Versailles Palace Full Day or Half Day Tour with Local Guide
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the State Apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens with an expert local guide to bring the Palace and its royal inhabitants back to life. For your convenience this tour starts in Versailles.
Inclusions
What's included
- Step into history as your guide brings the grandeur of Versailles and its royals to life.
- Stroll through the stunning, perfectly manicured gardens of this iconic palace with your guide.
- Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles with an expert local guide
- Marvel at the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent State Apartments.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop off
- Transportation to/from Versailles
Itinerary
Meet your guide in Versailles and journey in the footsteps of the kings and queens of France! During the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendors of this incredible palace. Your friendly local guide will bring you to the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life. See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and the royal bedrooms where the king and queen would go to bed and get up daily in front of a large audience. Learn about life at the royal court - there was even a ceremony for the King putting on and taking off his hunting boots! - the glory of the Sun King that was symbolised by this magnificent palace, and the tragic downfall of King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
Stroll through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, as Kings, Queens and courtiers once did, as your guide brings the daily life, ceremonies and scandals of the royal court to life.
After visiting the state apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays, the symbol of the King's power over nature. Discover hidden groves and on fountain show days you will see the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of kings and queens. The fountains run according to a very precise schedule, and your guide will ensure you are in exactly the right spot at the right time!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Sofia was very...
Sofia was very knowledgeable and personable! The tour was great and she really did a wonderful job! I highly recommend!
1Disaster!
Guide did not show up.. Spent time pathetically trying to locate guide.. had received congiythe day before. Wasted trip. After 3 calls and leaving an insane red message reached someone who told me it had been cancelled. Stated an email had been sent. Not so. Requested & received refund. Will never again book this way and will tell others about this incredible experience. Had modified our plans for thus experience . Disaster really. So disappointed.
5Helpful Guide
We traveled in September and the crowds weren’t too bad. Our guide was knowledgeable and did a fine job getting us up to speed on French history to appreciate the visit.
5Versailles is amazing
We had a great day at Versailles. It started off a little shaky as the train bringing the guide and some of the people were late. Johnny more than made up for it. He was very knowledgeable. The palace was very crowded but he was able to find us places to gather to tell us about the rooms. The grounds are gorgeous! I’d definitely recommend getting the tram tickets or renting the golf cart. We walked over 20,000 steps on this excursion.
5Absolutely fantastic. Our guide was fantastic had the Best time ever we thank you dearly
Absolutely fantastic our guide was brilliant we had the best time experience and fun. We thank you so much. Highly recommend this tour .
5Our guide, Julia, was...
Our guide, Julia, was very good, mixing the historical facts with a dose of humour. Versailles is expansive and with the gardens, you will need good shoes and lots of water. Expect large crowds. Despite that, Versailles is definitely worth the visit.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us at the statue of Louis XIV on horseback located on the esplanade directly in front of the Palace of Versailles. Do not pass the security check! Our coordinator will come to the statue to meet you with the guests arriving from Paris, they will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Memories France
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.
- This tour involves a considerable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes. Please note, this tour in Versailles is not wheelchair accessible.
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
How it compares in Versailles
- Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 133 experiences we list in Versailles.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 133.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Versailles
Versailles, west of Paris, is the town built around the palace of Louis XIV, with its Hall of Mirrors and formal gardens.
The Palace of Versailles began as a hunting lodge of Louis XIII, and Louis XIV turned it into the seat of royal power, moving the court here in 1682. Its centrepiece is the Hall of Mirrors, seventy-three metres long, with seventeen mirrored arches facing the garden windows, where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in June 1919. The royal apartments, the Opera and the Chapel complete the palace.
Top-ranked sights in Versailles: Versailles Gardens (Jardins de Versailles), Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces), Grand Trianon.
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