From Paris: Versailles Skip-the-Line Tour & Gardens Access

Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles with a half-day tour with round trip transportation from Paris. Take a guided tour of the exquisite rooms and galleries.

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Duration 6.0 hour

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Itinerary

Travel from Paris on this half-day trip to Versailles. Save time with skip-the-line tickets, a convenient return transfer, and an engaging tour of Versailles Palace and its historic rooms and chambers. Start by meeting at a central point in Paris and transfer by bus to Versailles. Upon arrival, access the palace through a separate entrance. Then, discover the opulence, beauty, and history of the palace on an interactive guided tour. During the 90-minute tour, see the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the emblematic Hall of Mirrors. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette. Hear about the many fascinating historical events that took place in the palace's rooms. After your tour of the palace, take some free time to stroll around the beautiful French Gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens if option selected. Finally, hop back on the bus for your journey back to central Paris.

Highlights

Avoid waiting in line with simple skip-the-line tickets
Explore the hall of mirrors and the king's and queen's state apartments
Follow a knowledgeable guide through the emblematic royal Château
Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a professionnal driver

Know before you go

• For safety reasons, children under 6 years old are not permitted. Please don't bring children under 6 on the day of the tour, as we cannot accept them • There is an 8 minute walk from the meeting point to the bus • If the bus transfer cannot operate due to reasons beyond our control, the trip will be made via public transportation with a GetYourGuide host • Check in at the time indicated on your voucher. In case of late arrival, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Rescheduling fees will apply. • The palace gardens are free from November to March, so no tickets are required during this period. Prices are adjusted accordingly. There are no musical or fountain shows during these months. • The gardens close at 5:30 PM from November to March • There are no restrooms on the bus • Unfortunately the bus is not adequately accessible for wheelchair users

Includes

Round trip transportation by bus from the meeting point Skip-the-line tickets for the palace Professional guide Access to the Gardens Musical Gardens and fountain shows (only from April to October on specific dates, depending on the date selected) Guided tour of the gardens if option selected

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-04)

Wonderful day trip. Good communication with company personnel, and excellent tour guide!!

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-26)

Versailles was a dream! We loved our tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and down to earth. The skip the line was very beneficial. The fountains in the garden were not in service during our to (Read More)ur but it was still breathtaking. We had a lot of time to explore on our. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, you will get in a lot of steps!!!!

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

4 /5

(Written on 2024-12-01)

The tour was a nice experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Her accent was a bit hard to understand so do feel that we missed relevant information. The transportation was convenient and comforta (Read More)ble.

Medha - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-03)

The guide was very knowledgeable and funny and made the tour very enjoyable. The historic Versaille palace was very magnificent and opulent. In addition to the Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette rooms, th (Read More)e Napoleon battles section was also impressive. The bus was very comfortable and the driver got us back in perfect time to see the Eiffel Tower sparkling. Even though the famous gardens were not in bloom, we still felt that the tour was well worth the money.

GetYourGuide traveler - Canada

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-26)

The gap from the time the tour completed to returning was too long, we took an Uber back.

Shawn - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-29)

Terrific trip! Excellent information and pace. Had a wonderful time!

Megan - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-03)

Maps and knowledge of the train/golf Carts and location of restaurants

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