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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
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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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

C
Caio Giusti – Brazil

Very pleasant! The guide was very illustrative and understandable.

J
Jennifer – United States

Nils was fabulous! Great tour and loved having full pass to gardens/trianon afterwards.

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.

You will even get the chance to see the Musical Gardens show (included in the tour price) if visiting: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from May 10 to June 28, 2024. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from July 2 to October 31, 2024 (except Thursday August 15, when Musical Fountains Show takes place) Or the Musical Fountains Show if taking the tour : Every Saturday and Sunday from March 30 to October 27, 2024. (included in the tour price). Every Tuesday from May 7 to June 25 2024. Friday March 29, Easter Monday April 1, Wednesday May 8 and Thursday May 9, Whit Monday May 20, and Thursday August 15 (included in the tour price). This information is given as an information only and may change without any advance notice

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

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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

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based on 2684 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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Caio Giusti – BrazilMarch 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Very pleasant! The guide was very illustrative and understandable.
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Jennifer – United StatesMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Nils was fabulous! Great tour and loved having full pass to gardens/trianon afterwards.
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Lauren – United StatesMarch 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was phenomenal. All of the intricate pieces of history and little gems she shared made the tour so good!

Product ID: 432058

Activity provider:Paris' TRIP

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