Versailles: Full Tour: Palace, Gardens & Queen’s Estate

Versailles, Paris



Explore Versailles in a small group with an expect guide. Tour the palace, stroll the gardens, and visit Marie Antoinette’s Trianon estate on this full-day experience.

Highlights

  • Skip the long lines to the Palace of Versailles
  • Walk through the central Hall of Mirrors
  • Visit the King and Queen's State Apartments
  • Follow the footsteps of French monarchs
  • Discover the private life of Marie Antoinette

Description

This guided tour of the Palace of Versailles and Petit Trianon suits history enthusiasts interested in French monarchy and royal architecture. Skip the lines with priority access and explore Louis XIV’s palace and gardens.

During the 90-minute palace tour, visit the King and Queen's State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors. Learn about key figures in French history and the events that shaped the palace’s legacy.

After the indoor visit, stroll through the extensive gardens, observing bronze statues, ornamental basins, and rows of large trees that frame the landscape. Then, follow your guide to Marie Antoinette’s private retreat at the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet, designed as a quiet escape from royal duties.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line Palace of Versailles entry ticket
  • Gardens of Versailles access
  • Guided tour
  • Entry to Marie Antoinette’s estate (Petit Trianon, Grand Trianon, Queen's Hamlet)

Excludes

  • Transfers from Paris
  • Lunch

Important Information

  • The train from Paris to Versailles takes about one hour. Plan your route in advance using a navigation app.
  • From Paris, take the train to 'Versailles Château Rive Gauche'. Metro-Train-RER tickets cost €2.50 standard or €1.25 reduced fare.
  • Baby strollers may be refused at the palace entrance; baby carriers with metallic structures are not allowed.
  • During peak times, group entrance may have short waits due to crowds.
  • This tour includes significant walking and is not recommended for those with mobility issues.
  • Bring your own standard jack headphones if available (not mandatory).

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes priority access to the Palace of Versailles, visits to the Hall of Mirrors, King and Queen's State Apartments, and the Petit Trianon estate.
The palace tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, with additional time to explore the gardens and Queen’s estate.
Yes, this tour offers priority access allowing you to bypass the general admission lines at Versailles in Paris.
The Queen’s Estate, including the Petit Trianon, is located within the Versailles palace grounds near the main gardens.
You will visit the central Hall of Mirrors, the King’s Bedroom, and the King and Queen’s State Apartments.
The tour is suitable for children, especially those interested in history, but it involves walking which might be challenging for younger kids.
It’s best to check the provider’s website, but most tickets can be shown on a mobile device for entry.
Yes, after the guided palace tour, you have time to explore the extensive gardens at Versailles on your own.
Visiting early in the day helps avoid crowds, but check the website for current opening hours and availability.
Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France, and the tour highlights her private life through visits to the Queen’s State Apartment and Petit Trianon.

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