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Versailles Tour: Explore Palace and Gardens
4.5
545 Ratings
Versailles
Discover Versailles Palace & Gardens on a half-day guided tour. Uncover French history, Baroque architecture, and royal life with an expert guide.
Discover Versailles Palace & Gardens on a half-day guided tour. Uncover French history, Baroque architecture, and royal life with an expert guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 50 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palace of Versailles - Explore the Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments, with a knowledgeable guide.
- The Hall of Mirrors - The Hall of Mirrors
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - Experience the stunning gardens of Versailles with an expert guide. Your ticket includes a musical and fountain show.
- Grand Canal - The Grand Canal
- Palace of Versailles - Explore the Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments, with a knowledgeable guide.
- The Hall of Mirrors - The Hall of Mirrors
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - Experience the stunning gardens of Versailles with an expert guide. Your ticket includes a musical and fountain show.
- Grand Canal - The Grand Canal
What's Included
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for both the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in…
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for both the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Garden Access: Entry to the Gardens, including the Musical Show (weekdays)/Fountain Show (weekends)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport to/from attractions
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day tour of the Palace of Versailles and Gardens of Versailles, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guided by an expert in French history, venture into the Palace of Versailles, the majestic residence where King Louis XIV formally established his court and administration in 1682. Absorb the grandeur of the palace’s Baroque…
Embark on a half-day tour of the Palace of Versailles and Gardens of Versailles, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guided by an expert in French history, venture into the Palace of Versailles, the majestic residence where King Louis XIV formally established his court and administration in 1682. Absorb the grandeur of the palace’s Baroque architecture, appreciate its galleries overflowing with art, and get a glimpse into the lifestyles of some of the most notorious aristocrats.
- The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour departs a few minutes later). In case of late arrival for check-in, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Fees will apply if you wish to reschedule for a later tour.
- The scheduled access time can be delayed on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace.
- The tickets for the Musical Show or Fountain Show are included. You will be able to watch the shows during the tour and stay in the gardens after your half-day guided tour has finished.
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
- The trains are not running between the stations “PARIS AUSTERLITZ” and “Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche” from the 15th of July to the 23rd of August. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it’s a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it’s a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
- The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
Location
GetYourGuide Versailles
Avenue du Général de Gaulle
Please don't go directly to the Palace. First, check in at the GetYourGuide office, just a few minutes’ walk from the Palace.
The trains are not running between the stations "PARIS AUSTERLITZ" and "Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche" from the 15th of July to the 23rd of August
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Donna_b
Sep 28, 2025
Fantastic - The guide was on time, very knowledgeable and showed us many of the highlights of the palace and gardens. He also had a great sense of humor and made a point to interact personally with all participants.
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Melissa_h
Sep 20, 2025
Lovely tour - Really enjoyed our tour with Danielle. The meeting point was easy off the train. Danielle was so knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. We also did the gardens tour and Danielle explained the significance of some of the fountains. Highly recommend!
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Mindihartman
Sep 17, 2025
Excellent tour - Danielle was a fantastic guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and very nice. We really enjoyed our tour with her!
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Stacy_w
Sep 10, 2025
Go to office before going... - Go to office before going to Palace. Although they did accommodate us already being there. Neil’s was an excellent guide.
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Dawnchiuch
Aug 22, 2025
Exceptional and Breathtaking! - This tour was amazing ! Our guide Mauro was so knowledgeable and a great story teller. He truly made the history come to life. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Paris!
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Cory_h
Aug 16, 2025
Our tour guide Laetitia... - Our tour guide Laetitia was very knowledgeable and personable! She provided great instruction and got us through all of Versailles smoothly in the gardens even on a hot August day. The headsets also worked well and directions from the desk were clear.
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Jules_a
Aug 15, 2025
Amazing tour , Oswaldo... - Amazing tour , Oswaldo was great very knowledgeable and funny . He made the tour fun. A great and quick way to learn about th Versailles palace and gardens
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Brian_i
Aug 10, 2025
Vladina (Thank You) for a Tour of the Palace and Gardins - Booked this Tour with Viator with GetYourGuide (where your check in) and everything went smooth. We met at the desk (provided our names and ID) and got a friendly welcome. We were told to wait in the hall and all the tour guides names were written so we knew we were in the right place to wait. Our tour guide was Vladina and she was great. There was approx 20 people in our group and Vladina announced our names and we were given a device and ear phones (just one ear). I had no issues hearing her and she said she had extras if there were any problems. The tour of the Palace and Grounds was passed from the knowledge of Vladina and my wife and had a great time. She was a great tour guide! Definitely would recommend this tour as it felt personalized even with a larger group.
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Leesa_f
Sep 21, 2025
Amazing and beautiful - Beware! Meeting point for guide not clearly identified and easy to miss. Google maps did not help. Tour guide Danielle was excellent!!!
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Elizabeth_s
Aug 17, 2025
Our guide was informative... - Our guide was informative about the history, though not about the plants in the garden. The fountains do not run when it is hot for conservation. Nice experience.
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