France · Castles & Palaces

OT Paris Versailles Palace Guided Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Versailles Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles
  • 02 Guided visit of the palace’s most extravagant rooms
  • 03 See the Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors
  • 04 Learn about Louis XIV and the French monarchy
  • 05 Stroll through the Gardens of Versailles
  • 06 View fountains, sculptures, lawns, and flower-filled grounds
  • 07 See the Grand Trianon in the palace gardens
  • 08 Radio system included to hear the guide clearly

Skip the lines and discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour through one of France’s most iconic royal residences. Explore lavish state rooms, the Grand Apartments, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors while learning about Louis XIV, the French monarchy, and the history that shaped Versailles.

Your experience also includes access to the gardens, where fountains, sculptures, manicured lawns, and the Grand Trianon add another layer to this remarkable estate. With a professional guide and efficient pacing, this tour is a stress-free way to experience the highlights of Versailles in a short time.

Join the guided group tour which starts at the statue of Louis XIV in the Place d'Armes in the courtyards of Versailles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Versailles
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Paris: Palace of Versailles Guided Tour

Join the guided group tour which starts at the statue of Louis XIV in the Place d'Armes in the courtyards of Versailles. From here on as you walk towards the entrance doors of Versailles the guide will give a little insight into the history of the Palace. you’ll skip the long line with priority access, the guide will escort you around some of the most extravagant rooms inside the palace. 

The first stop in the adventure of exploring a vast number of beautifully decorated rooms, however, the most impressive part that will catch your eyes is the Grand Apartments of the King and Queens.

Later wander down the halls of mirrors, the dazzling central gallery of the Palace of Versailles is equally important to visit. You’ll learn more about Louis XIV, how the Versailles village came to be a symbolic center, and other main figures of the French monarchy, up to the French Revolution. 

No visit to Palace Versailles is complete if you don’t visit the legendary garden of Paris. As you walk by, you’ll discover magnificent fountains, sculptures, beautifully manicured lawns, and countless types of flowers and trees and to top it all you'll see the Grand Trianon, a small palace in pink marble suited in gardens of the Palace and the end point of the tour. 

In just one and a half hours you’ll be introduced to Versailles with enough time to understand the History and culture of France and to enjoy a bit of nature as you walk through the gardens. The guides will do an excellent job in introducing you to this most attractive site with efficient time management and a stress-free tour to see all the rooms and the gardens which are too large to be able to see on your own.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Versailles 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Official certified guide
  • Radio system to hear the guide
  • Access to the gardens (Not Marie Antoinette’s Estate)
  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Tickets and Reservations to Ticket for the Fountain Show or Musical Fountain Show
  • Ticket to Marie Antoinette's Estate

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please note that baby strollers or baby backpack carriers are not allowed inside the Palace: they are only allowed in the gardens. Regular baby carrier is allowed (no metallic structure)
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
  • 'Skip-the-line' access is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the Palace management)
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
  • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Versailles, FR
Tour start
Versailles, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Versailles.

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