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Skip the line Invalides Dome Louis XIV and Napoleon Guided Tour

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Paris, France
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Jamie_H ·
Mar 2026
Florence was such an educator, extremely knowledgeable. Friendly, entertains and answers all questions from historical and war based expertise. Highly recommended
· Eric_H ·
Dec 2025
Informative. Fun. Great pace. Our guide spent a lot of time explaining things and individualizing the needs of our tour. Was fantastic.

Overview

Delve into France’s military history by going on a small-group or private tour of Les Invalides. Take the stress out of waiting in long visitor lines with skip-the-line entrance tickets included. By exploring its Army Museum with a private guide, you won’t have to study floor plans, and you'll be taken straight to the highlights. Then, visit the cathedral that King Louis XIV built for his former troops and see Napoleon’s tomb.
  • See the tomb of Napoleon at Les Invalides
  • Learn about France’s military history at the Army Museum
  • Avoid long visitor lines with skip-the-line tickets
  • Explore with a small group, or upgrade for a private experience

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This Les Invalides tour has private options in six languages—and they’re accessible too.

What's Included

  • SKIP-THE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR
  • TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • DURATION 2 HOURS
  • WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • ALL ENTRANCE FEES
  • 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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Hôtel des Invalides
    75007 Paris, France

    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

1

The St. Louis Cathedral

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Musee de l’Armee des Invalides

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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)**
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 78 reviews
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Les Invalides Tour

WES_C, Jun 2026
Went on a tour today with Sergio. Prob the best tour guide we have ever had. Highly recommend him and the tour. Was sooooo good!!!!

Historical expertise

Jamie_H, Mar 2026
Florence was such an educator, extremely knowledgeable. Friendly, entertains and answers all questions from historical and war based expertise. Highly recommended

Fantastic tour

Eric_H, Dec 2025
Informative. Fun. Great pace. Our guide spent a lot of time explaining things and individualizing the needs of our tour. Was fantastic.

Exciting & educational morning with Sergio

Gregory_S, Nov 2025
Wonderful experience! Wife and I could not be happier Sergio was an incredible, knowledgeable and personable guide. Five Star!

Had a splendid time here...

Valerie_T, Aug 2025
Had a splendid time here with Anatole! He was funny, so informative and brought us to see all the special sights and artefacts which my military buff husband appreciated. Totally recommend this tour with Anatole!

Had a great time!

kelsey, Aug 2025
Florian is a really great, knowledgeable, and passionate guide! If you can spend more than 2 hours here, I’d recommend it because there is just so much to see! If not, you won’t be disappointed and you can always come back another time ;)

Excellent guide. There...

Miriam_B, Jul 2025
Excellent guide. There were only 4 in our group. Learned a lot about Napoleon and his conquests. The church tour was quite interesting but wished we had a little more time to spend in the army museum.

Excellent if you love military history!

aklimava, Jun 2025
Wonderful tour with Emmanuel - we were running 10 min late due to train service interruption - he was easy to communicate with and it was a great informative tour.

Wonderful tour! Highly...

Sara_M, Jun 2025
Wonderful tour! Highly recommend to all ages. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept our attention throughout our time together. Five stars!

Great guide, very...

Thomas_M, Jun 2025
Great guide, very knowledgeable with subtle enthusiasm. Les Invalides is very interesting especially if you history.

Great military and history tour!

Phyllis_O, May 2025
Our guide Florent was terrific! He was very entertaining and thorough. We had a small group of 7 which was great. I learned a ton and it was a good balance to do this along with the other walking tours and art museums.

This tour was...

Bettina_F, May 2025
This tour was outstanding. Florent was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the museum and the history. He made the tour so interesting and enjoyable.

Overpriced

p6vkkfymxk, May 2025
I strongly advise against this tour. I spent nearly $400 for just two hours, and they even charged me for my one-year-old son. It's unacceptable.

Was recommended by...

Ken_S, May 2025
Was recommended by someone else and it did not disappoint. We were the only people so it turned into a private tour. Full of cool info in a laid back atmosphere

Anatole customized our...

Carter_B, Apr 2025
Anatole customized our experience and showed us all of the major highlights. He answered questions with ease and had a great understanding of all relevant topics. He was super kind and made the experience great.

Top notch time at Les Invalides

Brandi_W, Mar 2025
Florian was fantastic - so knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend this tour. Les Invalides is very interesting and much less crowded than other places. Don't miss the collection of armor - it is spectacular.

More of Paris (and French history).

Sylvia_M, Feb 2025
Give you French history of emperors, kings, queens and the people. Has a beautiful Dome and interesting sarcophagus, all the Napoleons.

Fantastic guide, very...

David_L, Feb 2025
Fantastic guide, very knowledgeable providing an excellent tour of Invalides and Napoleon's tomb. Plan on staying after the tour as there is so much to see at Invalides. Would highly recommend.

It is best to have an...

William_M, 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.

Fantastic tour

julie_l, Dec 2024
The tour was top notch. Our guide provided a detailed and entertaining look at the historical and cultural items displayed in this magnificent museum. The anecdotes she shared highlighted the purpose and intent of the original building and the lasting legacy of the leaders. Highly recommend.

Huge place with unexpected beauty within.

Capricia_W, Oct 2024
Florent was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. He took us to the best parts! He showed us some really cool stuff relating to France and the US also. This place is huge! It would have taken us all day if we had not had a guide! Highly recommend!

Great experience

Lillian_E, Aug 2024
Tour well done, tour guide too long on explanation but appreciate his knowledge. 2heures sufficient pour le tour

Excellent 0k

Greg_M, Jun 2024
Very knowledgeable brought tablet for pictures of history very helpful. Great collection medieval weapons

Maravilloso!

Alejandra_B, Jun 2024
Wonderful in just one word. Everthing is a unique experience. They gave us an unforgettable experience. We loved it.

Ŵonderful review of 18th and 19th century French history!

Michael_R, May 2024
The weaponry of Louis IV and the fascinating life and afterlife of Napoleon. 2 brilliant egotists.y Terrific overviwe by Florent. His passion and knowledge of these topics is impressive, educational and entertaining.

Florent was outstanding

Camelle_G, Apr 2024
Our tour with Florent was outstanding. It was the highlight of our trip. Florent has vast knowledge and love of history that really shines through during our tour!

Great experience!

sherryramsey54, Mar 2024
Loved hearing the stories about the history of napoleon and his exploits! Laurent was awesome! He was easy to understand and answered all our questions!

History Nerds Welcome

Amir_A, Jan 2024
Great tour from a highly knowledgeable man with a deep passion for the history he was sharing with us. We had a great time and learned alot.

Great Tour with Sean

MarcoV_G, Dec 2023
Great tour guided by Sean Singerin. We learned a lot. Invalides is a place full of history and art; very much worth visiting. Ask for Sean, especially if you’re booking a tour in English

Napoleon day

Arturo_M, Dec 2023
The guide michelle was outstanding very proffesional and very gentle well informed he knows the invalides very well

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