Paris: Gardens of Versailles Walking Tour & Palace Entry

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256 reviews
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Fat Tire Tours - Paris
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Paris: Gardens of Versailles Walking Tour & Palace Entry
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
256 reviews

Discover the magnificent gardens of Versailles on a guided walking tour with a timed entry ticket to the Palace. Explore the chateau at your leisure, then return to Paris with included train tickets.

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Duration 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

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Erin – United States

We enjoyed our tour and our guide, Vladimir, was great. The tour of gardens was great and our guide had a lot of good information about the history of the area and people, the palace and the gardens. I didn't read the description carefully enough because I didn't realize that our guide didn't come into the Palace with us. As a result, we were on our own in the palace. There is a lot of information to read but we would have liked to have a guide to give us a good synopsis of the information in the Palace. Fat Tire Tours were great about communicating with us before the tour. We had to reach out with questions about whether some of our party could meet the tour in Versailles as we had last minute changes to our accommodations. The company were very good about answering our questions and being flexible, especially as some in our group were a little late to the meeting spot because of transit delays due to damage from a severe storm the night before.

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Sean – United States

The guide was very knowledge, gave us a lot of details, and had a great personality. In addition to the garden tour he explained everything about the process of getting back into Paris after the chateau visit.

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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 walking 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, with a timed-entry ticket 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

  • Roundtrip train tickets from Paris
  • Tour guide
  • Palace of Versailles timed entry ticket
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities (optional)

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 and go back to Paris 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.

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4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 256 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Erin – United StatesJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
We enjoyed our tour and our guide, Vladimir, was great. The tour of gardens was great and our guide had a lot of good information about the history of the area and people, the palace and the gardens. I didn't read the description carefully enough because I didn't realize that our guide didn't come into the Palace with us. As a result, we were on our own in the palace. There is a lot of information to read but we would have liked to have a guide to give us a good synopsis of the information in the Palace. Fat Tire Tours were great about communicating with us before the tour. We had to reach out with questions about whether some of our party could meet the tour in Versailles as we had last minute changes to our accommodations. The company were very good about answering our questions and being flexible, especially as some in our group were a little late to the meeting spot because of transit delays due to damage from a severe storm the night before.
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Sean – United StatesMay 17, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was very knowledge, gave us a lot of details, and had a great personality. In addition to the garden tour he explained everything about the process of getting back into Paris after the chateau visit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tabetha – United StatesApril 11, 2025 – Verified booking
OJ, the Turkish Delight (lol) was the absolute best! Extremely knowledgeable and very personable! He made the tour of the Gardens such a learning and fun experience!! Would certainly recommend the tour!

Product ID: 42454

Activity provider:
Fat Tire Tours - Paris

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