Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb - Small Group Guided Tour at Musée de l'Armée & Napoleon's Tomb

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A small-group guided tour of the Invalides in Paris, covering Napoleon's life, military career, and his tomb inside the Dôme Church.

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The Musée de l'Armée Les Invalides Napoleon's Tomb Small Group Guided Tour is a 90-minute guided tour in Paris covering the military museum galleries and the Dôme des Invalides, where Napoleon Bonaparte is buried. The Invalides complex was commissioned by Louis XIV in the 1670s as a hospital for wounded soldiers, and the Dôme Church, completed in 1708, has housed Napoleon's remains since 1840. Groups are kept small to allow close engagement with the guide throughout.

The tour moves through museum galleries tracing Napoleon's career from his early military campaigns and the reforms he introduced, including the Napoleonic Code, through to his exile and death on Saint Helena in 1821. Inside the Dôme Church, the guide covers the return of his remains to France and the significance of the red quartzite sarcophagus at the centre of the crypt. Skip-the-line entry is included, so there is no queuing at the door. Tickets cover the guided visit with a live guide; hotel transfers and gratuities are not included. The tour begins at Café de l'Esplanade, 52 Rue Fabert, and is not suitable for wheelchair users. For more things to do in Paris, browse the full city listing.

Why you'll love it

90-minute small group guided tour of Les Invalides, Paris
Visit the Dôme des Invalides, housing Napoleon's tomb since 1840
Explore military museum galleries tracing Napoleon's career
Learn how Louis XIV commissioned the complex in the 1670s
Small group format ensures close engagement with your guide
Dôme Church completed in 1708, one of Paris's finest landmarks

What's included

Skip-the-line entry
Visit Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb
Live guide
Guided tour

Hotel pickup/drop-off
Tips (optional)

Good to know

Know before you go: Arrival and timing
Meet your guide at Café de l'Esplanade, 52 Rue Fabert, and aim to arrive a few minutes before your scheduled start time so the group can set off promptly. The tour runs for one hour and thirty minutes in total, covering both the museum galleries and the Dome Church.
Getting around the venue
The visit moves between two distinct spaces: the Musée de l'Armée galleries and the Dome Church, which houses Napoleon's tomb. Both are within the same Invalides complex, so expect to walk between sections. The Dome Church interior is a formal religious and memorial space, so keep noise to a minimum and follow your guide's lead throughout.
During your visit
Skip-the-line entry is included, so there is no need to queue at the ticket desks on arrival.
Keep your phone on silent and avoid flash photography inside the Dome Church.
Food and drink are not permitted inside the galleries or the church.
Stay with your group, as the guide's commentary is central to the experience.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.

Frequently asked

What is the Musée de l'Armée Napoleon's Tomb Small Group Guided Tour?

This guided tour takes you through the Musée de l'Armée galleries to explore Napoleon Bonaparte's life, from his early career and military victories to the reforms that shaped modern France. The tour then continues inside the Dome Church at Les Invalides, where your guide covers Napoleon's final years, his exile, and the return of his remains to Paris.

How long is the Musée de l'Armée Napoleon's Tomb Small Group Guided Tour?

The tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where does the tour start and how do I get there?

The tour meets at Café de l'Esplanade, 52 Rue Fabert, Paris. The nearest Paris Metro station is Invalides, served by lines 8 and 13, and is a short walk from the meeting point.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes skip-the-line entry, a visit to Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb inside the Dome Church, and a live guide throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and tips are optional.