Why choose this Versailles tour ?
Experience a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles with skip the line access, showing you the most important rooms of the Palace and giving you an insight into the Kings and Queens who once lived here. Explore the Grand Apartments, State Rooms, and the famous Hall of Mirrors. If the option is selected, your tour includes tickets to visit the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace.
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What makes Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Option from Versailles a unique experience ?
Walk in the footsteps of former kings and queens of France on a guided, 2-hour tour of the Palace of Versailles. Meet your guide and your small-sized group in central Versailles, a short trip outside of Paris, and beat the long entrance queues at the palace with skip-the-line access.
Wander through many of the hundreds of lavishly decorated rooms including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, Apollo Room, Coronation Room and Royal Chapel. As you explore, listen to tales of royal intrigue and learn about the history behind the UNESCO World Heritage–listed palace. After the Palace tour, emerge back into the sunlight for a guided stroll through the stunningly elaborate Versailles Gardens, comprising more than 1,800 acres of artfully manicured flower beds, hedge art, fountains and statuary.
With an optional upgrade, witness the fountains come to life during a spectacular water show, or visit on a Tuesday to enjoy the sounds of classical music cascading through the gardens.
Wander through the the best sights of this acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site including the Hall of Mirrors.
Explore many of the hundreds of lavishly decorated rooms including the Royal Chapel during your visit to the Palace of Versailles.
If option selected, after the Palace tour, emerge back into the sunlight for a stroll through the stunningly elaborate Versailles Gardens, comprising more than 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of artfully manicured flower beds, hedge art, fountains and statuary.
You’ll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the gardens of Versailles.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the rest of your group is coming from Paris, we kindly ask you to wait at the meeting point until your guide arrives.
- If option selected, you’ll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the gardens of Versailles. Please be aware that guided visits inside the gardens is not included
- Entry to the gardens is free of charge from November to March, and no ticket is required during this period. However, from April to October, a ticket is necessary to visit the gardens. Your City Wonders representative will provide you with your ticket on the day of the tour (if option selected).
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Palace & Garden with Fountain
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With Fountain Show: Guided tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens and ticket to see the Fountain Show - Palace & Garden
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Guided tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens in English. - Palace & Garden with Musical
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With Musical Gardens Show: Guided tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens and ticket to see the Musical Show - Just Palace
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This option does not include the tickets to the Gardens
Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Option from Versailles Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Pre-reserved access to Versailles Palace
- Audio headsets, so you can always hear your guide
- Entrance tickets & Free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles at your pace [if option selected]
- Entrance tickets and reservation fee for the Palace of Versailles
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off & transportation from Paris
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by City Wonders Ltd.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 235 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Please ensure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. Our City Wonders team will wear a blue attire and a sign for easy recognition
• This activity is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriers and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
• Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the tower.
• Large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the Palace. Only very small bags are allowed.
• Please note that the Musical show may be subject to last minute schedule changes that are not under our control.