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Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access
★ 4.7 (740 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Paris TRIP
- Compared option: Guided Tour in ENGLISH
- 1 h 30 min on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Up to 22 people, up to 8 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
Paris TRIP includes a Passport for exploring after your Palace tour. The guide covers the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors in English. Your group has up to 22 guests.
Your Passport includes the Gardens on daytime show days. Trianon is included for you to explore independently. Paris TRIP suits you if you want a guide indoors and freedom afterwards. Late arrivals receive no Palace ticket or refund for the missed tour.
Does the Paris TRIP Versailles tour include a Passport?
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Tour in ENGLISHComparedVisit of the Castle & Passport: Meet your English-speaking guide at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in Versailles | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:10, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45 | English | €84.56 |
| Guided Tour in FRENCHVisit of the Castle & Passport: Meet your French-speaking guide at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in Versailles | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:45, 13:45 | French | €84.56 |
| Guided Tour in ITALIANMeet your Italian-speaking guide at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in Versailles | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:45 | Italian | €84.56 |
| Guided Tour in SPANISHVisit of the Castle & Passport: Meet your Spanish-speaking guide at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in Versailles | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:10, 10:45, 13:45 | Spanish | €84.56 |
What's included
Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace
- Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)
- Versailles Palace entrance with planned time access
- Passport ticket that gives Access to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
- Guided Tour of the Palace by a Professional guide
Not included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Tour or official ticket?
Paris TRIP's tour with a Passport costs from €84.56, against €25 for the standard low-season Passport alone. The difference pays for an English-speaking Palace guide and headsets. Buy the Passport alone if you want to explore without a group.
Meeting point
Meet your guide In front of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV Place d'Armes 78000 Versailles. He will be holding a sign with the "Paris TRIP" Logo written on it.
Itinerary
From the operator: Paris TRIP's own description of the route.
Our pages on places of this route: the Palace.
Palace of Versailles
Located about 45 minutes by train, Taxi, or Uber, from central Paris, The Palace and Gardens of Versailles count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th-century French art.
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Former residence of the ‘Sun King Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery that boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows, and crystal chandeliers. Save time and get fast access to this popular attraction on this guided tour then enjoy the Gardens on your own.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: Paris TRIP's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- You are responsible for arranging your transportation to Versailles in advance to ensure you arrive on time. If travelling by train, please check the schedule carefully and make sure you take the correct train, in the right direction, at the appropriate time. If you prefer to travel by Uber or taxi, please plan ahead and allow enough time to secure a ride and reach your destination without delays.
- The time indicated on your voucher is the tour departure time. The tour will depart from the meeting point at exactly that time.
- Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled trip departure time.
- Important Late Arrival Policy: You have purchased a Guided Tour with group access to the Palace. Please arrive on time, as entry is only permitted with your tour group.
- If you arrive late, you will not receive a Palace entrance ticket and will not be able to join the group once the tour has started.
- If you miss your tour, you will need to purchase new entrance tickets directly at the Palace at your own expense. No refunds, compensation, or claims will be accepted for missed tours due to late arrival.
- Subject to availability, we may be able to accommodate you in the next group for an additional fee of €30 per adult. This fee covers the cost of purchasing new entry tickets for the revised time slot.
- You are responsible for arriving at the designated meeting point on time. Our team cannot be held responsible for any delays or consequences resulting from your late arrival.
Access and children
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please meet us at the base of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, located directly in front of the Palace.
- Our representative will be holding a red flag with our agency name, "Paris TRIP," printed on it to help you easily identify us.
Reviews
4.7 out of 5 from 740 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 91% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.8
367 reviews
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Photos
From the Paris TRIP listing, 12 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: Paris TRIP's own description of the tour.
France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace of Versailles Tour takes you through the Royal State Apartments with a guide so you don’t miss a thing. Plus, you’ll also get special, fast access to this famous attraction. After your guided tour you will have the opportunity to freely wander around the Estate with your passport's ticket giving Access to the gardens as well as to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate, also included in this package.
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