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Combo (Save 13%): Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

Courtyard of Invalides with military display, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors viewing Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise boat near Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Tourists on a Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III in Paris.

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Primrose Madiviko

Primrose

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Seine River cruise was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Drifting along the water gave me a whole new perspective on the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre all looked even more magical from the river. The atmosphere was calm and romantic, especially as the sun set and the city lights began to sparkle. Passing under the historic bridges, each with its own charm, made the journey feel like stepping into a living postcard. It was the perfect mix of relaxation, beauty, and Parisian charm—I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
Gisela Rita Losinno

Gisela

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent tour to get a first impression of Paris, from the Seine River. It was the first activity we did in the city, and it was very useful to give us a general overview, besides having a very pleasant time sailing this beautiful river, with excellent views and in a very comfortable boat. The audio guide was very useful, the guide on board also, but here the problem for me was that if you listened to the guide on board, you could not pay attention to the audio guide. That is a point to improve
Ann Harrison

Ann

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A wonderful way to see some of the major sites of Paris when pressed for time...we were on a cruise ship excursion and only had 4 hours in Paris. The tour guide suggested this or hop on/hop off bus (which I'm not a fan of) and I'm so glad I chose the cruise!! The boat loads/drops off right at the Eiffel Tower so we were able to spend some time there also. Would definitely recommend
    • Pick this combo that blends culture and beauty, offering both a deep historical experience and postcard-worthy views of Paris from the water.

    • Dive into French history with skip-the-line access to the Army Museum and Les Invalides, where you can explore Napoleon’s tomb, historic weapons, and rare artifacts at your own pace.

    • Go on a relaxing 1-hour Seine River cruise on any day of your choice, gliding past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay with audio commentary in 11 languages.

    • The Army Museum and cruise boarding point are just 1.7 km apart, so you can explore both in one day or on separate days.

  • Invalides Army Museum

    • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée

    • Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb

    • Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation

    • Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral

    Seine River Cruise

    • 1-hour sightseeing cruise

    • Multilingual audio guide (available in 14 languages)

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    • Transfer between attractions

    • Audio guide in the museum

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.7
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    What our guests say

    Glantschnig Hannelore

    Glantschnig

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    No waiting time and considerate visitors. I spared myself the weapons museum and made full use of the time for the Invalides and the Rodin Museum.
    Arendien Wilbrink

    Arendien

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Fantastic to be able to see so high over Paris. Everything went well The securiti was annoying on arrival. We had a backpack for 2 days. We had to take everything out, only to have the bag checked later at the second check via a scanning device
    Jennifer Gill

    Jennifer

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Wonderful cruise. Short waiting time for the boat. Great seating upstairs & down with plenty of room to move around and take the perfect shot of the many monuments on view during the entire trip. Highly recommended.
    Dawn Holcombe

    Dawn

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A river cruise is the best way to see the most impressive landmarks and to experience the amazing Parisian landscape. Your photos from the boat will be your best if the entire visit to Paris.
    Trudin isabelle

    Trudin

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Extremely interesting, especially the Army Museum. We just had trouble finding the museum entrance. We asked. Everyone is extremely kind and helpful.
  • Save time and discover two Paris icons as you enjoy skip-the-line entry to Napoleon’s Tomb & Army Museum, plus a flexible 1-hour Seine River cruise on a separate day of your choice.

    Getting started

    Begin at the Invalides main entrance, where you’ll present your mobile ticket and breeze past the lines for security and ticket validation. For the cruise, head to Port de la Bourdonnais near the Eiffel Tower for your Seine cruise: boarding is flexible, with departures every hour.

    What to expect

    Napoleon’s Tomb & Army Museum

    Step inside one of France’s most visited museums, renowned for its vast military collections and the monumental tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Dôme des Invalides, built between 1677 and 1706, stands as a striking symbol of French history.

    Features

    • Napoleon’s Tomb: Marvel at the emperor’s final resting place beneath the 110-meter golden dome, surrounded by inscriptions and laurel crowns marking his greatest victories.

    • Historic armor and weapons: Explore artifacts from the 13th to 17th centuries, including the equestrian armor of Francis I, and trace the evolution of warfare in the Modern Department.

    • Interactive exhibits: Visit the Historial Charles de Gaulle for multimedia displays on his legacy, and see detailed models of French fortifications at the Museum of Relief Maps.

    • Order of the Liberation: Learn about the heroes who shaped France’s freedom in this dedicated museum space.

    Seine River Sightseeing Cruise (Bateaux Parisiens)

    Board your cruise at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and glide along the Seine, passing Paris’s most celebrated landmarks. With hourly departures, you can choose the time that suits your schedule.

    Features

    • Landmark views: Sail past the Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, Pont Neuf, and Pont Alexandre III, all narrated by a multilingual audio guide.

    • Flexible boarding: Cruises depart every hour, so you can plan your day with ease.

  • Hotel des Invalides

    Monday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 05:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 05:00pm

    tomb of napoleon bonaparte

    Monday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 06:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 06:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.

    What’s not allowed

    • Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.

    Accessibility

    Invalides Army Museum

    • Visitors with motor disabilities can enter via 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.

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

    Seine River Cruise

    • Toilets are only available on board the boats. No sanitary facilities are accessible on the pontoons.

    Additional information

    Invalides Army Museum

    • 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.

    Seine River Cruise

    • Click here to view the Bateaux Parisiens cruise route.

    • Click here to view the departure schedule.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket redemption points

    Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

    • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

    1-Hour Seine River Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.
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