Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Versailles Palace
- Explore the opulent Hall of Mirrors
- Discover the Royal Apartments' grandeur
- Stroll through the meticulously manicured gardens
- Learn about the history of French royalty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to the Palace of Versailles
- Guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments
- Access to the expansive Versailles Gardens
- Transportation to and from Versailles
Meeting point
Start Location
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Versailles, France
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, flash photography may be restricted.
- The tour may involve walking on uneven surfaces; please consider this when booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves extensive walking.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as parts of the tour are outdoors.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The time on your voucher is the Starting Time from the meeting point (tour departs at that time). In case of late arrival for the check-in, you cannot join the tour and no refund or postponement will be made.
- We advise you to bring your own headphones if you have them. Jack plugs only.
- If you decide to come by train, check the times in advance. Or choose a Taxi or Uber ride instead.
- The scheduled time access can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace
- The Planned Time Access to the Palace can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls put into place by the Versailles Palace.
Traveler reviews
Enjoyable and worth it
Wonderful overview of Chateau Versailles and our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful and very friendly. I would recommend going first thing in the morning as the crowds weren’t quite so bad yet. Just be aware to get to the Trianon is either a 40 min walk (too far in 40C heat) or pay 9 euros a person for a little tram ride with an unpredictable schedule.
60 minute tour
It's really a 60 minute tour, but queuing to get in through security and moving with hordes of people. Taking same route takes 75 minutes, not the 90 minutes claimed. Tour guide was personable, knowledgable and patient with our large diverse group. Worth doing but worth booking in advance to avoid inflated last minute pricing.
Great experience with Neil
Neil was an incredible guide and made our experience unforgettable! He made sure to keep everyone engaged and was very informative
Awesome guide!
Our guide was amazing! Very cool guy and down to earth. He cares a lot about the group and wants to make sure everyone is involved in the tour.
Awesome!
Amazing time! Great tour! It was informative and engaging.