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From Paris: Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access
★ 4.6 (915 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: GetYourGuide France
- Compared option: Palace Tour & Gardens access
- 6 h for this option
- Up to 27 people, up to 10 per booking
- Live guide: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Editor's take
After the guided Palace visit, you explore the Versailles gardens independently. Groups have up to 27 people. From €95, the tour includes Palace and garden admission.
An English-speaking guide covers the Hall of Mirrors inside the Palace. The coach brings you back to Paris afterwards. The return has a set departure. Choose the Passport if you want to decide when to leave.
Are the Versailles gardens guided on this tour?
3 options. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Tour & Gardens accessComparedDuration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation. English Palace tour : This option includes a shared guided tour of the palace in English and a self-guided tour of the gardens. | Daily 08:15, 08:25, 08:30, 08:40, 08:45, 12:15 and more | English | €95 |
| Palace & Gardens TourDuration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation. Palace and gardens tour: This option includes the Versailles Palace shared tour and a 45-minute guided tour of the gardens. This to | Tue 13:15 | English | €135 |
| English Full Day TourDuration: 11 hours: The activity lasts approximately 10.5 hours, including transportation. Fullday: This option includes a guided tour of the palace, the gardens and Marie Antoinette's Estate (Trianon). | Tue 08:25, 08:45 | English | €185 |
What's included
Included
- Garden Access: including the Musical Show (weekdays)/ Fountain Show (weekends) from April to October
- Guided tour of the gardens (if option selected)
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Round-Trip Comfortable Bus Transfer to and from Versailles, departing from the meeting point
- Guided tour of Marie-Antoinette's Estate (if option selected)
Not included
- Admission for infant under 6 years old
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Restroom on board
- Lunch
Tour or official ticket?
With Palace and garden entry, this tour starts from €95, against the current season's standard Passport at €25. The difference pays for Palace guiding and return coach travel. Choose the Passport if you want to explore independently without a set return to Paris.
Meeting point
Meet us in the GetYourGuide shop, 62 avenue de Suffren 75015 Paris
Itinerary
From the operator: GetYourGuide France's own description of the route.
Our pages on places of this route: Hall of Mirrors, the Palace, the Gardens.
Palace of Versailles
Skip the long entrances lines and begin your guided tour through the Versailles Palace, where you’ll discover the palace’s history and significance. Learn how it functioned as the center of political power in France from 1682 to 1789.
Hall of Mirrors
Explore the palace’s unique and elaborate interior, including the king’s state apartments and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Gardens of Versailles
On a self-tour, discover the magnificent Gardens of Versailles, which contain about 210,000 flowers planted annually within the gardens’ 1,977 acres (800 hectares). Today, the Gardens of Versailles are one of the most visited sites in France.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: GetYourGuide France's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- For safety reasons, children under 6 years old are NOT permitted on this tour. Please do not arrive with children under 6, as participation will be denied.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at the time stated on your voucher. In case of late arrival for check-in or missing the bus, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Rescheduling is subject to availability and may incur additional fees.
- The palace gardens are free from November to March, so no tickets are required during this period. (Prices are adjusted accordingly) There are no musical or fountain shows during these months.
Access and children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The fullday option (with Trianon Estate) involves significant walking and is not recommended for those with mobility issues
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No Onboard Restrooms: Please note that there are no toilet facilities available on the bus.
- In the rare event that the bus transfer cannot operate due to unforeseen circumstances, public transport will be used instead, accompanied by a GetYourGuide representative.
- Please note that the duration of the activity may vary depending on traffic conditions
Reviews
4.6 out of 5 from 915 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 90% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.6
286 reviews
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Photos
From the GetYourGuide France listing, 13 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: GetYourGuide France's own description of the tour.
Start by meeting at a central point in Paris and transfer by bus to Versailles. Upon arrival, access the palace through a separate entrance. Then, discover the opulence, beauty, and history of the palace on an interactive guided tour. During the 90-minute tour, see the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the emblematic Hall of Mirrors. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette.
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Hear about the many fascinating historical events that took place in the palace's rooms. After your tour of the palace, take some free time to stroll around the beautiful French Gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens if option selected. Discover Marie Antoinette’s private estate and controversial hamlet by choosing the Fullday option. Finally, hop back on the bus for your journey back to central Paris.
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