Paris Napoleon Walking Tour with an Historian Guide

5.0 (9 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

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Private Tour in French

Private Tour in French

Private Tour in English

Duration: 3 hours

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Palais-Royal
    15m
    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.
  2. 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.
  3. Eglise Saint-Roch
    15m
    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.
  4. Jardin des Tuileries
    30m
    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.
  5. Hotel de Salm
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  6. 7th Arr. - Palais-Bourbon
    10m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will meet you in front of the bookstore "Librairie Delamain"
155, Rue Saint-Honoré 75001 PARIS
Your guide will be wearing a red lanyard around the neck with "Paris Trip" printed on it

End point

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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