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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Guided Palace Tour and Full Access

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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Guided Palace Tour and Full Access
4.587382 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.587382 out of 5 stars
3170 reviews
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Visit the elegant Palace of Versailles on a guided tour. Skip the long lines and enter through a separate entrance.

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

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Dianne – United Kingdom

The tour guide, Laura, was so great. She gave lots of insight into the different rooms of the palace, with so much energy and enthusiasm, and really brought the characters of Louis XIV and his following heirs alive. My daughter and I throughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend this tour. The gardens were also stunning to walk around.

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John – Australia

Nils our guide was excellent. With great wit and humour, he gave us a fantastic history of the palace and of Louis XIV and his legacy.

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the opulent grandeur of the Palace of Versailles
  • Explore the interior spaces of the palace on a guided tour
  • Explore the palace's rooms, including the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors
  • Learn facts about the palace's rooms and history from your guide
  • Take some free time to discover the intricately landscaped gardens on your own

Full description

Learn more about the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour of the inside and spend some free time in the gardens. Avoid the hassle of waiting in long lines with skip-the-line tickets.


Meet your guide at Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. Start your tour with a visit to the Royal Apartments.


Walk through the interior of the palace and explore its many rooms. Learn fascinating information about its history from your guide.

Afterward, spend some free time in the gardens. Explore this 2,000-acre park filled with lovely fountains, statues, and landscaped gardens.


Includes

  • Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Palace of Versailles
  • Guided tour of the palace interior
  • Headsets
  • Gardens access ticket (on days when access is not free)
  • Entry ticket to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes early. Meet at the statue of Louis XIV in Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, our guide will have a RED FLAG PARIS'TRIP. This is located directly in front of the palace. To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, search for the 'Statue of Louis XIV at Versailles.' People who do not show up at the scheduled time will be considered as "No Show" and will not be eligible for a refund. Reservations are subject to a strict schedule. If you are late, it will not be possible to reschedule the activity, unless the activity is paid for once more.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • 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

  • Baby strollers could be refused at the entrance of the palace
  • You can stay as long as you want in Versailles Castle at the end of your guided tour and enjoy the gardens
  • The palace gardens are free on Wednesdays in September/October and every day from November through March
  • There are no musical or fountain shows on days when the gardens are free
  • If arriving by train, please make sure to buy an RER Paris-Versailles ticket. Paris metro tickets are not accepted
  • If the castle is overcrowded, there could be a short wait at the group entrance

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 3170 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Dianne – United KingdomMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour guide, Laura, was so great. She gave lots of insight into the different rooms of the palace, with so much energy and enthusiasm, and really brought the characters of Louis XIV and his following heirs alive. My daughter and I throughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend this tour. The gardens were also stunning to walk around.
J
John – AustraliaMay 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Nils our guide was excellent. With great wit and humour, he gave us a fantastic history of the palace and of Louis XIV and his legacy.
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Heather – CanadaMay 7, 2025 – Verified booking
We picked a tour starting at 9:10 and the palace opens at 9am. We arrived early at our meeting point and there was already a huge line to get into the palace. Because we were with this guided tour we went through the group entrance which only took a few minutes. We were then able to enjoy our tour while the palace wasn’t very busy inside. Our guide, Bo, was excellent ! She has great insight in to every room we entered, she was engaging, and the pace of the tour was perfect. Would recommend to any of our family and friends.

Product ID: 432058

Activity provider:Paris' TRIP

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