Versailles Palace Guided Tour: Skip the Line Access to Home and Gardens of Louis XIV from Paris
4.6
505 Ratings
Paris

No need to queue at Versailles! Depart from Paris for a curated tour of the Palace of Versailles, and have a look at the residence and beautiful green area that Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’, used to inhabit.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - Discover the famous gardens \’\’\’\’ la fran\’\’aise ; a 2,000 acre park designed by Andr\’\’ le Notre with its magnificent groves, statues, and fountains. Depending on the day and time of the year you join the tour, you will have the opportunity to have a glimpse of the Fountains Show or the Musical Gardens show before returning to Paris.
What's Included
  • Headsets for clear guide communication
  • Air-conditioned minibus transportation
  • Skip-the-line access to attractions
  • Expert local guide
  • Small-group experience (max 16 people)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
  • Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed on this tour
Location
41 Av. de la Bourdonnais
Avenue de la Bourdonnais
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: Tour starts from Paris TRIP Welcome Center 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Candygolden
Apr 26, 2024
Beautiful and historical - The views are amazing! Steph, our tour guild did a wonderful job of covering the history while keeping it entertaining and interesting! The gardens are beautiful, however it was April and chilly therefore Fountains were not yet on.
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W721efgordons
Apr 24, 2024
Great day at Versailles - Michelle, tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job taking the group to less crowded areas for discussions of each hall or room.
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Road45183480300
Apr 15, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide - The guide was exceptional. Understood Art history and history. (2 of us were history majors!). Well paced, kept us moving through the crowds and free time in the gardens. Amazing. No lines. Have been in 3 tours of versailles. This was the best by far!!!
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Debi_r
Apr 8, 2024
A great excursion. - Very beautiful. Loved hearing about the history. Our guide was exceptional. Michelle was wonderful. Very engaging, animated and made it so interesting. Would highly recommend.
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Brooks_h
Mar 29, 2024
Excellent value - We’ll run outfit. Very organized and prompt. Ricardo was very personable and knowledgeable. Would definitely book again. Only issue was not enough time. Book the all-day tour.
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Elaine_s
Mar 25, 2024
Well worth it for more info and a hassle-free trip - It was lovely having a private guided tour of Versailles. I have been in the past with larger groups and not having to wait at all was outstanding. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and it was very nice hearing history in addition to being able to tour some of the main areas.
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Leblancjmaccom
Mar 23, 2024
The best way to go! - Loved our tour guide. Very informative. Front row parking and skip the line access. We left Paris from convenient meeting spot. The van was comfortable. Only 4 people on the tour
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Cassandra_m
Apr 28, 2024
Versailles - The tour guide was very knowledgeable. I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 because it seemed hurried through the first part of the tour. We did hit the main parts. The second part of the tour was free time -- which I liked -- in the gardens for about 45 minutes. All in all the tour, not including travel time, was less than 2 hours. We only had 6 in our group which was excellent. The gardens were beautiful, and we probably could have spent another hour or two just roaming the grounds. I'm not the type of person who needs to see every nook and cranny of places. So if you are, a longer tour may be better for you, but I definitely liked the convenience of having transportation provided. The directions for pickup/drop-off were precise and easy to find. The small bus clean and the driver and guide polite.
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Yan_c
Apr 21, 2024
My experience with this tour! - I booked the ticket to Versailles on Saturday 13:15. First I had a taxi drove me to the meeting point at the travel office in Paris. From the office the driver drove me from the office to Versailles in 45 minutes. That time was 2 o’clock. The driver told me he will meet me at the parking lot at 16:30. I met a guy who showed me to the group of people who were there with the live- guided. The live-guided super nice and he took us passed the security gate. We reached the entrance and that was 14:30. At. 15:15 I finished the tour. The tickets included the garden, total cost is €22. I paid $181 for the tour In 3 hours 15 minutes from Paris to Versailles. Ended up I called the Uber driver to get me back to Paris. I really couldn’t do it from 13:15-16:30! Can you do it, please??? Would you think it’s worth it please ??? I’ll leave this answer to you all!!! By the way, one star for tourist front desk, one for the driver and one for the tourist guide! Thank you guys!!
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Kesco128
Apr 4, 2024
Gardens very disappointing - The gardens were very disappointing and the description regarding the garden tour needs to be greatly revised. The gardens currently are totally ripped up and under heavy renovation so there isn't anything to see. There should be a discounted price because of this. None of the fountains were on. The king's chamber is also under renovation so you aren't able to view any of that so that needs to be revised. Our tour operator was excellent and did a great job describing different things to look at in the castle.
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