Napoleon Bonaparte: Life & Legacy Guided Tour + Visit to his Tomb
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through Napoleon's Paris, exploring iconic landmarks and delving into his legacy. Begin at Place Vendôme with its magnificent Vendôme Column. Then wander down Rue de Rivoli, marveling at tributes to French military glory like the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the grand Arc de Triomphe. Reflect at Place de la Concorde, stroll through Tuileries Garden, and cross the strategic Pont Royal. Conclude at Les Invalides, where the Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb reveal France's military past and the saga of this legendary leader. This immersive tour connects you with Paris's essence through one of its most influential figures in a memorable way. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time.
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Begin your tour at the majestic Place Vendôme, where the Vendôme Column stands as a testament to Napoleon’s military victories. Marvel at the column's intricate bas-reliefs, which narrate the story of the emperor's triumphs.
Continue to Rue de Rivoli, a grand avenue commissioned by Napoleon, symbolizing his initial steps towards European prominence. This street offers a direct link to his strategic genius and architectural vision
Explore the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, originally envisioned as a grand entrance to the Tuileries Palace. This arch celebrates the Napoleonic victories of 1805, showcasing the emperor's military prowess.
Witness the grandeur of the Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of French pride and military glory. Learn about its history and the role it played during Napoleon's funeral procession.
Reflect at Place de la Concorde, ponder the complex layers of French history, from royal executions to its role in the cinematic portrayal of Napoleon's era.
Stroll through the historic Tuileries Garden, once the backyard of kings and emperors, including Napoleon. The garden serves as a serene escape with a royal past.
Briefly detour to the Louvre, once called the Napoleon Museum, to appreciate how Napoleon influenced France’s first public art museum.
Cross this historical bridge, where Napoleon's strategic military defenses were once placed, showcasing his protective measures for the Tuileries Palace.
The final stop is Les Invalides, home to the Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb. Delve into France's military history, pay respects at the emperor's final resting place, and explore a collection of artifacts that illuminate his life and legacy.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(33)
The tour was canceled on one day's notice. I could not book another in its place, including the typical tourist destinations.
Tom was friendly and very welcoming. He gave loads of information about the history of Paris throughout the years of Napoleon. He made this tour the very best.
We met up with our tour guide Tom at the designated location. The tour started right at the monument where Tom explained the details about the statue and Napolean. We walked the area while Tom continued to give the history on Napolean and his wars. We then made our way to the Museum and tomb. Since we had an extra ticket because our youngest couldn't attend (military issues) Tom was gracious and entered with us briefly to give us more direction and information. The Tour was great and we found out that this was only his second tour. I can tell you that based on the information and tour that we received I would have thought he had done more. Great guide! If you are interested in finding out the true history don't pass up this tour.
It was good, Pierre explained the history of Notre-Dame! The history of the Cathedral is extraordinary.
Elizabeth was very knowledgeable, personable and a great guide! She is well suited for this role and is a terrific rep for your company!
I cannot rate this tour as unfortunately it was cancelled the day before. I don’t know what else to say to fill the one hundred characters required
Such a fun tour! The very charming Elizabeth came out even though it was a nasty, rainy day. It was a small group. Elizabeth was very engaging and knowledgeable, also enthusiastic about Napoleon and Paris. She spoke clearly and loud enough for us to hear her. She shared mini interesting details. Fortunately the weather cleared and was nice for the last hour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in Napoleon!
Our guide Elizabeth was terrific. We started our tour in the rain and she kept us as dry as possible and provided good detail. The only downside was the itinerary indicates passing by the Arc de Triomphe and we were probably 2 km away and we expected to be close enough to see and take pictures. I would recommend removing it from the itinerary or bore clear how far away you will be. Overall a very good tour.
We had an awesome tour with Elizabeth! She was so knowledgeable and an absolute delight. I’m an introvert but she somehow had me chatting about everything from Napoleon (of course) to politics, to broadway musicals and Taylor Swift! If I could have her guide me on every tour from now on, I would.
Despite booking four months ago, this tour was cancelled 24 hours before it was due to start via a generic Tripadvisor email. No explanation or apology was provided by the tour operator.
