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Versailles: Guided Versailles Palace Tour and Gardens Option

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Versailles: Guided Versailles Palace Tour and Gardens Option
3.9  / 5388 reviews
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Pay a visit to the iconic Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Experience a guided tour to discover the most important rooms inside and hear about the lives of the Kings and Queens who lived there.

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Allen – Canada

My tour guide, Mauro, was incredible! He’s got so much enthusiasm and knowledge of the history of the French Monarchy and the Revolution. He’s admirable to say the least. He’s a towering tall man, so you won’t loose him in a plathora of visitors in Chateau du Versailles.

A
Allen – Canada
J
Janne – Finland

very good guide who's spoke really good English without France accent

J
Janne – Finland

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Louis XIV statue, Palace of Versailles

  • Timeline stop icon

    Palace of Versailles

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Palace of Versailles Gardens

    Visit (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Louis XIV statue, Palace of Versailles

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Stroll through the famous Gardens of Versailles over 1,800 acres in size
  • Save time with priority access, taking the hassle out of your Versailles visit
  • See the most important rooms of the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide
  • Enjoy the Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens from April to October

Full description

Embark on a captivating journey into opulence with our Versailles Palace Guided Tour, with Gardens Access. Enjoy to avoid the very long lines with pre-booked admission and be awestruck by the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, boasting 700 rooms and 1,250 fireplaces. Explore the king's and queen's apartments, the Chapel, the Coronation Room, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Salon of Abundance with your local expert English speaking guide. Then, if option selected, step into the sunlight to wander through the manicured gardens, sprawling across an expansive 1,800 acres. Capture the essence of the Versailles Gardens at your leisure, surrounded by olive groves and lush lawns. From April to October, you can admire the spectacular fountains and musical shows taking place in the Versailles estate gardens. Cherish the memories of an extraordinary journey through the lavish past of Versailles. Book now and immerse yourself in a world of timeless splendor, perfect for an unforgettable adventure!

Includes

  • Guide
  • Entry tickets and reservation fees for the Palace of Versailles and Gardens
  • Guided tour of Versailles Palace
  • Access and free time in the Versailles Palace Gardens (if option selected)
  • Audio headsets to hear your guide
  • Tips
  • Transportation or hotel pickup and drop-off at Paris

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet our team, dressed in blue attire, by the statue of Louis XIV (the bronze horseman statue in the Place d’Armes, the square in front of the palace). This statue is currently undergoing renovation. To locate it, stand with your back to the entrance gate of the Versailles Palace and walk along the pathway leading away from the entrance. Our coordinator will be standing next to the statue under renovation. Arriving by train: Take the RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche. On exiting the station, follow the signs for the Palace of Versailles. The statue is directly in front of the palace. The GPS coordinates are 48.803383, 2.125610.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Baby strollers

Know before you go

  • The guided portion takes place inside the Palace, for 2 hours with your guide.
  • There is no guided tour of the gardens
  • Photography is permitted throughout the tour (no flash inside)
  • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through the mandatory security checks
  • 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 but the activity provider will get this for you (if option selected). During this period you'll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the Gardens of Versailles. The Musical Shows may be subject to last-minute schedule changes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 388 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Value for money
    3.7/5

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Allen – CanadaAugust 24, 2024  – Verified booking
My tour guide, Mauro, was incredible! He’s got so much enthusiasm and knowledge of the history of the French Monarchy and the Revolution. He’s admirable to say the least. He’s a towering tall man, so you won’t loose him in a plathora of visitors in Chateau du Versailles.
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Janne – FinlandNovember 5, 2024  – Verified booking
very good guide who's spoke really good English without France accent
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Samantha – United StatesNovember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
Anais was amazing!! So happy we went with a tour, it truly changed the experience
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Product ID: 71887

Activity provider:City Wonders Ltd.

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