Guided tour

Skip the Line Versailles Tour from Paris via Train

Activity provider: Fat Tire Tours - Paris
Guided tour

Skip the Line Versailles Tour from Paris via Train

Activity provider: Fat Tire Tours - Paris

From US$ 81.26 per person

Skip the long lines to the magnificent Palace of Versailles on a 4.5-hour tour of the expansive gardens. Explore the majestic chateau, and stay as long as you wish. Return to Paris in your own time.

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Duration 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the most beautiful and interesting parts of Versailles
  • Learn the fascinating history of the famous kings and queens of France
  • Stroll at your own pace through the King's apartment
  • Enjoy a stress free journey, with all transport details taken care of
  • Discover hidden groves in the gardens with an expert guide
Full description
Visit the stunning Palace of Versailles on a half-day tour from Paris, and stay as long as you like to stroll the chateau and gardens at leisure. There’s no need to worry about all the little details, such as arranging train tickets and navigating the grounds. Take the train to Versailles, and then skip the long lines (which can sometimes be up to 2 hours) to discover the Sun King’s opulent palace at your own pace. Inside the chateau, you will see the King's apartment and rooms of the royal apartment as well as the Hall of Mirrors, and more. Your guide will offer a fascinating orientation to the gardens and palace grounds. Learn about the French formal style of landscape architect André Le Nôtre, and see aspects of his splendid creations you’d otherwise miss. You are free to return to Paris in the late afternoon in your own time.
Includes
  • English-speaking guide
  • Pre-reserved skip-the-line priority entrance to the Palace of Versailles
  • Entrance fees
  • Round-trip train tickets from Paris to Versailles
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Meeting point

The meeting point is in a small park/clearing on Avenue Emile Zola opposite Café Regalia. The closest metro station is Javel-André Citroën (line 10). Use exit 1 (sortie 1, right side). The easiest taxi address is 1 Avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris. Your guide will be wearing a Fat Tire Tours t-shirt and holding a sign.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The guided duration of the tour is 3 hours (the duration of the entire visit including the chateau will be 4-5 hours).
  • Your guide will give you your return RER C ticket so you can explore the chateau at your own pace with the audio guide and go back whenever your want.
  • The supplier will offer a full refund for tours cancelled more than 72 hours (3 days) prior to the scheduled departure date. The supplier does not offer refunds for any reason if a tour is cancelled within 72 hours.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 174 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Our guide was easy going and friendly. He got us on the train to Versailles with no problems. When we got to the city, he helped us find a pharmacy for my sister. When we toured the gardens, he was incredibly knowledgeable about French history. He explained the train getting back that we would need. He just made the whole experience fun and gratifying. A big thank you to OJ.

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March 24, 2023

The trip in itself was stunning. Phil was an excellent guide and was really a huge help with any questions regarding any of the gardens and had a great sense of humor. Just remember to wear some good walking shoes because I you will be walking quite a lot not only in the gardens but also in the Chateau. Would definitely do this tour again and hopefully be lucky enough to have Phil again.

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March 24, 2023

Our tour guide was named Sonja (I hope that's how you spell it) and she was great! She knew so much about Versailles and Paris in general. She made the tour fun and personable. She even took our photos after. Over all, it was a great tour and we would recommend it!

March 24, 2023

Product ID: 42454