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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line

4 hours
Max 20 people
Paris, France

About this activity

Begin by meeting your guide in central Paris for a short train ride from Paris. Skip the entrance line and enjoy more time inside the palace for a firsthand peek at lavish official chambers and private apartments. With its world-famous Hall of Mirrors and sweeping, English-style garden, the Palace of Versailles is the stuff of legends. Depending on your day of travel, you may end up catching the famous Musical Fountain show in the stately palace gardens. Learn where glamorous royal balls once took place as your guide entertains you with facts from French history and stories of court intrigue. Upgrade to include the Petit Trianon for a peek into the private life of the royals, including the thatched cottages of Marie Antoinette. 

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line guided tour of Versailles, with escorted train transport from Paris
  • Enjoy hassle-free travel with round-trip tickets on the RER
  • Bypass the entrance crowds for more time to explore the royal palace
  • Upgrade to enjoy a rare peek at Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette's getaway

Full description

See more of Versailles, the legendary 17th-century royal palace that was home to France’s famous monarchs up until the French Revolution, during this in-depth skip-the-line tour. Bypass the crowds and enjoy exclusive access to the ornate 700-room residence once roamed by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette—including lavish private apartments and stunning garden estate—on a hassle-free guided visit, complete with round-trip train tickets from Paris.

Included / Excluded

  • Musical Gardens or Fountain Show (operates on weekend from April through October
  • Round-trip transportation from central Paris to Versailles by RER train
  • Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide
  • Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected)
  • All reservations and entrance fees to the Palace of Versailles, with skip the line timed entance.
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles, The Hall of Mirrors, Le Jardin de Versailles, Le Petit Trianon
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (unless option selected)

Meeting point

Start Location

Le Régalia, Rue de la Convention, Paris, France

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 4h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Reviews

4.8(2,355 reviews)
GetYourGuide
Karen
Sep 2026
5.0

It was amazing. The 2 hours flew by so fast. Our guide was very knowledgeable she could answer any questions asked, loved her!! We went at 6:00 pm in September and it wasn’t insanely busy. Got up close to the Mona Lisa.

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GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 2026
5.0

Highly recommend this tour, we had a great time and felt saw more in two hours that we could have on our own.

GetYourGuide
Marcy
Sep 2026
5.0

This was an amazing experience! Starting with our guide that met us at a central location and took us on the 20-min train ride. Berrick did an exceptional job at explaining everything to the group; he was clear and thorough with instructions, answered all our questions and ensured he answered all our questions before handing us off to the historian. The guide at Versailles was good also, but walked a bit fast for us and many would often straggle behind. At one point, a couple of us completely lost him but thankfully reconnected shortly thereafter. And Versailles, oh my!!! What an absolutely gorgeous gem - the day was amazing so this only added to the spectacular time we had. Would absolutely visit again and despite it being a bit crowded, we did manage to get lots of great shots. Grateful for this event - our family and I really enjoyed it.

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Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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