Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris
- 3–3.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Versailles becomes effortless when your tickets and route are handled for you. This guided tour pairs timed entry to the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide who brings the state apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors to life. You step inside with timed entry and go straight into the former heart of the French court, learning the stories behind the Bourbon monarchy as you go. After the guided rooms, you receive an introduction to the Gardens of Versailles, then explore the sweeping parterres, fountains, and groves at your own pace, with time to reach the Trianon Estate. It is a relaxed, well-paced way to see the highlights without the stress of planning. Pick the version that fits you best: travel round-trip by train from Paris with a standard group, keep things personal in a small group, or meet directly at Versailles for a shorter on-site tour without transport.
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip train tickets from Paris to Versailles (not included with Express option)
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Guided train journey to Versailles (not included with Express option)
- Introduction to the gardens and free time to explore independently
- Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
- Timed entry tickets to the Palace of Versailles
What's not
- Guide tips
- Guided tour of the Gardens of Versailles (self-guided only)
- Hotel Pickup/Drop Off
Itinerary
Meet your expert guide at a central Paris metro stop. Then, board the train for the smooth ride out to Versailles, roughly 30 minutes each way. On arrival, a short walk brings you to the palace gates. (The Express option meets directly at the Palace of Versailles and does not include transport from Paris.)
Head inside with timed-entry tickets and follow your guide through the opulent state apartments, where the drama and power of the Bourbon court come to life. You take in the soaring Royal Chapel and the elegant Princess' Apartments along the way. The tour builds to the Hall of Mirrors, the palace's showstopping gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers, before you explore the King's State Apartments and the political symbolism woven into every room.
Your guide leads you to the garden entrance for an introduction to the sweeping geometric parterres, fountains, and groves, where the guided experience ends. From here you are free to wander at your own pace and walk out to the Trianon Estate before returning to Paris with your pre-arranged train ticket. You are also welcome to rent a golf cart or purchase a ticket to the garden Mini train for easier access to the grounds. (The Express option runs about 2 hours and does not include return transport.)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Our guide Corrine was...
Our guide Corrine was extremely Knowledgeable and so friendly! A great experience not only learning the history of Versailles but also a small lesson on how to ride the train. 10000% recommend!
5A must see!
Our guide was fantastic! She had so much knowledge and delivered it well! Took great photos of us too ! Highly recommend her as your guide
5Great way to see versailles and gardens.
Anastasia was a fantastic guide. She made the whole experience enjoyable and interesting. We had a good time on the tour.
5Great Guide
Iffie was so knowledgeable and kind and patient.
5Versailles
The Guide was extremely knowledgeable, and it was well organized. He was willing to answer any questions
5Tres Bien!
Guide was excellent, clear communications, very informative and very pleasant person.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in the Place d'Armes. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red 'The Tour Guy' sign!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- The Tour Guy
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entry into the Palace of Versailles may be slowed down during peak season due to crowds and required security checks. We appreciate your patience.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
- We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes.
- This tour departs promptly at the scheduled start time. If you are not checked in by then, the group will have to depart for Versailles without you. Once the tour has departed, we cannot guarantee your participation.
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 280 attraction tickets we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 280.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
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The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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