10:00, 13:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Artifacts, videos and displays in the Musée de l’Armée’s World War halls frame France’s role in the conflicts and their effects on its people.
Guiding and entrance fees are included for a small shared group of up to eight; the tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users. 4.86 from 35 reviews at €140 per person for 2h.
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Semi-Private English Tour 1:30The page price
Semi-Private English Tour 1:30: "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
€140
UPGRADE TO PRIVATE TOUR
UPGRADE TO PRIVATE TOUR 1:30PM: SKIP-THE-LINE PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES;DURATION 1.5 - 2HOURS;WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
€326 for 2+ people
Children from €10 (ages 0 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
Included and not 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
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
Reviews
4.9
35 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 34 of 35
Star breakdown of all 35 ratings
5 stars
33 · 94%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 3%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and explanations; some question whether the experience justifies the cost.
Praised
Guides explain military history with depth and clear context
Enthusiastic storytelling makes the exhibits engaging
Tours adapt to visitors' interests and welcome questions
Guides highlight details visitors would miss on their own
Complaints
Some felt the tour was too expensive for what it offered
Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 October 2018 to 11 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 13:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Babylon Tours Paris; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
Begin by exploring the 19th century roots that lead to one of the bloodiest wars ever, learning about characters like Bismarck during the Franco-Prussian War. From there, your guide will piece together the chain of events, including the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, that set off World War I. Come face to face with the equipment, uniforms, weapons, and other artifacts that were used during the war’s many battles. Relive the famous Battle of the Marne while seeing one of the iconic taxis that played a crucial role. Watch original footage detailing the atrocities before finally understanding how the Treaty of Versailles ended things. You’ll even see the train car where the armistice was signed, ending the war. Afterwards, you’ll learn how the threat of Adolf Hitler came to be a reality, launching World War II. Discuss significant events like the Ligne Maginot, Dunkerque, and the Occupation of Paris while meandering among artifacts collected from the battlefields. Your guide will discuss famous men like Pétain and De Gaulle who helped guide France through this horrendous war. You will discover stories behind the battles of Normandy and the Liberation of Paris, which lead ultimately the preservation of the city that you can still enjoy today.
2h · Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
A vast collection of artifacts, videos, and displays await visitors on this 2 hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided museum tour of the Musée de l’Armée and its halls dedicated to the World Wars. Your engaging guide will lead you through the wars, sharing its most significant stories to help everyone understand France’s place in it and the effects these wars had on the French people.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
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.
Good to know
Children from €10 ages 0 to 9
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.