Museum of Natural History, Jardin des Plantes Tour Paris
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Paris, France
120 to 330 minutes (approx.)
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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
- Private tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History
- Free entry to the Jardin des Plantes (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
- - 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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
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Meeting point
Rue Linné
7500Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Museum of Natural History, Jardin des Plantes Tour Paris?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-332536P562
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Museum of Natural History, Jardin des Plantes Tour Paris?
A:Apr 2025
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 (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Private tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History.
- Free entry to the Jardin des Plantes (4- and 5,5-hour options only).
- - 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.
The following is NOT included:
- 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.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Museum of Natural History, Jardin des Plantes Tour Paris is as follows:
- 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
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Museum of Natural History, Jardin des Plantes Tour Paris will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private tour of the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History
- Free entry to the Jardin des Plantes (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
- - 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
- 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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