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Palace of Versailles Guided Tours
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4.3(9,658)
From $57
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Palace of Versailles Guided Tours

At a Glance

Type
Day Trips
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Rating
4.3/5 (9658)
Price
From $57/person
Meeting Point
Paris, Paris
Cancellation
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Highlights

  • Step into royal Versailles with certified expert guides who bring palace life, power, and intrigue vividly to life.
  • Slow down and wander freely through André Le Nôtre’s legendary gardens, with entry included even on Musical Fountains days.
  • Explore in your language with expert-led tours available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian across this UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Walk through the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors, where stories of French kings, lavish ceremonies, and courtly drama unfold.
  • Upgrade your experience with exclusive guided access to the King’s Private Apartments and deeper exploration of the estate.

Tour Details

Your experience Step into the world of French royalty with a guided tour of Versailles, including fast-track entry and full estate access. Getting started Meet your guide beneath the statue of Louis XIV at Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your expert guide will introduce the palace’s history before leading your group inside. What to expect Palace of Versailles A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Palace of Versailles represents the French monarchy and 17th-century grandeur.

Once home to kings from Francis I to Louis XVI, the estate spans over 800 hectares and features some of Europe’s most detailed architecture and gardens. Features Royal Apartments: Walk through the lavish chambers where French monarchs lived, each room reflecting the tastes and ambitions of its royal residents. Hall of Mirrors: This gallery, lined with 357 mirrors, hosted historic events including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Gardens by André le Nôtre: Explore meticulously designed gardens, fountains, and sculptures, with access on Musical Fountains’ days for a lively display.

Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon & Queen’s Hamlet: After your guided tour, enjoy free time to visit these retreats, each offering a glimpse into royal leisure and private life. Guide insights: Listen to lively stories and context via provided headsets, ensuring you catch every detail throughout the tour.

What's Included

  • 90-minute guided tour of the palace
  • Professional English/French/Italian/Spanish/Portuguese-speaking guide
  • Access to Fountain or Musical show
  • 90-minute guided tour of the King's private apartment (as per option selected)
  • Skip-the-line passport tickets for Versailles Palace (as per option selected)
  • Entry ticket for Palace, Gardens, Trianon Estate (as per option selected)

Not Included

  • Transportation

Is This Tour Worth It?

This day trips activity is well-reviewed at 4.3/5 across 9658 reviews, running 1 hour 30 minutes from $57 per person.

Best For

FamiliesPrivate groups
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Strong rating: 4.3/5
  • +6 items included
  • +Well-reviewed: 9658 ratings
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