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Versailles Palace Tour & Optional Gardens Access from Paris
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Versailles
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The duration of the tour is 5 hours from November to March and 6 hours from April to October.
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Add a self-guided stroll through the Gardens of Château de Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre. From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included if selected.
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From November to March, garden access is free; no ticket required.
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Choose the Full-Day Giverny & Palace of Versailles Combo for a guided tour of Versailles, followed by a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in the afternoon.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris designed for a smooth, well-paced experience. With reserved, timed entry included, spend more time inside the palace and less time managing logistics.
Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach and follow an expert English-speaking guide through Versailles’ most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and State Apartments. Audio headsets ensure you hear every story clearly, even in busy areas.
After your guided palace visit, enjoy access to the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected), where you can explore André Le Nôtre’s masterpiece at your own pace.
Seasonal upgrade options also allow you to combine Ve...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gardens of Versailles admission & free time (not included in Palace Only option)
Easy round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Palace of Versailles admission with reserved, timed entry
Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Guided visit of the palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors
Free time in the village of Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Expert English-speaking guide and Audio headset for clear commentary throughout the visit
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Tickets to Le Hameau de la Reine, the Grand & Petit Trianon, La Galerie des Carrosses
Meeting Points
Departure
Église Notre-Dame de Compassion
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
Return
Place de la Porte Maillot
This service ends at Porte Maillot.
Itinerary
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Palace of Versailles
Discover the Palace of Versailles in true royal fashion during an extended guided visit. Follow your expert guide through a carefully curated selection of the palace’s most significant rooms, including the State Apartments and Royal Chapel, while learning about the reign of Louis XIV, the lives of his successors, and the court intrigues that shaped French history.
With audio headsets provided, you’ll hear every story clearly—even in the palace’s busiest areas—allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
1 hour and 50 minutes
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The Hall of Mirrors
Stand beneath glittering chandeliers in the legendary Hall of Mirrors, the setting for royal ceremonies and historic moments that shaped Europe.
10 minutes
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The Royal Chapel
Admire the elegant Royal Chapel, a masterpiece of French baroque design where kings and queens once worshipped.
5 minutes
4
The Royal Opera (L'Opera Royal)
An elegant royal theater commissioned by Louis XV, famed for its lavish design and remarkable acoustics.
5
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
If you’ve selected the gardens option, enjoy free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Designed by André Le Nôtre, these vast grounds are masterpieces of symmetry, perspective, and symbolism.
During the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season (late March/early April through October), music and water displays bring the gardens to life on select days.
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Grand Canal
If you’ve selected the gardens option, take in views of the Grand Canal, a peaceful finale to your visit and a striking symbol of Versailles’ grandeur.
15 minutes
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Le Grand Trianon
A magnificent chapel showcasing the grandeur and spirituality of the French monarchy (ticket not included)
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Le Hameau de la Reine
Marie Antoinette’s enchanting countryside retreat, created as a peaceful escape from court life (ticket not included)
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The Trianons & The Hamlet
The royal retreats of Versailles, offering a glimpse into the private world of the French royals (ticket not included)
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Galerie des Carrosses
A fascinating collection of royal coaches and ceremonial carriages from the splendor of Versailles (ticket not included)
Versailles Palace Tour & Optional Gardens Access from Paris
(1803) Reviews
Versailles
About
Explore the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris designed for a smooth, well-paced experience. With reserved, timed entry included, spend more time inside the palace and less time managing logistics.
Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach and follow an expert English-speaking guide through Versailles’ most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and State Apartments. Audio headsets ensure you hear every story clearly, even in busy areas.
After your guided palace visit, enjoy access to the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected), where you can explore André Le Nôtre’s masterpiece at your own pace.
Seasonal upgrade options also allow you to combine Ve...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gardens of Versailles admission & free time (not included in Palace Only option)
Easy round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Palace of Versailles admission with reserved, timed entry
Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Guided visit of the palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors
Free time in the village of Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Expert English-speaking guide and Audio headset for clear commentary throughout the visit
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Tickets to Le Hameau de la Reine, the Grand & Petit Trianon, La Galerie des Carrosses
Meeting Points
Departure
Église Notre-Dame de Compassion
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
