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Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most important French rulers of all time and, thanks to this private walking tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about his life.
An history-expert guide will take you to the most important places connected to Napoleon, including the Palais Royal and the École Militaire, and entertaining you with fascinating commentaries and stories.
You will discover the international role and his influence on the architecture of the city , such as the changes requested for the Louvre and the Assemblée Nationale.
After a walk through the Jardin the Tuiliers and in Place de la Concorde, you will reach the main highlight of the tour: the Hôtel des Invalides.
Explore the complex of building, enjoy the insights of your guide and find the tomb of Napoleon.
This walking guided tour is the best way to appreciate the most interesting aspects of the political and personal life of Napoleon with the undivided attentions of a private guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you in front of the Café Palais Royal. Look for a sign with oyur name on.
The tour will end outside the École MIlitaire near Camp de Mars.
Itinerary
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1Palais-Royal
After meeting your guide near the Palais Royal you will visit its beautiful garden and while finding out about the link between the Palace and Napoleon.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Louvre Museum (Pass by)
You will stop outside one of the most important museums in the world and you will have the opportunity to appreciate the architecture of the building and its iconic glass pyramids. Discover the changes that the Emperor required and the curious details and intriguing stories about magnificent painting of Napoleon coronation housed inside the museum.
Admission ticket free -
2Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Admire this beautiful neoclassical-style triumphal arch right in front of the Louvre. It was built between 1807 and 1809 to commemorate the military visctories of Napoleon.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Jardin des Tuileries
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the flourishing Tuiliers garden, where the residence of Napoleon used to be located, before being burned down by the Paris Commune in 1871.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Place de la Concorde
Outside the Jardin the Tuilier you will stop in the elegant Place de la Concorde, where you will learn about the history of the city and the Frenc Revolution.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Assemblee Nationale
On the rive gauche of the river Seine stands the Burbon Palace, house of the National Assembly. Its neoclassical facade was realized upon request of Napoleon himself.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Hôtel des Invalides
The Hotel des Invalides is the highlight of this Napoleon tour. You will enter inside this complex of buildings that houses museums and monuments linked to the military history of France and the Tomb of the Napoleon Bonaparte.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7Ecole-Militaire
The tour will finish at the École militaire, where Napoleon was a student in 1784. The École militaire is located in Camp Mars and here you will appreciate a nice view of the Tour Eiffel, a really nice way to end your Napoleon-themed experience
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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