--- title: Skip the line Invalides Dome Louis XIV and Napoleon Tour 8ppl Max lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/skip-the-line-invalides-dome-louis-xiv-and-napoleon-tour-8ppl-max/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 50 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-tour-8ppl-max/ --- # Skip the line Invalides Dome Louis XIV and Napoleon Tour 8ppl Max **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Invalides Dome and Musée de l’Armée in a small shared group of up to eight. Guiding and skip-the-line admission are included; temporary exhibitions are excluded, and the tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users or guests with walking disabilities. 4.98 from 50 reviews at €140 per person for 2h. ## Overview Discover France’s turbulent and illustrious military history on this 2 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) 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 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €80: 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 English Tour option; other options up to €326 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 50 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 4.98 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50. - 5 stars: 49 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical detail and flexible guides; further museum exploration is described as independent. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations about Napoleon and Les Invalides - Engaging storytelling that gives context to the tombs and museum exhibits - Patient answers to questions and visits adapted to personal interests - Guides who keep children and teenagers interested in the history - Clear meeting directions and helpful communication before the visit **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint; accounts mention further museum sections to explore independently Written by Guidekin from the 49 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-08-30 to 2026-10-01); 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 English Tour | €140 / person | English | Semi-Private English Tour : "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | UPGRADE TO PRIVATE TOUR | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | English | SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 1.5 - 2 HOURS;WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY;ALL ENTRANCE FEES | ## What's included - SKIP-THE-LINE SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR - SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAXIMUM - PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE - DURATION 2 HOURS - ALL ENTRANCE FEES ## 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 - Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair ## 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 - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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) - A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed - Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. - 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. ## 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-tour-8ppl-max/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md