Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

Overview

Versailles becomes effortless when your tickets and route are handled for you. This guided tour pairs timed entry to the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide who brings the state apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors to life. You step inside with timed entry and go straight into the former heart of the French court, learning the stories behind the Bourbon monarchy as you go. After the guided rooms, you receive an introduction to the Gardens of Versailles, then explore the sweeping parterres, fountains, and groves at your own pace, with time to reach the Trianon Estate. It is a relaxed, well-paced way to see the highlights without the stress of planning. Pick the version that fits you best: travel round-trip by train from Paris with a standard group, keep things personal in a small group, or meet directly at Versailles for a shorter on-site tour without transport.

Itinerary

1. Paris

   Meet your expert guide at a central Paris metro stop. Then, board the train for the smooth ride out to Versailles, roughly 30 minutes each way. On arrival, a short walk brings you to the palace gates. (The Express option meets directly at the Palace of Versailles and does not include transport from Paris.)

   · 1 h

2. Château de Versailles

   Head inside with timed-entry tickets and follow your guide through the opulent state apartments, where the drama and power of the Bourbon court come to life. You take in the soaring Royal Chapel and the elegant Princess' Apartments along the way. The tour builds to the Hall of Mirrors, the palace's showstopping gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers, before you explore the King's State Apartments and the political symbolism woven into every room.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

3. Jardins du Château de Versailles

   Your guide leads you to the garden entrance for an introduction to the sweeping geometric parterres, fountains, and groves, where the guided experience ends. From here you are free to wander at your own pace and walk out to the Trianon Estate before returning to Paris with your pre-arranged train ticket. You are also welcome to rent a golf cart or purchase a ticket to the garden Mini train for easier access to the grounds. (The Express option runs about 2 hours and does not include return transport.)

   · 30 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

• Check your selected option at the top of your voucher to see what is included in your tour. If you have any questions or would like to change or upgrade your option, please contact us in advance. • Express Option: meet directly at the Palace of Versailles for a timed-entry palace tour and self-guided garden access, with no transport included. • Semi-Private & Group Options: round-trip train from Paris, a timed-entry palace tour, and access to the gardens and Trianon Estate. • Please read the meeting point instructions in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • Large bags, backpacks, luggage, umbrellas (if exceeding 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm), tripods, strollers and baby carriers cannot be brought into the Palace of Versailles. In general, any items exceeding 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are not permitted • We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages. • The sites we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season. • We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected, however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions. • Photography and filming is strictly prohibited in the temporary exhibition rooms. • The Gardens of Versailles is included in this tour, but as a self-guided experience. • Please bring a valid government-issued ID, as it may be required for entry.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Entry into the Palace of Versailles may be slowed down during peak season due to crowds and required security checks. We appreciate your patience.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
• We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes.
• This tour departs promptly at the scheduled start time. If you are not checked in by then, the group will have to depart for Versailles without you. Once the tour has departed, we cannot guarantee your participation.
• Please note this tour includes walking and standing for around 3 hours. There is an approximately 10 minute walk between the Versailles train station and Palace entrance.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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