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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
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.7  / 52503 reviews

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 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, GetYourGuide

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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

Full description

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 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
  • 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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Participants

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

Know before you go

  • For safety reasons, children under 6 years old are not permitted. Please don't bring children under 6 on the day of the tour, as we cannot accept them
  • There is an 8 minute walk from the meeting point to the bus
  • If the bus transfer cannot operate due to reasons beyond our control, the trip will be made via public transportation with a GetYourGuide host
  • Check in at the time indicated on your voucher. In case of late arrival, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Rescheduling fees will apply.
  • The palace gardens are free from November to March, so no tickets are required during this period. Prices are adjusted accordingly. There are no musical or fountain shows during these months.
  • The gardens close at 5:30 PM from November to March, every Saturday between June 10 and Sep 23, and on October 29 and 31
  • There are no restrooms on the bus
  • Unfortunately the bus is not adequately accessible for wheelchair users

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 2503 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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Maria – AustraliaOctober 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide Mauro was amazing! Very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend!
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Carla – United StatesOctober 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Overall a great experience; I’m glad we did the guided tours for a deeper understanding of the history of the palace. Anna was a excellent guide and transmites her Knowledge and enthusiasm with us!
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Sandra – CanadaSeptember 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was excellent and a great way to see Versailles.
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Product ID: 407616

Activity provider:GetYourGuide France

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