Paris: Napoleon’s Tomb and the Invalides Small-Group Guided Tour
(30) Reviews
Paris
About
Uncover the rise, fall, and legend of Napoleon on a guided visit through the Invalides—home to the glittering Dome Church and the Emperor’s monumental tomb. In just 1.5 hours, dive into the life of the man who shaped modern France.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Learn from a passionate, fully accredited local guide.
Enjoy a concise and engaging 1.5-hour tour ideal for all travellers.
Benefit from an intimate small-group experience with no more than 8 guests.
Visit the magnificent Dome Church, home to Napoleon’s monumental tomb.
Explore the Musée de l’Armée with a focus on Napoleon’s life, achievements, and lasting legacy.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Café de l'Esplanade
Meet your guide in front of the Café de l'Esplanade, 52 rue Fabert, 75007 Paris.
The nearest metro is La Tour Maubourg (line 8).
Return
Hôtel des Invalides
Your tour will end at the Invalides Museum
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time
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Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking
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You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
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If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Paris: Napoleon’s Tomb and the Invalides Small-Group Guided Tour
(30) Reviews
Paris
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$118.50
Price varies by group size
About
Uncover the rise, fall, and legend of Napoleon on a guided visit through the Invalides—home to the glittering Dome Church and the Emperor’s monumental tomb. In just 1.5 hours, dive into the life of the man who shaped modern France.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Learn from a passionate, fully accredited local guide.
Enjoy a concise and engaging 1.5-hour tour ideal for all travellers.
Benefit from an intimate small-group experience with no more than 8 guests.
Visit the magnificent Dome Church, home to Napoleon’s monumental tomb.
Explore the Musée de l’Armée with a focus on Napoleon’s life, achievements, and lasting legacy.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Café de l'Esplanade
Meet your guide in front of the Café de l'Esplanade, 52 rue Fabert, 75007 Paris.
The nearest metro is La Tour Maubourg (line 8).
Return
Hôtel des Invalides
Your tour will end at the Invalides Museum
Itinerary
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Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
Step inside one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks and discover the extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte—from ambitious young officer to Emperor of the French. Your expert local guide brings his world to life as you explore the Musée de l’Armée’s galleries dedicated to his campaigns, reforms, victories, and defeats. Learn how this small-statured Corsican became one of history’s most influential figures, and why his legacy still resonates today—from laws and education to urban planning and national identity.
1 hour
2
Cathedrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
After the museum, follow your guide beneath the shimmering golden dome to the breathtaking tomb of Napoleon I. Surrounded by marbled walls and symbolic sculptures, you’ll hear the fascinating story of his final years in exile, the dramatic return of his remains to Paris, and how he became a near-mythical figure for generations of French people.
Designed for curious travellers—not just military history buffs—this small-group tour offers an engaging, accessible introduction to the man behind the legend, all inside one of Paris’s most awe-inspiring monuments.
