Monumental Paris Walking Tour & Personal Boat Cruise
2
hour
guided
Group Size
Max 8
Tour Duration
2 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• The magnificent Hôtel des Invalides - originally constructed by Louis XIV to serve as a Veterans' hospital.
• Discover a remarkable collection of 60 historic cannons spanning from the reign of Louis XIV to France's Second Empire.
• Marvel at the ground - breaking Renault FT tank and numerous pieces of field artillery, including the infamous French 75.
• Relive the famous Battle of the Marne while seeing one of the iconic taxis that played a crucial role.
• Gain an in-depth introduction to France's role in World Wars I & II!
Take a trip through military history with one of our expert guides on this 2-hour guided tour of the Musée de l’Armée!
Begin with an exploration of the figures and events that led to World War I, including Bismarck, the Franco-Prussian War, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. As you move through the museum, examine the French 75 mm field gun, the revolutionary Renault FT tank, and an extensive collection of uniforms, weapons, and battlefield artifacts. Witness original footage from the events leading to the Treaty of Versailles and uncover how this treaty set the stage for World War II.
Next, delve into the Nazi Party’s rise to power and the key moments of World War II. Your guide will discuss the evacuation of Dunkirk, the Occupation of Paris, and pivotal figures such as Charles de Gaulle and Pétain. Explore an incredible array of wartime relics, including replicas of the “Little Boy” atomic bomb, the destructive V1 and V2 rockets, and a Panzer tank turret.
This immersive tour highlights both individual and collective acts of bravery that led to the Allied victory and the miraculous survival of Paris.
• GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2 HOURS
• ALL ENTRANCE FEES (with Reserved Entry Included!)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL PICKUP OR DROP-OFF (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITIES (optional)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE OR COAT STORAGE
Anatole gave a lot of information and was quite dedicated to making sure we had a good experience. I would recommend him for anyone that wishes to learn.
02 April 2024
Fabulous tour! Our guide, Florent, was an exceptional guide. We have taken many tours in Paris and he was by far the best. Hope you get him as your guide on this tour.
01 June 2024
We really enjoyed our tour to the museum with our guide Florent.Very well planned, the meeting place was easy to find, our guide was prompt. Our tour was viewing world war 1 and 2. Florent was extremely knowledgable on both wars. He was friendly, professional and presented the information in a way that was easy to understand. He literally “ lit up” giving his tour and it was easy to see how much he enjoyed his job and sharing all of his knowledge. It was honestly our favorite tour during our stay in Paris and we were on quite a...
14 July 2024
Florian was a really good expert in historical facts. We enjoyed the trip really much! From 13 century and the end of napoleons reign he gave us nice insights. Thank you Florian!
30 July 2024
Florentino was our personal guide and we all had nothing but positive things to say about him. Very knowledgeable, personable and funny at times. We learned a lot and enjoyed our time with him. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about this tour.
27 September 2024
Very impressive tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The grounds were beautiful. There were interesting exhibits that were stunning in their displays. Highly recommend.
13 October 2024
Anatole was our guide, and he was amazing His knowledge and humor was the best. This place is so wonderful! So much to see and not enough time.
21 February 2025
We had an amazing tour with Laurent. Les Invalides is an often overlooked landmark in Paris. Most who do visit only go to Napoleon’s tomb. If this is you - you are missing so much. Laurent took us through the WWI and WWII exhibits. He not only engaged us in this significant period of history but he helped give us such a unique perspective and experience. We learned so much and enjoyed every minute. I highly recommend not skipping Les Invalides next time.
25 February 2025
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide Anatole went above and beyond his knowledge is second to none! There is so much to see and he made sure to point out the things we would have otherwise missed!
16 March 2025
A great way to spend some time and learn some history about Paris/France’s efforts during the war! Our guide, Mathieu, was patient and willing to answer any questions!
25 March 2025
Anastasia did a fantastic job of personalizing our two hour tour. She was very engaging and knowledgable. We would request her again for a similar tour!
06 October 2018
Our tour guide was Mathieu and he was excellent! This tour was a very helpful overview of a huge chunk of France (and world) history. We learned a lot of things that were also relevant to other parts of our trip. Mathieu really helped us narrow down what was cool to look at and did a great job explaining exhibits.
07 October 2023
We took the World Wars tour with Florent today. He was a magnificent guide for my 12 year old’s fascination with WWII. He was incredibly knowledgeable on the topic which was a big deal as my son has much knowledge on the topic. He also guided us to other areas of the museum for our tour. Well worth the cost for a private tour which we don’t often splurge for.
24 February 2024
The only way to do the museum is with Anatole! His ability to weave the story of France between eras gave us a completely new perspective on the country’s military history.His knowledge of history is only matched by his passion for the subjects he speaks of.Most importantly - he was incredibly gracious to a few very late Americans (meaning us)! If you are planning to go to Les Invalides you would be remiss not to go with Anatole
05 October 2024
Florent was an amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the museum. He was very engaging with our 8 year old son and had great stories to tell. HIGHLY recommend this tour.
04 January 2025
Tour was amazing. Our tour guide Florent was exceptional and wellmbersed in military history. We would highly recommend.
14 January 2025
Anatole was a great guide, with lots of knowledge, one of the best tours we have taken.We learned a lot of new things and funny facts.
25 February 2025
Well worth the tour with a guide, there is so much to take in and learn. Florent was amazing, patient and well informed. Made it all worth the while
03 April 2025
My 18 year old son and I just took this tour with Anatole. He was so knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. We learned so much more than we could have doing this tour alone. He explained everything in detail and we left feeling as though we had a much greater understanding of all French military things and so much more. Thank you Anatole for a wonderful experience we will never forget. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in this type of French history!
22 April 2025
