Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace & Garden Tour with Transport
Versailles, Paris
Skip the line at the Palace of Versailles with a half-day tour from Paris, including round-trip transportation, free time in the gardens, and a guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors and Grand Apartments.
Highlights
- Explore the lavish world of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles
- Skip the line with pre-booked tickets and a guided tour
- Visit the extensive royal gardens and admire the fountains at your own pace
- Small group tour with no more than 20 people
- Round-trip transportation between Paris and Versailles included
Description
This 3-hour guided tour from Paris includes round-trip transportation to the Palace of Versailles. Follow the footsteps of French royalty as you explore the palace’s Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors in an intimate group setting.
Meet your guide in Paris and travel together to Versailles. With tickets pre-booked, you skip the queue and learn about the history and construction of one of the world’s most famous palaces. After the palace tour, enjoy an introduction to Versailles’ 2,000 acres of manicured gardens, featuring thousands of trees imported from across France.
You are free to explore the gardens independently and the Trianon Estate if you wish. Your guide will advise on the best transportation options back to Paris. You may stay longer to explore before returning at your convenience.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation from Paris to Versailles
- Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles
- English guided tour of the palace
- Introduction to the gardens for independent exploration
- Option to explore the gardens and Trianon Estate
- Local guide
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Guided tour of the Gardens of Versailles
Important Information
- Large bags, backpacks, luggage, umbrellas, tripods, strollers, and metal baby carriers larger than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are not allowed inside the palace
- Please leave large luggage at your accommodation
- There is a coat check at the palace entrance, but the tour ends elsewhere; you are responsible for retrieving any items left there
- Photography and filming are prohibited in temporary exhibition rooms
- This tour is not suitable for guests requiring wheelchair access, special assistance, strollers, or baby carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Morning tours tend to be less crowded. Book in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
