Guided Tour of Versailles Palace

A half-day visit to the Palace of Versailles and its magnificent gardens

4.7 · Exceptional(162 reviews)
Free cancellation available
Skip the line

With this skip-the-line ticket, you’ll gain access to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of Versailles.

Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll spend half-day exploring the former royal residence. Inside the palace, you’ll be able to wander through the King’s State Apartment, the world-famous Hall of Mirrors, the Queen’s Apartments and the reception halls. Throughout the tour, your guide will be on-hand to provide insight into the history of France and King Louis XIV.

During the experience, you’ll also have the chance to visit the magnificent palace gardens and on some days you'll have the added pleasure of witnessing the Musical Fountains Show.

What's included

  • Audio Headset
  • Guide services
  • Admission to gardens
  • Skip-the-line admission

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation

    Accessibility

    • Public transport links nearby

    Health & safety

    • Not recommended for visitors with back problems
    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Languages spoken by guide

    French
    English (UK)

    Additional information

    The tour prices includes the tickets for the musical show or fountain show. You'll watch the show during your tour and will have the option to stay in the gardens after the half-day guided tour is completed.

    Please note that the gardens have free admission on Wednesdays in April, May, June, September and October. However, this doesn't apply to musical or fountain shows.

    Please bring standard jack headphones without Bluetooth.

    Please note that Versailles Château-Rive Gauche Station will remain closed from 15 July to 20 August, 2022. You'll have take another route from Paris. The public transport options are:

    - Taking a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station, served by line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense. The tour provider's office is approximately a 25-minute walk away.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    GetYourGuide Versailles, Av. du Général de Gaulle 10, Versailles, 78000
    Please arrive at the listed address. Meet your guide near Café Madeleine, across the street from the train station Versailles Château Rive Gauche.
    Departure point
    GetYourGuide Versailles, Av. du Général de Gaulle 10, Versailles, 78000
    End point
    Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, Versailles, 78000
    End point
    Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, Versailles, 78000

    User ratings

    4.7 · Exceptional(162 reviews)
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    4.8
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    5.0
    Quality of service
    4.8
    Ease of access
    5.0

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