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Skip the line Les Invalides War Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Paris, France
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Calling all history buffs: This small-group or private tour of Les Invalides and its Army Museum (Musée de l'Armée) gives skip-the-line access to a vast collection of one-of-a-kind relics and documentation from both World Wars. Instead of finding your own way through the museum galleries, follow your guide for a detailed background on the global conflicts, all while glimpsing the real-life artifacts that played key roles in the wars.
  • Skip-the-line admission tickets to the Musée de l’Armée included
  • Pick between small-group or private tour options to fit your preferences
  • Your guide's stories will bring French military history to life
  • Follow your guide through straight to the collection highlights

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

Musee de l’Armee des Invalides

2 hours 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

5.0
based on 13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The museum

susanvicklund_w, Aug 2025
Pierre was wonderful plan to stay after tour as a lot to take in. Lots a different periods of military history

Private tour royale

Arvind_N, Jan 2024
Anatolle was a wonderful guide. Highly recommend. He knows history and the way around the museum. He took time to explain important events and made the tour very interesting.
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