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Versailles: Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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Guided tour
Versailles: Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.7  / 51725 reviews

Get skip-the-line entry to the Versailles Palace on a guided tour of its exquisite rooms and galleries. Admire the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors.

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

Experience

Highlights

  • Travel back in time, discover the impressive history of the Palace of Versailles
  • Beat the huge crowds and jump straight in with your pre-booked time slot
  • Explore the Hall of Mirrors and King's and Queen's State Apartments
  • Be guided by an expert guide through the emblematic royal Château
  • Learn about French royalty, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Full description

Discover the splendor, beauty, and history of Versailles Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Step inside via a priority entrance and follow an expert guide through the lavish halls of this iconic French architectural masterpiece. Arrive at the meeting point to meet your guide who will give you a friendly introduction about the royal complex and lead you inside to begin exploring one of the largest palaces in the world. See the ornate King's and Queen's State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors, one of the most emblematic rooms in the Versailles Château and where many events of great historic significance took place, including the Treaty of Versailles. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XVI to his wife, Marie Antoinette. Listen as your guide brings these legendary characters to life with entertaining storytelling. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to ask questions during this interactive tour. Afterward, feel free to explore the palace or stroll through the gardens on your own.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles
  • 90-minute guided tour
  • Access to the gardens only from November to March (free during winter)
  • Entrance ticket to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon
  • Musical fountain shows
  • Transfers to/from Paris
  • Access to the gardens from April to October
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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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

Know before you go

  • The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour starts a few minutes later). Please arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be refunded or guaranteed Palace access, and rescheduling fees will apply
  • The palace gardens are free only from November to March, with no tickets needed. There are no fountain shows during this period
  • The gardens close at 5:30 PM on certain dates (from November to March and every Saturday between June 10-Sep 23, and October 29 and 31)
  • After the tour you can stay in the palace until closing time
  • The gardens may close without notice due to bad weather conditions
  • During peak times the palace can be crowded and there may be a short wait at the group entrance
  • If arriving by train, buy an RER Paris-Versailles ticket. Paris metro tickets are not accepted
  • If you come with a wheelchair, it is mandatory to bring assistance, as the guide isn't allowed to push the chair
  • Baby strollers could be refused at the entrance of the palace

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1725 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.5/5

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Pete – New ZealandAugust 18, 2024  – Verified booking
An unforgettable experience. The opulence is indescribable.
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Abi – United StatesAugust 17, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was great. Sergio our guide kept everyone engaged with bits of humor but also with a lot of history and facts. He did a great job placing our group in the optimal locations to get great views.
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Brian Kurien and Anita – United StatesJuly 15, 2024  – Verified booking
Our tour guide (Valerie) was very knowledgable, passionate, and engaging. She did a great job making sure our experience was one to remember. Thank you!
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Product ID: 398191

Activity provider:GetYourGuide France

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