Invalides: Napoleon’s Tomb & Army Museum Private Guided Tour

Explore Les Invalides, Napoleon’s Tomb, and the Musée de l'Armée on a private guided tour at a personalized tour pace.

Getting started

Begin your experience by meeting your private guide at Les Invalides at the time stated on your confirmation. After a quick check of your booking, you enter the complex with your group only. Your guide outlines the route for Les Invalides, Napoleon’s Tomb, and the Musée de l'Armée so you know exactly what you will cover together.

What to expect

Les Invalides

Les Invalides is a historic complex that today brings together monuments, museums, and Napoleon’s Tomb in one site.

Features

• A guided tour of Les Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb leads you through key courtyards and interior spaces, so you can focus on the most important sections without navigating alone.

• Your private English-speaking guide or private French-speaking guide offers historical context throughout the visit, tailoring explanations to your questions and interests.

• The exclusive group experience and personalized tour pace mean your guide can adjust stops and timing for your group, rather than following a fixed schedule.

Napoleon’s Tomb

Napoleon’s Tomb sits at the heart of Les Invalides as one of the site’s major focal points.

Features

• Entry to Napoleon’s Tomb is included as part of your guided tour of Les Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, so you do not need to arrange a separate visit.

• Your expert guide provides insights at Napoleon’s Tomb, explaining its place within the complex and its connection to the rest of Les Invalides.

Musée de l'Armée

The Musée de l'Armée is the military museum located within Les Invalides and forms a key part of your visit.

Features

• Entry to the Musée de l'Armée is included with your tour, giving you access to its collections as part of the same experience.

• An expert guide providing insights throughout the visit helps you understand selected exhibits inside the Musée de l'Armée and how they relate to the wider story of Les Invalides.

Wrapping up

At the end of the guided portion, your tour concludes inside the Les Invalides complex, leaving you free to remain on-site if you wish to continue exploring the Musée de l'Armée independently.