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Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry
★ 4.6 (2,710 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: GetYourGuide France
- Compared option: English Guided Tour
- 1 h 30 min 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
A personal headset helps you hear your Palace guide. The English-language visit lasts 1 hour 30 minutes with up to 27 guests. The route includes the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors.
Your timed Palace ticket is included. The tour suits you if you want a guide indoors. You can stay in the Palace after the tour. Garden tickets on Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show days cost extra.
What does the guided Versailles Palace visit include?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Guided TourComparedDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes: The tour inside the palace lasts 1.5 hours and we allow 30 minutes for organisation (security checks, headsets distribution) | Daily 09:30, 09:40, 10:00, 10:25, 10:40, 11:00 and more | English | €70 |
| Italian Guided TourDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes: The tour inside the palace lasts 1.5 hours and we allow 30 minutes for organisation (security checks, headsets distribution) | Daily 09:25, 09:40, 10:00, 10:15, 10:25, 10:40 and more | Italian | €70 |
| French Guided TourDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes: The tour inside the palace lasts 1.5 hours and we allow 30 minutes for organisation (security checks, headsets distribution) | Daily 09:40, 10:10, 10:15, 10:25, 10:40, 11:00 and more | French | €70 |
| Spanish Guided TourDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes: The tour inside the palace lasts 1.5 hours and we allow 30 minutes for organisation (security checks, headsets distribution) | Daily 09:40, 10:00, 10:25, 10:40, 12:40, 12:50 and more | Spanish | €70 |
What's included
Included
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace (90-minute guided tour)
Not included
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Garden tickets from April to October (Musical and Fountains Show season)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Tour or official ticket?
Timed Palace entry with a guide costs from €70, compared with €25 for a standard low-season Passport. The extra cost pays for the English-speaking guide and a personal headset. Choose the Passport alone if you prefer your own pace across the estate.
Meeting point
Don’t go directly to the Palace. Meet us at the GetYourGuide office: 10 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France. The office is just a 5-minute walk from the Palace.
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
Step into the world of French royalty with an immersive guided tour of the Versailles Palace! Explore the State Apartments, the King’s Bedroom, and the iconic Hall of Mirrors on a captivating 90-minute tour. Hear the incredible stories of King Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and the dramatic events that shaped history.
Hall of Mirrors
Hall of Mirrors
Gardens of Versailles
Access to the Royal Gardens requires a separate ticket during summer from April to October
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
- The time shown on your voucher is the meeting time at the office. The tour will depart a few minutes after.
- In case of late arrival, access to the Palace is not guaranteed. If a later tour is available, additional fees will apply to reschedule.
- From April to October, an additional garden ticket is required (Musical Gardens and Fountain Shows). The gardens are free from November to March.
- The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
Access and children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
Route and closures
- On peak days, the scheduled access time may be delayed due to security checks implemented by the Palace of Versailles.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Entry is only possible together with the guide at the scheduled time.
- From Wednesday 15 July to Saturday 22 August, the RER C will not operate between Paris and Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, please use lines L (Versailles Rive Droite) or N (Versailles Chantiers) to reach the meeting point.
Reviews
4.6 out of 5 from 2,710 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 89% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.4
767 reviews
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Photos
From the GetYourGuide France listing, 15 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: GetYourGuide France's own description of the tour.
Explore the Palace of Versailles with a 90 minute guided tour. Pick the start time that works best for you and meet your guide at our office in Versailles (meeting point). Visit the most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s State Apartments. After the tour, enjoy free time to stay longer in the Palace or visit the gardens (an additional ticket is required from April to October for the Musical and Fountain Show season.
Read more
Gardens are free from November to March). We recommend booking an afternoon slot to avoid the morning crowds in Versailles.
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