World War II in Paris Private Tour with Les Invalides Museum

Explore the occupation, resistance and liberation of Paris on an exclusive WWII-themed walking tour. Learn about the Napoleonic Wars, French Revolution, WWI, WWII and other events that shaped Europe. Extened option: visit the armymuseum Les Invalides.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: World War II Tour
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.

4-hour: 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 the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Conciergerie.

Travel back in time to 1940 to Nazi-occupied Paris and learn how the city miraculously survived the deadliest war in the history of Europe. Enjoy a special itinerary tailored to your needs and interests.

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

See Fontaine du Châtelet and Saint Jacques Tower and learn how the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution had changed the nation.

Follow your Private Guide along the charming streets of the Old Town and see the historic Hôtel de Ville (city hall), then enter the Île de la Cité island.

Visit to Les Invalides – the Army Museum. For your convenience, we provide public transport tickets as well as skip-the-line tickets to the museum and its dome to fast track the entrance. The museum houses warfare objects like weapons and military uniforms as well as tombs of many famed French officers. This includes Napoleon Bonaparte, whose tomb was visited by Adolf Hitler himself. The live commentary from your Expert Guide will bring the history of the French military and war heroes to life!

Along the way you will find traces of WWII events, such as the Deportation Martyrs Memorial, which commemorates more than 200,000 people deported from France to Nazi concentration camps. You will also have a moment to marvel at the stunning Cathedral of Notre Dame and learn about the minor damages that it suffered during the liberation of Paris in August 1944.

Other points of interest include Conciergerie – a former royal palace and French Revolution prison Conciergerie and the royal chapel Sainte-Chapelle, which is one of the places from which important works of art and valuable treasures had to be removed and placed into safe storage in anticipation of air raids. This original tour will make you appreciate all the effort that went into protecting Paris from war!

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Les Invalides Museum are not included in a 2-hour tour.
• Due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-19 people inside Les Invalides, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
• The 4-hour option requires the use of public transportation. For your convenience we will provide all necessary tickets.

• 4H:WorldWar II Tour &Les Inval
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  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
• 2H: World War II Tour
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  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

• 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)
• Historical facts about WWII and France
• 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)

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Know before you Go:
– Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
– Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Les Invalides Museum are not included in a 2-hour tour.
– Due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-19 people inside Les Invalides, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
– The 4-hour option requires the use of public transportation. For your convenience we will provide all necessary tickets.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Rosotravel – France Tours & Activities.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.