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From Paris: Versailles Skip-the-Line Tour & Gardens Access

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From Paris: Versailles Skip-the-Line Tour & Gardens Access

Activity provider:GetYourGuide France
4.7  / 5
1654 reviews
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Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles with a half-day tour with round trip transportation from Paris. Take a guided tour of the exquisite rooms and galleries.

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Duration 6 - 9.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary
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    2 starting location options:

    GetYourGuide, 62 Av. de Suffren

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    Palace of Versailles

    Guided tour

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    Palace of Versailles Gardens

    Free time

  • Finish at:

    End of tour - Champ de Mars

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Avoid waiting in line with simple skip-the-line tickets
  • Explore the hall of mirrors and the king's and queen's state apartments
  • Follow a knowledgeable guide through the emblematic royal Château
  • Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a professionnal driver
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Travel from Paris on this half-day trip to Versailles. Save time with skip-the-line tickets, a convenient return transfer, and an engaging tour of Versailles Palace and its historic rooms and chambers.

Start by meeting at a central point in Paris and transfer by bus to Versailles. Upon arrival, access the palace through a separate entrance. Then, discover the opulence, beauty, and history of the palace on an interactive guided tour.

During the 90-minute tour, see the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the emblematic Hall of Mirrors. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette. Hear about the many fascinating historical events that took place in the palace's rooms.

After your tour of the palace, take some free time to stroll around the beautiful French Gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens or a guided tour of the gardens and Marie Antoinette's Estate if option selected. Finally, hop back on the bus for your journey back to central Paris.

Includes
  • Round trip transportation by bus from the meeting point
  • Skip-the-line tickets for the palace
  • Professional guide
  • Access to the Gardens
  • Musical Gardens and fountain shows (only from April to October on specific dates, depending on the date selected)
  • Guided tour of the gardens if option selected
  • Guided tour of the gardens and Marie Antoinette's Estate if option selected
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • From November to March, no Musical Gardens nor fountain shows
Not suitable for
  • Children under 6 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Selfie sticks
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Umbrellas

Know before you go

  • For safety reason, infants are not permitted for this activity
  • Gardens close at 5:30 PM on certain dates (on May 27, every Saturday between June 10 and on September 23, July 14, August 15, October 29, and October 31) and from November through March
  • The gardens are free every day from November to March. No garden tickets are needed to visit on these dates. Prices have been adjusted accordingly. There are no musical or fountain shows on days when the gardens are free
  • During peak times, the palace can be very crowded and there may be a short wait at the group entrance
  • There are no toilets on the coach
  • From April to October, the bus that returns to Paris for the morning half-day tour option leaves Versailles around 2:00 PM, and for the full-day and afternoon half-day tour option, around 6:00 PM
  • From November to March, the bus that returns to Paris for the half-day morning tour option leaves Versailles around 1:50 PM, and for the half-day afternoon tour option, around 5:00 PM
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4.7 /5

based on 1654 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.2/5

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Fantastic! The bus was a little late to pick us up and then to bring us back, but with the traffic in the city I totally get it. Our guide, Maro, was amazing! Funny and informative. The guided tour is definitely worth it to know what you are looking at. Then we got to wander the gardens and get lunch, more than enough time for that. Would highly recommend!

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September 22, 2023

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Katie – United StatesVerified booking

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Absolute must see for anyone in Paris. Bus and pickup location was very easy to find, and the bus was comfortable. Melina, our tour guide, was really well informed and engaging, and she taught us a lot about French art and history. Both the chateau and gardens are breathtaking and there was ample time to explore on our own.

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September 20, 2023

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Juhee – AustraliaVerified booking

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Our day trip to the palace was so much fun! Our tour guide, Leticia was very knowledgeable and kind. So much history here! It was easy to find where we needed to be, and the bus transportation was very comfortable. We had very clear directions from booking to our return. 100% worth taking this tour if you want to visit the palace!!

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September 19, 2023

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