--- title: Skip the line Les Invalides World War Museum Guided Tour 8ppl Max lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/skip-the-line-les-invalides-world-war-museum-guided-tour-8ppl-max/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 35 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-les-invalides-world-war-museum-guided-tour-8ppl-max/ --- # Skip the line Les Invalides World War Museum Guided Tour 8ppl Max **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. ## Overview 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. ## 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 €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 English Tour 1:30 option; other options up to €326 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 35 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 4.86 from 35 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 35. - 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 (2018-10-16 to 2026-07-11); 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 1:30 | €140 / person | English | Semi-Private English Tour 1:30: "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 | 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 | ## 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. **Musee de l’Armee des Invalides** (2h; admission included) - 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... ## 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 - 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-les-invalides-world-war-museum-guided-tour-8ppl-max/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md