Why choose this Versailles tour ?
Looking to make the most of your precious holiday time? The lines at the Palace of Versailles can get extremely long, but we’ve got you covered. On this two-hour tour, our exclusive partnership with the palace lets you skip the crowds and start exploring right away.
Our friendly local guide will take you beyond the guidebook and bring to life the lesser-known details of the palace’s past. Your guide will introduce you to the most spectacular of the palace’s 2,000 rooms, including the famous Hall of Mirrors, King’s Apartments, and Royal Chapel.
Want more? This tour can be upgraded on site to include an independent visit to the Gardens of Versailles, renowned for their vibrant flowerbeds, lavish fountains, and panoramic landscapes.
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What makes Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour a unique experience ?
Skip the line and step straight into the world of French royalty! With your expert guide leading the way, you’ll dive into the most enchanting corners of the Palace of Versailles. Picture yourself wandering through the elegant halls that have witnessed centuries of history, from the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the grand King’s Apartments. With over 2,000 rooms and stunning views of the expansive gardens, the palace is a treasure trove of art, luxury, and untold stories, drawing millions of visitors each year to experience its magic.
Let the Hall of Mirrors take your breath away. Here, 357 mirrors create a stunning play of light and reflections. Witness sunlight dance across this grand room, as your guide elaborates on the splendor of Louis XIV’s reign.
From captivating stories of extravagant royal ceremonies to historic events, lavish balls, and key diplomatic moments, a visit to the Hall of Mirrors will leave a lasting impression.
Inside the palace, your guide will show you incredible views of Versailles’ gardens, considered among the most beautiful in the world. If you want to explore these stunning gardens further, you can upgrade on site for independent access and take your time enjoying their astounding beauty.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour
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Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Small group size to guarantee an intimate experience
- Guided tour of the palace
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Palace of Versailles
- A local, English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Garden entrance (can be purchased on site)
- Gratuities (optional)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by The Tour Guy.
- 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 4 Stars based on 15 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Large bags, backpacks, luggage, umbrellas, tripods, strollers and metal baby carriers cannot be brought into the Palace of Versailles. In general, any items exceeding 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are not permitted. There is a coat check at the palace entrance, however, the tour ends in a different area. If you choose to leave anything at the palace coat check, you will be responsible to retrieve it on your own after the tour.
• Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 – 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
• 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.
• Mandatory: All participants are required to carry a valid government-issued picture ID on them during our tours.
• Depending on the size of your group, headphones may be used for some tours. In this case, headphones will be provided. You may use your own earphones if you wish.
• We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line.
• The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season.
• We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected, however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions.
• Photography without the use of flash in the permanent collection exhibition rooms, under certain conditions. Photography and filming is strictly prohibited in the temporary exhibition rooms.
