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Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour from Paris & Gardens Access

By City Wonders
8.4 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is €74 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Skip-the-Line admission, meaning you avoid the long queues
  • Comprehensive exploration of the splendid palace
  • Free time to discover the immaculately manicured gardens
  • Hassle-free return transfers from Paris on a private coach
  • Optional upgrade to visit Monet’s home & gardens in Giverny

Activity location

  • Versailles
    • Yvelines
    • 78000, Versailles, Île-de-France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes
    • Place du Général Kœnig
    • 75017, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Versailles Palace Only: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Round trip transfers by private air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance tickets and reservation fee for the Château de Versailles
  • The tickets to the Gardens are not included.

Important note: The duration of the tour is 5 hours from November to March and 6 hours from April to October.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€74.00 x 1 Adult€74.00
Total
Price is €74.00
Until Tue, 7 Jul

Versailles Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Round trip transfers by private air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance tickets and reservation fee for the Château de Versailles
  • Gardens of the Palace of Versailles (Self-Guided)
  • Enjoy musical fountain shows from April to October

Important note: The duration of the tour is 5 hours from November to March and 6 hours from April to October.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€94.00 x 1 Adult€94.00
Total
Price is €94.00
Until Tue, 7 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens with a fully licenced guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-Line entrance to the Palace of Versailles
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert guide commentary in English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headset for tour commentary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfers from central Paris in a private, air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Giverny entry ticket (upgrade option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (welcomed and appreciated)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guided tour inside Monet’s house (upgrade option is self-paced)

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • This activity is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriers.
  • Clients travelling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts.
  • By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained.
  • Please note that on some occasions, return transport to and from Versailles will be provided using a comfortable and modern train, allowing you to travel like a local.
  • Entry to the gardens is free of charge from November to March; no ticket is required during this period
  • This service ends at the Palace of Versailles. You will be provided with a return train to Paris.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Take the hassle out of your journey as you meet your friendly guide in central Paris and board a private, air-conditioned coach to the resplendent Palace of Versailles. Skip the long lines and step into the grandeur of this historic landmark, where you’ll marvel at the immaculate interiors and breathtaking gardens. Wander through the majestic rooms where Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI once entertained amid the extravagance and tension of a nation on the brink of revolution.

Step back in time into the world of French royalty and aristocracy, far removed from modern-day Paris. Feel the magic of the State Rooms and marvel at the opulence that perfectly illustrates the excesses of 18th-century monarchy.

Stroll through lavish halls and ceremonial spaces as your expert guide reveals the secrets of the palace. Explore the King and Queen’s Apartments, the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, the Chapel, and the Salon of Abundance,all brimming with history, art, and elegance.

If the garden access option is selected, continue outside to explore more than 1,800 acres of Versailles' renowned French-style gardens. Admire classical sculptures, ornate fountains, and manicured lawns as you immerse yourself in this iconic royal landscape at your own pace.

After some free time to enjoy the gardens, hop back aboard your return coach to Paris.

Looking for more…
Upgrade your experience with a full-day tour that begins with a morning visit to the Palace of Versailles. Enjoy the full guided palace experience, then step into the vast gardens (self-guided, with tickets included) for a perfect blend of royal grandeur. In the afternoon, continue on to Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny. Discover the serene beauty that inspired the Impressionist master, from tranquil lily ponds and seasonal blooms to his ivy-clad house—all in one unforgettable day.

mportant Information: Giverny Self-Guided App: Download before your tour (credentials provided after booking). Ensure your phone is charged, and bring earphones for the best experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Versailles
    • Yvelines
    • 78000, Versailles, Île-de-France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes
    • Place du Général Kœnig
    • 75017, Paris, Île-de-France, France