Step inside Paris’s Hôtel des Invalides with Babylon Tours Paris for a curated journey through French military history. Discover Napoleon’s tomb and the stunning Dome on this private Italian-language tour.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels as the tour is mostly indoor walking with some standing.
Wildlife
History
The Hôtel des Invalides was commissioned by Louis XIV in 1670 to house wounded soldiers and now holds one of the world’s most comprehensive military museums alongside Napoleon’s tomb.
Conservation
Efforts at Les Invalides focus on preserving centuries-old architecture and artifacts with environmentally aware climate control inside the museum.
Babylon Tours Paris
Step inside Paris’s Hôtel des Invalides with Babylon Tours Paris for a curated journey through French military history. Discover Napoleon’s tomb and the stunning Dome on this private Italian-language tour.
Babylon Tours Paris operates guided cultural and museum tours in Paris, Île-de-France, offering immersive experiences for visitors seeking expert-led exploration. The company specializes in private and semi-private tours across landmark institutions and neighborhoods, including the Orangerie Museum, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, the Rodin Museum, and the Montmartre district.
Tours are available in multiple languages—English, Spanish, Italian, German, and Russian—matching the options listed for each experience. Typical itineraries range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours, with specific tours described as 1.5–2 hours or 2–2.5 hours, and include both skip-the-line museum visits and walking routes through Montmartre. Guides focus on art history, key masterpieces such as Monet’s Water Lilies, Impressionist collections, and the artistic heritage of Montmartre including sites linked to Van Gogh and Picasso.
Private formats allow personalized pacing and attention, while the semi-private Orangerie tour provides a small-group option. Babylon Tours Paris is featured on The Adventure Collective, which lists its experiences and trip summaries. The business presents factual tour summaries that outline attractions, durations, and languages. Trip summaries specify included highlights and guide language, helping travelers match interests to museum tours, walking routes, and duration preferences during visits to Paris. See each trip listing.
Location
Paris, Île-de-France
Based in Paris, Île-de-France
Private Tours
10 private tours
Personalized small-group formats
Languages
5 languages offered
English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian
Tour Lengths
1.5–2.5 hrs
Museum and walking tour ranges
Select language, duration, and itinerary—find full trip details on The Adventure Collective listings and book the right guided tour for Paris.
Book in advance for small-group experience
Limited to 8 guests, this tour requires advance reservations to secure an intimate visit.
Wear comfortable shoes
You’ll spend up to two hours walking through galleries and historic spaces—plan footwear accordingly.
Arrive early for security checks
Expect standard museum entry procedures; arriving 10-15 minutes early can ease your start.
Language-specific tour
This guided tour is conducted in Italian, so it’s perfect for Italian-speaking visitors seeking in-depth context.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ideal for navigating the museum’s halls and the surrounding cobbled streets.
Light rain jacket
Helpful for sudden showers common in spring around Paris.
spring
Scarf and gloves
Keeps you warm during walks to and from the tour meeting point.
winter
Portable charger
Use to keep your phone or camera charged for capturing moments.