Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Tour with Reserved Access
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of Versailles and Gardens of Versailles on a half-day tour. Your expert guide will bring French history back to life as you walk through the Palace of Versailles, where King Louis XIV officially settled his court and government in 1682. Soak in the palace’s Baroque architecture, admire the rooms full of art and see how some of the most infamous members of nobility really lived.
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1:00 pm English Tour
Palace and Gardens tour
What's included in Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Tour with Reserved Access
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
Discover the Palace of Versailles (Hall of mirrors, State apartments) with the expert guide
La Galerie des Glaces
Hall of Mirrors
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Discover the amazing gardens of Versailles with the expert guide. Your ticket includes the show of music and fountain
Inclusions
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for both the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Garden Access: Entry to the Gardens, including the Musical Show (weekdays)/Fountain Show (weekends)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport to/from attractions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour departs a few minutes later). In case of late arrival for check-in, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Fees will apply if you wish to reschedule for a later tour.
- The scheduled access time can be delayed on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace.
- The tickets for the Musical Show or Fountain Show are included. You will be able to watch the shows during the tour and stay in the gardens after your half-day guided tour has finished.
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
- The trains are not running between the stations "PARIS AUSTERLITZ" and "Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche" from the 15th of July to the 23rd of August. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please don't go directly to the Palace. First, check in at the GetYourGuide office, just a few minutes’ walk from the Palace. The trains are not running between the stations "PARIS AUSTERLITZ" and "Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche" from the 15th of July to the 23rd of August
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The time on your voucher is the meeting time at the agency (tour departs few minutes after). In case of late arrival, no refund or postponement will be made. • For children, please bring an ID card or Passport (or a copy) to justify the reduced price. • Baby strollers are not allowed in the Palace • Suitcases are not allowed • Bring your own headphones if you have them; standard jack, not Bluetooth • Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station will be closed between July 15 - August 20, 2022. Instead, you will need to take a different route from Paris. • There are two options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the station called "Versailles Rive Droite" (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the GetYourGuide shop. 2. Take a train to the station called "Versailles Chantiers" (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the GetYourGuide shop
