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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace with Gardens Access

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Guided tour
Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace with Gardens Access
Certified by GetYourGuide
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Top rated
4.73038 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.73038 out of 5 stars
7314 reviews

Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Versailles Palace and visit its beautiful royal gardens. Skip the long lines and enter through a separate entrance alongside an expert guide.

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Duration 1.5 hours - 135 minutes
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
German, French, English, Italian, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kirsty – United Kingdom

We had the lovely Letiticia as our tour guide, she was very informative and passionate which made the tour such an amazing experience. Beautiful place, amazing grounds and an exceptionally tour guide. I highly recommend

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Max – United Kingdom

Aliette was absolutely fantastic. She was hugely informative, funny, and was excellent at navigating the Palace of Versailles while busy. Thoroughly enjoyable experience and a great tour guide. If I was to go around it again, I’d ask for her to provide the tour. 10 out of 10!

Highlights

  • Explore the splendor of Versailles Palace on a 90-minute expert-guided tour
  • Skip the long lines and step right in with your exclusive pre-booked time slot.
  • Discover the fascinating history of the French monarchy and key historical events
  • Stroll through the stunning royal gardens and admire the grand fountains

Full description

Step into the world of French royalty with an immersive guided tour of the breathtaking Versailles Palace!
Skip the lines with exclusive access and explore the lavish State Apartments, the King’s Bedroom, and the iconic Hall of Mirrors on a captivating 90-minute tour. Hear the incredible stories of King Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and the dramatic events that shaped history.
After your palace tour, wander through the stunning royal gardens at your own pace or with a knowledgeable guide. Admire grand fountains, elegant bronze statues, and perfectly manicured landscapes.
Enhance your experience with an optional 45-minute guided garden tour, or choose to uncover the secrets of Marie Antoinette’s private estate and her enchanting hamlet for a deeper glimpse into royal life.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles
  • 90-minute guided tour of the main palace
  • Access to the gardens
  • 45-minute guided tour of the gardens (if option selected), excluding the Marie Antoinette Estate
  • Entrance ticket to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon (if option selected)
  • Guided tour of Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Check in at the GetYourGuide shop located at 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles. The shop is located across the street from the "Versailles Château Rive Gauche" train station (RER line C), right next to Café Madeleine. The train journey from Paris to Versailles takes around 1 hour. Please note that arriving on time is essential. Due to a strict schedule, late arrivals canot be rescheduled.

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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

Know before you go

  • The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour starts a few minutes later).
  • Please do not go directly to the Versailles Palace. Instead, come to the meeting point to meet your guide
  • Arriving on time is essential. Late arrivals cannot be refunded or guaranteed access to the Palace, and rescheduling fees will apply
  • From Paris, take the train to "Versailles Château Rive Gauche" and buy a Metro-Train-RER ticket. Plan your route in advance using your navigation app (the journey takes about 1 hour)
  • During peak season, the palace can be crowded and there may be a short wait at the group entrance due to safety controls
  • The palace gardens are free only from November to March, with no garden tickets needed. (Prices are adjusted accordingly) There are no fountain shows during this period.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 7314 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Kirsty – United KingdomApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
We had the lovely Letiticia as our tour guide, she was very informative and passionate which made the tour such an amazing experience. Beautiful place, amazing grounds and an exceptionally tour guide. I highly recommend
M
Max – United KingdomApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Aliette was absolutely fantastic. She was hugely informative, funny, and was excellent at navigating the Palace of Versailles while busy. Thoroughly enjoyable experience and a great tour guide. If I was to go around it again, I’d ask for her to provide the tour. 10 out of 10!
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Neil – United KingdomApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Ailette was very passionate about her history and French royalty excellence tour

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Activity provider:GetYourGuide France

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