Musée de l’Armée Tour: World Wars Exploration

Discover the history and artifacts of World War I and II on a semi-private guided tour of Les Invalides Museum. Explore the Musée de l’Armée and learn about France’s role in the wars.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line semi-private museum tour
  • Group size limited to 8 guests for a personalized experience
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
  • A concise 2-hour tour, perfect for busy schedules
  • All entrance fees included for hassle-free access
What's 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
Additional Information

This 2-hour semi-private (limited to a maximum of 8 participants) museum tour of the Musée de l’Armée, features a rich array of exhibits, video presentations, and showcase displays dedicated to the World Wars. A knowledgeable guide will accompany you through the different time periods of the wars, narrating their most notable events to give insights…

Location
Hôtel des Invalides
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Juanbx1449nc
Nov 21, 2025
Even better than I expected - This tour is a must if you are in Paris. No better place to learn about war history in France. Our guide was Daniel, his depth of knowledge was amazing but the passion for shearing it was even better!
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Michaelc787
Sep 27, 2025
First rate all the way - Mitch was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly. He is also very charming and likable. Fortunately I have an interest in military history so I was able to appreciate his depth of knowledge.
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Eric
Sep 26, 2025
Mitch is the Best Guide! - Mitch was incredible and such a knowledgeable and considerate guide. We were thoroughly impressed with him and he made us feel comfortable and at ease asking any questions. We are thankful for his expertise in the museum and all he taught us!
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Marie_b
May 17, 2025
Fascinating Tour! - It’s an immense museum chock full of history and having a guide who prioritizes your interests is essential. Romain was an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable and very helpful.
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Barton_m
Apr 23, 2025
Great guide! - Romain was a fantastic guide for our tour of Napoleon’s tomb and very knowledgeable on WW1 history for the rest of our tour. Highly recommended!
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Ajones0356
Mar 25, 2025
Great experience! - 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!
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Robertbl1978md
Mar 16, 2025
Fantastic Les Invalides/history tour - 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!
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Jenniferc3741
Feb 25, 2025
Don’t skip Les Invalides - 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.
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Timsw9125mv
Feb 21, 2025
So much! So wonderful! - 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.
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Travel12504848745
Oct 13, 2024
Great glimpse into France’s history - 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.
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From $128
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).