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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris
4.4(4773 reviews)Paris, France
3h15DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
On this tour, you visit the Palace of Versailles, where your entry is pre-arranged, allowing you to bypass the lines. An expert guide leads you through the state apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the Hall of Mirrors, providing insights into the history of the Bourbon monarchy. After the guided portion, you are introduced to the Gardens of Versailles, where you can explore at your leisure, including the Trianon Estate. This experience is suitable for those who prefer a structured visit to the palace and gardens without the hassle of planning. Options are available for round-trip train travel from Paris with a standard group, a small group format for a more personal experience, or a shorter on-site tour that does not include transport.
Itinerary
1
Paris
Meet your expert guide at a central Paris metro stop. Then, board the train for the smooth ride out to Versailles, roughly 30 minutes each way. On arrival, a short walk brings you to the palace gates. (The Express option meets directly at the Palace of Versailles and does not include transport from Paris.)
2
Palace of Versailles
Head inside with timed-entry tickets and follow your guide through the opulent state apartments, where the drama and power of the Bourbon court come to life. You take in the soaring Royal Chapel and the elegant Princess' Apartments along the way. The tour builds to the Hall of Mirrors, the palace's showstopping gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers, before you explore the King's State Apartments and the political symbolism woven into every room.
3
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Your guide leads you to the garden entrance for an introduction to the sweeping geometric parterres, fountains, and groves, where the guided experience ends. From here you are free to wander at your own pace and walk out to the Trianon Estate before returning to Paris with your pre-arranged train ticket. You are also welcome to rent a golf cart or purchase a ticket to the garden Mini train for easier access to the grounds. (The Express option runs about 2 hours and does not include return transport.)
What's included / not included
Round-trip train tickets from Paris to Versailles (not included with Express option)Expert, English-speaking guideGuided train journey to Versailles (not included with Express option)Introduction to the gardens and free time to explore independentlyGuided tour of the Palace of VersaillesTimed entry tickets to the Palace of Versailles
Guide tipsGuided tour of the Gardens of Versailles (self-guided only)Hotel Pickup/Drop Off
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to know
- Entry into the Palace of Versailles may be slowed down during peak season due to crowds and required security checks. We appreciate your patience.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on the group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
- We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes.
- This tour departs promptly at the scheduled start time. If you are not checked in by then, the group will have to depart for Versailles without you. Once the tour has departed, we cannot guarantee your participation.
- Please note this tour includes walking and standing for around 3 hours. There is an approximately 10 minute walk between the Versailles train station and Palace entrance.
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