World War II in Paris Private Tour with Les Invalides Museum

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Duration2h - 4h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the occupation, resistance and liberation of Paris on an exclusive WWII walking tour. Learn about the Napoleonic Wars, French Revolution, WWI, WWII and events that shaped Europe. Extended option: visit the army museum 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 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral and Conciergerie.

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

Options

2-hour: World War II Tour

Duration: 2 hours: 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.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - FRPA028.

4H: WorldWar II & Les Invalide

Duration: 4 hours: 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.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - FRPA028.

What's included

  • Historical facts about WWII and France
  • 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)
  • 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)

What to expect

  1. 10m
    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
  2. Fontaine Du Chatelet
    50m
    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.
  3. 1h
    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.
  4. 1h
    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.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • The number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Les Invalides Museum are not included in the 2-hour tour.
  • The 4-hour option includes public transportation. We’ll provide all necessary tickets for your convenience.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Les Invalides allow you to skip the line to the ticket office but you may still have to wait in line for entrance and security checks. Due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead up to 19 people inside Les Invalides. Larger groups will require an additional guide at an extra cost.
  • This is a moderate walking tour with some uneven surfaces and steps. The guide will adjust the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather—the tour runs rain or shine!
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance - we're happy to help!

Cancellation policy

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

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