Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry
4,6 (2707)2hVersailles, France
From€70
HikingCultureHistorical
Versailles Small Group Guided Tour
4.6(487 reviews)Versailles, France
1h30DurationPortuguese, Mandarin, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
Join a small group for a guided tour of the Royal Apartments in Versailles, starting at the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV. You will explore the palace and learn about its history, which includes its role as the residence of three prominent French kings over a century. After the interior visit, you will have free time to enjoy the expansive gardens, covering 2,000 acres, featuring fountains, statues, and classic landscaping. If your visit coincides with a Tuesday or Friday, you may experience the Musical Gardens show, or the Musical Fountains Show on a Saturday or Sunday. Note that entrance tickets for the gardens and shows are not included in the tour price.
Itinerary
1
Palace of Versailles
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.
2
La Galerie des Glaces
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.
What's included / not included
Headsets to hear the guide clearlyMeeting point at convenient Location before the PalaceVersailles Palace entrance with scheduled time accessGuided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide
Transportation to/from attractionsGardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)Food and drinksGratuities
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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