World War II in Paris Private Tour with Les Invalides Museum

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Explore the occupation, resistance and liberation of Paris on an exclusive WWII-themed walking tour. Learn about the Napoleonic Wars, French Revolution, WWI, WWII and other events that shaped Europe. Extened option: visit the armymuseum Les Invalides.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2H: World War II Tour
Join this tour to learn about World War II and see Old Town highlights such as the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Conciergerie.

4H: World War II Tour & Les Invalides
Join this tour to learn about World War II, visit Les Invalides army museum with skip-the-line tickets, and see Old Town highlights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Conciergerie.

Step back into the turbulent times of WWII and trace the footsteps of Nazi-occupied Paris with a thoughtfully crafted itinerary from Rosotravel. Discover how this iconic city managed to endure the deadliest war in European history.

What's Included

History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
One-way public transport ticket to Les Invalides (only in 4-hour option)
Historical facts about WWII and France
Private WWII-themed Old Town Tour (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Skip-the-line tickets to Les Invalides museum and dome (only in 4-hour option)
Skip-the-line tickets to Les Invalides museum and dome (in 2-hour option)
One-way public transport ticket to Les Invalides (in 2-hour option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre

Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre

    Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Fontaine Du Chatelet

    Your journey begins at Fontaine du Châtelet and Saint Jacques Tower, where you’ll hear how earlier conflicts like the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution set the stage for future events.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hôtel de Ville

    Strolling through the picturesque streets of the Old Town, you’ll see the historic Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and cross into the Île de la Cité, a place where the echoes of the past resonate deeply. At the Deportation Martyrs Memorial, reflect on the 200,000 lives deported to Nazi concentration camps.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

    Your guide will also point out how the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, though partially damaged during the liberation in 1944, still stands as a symbol of endurance. Nearby, learn about the Conciergerie, once a royal palace and revolutionary prison, and the Sainte-Chapelle, where invaluable art and treasures were safely relocated during air raids. This thoughtfully crafted tour highlights how Paris, despite wartime chaos, safeguarded its cultural legacy.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hôtel des Invalides

    Enrich your experience with a visit to Les Invalides, home to the Army Museum. With skip-the-line tickets and convenient public transport provided, you’ll dive deeper into France’s military history. Inside, explore extensive collections of weapons, military uniforms, and personal artifacts from war heroes. Stand before Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb, famously visited by Adolf Hitler, and let your Expert Guide’s insights bring these powerful stories to life. Don’t miss this chance to connect with Paris’s wartime past in a personal and meaningful way.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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