Versailles Palace Skip the line Guided Full Day or Half Day Tour
Overview
Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the State Apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens with an expert local guide to bring the Palace and its royal inhabitants back to life. For your convenience this tour starts in Versailles.
Inclusions
- Fully guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
- Guided visit of the Musical Gardens or Fountain show: weekends & selected days April through October
- Fully accredited English speaking guide
- Headsets so you can always hear your guide
- Limited groups of 20 people or fewer
- Entry/Admission - Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
- Entry/Admission - The Hall of Mirrors
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France
Meet your guide in Versailles and journey in the footsteps of the kings and queens of France! During the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendors of this incredible palace. Your skip-the-line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and your friendly local guide will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life.
See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and the royal bedrooms where the king and queen would go to bed and get up daily in front of a large audience. Learn about life at the royal court - there was even a ceremony for the King putting on and taking off his hunting boots! - the glory of the Sun King that was symbolised by this magnificent palace, and the tragic downfall of King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Stroll through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, as Kings, Queens and courtiers once did, as your guide brings the daily life, ceremonies and scandals of the royal court to life.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
After visiting the state apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays, the symbol of the King's power over nature. Discover hidden groves and on fountain show days you will see the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of kings and queens. The fountains run according to a very precise schedule, and your guide will ensure you are in exactly the right spot at the right time!
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France
Meet your guide in Versailles and journey in the footsteps of the kings and queens of France! During the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendors of this incredible palace. Your skip-the-line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and your friendly local guide will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life.
See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and the royal bedrooms where the king and queen would go to bed and get up daily in front of a large audience. Learn about life at the royal court - there was even a ceremony for the King putting on and taking off his hunting boots! - the glory of the Sun King that was symbolised by this magnificent palace, and the tragic downfall of King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Stroll through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, as Kings, Queens and courtiers once did, as your guide brings the daily life, ceremonies and scandals of the royal court to life.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
After visiting the state apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays, the symbol of the King's power over nature. Discover hidden groves and on fountain show days you will see the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of kings and queens. The fountains run according to a very precise schedule, and your guide will ensure you are in exactly the right spot at the right time!
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes.
- Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- We are compliant with international, government and local protocols and have received the stamps of approval: ‘Safe Travels’ Global Tour Operator protocol, ‘Caring Attitude’ Paris Tourism Commitment Charter. Our guides are informed of all measures that should be implemented during our visits.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Mike_J
October 2023
Our guide Matheau was excellent!!! very knowledgeable and attentive. The palace of Versailles is absolutely spectacular. Absolutely one of the man-made wonders of the world I would say. Anyone who comes to the Paris area this is a must visit.
Our guide Matheau was excellent!!! very knowledgeable and attentive. The palace of Versailles is absolutely spectacular. Absolutely one of the man-made wonders of the world I would say. Anyone who comes to the Paris area this is a must visit.Scott_F
October 2023
Great tour of the highlights of a truly beautiful Palace and Gardens. Such a fascinating history. Knowledgeable guide and great to skip the lines… not that they were too long. October was a good time to visit.
Great tour of the highlights of a truly beautiful Palace and Gardens. Such a fascinating history. Knowledgeable guide and great to skip the lines… not that they were too long. October was a good time to visit.north
October 2023
Tour guide was not a boring dogmatic machine. She was lively perky funny person sharing her immense knowledge all within half day.
Tour guide was not a boring dogmatic machine. She was lively perky funny person sharing her immense knowledge all within half day.Tiffany_V
October 2023
This tour was really worth taking! Clare was very nice and provided a lot of details throughout the tour.
This tour was really worth taking! Clare was very nice and provided a lot of details throughout the tour.U9179CBmargaretk
September 2023
our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very kind. We enjoyed her tour immensely. It was very hard to keep the entire group together. She had so much patience with the straglers
our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very kind. We enjoyed her tour immensely. It was very hard to keep the entire group together. She had so much patience with the straglersGeorgette_A
September 2023
Versailles and the gardens are amazing especially being created so long ago. Unfortunately we waited for 15 minutes in the driving rain after the tour was supposed to start for a couple who had not shown up. I understand being in a strange land makes getting around more difficult but don’t make...
Versailles and the gardens are amazing especially being created so long ago. Unfortunately we waited for 15 minutes in the driving rain after the tour was supposed to start for a couple who had not shown up. I understand being in a strange land makes getting around more difficult but don’t make your other (the majority) of your paying customers suffer because you broke your own rules.