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Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide

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Napoleon Walking Tour in Paris
End your Napoleon walking tour at Les Invalides where Napoleon is buried
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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French

Overview

The Louvre, Les Invalides, Place Vendôme, École Militaire, the Legion of Honor have more in common than just being famous Paris monuments; they also have strong ties to Napoleon. You’ll visit all these sites and more as you follow the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte, former Emperor of France. With an expert historian guide, trace Napoleon’s steps through central Paris as you learn about his rise to military success and political fame during the French Revolution and beyond.

What's Included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

155 Rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris, France

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End point

129 Rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris, France

The tour concludes at Les Invalides, where you’ll step inside the grand Church that guards Napoleon’s legendary tomb — a resting place as monumental as the man himself.

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Palais-Royal

Tucked behind elegant arcades, the Palais Royal is a hidden gem pulsing with intrigue and revolution. Once the scandalous playground of Parisian aristocrats, it became a hotbed of revolutionary ideas—where gossip, politics, and passion mingled under the arcades. Today, its serene gardens and chic boutiques conceal a past of duels, decadence, and dissent. A place where Napoleon’s France first learned to whisper about freedom—before shouting it.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue Saint Honore (pass by)

Stroll down Rue Saint-Honoré, once the elegant artery of Napoleonic Paris. As boutiques and perfumeries shimmer where generals once strode, imagine the hum of carriages, the scent of power, and the whispers of empire echoing through this storied street.
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Eglise Saint-Roch

Hidden along Rue Saint-Honoré, the Église Saint-Roch is a baroque gem steeped in history and intrigue. Beneath its grand façade, echoes of revolution and empire linger—Napoleon once prayed here, and Revolutionaries once shed blood on its steps.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jardin des Tuileries

Pause in the elegant Tuileries Gardens, once Napoleon’s royal promenade, where Paris’s grand east–west axis unfolds before you: the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel behind, the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe ahead. Amid statues, fountains, and history, feel how the emperor’s vision still shapes the city’s heart.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hotel de Salm

Outside the grand Hôtel de Salm—now the Musée de la Légion d’Honneur—discover how Napoleon turned this aristocratic palace into a temple of glory. Learn how the Emperor created France’s highest order of merit here, rewarding loyalty and valor, and how his vision of honor still echoes through this neoclassical masterpiece.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

7th Arr. - Palais-Bourbon

Set on the Left Bank facing the grandeur of Place de la Concorde, the Palais Bourbon—home to France’s National Assembly—offers sweeping views of the Concorde and the Madeleine Church. Once linked to Napoleon’s power and politics, it’s the perfect vantage point to reflect on his legacy and the imperial ambitions that shaped Paris.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6235NAPOLEON

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Professional art historian guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

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  • Professional art historian guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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