Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb Guided Tour

• Embark on an insightful 2.5-hour semi-private tour of The Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, stepping into French military history.

• Offering a unique blend of historical intrigue and expert-guided storytelling, this tour outshines others with its rich, immersive narrative.

• Enjoy seamless exploration with reserved access tickets and gain deep insights from an expert guide about the resilience of the French in WWII.

• Not just a museum visit, you’ll also witness Napoleon's final resting place, a grand spectacle within the gilded Dôme des Invalides.

Did you know? Napoleon's body was returned to France 19 years post his death, initially buried in St. Helena where he passed away in exile.

• 2.5-hour guided tour of the Invalides Museum and Cathedral with entry

• Access to Napoleon’s Tomb

• Expert English-speaking guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What to bring

• It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Accessibility

• There is an underground car park accessible via Esplanade des Invalides.

• Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.

• People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.

• Toilets are available in the museum areas, and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

• Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

• Meet your tour guide at Café de l'Esplanade.

• Address: 52 Rue Fabert, 75007 Paris, France.

• Guide Identifier: Your guide will be wearing their guide card with an orange lanyard.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Invalides - La Tour Maubourg. It is a quick 1-minute walk from the meeting point.

• Board bus 69 to get you there.

By Subway

• The closest subway station is La Tour-Maubourg. It is a quick 1-minute walk from the meeting point.

• Take subway serivce 8 to get you there.