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Skip-the-line Invalides Dome Louis XIV & Napoleon Tour - Exclusive Guided Tour
Activity Duration (2 hours)
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What you'll do
Join us for an exclusive guided tour that takes you to the Invalides Dome, a historic site that has been associated with both Louis XIV and Napoleon. This skip-the-line tour ensures that you can avoid the long lines and make the most of your time. Our expert guide will provide you with a wealth of information about the history and significance of the Invalides Dome, as well as the lives and achievements of Louis XIV and Napoleon. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the history and culture of France.
Tour Highlight
Explore France's military history on a small-group or private tour of Les Invalides. With skip-the-line entrance tickets included, you won't have to waste time waiting in long visitor lines. By exploring the Army Museum with a private guide, you'll be taken straight to the highlights, without having to study floor plans. Then, visit the cathedral that King Louis XIV built for his former troops, and see Napoleon's tomb.
What is included?
- SKIPTHE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMIPRIVATE" option)
- DURATION 2 HOURS
- WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMIPRIVATE" option)
- ALL ENTRANCE FEES
- Entry/Admission Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
- Entry/Admission Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
What is not included?
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or DropOff (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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 "SEMIPRIVATE 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
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Itinerary
Paris Hidden Gems / Off-the-Beaten-Path Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Skip-the-line Invalides Dome Louis XIV & Napoleon Tour - Exclusive Guided Tour in Paris, France. This hidden gems / off-the-beaten-path tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
1
Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
Stop: 60 minutes
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.Read moreMore about Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
2
Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
Stop: 60 minutes
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.Read moreMore about Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
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