Napoleon Bonaparte: Life & Legacy Guided Tour + Visit to his Tomb

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Explore Napoleon’s Paris: iconic landmarks, military tributes, and his tomb. Discover history and legacy on this immersive guided tour. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Place-Vendome - Begin your tour at the majestic Place Vendôme, where the Vendôme Column stands as a testament to Napoleon’s military victories. Marvel at the column’s intricate bas-reliefs, which narrate the story of the emperor’s triumphs.
Rue de Rivoli - Continue to Rue de Rivoli, a grand avenue commissioned by Napoleon, symbolizing his initial steps towards European prominence. This street offers a direct link to his strategic genius and architectural vision
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel - Explore the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, originally envisioned as a grand entrance to the Tuileries Palace. This arch celebrates the Napoleonic victories of 1805, showcasing the emperor’s military prowess.
Arc de Triomphe - Witness the grandeur of the Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of French pride and military glory. Learn about its history and the role it played during Napoleon’s funeral procession.
Place de la Concorde - Reflect at Place de la Concorde, ponder the complex layers of French history, from royal executions to its role in the cinematic portrayal of Napoleon’s era.
Jardin des Tuileries - Stroll through the historic Tuileries Garden, once the backyard of kings and emperors, including Napoleon. The garden serves as a serene escape with a royal past.
Louvre Museum - Briefly detour to the Louvre, once called the Napoleon Museum, to appreciate how Napoleon influenced France’s first public art museum.
Pont Royal - Cross this historical bridge, where Napoleon’s strategic military defenses were once placed, showcasing his protective measures for the Tuileries Palace.
Musee de l’Armee des Invalides - The final stop is Les Invalides, home to the Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb. Delve into France’s military history, pay respects at the emperor’s final resting place, and explore a collection of artifacts that illuminate his life and legacy.

What's Included

Admission Ticket to Les Invalides
Guide Concierge Service- Answering all your Paris questions pre and post trip

What's Not Included

Transportation to meeting point

Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey through Napoleon’s Paris, exploring iconic landmarks and delving into his legacy. Begin at Place Vendôme with its magnificent Vendôme Column. Then wander down Rue de Rivoli, marveling at tributes to French military glory like the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the grand Arc de Triomphe.

Reflect at Place de la Concorde, stroll through Tuileries Garden, and cross the strategic Pont Royal. Conclude at Les Invalides, where the Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb reveal France’s military past and the saga of this legendary leader.

This immersive tour connects you with Paris’s essence through one of its most influential figures in a memorable way. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step back in time.

Location

Boucheron

Place Vendôme

Meet on the corner of Place Vendome and Place Vendome on the corner outside of the shop called “Boucheron” To use your phones Google/Apple Maps input these Coordinates : 48.85797° N, 2.33735° E

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.7

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Maps36971253849

Jul 10, 2024

Great time! - Linda was an amazing guide! She informed us, educated us, and entertained us! Having Linda as our guide was like having history come alive. She helped us with transportation and directions to other tours and was just great!

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Kitchey

Jun 23, 2024

Napoleon’s Penis! - My wife and 12 year old son took this walking tour and it was amazing. Our guide Linda, an American woman living in Paris, was super friendly and impressively knowledgeable. Obviously she had her structure and talking points but she was like a jazz musician who could take what was given to her and go with it. Case in point, my son asked her about Napoleon having his penis cut off. She was graceful with her answer, informative, and made a joke about it later. Since so much of France’s history is tied to Napoleon it was a great framework to understand the country and its history. I highly recommend this adventure.

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Resort26619344806

Jun 17, 2024

Napoleon’s Paris - This was a great walking tour that highlights the impact Napoleon had in Paris itself, noting important landmarks. If you have history war buffs in your group, do this tour. It ends at the military museum.

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Cleonh2024

Jun 17, 2024

Fab tour! - Lynda was great! Very informative. The tour provided a good background behind several historic sites within the context of Napoleon’s reign. Would gladly tour other monuments with her anytime. Don’t hesitate to book.

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Oksana_k

Jun 15, 2024

Liked the tour. - We like the tour a lot. It was informative and was a good introduction to museum visit. Will highly recommend.

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Roving41878339401

Jun 10, 2024

Great tour - Great tour. Linda was very knowledgeable. Kept the tour interesting the whole time. She was very friendly and accommadating.

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Nomad54900053749

Jun 2, 2024

Awesome! - What a great tour. Linda was friendly, articulate, and knowledgeable. It was well worth the time and money. Merci beaucoup!

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Toddstravels1961

Apr 25, 2024

Round Of Applause !!! - Finally a tour that actually sticks to a theme - the guide was a napoleon wiz. While she seemed conscious not to overload us with facts , my group left with a great understanding of how Napoleon related to the city. Never had heard of One Journey before but cannot wait for you to expand to more cities !

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