were fortunate to have him. In addition to the excellent tour, he was very understanding when a metro malfunction delayed our arrival slightly.

It is best to have an...

Published on Dec, 2024

It is best to have an excellent guide, Romain, fit the bill. We were fortunate to have him. In addition to the excellent tour, he was very understanding when a metro malfunction delayed our arrival slightly.

It is best to have an...

Published on Dec, 2024

It is best to have an excellent guide, Romain, fit the bill. We were fortunate to have him. In addition to the excellent tour, he was very understanding when a metro malfunction delayed our arrival slightly.

It is best to have an...

Published on Dec, 2024

It is best to have an excellent guide, Romain, fit the bill. We were fortunate to have him. In addition to the excellent tour, he was very understanding when a metro malfunction delayed our arrival slightly.

It is best to have an...

Published on Dec, 2024

It is best to have an excellent guide, Romain, fit the bill. We were fortunate to have him. In addition to the excellent tour, he was very understanding when a metro malfunction delayed our arrival slightly.

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