--- title: Skip the line Invalides Dome Louis XIV and Napoleon Guided Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/skip-the-line-invalides-dome-louis-xiv-and-napoleon-guided-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 80 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, ru, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/skip-the-line-invalides-dome-louis-xiv-and-napoleon-guided-tour/ --- # Skip the line Invalides Dome Louis XIV and Napoleon Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore military history at the Musée de l’Armée inside Hotel des Invalides, with entrance fees included. Choose a private tour for your party or a small shared group of up to eight guests; temporary exhibitions are excluded, and security queues may remain. 4.92 from 80 reviews at €140 per person for 2h. ## Overview Discover France’s turbulent and illustrious military history on this 2 hour exclusive guided museum tour of the Musée de l’Armée. Housed inside the gold-domed building known as the Hotel des Invalides, this museum will reveal secrets and stories for both history buffs and anyone interested in topics like Napoleon and the World Wars. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide outside the main gate of… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 8 from €140 · private from €326 - Starts 10:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 0 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English option; other options up to €326 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Paris - Group: Group size varies by option: max 8 from €140 · private from €326 - Guide languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.92 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 79 of 80. - 5 stars: 77 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical depth and tailored guiding; exploring the full museum requires time beyond the guided visit. **Praised:** - Detailed context on Napoleon, French history and the museum's exhibits - Visits tailored to individual interests and preferred historical topics - Patient, clear answers to detailed historical questions - Engaging stories and humour that make the history easy to follow **Complaints:** - Limited time to explore the museum's full collection Written by Guidekin from the 76 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-03-06 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English | €140 / person | English | Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private Museum German | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | German | Private Museum German 1:30pm | | Private Museum Italian | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | - | | Private Museum French | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | French | - | | Private Museum English | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private Museum Spanish | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | - | | Private Museum Russian | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Russian | - | ## What's included - TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - DURATION 2 HOURS - ALL ENTRANCE FEES - SKIP-THE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR ## Not included - Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL) - Temporary exhibitions NOT included ## Itinerary 1. **The St. Louis Cathedral** (1h; admission included) - 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.... 2. **Musee de l’Armee des Invalides** (1h; admission included) - 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.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide outside the main gate of Invalides. The main gate is located on the north entrance at Place des Invalides facing the famous Alexandre III bridge. It’s is the main entrance to enter the Invalides.  Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJUzCPuddv5kcRasGAnEUUWkU Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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 "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)** ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €280 | €140 | | 4 | €560 | €140 | | 6 | €798 | €133 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/skip-the-line-invalides-dome-louis-xiv-and-napoleon-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md