Semi-Private Les Invalides Dome (w/ Tomb of Napoleon) Guided Tour

📍 Paris, France

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Semi-Private Les Invalides Dome (w/ Tomb of Napoleon) Guided Tour

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Duration2 hours

FitnessModerate

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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Overview

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

What you will be doing

A 2-hour tour of the Invalides World War Museums with one of our certified guides. Highlights generally include

Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb

See the monumental resting place of France's Emperor, and learn about his enduring legacy.

Examine a remarkable collection of 60 cannons

Spanning from the reign of Louis XIV to the French Second Empire.

Explore the serene Cathedral Saint-Louis-des-Invalides

Built by Louis XIV to honor his troops.

Marvel at the gilded dome of the Invalides

A triumph of French Baroque architecture.

After the tour, continue to explore the extensive collection of the Musée de l'Armée at your own pace.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelModerate

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredPassport/ID

Max group size is 8.
Children under a 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed through security.
The Musée de l'Armée may experience occasional closures without prior notice from museum management. In the event of an unannounced closure or delayed opening exceeding one hour past the scheduled tour time, we will offer guests an appropriate alternative. Refunds or discounts are not available in these cases.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Tour guide
Entrance ticket

❌ Not included

Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Invalides World War Museums

Instruction: Meet your guide outside the main gate of Invalides. Please arrive 10 minutes before starting time. Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour for any URGENT matters. Please reply to their message. Their contact details will be sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

You will be able to select payment currency and enter any promo and gift card code at checkout. Our typical response time to confirm the booking is within 4 hours. You will not be charged until the booking is confirmed.