Versailles: Palace Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket
Versailles, Paris
Visit the Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line tickets to a separate entrance. Listen as your guide gives meaning to the rooms and objects and explains the history of the iconic palace.
Palace of Versailles Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Admission
This guided tour of the Palace of Versailles suits small groups up to 20 people and includes skip-the-line access to key areas.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Versailles Palace with an expert
- Skip the long lines with priority entrance
- Visit the State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors
Description
Join a small group tour of Versailles Palace led by a knowledgeable local guide. Meet at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV. Explore the Royal Apartments and learn detailed history about the palace’s architecture and significance.
After the interior visit, enjoy free time in the expansive 2,000-acre gardens featuring fountains, statues, and formal landscaping. From Tuesday to Friday, visitors may see the Musical Gardens show. On weekends between March and October, the Musical Fountains Show is available.
Includes
- Skip-the-line admission ticket to the Palace of Versailles
- Guided tour of the castle
- Headsets to clearly hear the guide
- Garden access ticket (included November to March only)
Excludes
- Garden tickets during Musical Gardens and Fountains Shows (April to October)
- Entry to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Important Information
- You may stay in Versailles Palace after the tour ends
- Palace gardens are free on Wednesdays in September and October, and daily from November through March
- No musical or fountain shows occur on free garden days
- Gardens close at 5:30 PM on Saturdays between June and September and bank holidays (July 14, August 15, October 31)
- Garden tickets for Musical Gardens or Fountains Shows are not included and must be purchased separately
- Possible short wait at group entrance if the castle is crowded
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes for walking and consider visiting on weekdays to avoid crowds. Book in advance to secure your preferred date and take advantage of skip-the-line entry.
