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Museum of Natural History, Jardin des Plantes Tour Paris

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120 to 330 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Polish
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Overview

Follow the epic narrative of life on Earth on a private tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the NMNH in Paris.

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

2H: NMNH 1 Gallery Tour (No Trans)
Book a 2-hour tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris and hear the amazing story of life and evolution on Earth.

3,5H: NMNH 1 Gallery Tour & Transfers
Book a 1H round-trip transfer and a 2H tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.

4H: NMNH 2 Galleries and Garden Tour (No Trans)
Book a 4H tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution and Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy at the National Museum of Natural History and Jardin des Plantes.

5,5H: NMNH 2 Galleries and Garden Tour & Transfer
Book a 1,5H round-trip transfer and a 4H tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution and Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy at the NMNH and Jardin des Plantes.

What's Included

  • Free entry to the Jardin des Plantes (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • Private tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History
  • - and the Garden of Plants (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy (in the 2& 3,5Hoptions)
  • Free entry to the Jardin des Plantes (in the 2- and 3,5-hour options)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in the 2- and 4-hour options)
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the options “3H: NMNH 1 Gallery & Transfers” and “5.5H:Galleries,Garden&Transfer”.

Pickup details

Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

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Meeting point

For the options “2H: NMNH 1 Gallery Tour” and “4H: NMNH 2 Galleries & Garden”.

5 Rue Linné
75005 Paris, France

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Hôtel du Jardin des Plantes

Meet your guide in front of Hôtel du Jardin des Plantes, 5 Rue Linné, 75005 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Natural History

guided tour of the Grand Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. Your tour will be led by an Expert Guide who is fluent in your preferred language, so it will be easy for you to absorb the knowledge! The Grand Gallery of Evolution is the largest and most popular exhibition of the NMNH and explores the vast diversity of life, from the smallest microorganisms to the largest mammals. The gallery is home to an extensive collection of meticulously prepared specimens, allowing you to witness the evolution and interconnectedness of species up close. In order to deepen your understanding of this subject, your Expert Guide will tell you about the work of Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and other pioneers in the field of biology, shedding light on the mechanisms of natural selection and adaptation.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Gallery of Evolution

Visit 2 branches of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, the Grand Gallery of Evolution and the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy, and take a walk through the fabulous Jardin des Plantes (Garden of Plants). This tour is your chance to explore nearly a thousand skeletons, fossil vertebrates, fossil invertebrates and fossil plants. Everyone loves the dinosaur skeletons on display! To make this experience even better, your Private Guide will also take you to Jardin des Plantes, which was founded in 1635 by Louis XIII as the Royal Garden of medicinal plants.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Paris

Choose the 5,5-hour option to book the extended 4-hour guided tour of the 2 branches of the National Museum of Natural History and Jardin des Plantes with an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer. Our English-speaking driver will pick you up from your accommodation, transfer you to the meeting point right on time, then take you back after your guided tour of the museum galleries and garden.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the chosen option. Transfers, the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy, and Jardin des Plantes are not included in a 2-hour tour.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Museum of Natural History, Jardin des Plantes Tour Paris?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Free entry to the Jardin des Plantes (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • Private tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History
  • - and the Garden of Plants (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy (4 & 5,5H option only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Gallery of Evolution (all options)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy (in the 2& 3,5Hoptions)
  • Free entry to the Jardin des Plantes (in the 2- and 3,5-hour options)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in the 2- and 4-hour options)
  • Tickets to the Goat Loup Arboretum
  • Tickets to the Paris Zoological Park
  • Tickets to the Museum of Human
  • Tickets to the Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes
  • Tickets to the Geology and Mineralogy Gallery
  • Tickets to the Large Greenhouses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the chosen option. Transfers, the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy, and Jardin des Plantes are not included in a 2-hour tour.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the galleries of the National Museum of Natural History are timed, so you can enter immediately without waiting in line at the ticket office. You cannot skip the security line at the entrance.
  • Admission excludes temporary exhibitions.
  • Due to the museum's regulation, we limit your group size to 9 people per guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups.
  • The 3,5- and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation address.. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic.We offer transfers in a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.

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