Palace of Versailles Self Guided Tour with Gardens Access & Transfers from Paris
3.9
301 Ratings
Paris
Experience the opulence of the Palace of Versailles on a self-guided tour with gardens access. Travel in comfort, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in French royalty and extravagance.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Palace of Versailles - You will be transported back to the Golden Age of France with a trip to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and emblem of French royalty and extravagance. You will be guaranteed fast-track entry, allowing you to jump the queue and travel in comfort on one of our fully air-conditioned coaches. You will marvel at the breathtaking royal chateau, transformed by the
c3Sun Kingc3 Louis XIV in the 1660s from a hunting lodge. Playground of the French monarchs, Versailles was the center of royal and political power until the French Revolution in 1789 which saw Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette forced to return to the capital.
- The Royal Chapel - Your audio guide will enable you to discover the State apartments of the King and Queen & the Royal Chapel among others.
- The Hall of Mirrors - Discover the Hall of Mirrors, the epitome of French opulence: three hundred and fifty-seven mirrors line the gold-adorned hall and crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - You will also be given time to explore the manicured gardens “
la franaise”, which mirrors the splendor of the interior.
Designed by the French landscaper Andr Le Ntre in 1661 for the King Louis XIV, the 2,000-acre park is an architectural expanse of perspectives, parterres, fountains and groves that since its inception has defined what a French garden should be.
What's Included
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned coach from Paris
- Timed-entry tickets to the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Priority Access
- Live Guide
Additional Information
Embark on a journey into France’s majestic Golden Age with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site - the Palace of Versailles. As one of the key historical remnants from the reign of Louis the XIV, the Sun King, it stands as a symbol of regal French opulence. Our coaches will ensure a comfortable journey and provide you with predefined entry tickets to both the Palace of Versailles and its gardens.
- It is strongly advised not to wear high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
- Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
- Musical show of the gardens of Versailles is available only on Tuesdays
- Fountains show of the gardens of Versailles is available only Saturdays and Sundays
- The Official Palace of Versailles APP now offers Audio Tours. Make sure to bring your earplugs along with your mobile device.
- For Official Palace of Versailles, possible to have audio guide for self guided visit for extra cost.
Location
41 Av. de la Bourdonnais
Avenue de la Bourdonnais
Departure Point: 75007 Paris, near the Eiffel Tower
Address: 41, Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 PARIS
Directions:
• Nearest metro station: Ecole Militaire - line 8
• Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Get onto Avenue Bourdonnais
• Check-in Time: 15 minutes prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(301 Ratings)
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Kalpesh_p
Jan 15, 2024
Great - Pickup and drop off was very smooth. Drive provided all the necessary direction once we were at the Palace.
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Walter_b
Nov 3, 2023
Ease in transportation and entry - Excellent way to see Versailles. Transportation and ease of entry with helpful staff and small group
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Maria_p
Oct 14, 2023
Versailles is amazing! - The tour was really lovely, full of beauty and history. On hindsight, however, I'd choose the daylong tour instead because a couple of hours just isn't enough to take it all in. Overall, an amazing experience.
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Bonnie_k
Apr 10, 2024
Nice tour - The tour efficiently got us to the venue with tickets and pointed us to the line and told us when to be back. The bus was nice and clean. Versailles castle and garden were beautiful
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Cin2shar
Nov 27, 2023
The Gardens are magnificent. - Skip the line tickets are worth the extra money. We went on a Sunday, and it was crazy busy. The Palace was grand and filled with over the top elegance. I would recommend seeing the gardens first as they were the highlight of the Palace. Then, with your time remaining, view the Palace.
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Nicole_h
Nov 25, 2023
Need more time - The team was professional, curious, and clear with instructions. It's only 4 stars as you only get 2 hours at Versailles and that's not enough time. It you plan to see everything then book a longer trip.
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Lesleyanne_c
Mar 25, 2024
Average, Not Long Enough, Audio Guide Confusing - Visited Spring ‘24 as a couple. Naturally, the Palace is spectacular, as are the beautifully manicured and VAST gardens. . We were offered the free QR code audio guide (and to do this, you need your own headphones so we sprinted back to the hotel to get ours) The guide itself was not in order on screen, and not always clearly marked around the palace, so we spent quite a bit of time back tracking to see what we’d missed. After the transfer from the pick up point, we had approx 1 hour in the Palace and 1 hour in the Gardens, which tbh is about 5% of the time you need. The famous fountains (which are on all the publicity pictures) were not on - apparently they rarely are. However, the art work, painted ceilings, and world famous Hall of Mirrors are incredible. If you’d like a super speedy, see hardly anything, 100 mile an hour trip, then this is the one for you. If you’d actually like to properly see the Palace and Gardens, maybe sit on the terrace steps with the crowd, or grab a coffee in the Angelina café, or wander the famous tree lined groves and vast ornamental ponds, then it’s best to take one if the longer trips, because including travelling time there and back, this one was nowhere near enough for us.
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Shannon_j
Nov 1, 2023
Lots to see, not enough time to see it in this tour! - The palace of Versailles was awesome, so much history to see! However, the tour was a little lacking. By the time we got to the palace and stood in line, we only had 2 hours to see everything. We had to speedwalk through the palace, taking pictures and video so we could take our time and review them later. By the time we finished the Palace and stopped by the bathroom, there was no time left to see the garden. Having at least another 3 hours in the tour would have been awesome! The driver was good.
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Steven_g
Mar 26, 2024
Find a better option - Wouldn’t recommend. There are better ways to see the palace and there are surely cheaper ways to get there. All this ends up being is an expensive ride to and from the palace.
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Julie_j
Jan 4, 2024
Terrible - The guide was extremely rude to us!!! We were not happy with his attitude. It would have been good otherwise!!
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