Versailles Palace Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Versailles Palace
- Guided tour with a local expert
- Explore the Hall of Mirrors
- Stroll through the magnificent Gardens
- Learn about French royal history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to the Palace of Versailles
- Guided tour with a local expert
- Visit to the Hall of Mirrors and the Gardens
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Don't miss the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes once at Versailles, where you will meet your Guide.
The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery which boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows and crystal chandeliers.
The Hall of Mirrors in Versailles is a grand gallery built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1678, featuring a length of 73 meters. The impressive vaulted ceiling of the hall was painted by Charles Le Brun between 1681 and 1684. This vast gallery serves as the central corridor of the Palace of Versailles, connecting the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix with the King and Queen's State Apartments.
Meeting point
Start Location
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Versailles, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and flash are prohibited.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for extensive exploration.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Beautiful and informative - loved it
This is a great way to get the most out of the experience. Eric provided historical context and humor which made the tour even more meaningful. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
Versailles 2026 with Eric
Eric was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and very funny. We really enjoyed learning about Versailles.
Good for a General Overview
We visited during France's heatwave, so the only negatives were that it was very hot and very crowded although this was to be expected. The tour goes by fast and it gives a good basic overview of some of the major players in Versailles leading up to the French Revolution. If you know nothing about French history leading up to the revolution or Versailles under King Louis XIV then this is a great tour to get a basic understanding. If you are a history buff and know a lot about Versailles and French history you may want to look into a full day tour as this tour only had time to give a general overview and wasn't able to get into a lot of details.
The palace of Versailles and garden tour
Words cannot describe your visit to the Palace of Versailles - you must go and see it! We booked the 9:00AM tour which was great because is was at opening time before all the crowds arrived. Our tour guide was Olivia and she was spectacular. She helped us understand the history of Versailles with telling us wonderful stories instead of stating lots of boring facts. She had a great sense of humor. She was professional and considerate of out group and others around us. We used the whisper headsets and they worked great. The palace is beyond words - so impressive and a must see. We packed a lunch and found a nice spot in the gardens to enjoy it. It was very hot the day we went so we rented one of the golf carts to ride around the garden. It was well worth the 40 euro! We had such an enjoyable day. I highly recommend booking this tour.
Great Tour of Versailles
Our guide was knowledgeable and made it easy to get into Versailles! We learned a lot about what we were looking at. I highly recommend this experience with a professional guide.