Historical Walking Tour with Skip-the-line Entry to Invalides

Trace Napoleon’s footsteps through Paris on a guided walking tour, with skip-the-line entry to Les Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb.

Getting started

Meet your guide at Place Vendôme, where you’ll receive a brief introduction and practical tips for the route ahead. After ticket validation, set off on foot to explore Parisian landmarks that shaped Napoleon’s legacy.

What to expect

Napoleon’s Paris

This guided tour uncovers the pivotal sites that defined Napoleon’s reign, from grand boulevards to the solemn resting place of the emperor. Your expert guide shares cinematic stories of ambition, military exploits, and personal moments that changed European history.

Features

• Place Vendôme & Rue de Rivoli: Walk through the elegant square and avenue, both central to Napoleon’s urban vision and political power.

• Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel & Arc de Triomphe: View these iconic monuments, each commemorating military victories and the emperor’s enduring influence.

• Tuileries Garden & Palais des Tuileries: Stroll the historic gardens and see the site of Napoleon’s former palace, once the heart of imperial Paris.

• Louvre Exterior & Pont Royal: Admire the Louvre’s façade and cross the Pont Royal, both tied to the city’s transformation under Napoleon.

• Place de la Concorde: Stand where key moments of French history unfolded, including events from Napoleon’s era.

• Les Invalides & Army Museum: Enjoy exclusive entry to the Army Museum and a respectful visit to Napoleon’s Tomb, surrounded by artifacts and cannons from his campaigns. You’ll finish with the freedom to explore the Musée de l’Armée exhibits at your own pace, deepening your understanding of France’s military past.