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Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour
★ 4.5 (744 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris
- 3 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Up to 15 people, up to 15 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
Garden guiding comes before an independent Palace visit on this Versailles walking tour. The tour lasts 3 hours with up to 15 people. You meet in Versailles.
The garden walk covers the Tapis Vert and the top of the Grand Canal. Your reserved Palace visit includes the Hall of Mirrors. The route involves substantial walking and is not wheelchair accessible. Choose a guided Palace tour if you want commentary inside.
Is the Palace visit guided on this Versailles tour?
1 option. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles Walking Tour | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:30 | English | €65 |
What's included
Included
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Guided Walking Tour of the gardens
- Reserved Entry to the Château of Versailles
- Access to an Expedited Check-In Line with Fast Track through the Unlimited Biking App
Not included
- Gratuities
Tour or official ticket?
The walk costs from €65 with Palace and Gardens entry, compared with €25 for the standard low-season Passport. You pay extra for English guiding in the Gardens. The Passport suits visitors happy to explore the Gardens and Palace independently.
Meeting point
Your tour meets at our shop in Versailles at 10 Avenue du General de Gaulle, 78 000 Versailles
Itinerary
From the operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris's own description of the route.
Our pages on places of this route: Hall of Mirrors, the Palace, the Park and the Grand Canal.
Palace of Versailles
Timed entry into the chateau
Royal Chapel
Timed entry into the chateau
Hall of Mirrors
Timed entry into the chateau
Stop 4
Visit the Tapis Vert and stop for photos and explanation
Grand Canal
Visit the top of the Grand Canal and stop for photos and explanation
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- Please provide one credit card and one government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the duration of the tour
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
- We require the full names and ages of all guests as this allows us to ensure timed entry into the palace.
What to wear
- This tour involves quite a lot of walking and we do not offer golf carts. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Access and children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child price applies to ages 1–17; under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 1 cannot be booked.
- Unfortunately this tour is not wheelchair accessible. Many of the paths in Versailles are unpaved and rough, and may present difficulty for wheelchair users.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All of our tours operate rain or shine
- This tour does not include a lunch stop. You will enter the chateau around mid-day. Guests usually spend around an hour inside, meaning your lunch break will possibly be quite late. Your guide will be happy to recommend places to eat after your tour.
- Your guide leads the garden walk. The Château interior is a self-guided visit with reserved entry; guests usually spend about an hour inside.
Reviews
4.5 out of 5 from 744 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 90% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.8
72 reviews
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Photos
From the Fat Tire Tours - Paris listing, 8 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris's own description of the tour.
Book your Palace of Versailles day trip from Paris and experience a remarkable half-day adventure! Take a guided walking tour of the Versailles Gardens and then explore the Palace at your leisure. This half-day Versailles tour includes entry to the formal gardens a timed entrance ticket to the Palace. Numbers are limited to 15 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. And by booking ahead, you can let us take care of all of the planning!
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