Half Private Tour of Palace of Versailles with Train Ticket
In our tour, we provide a unique presentation of the Castle by putting together the history of the building, the description of many pieces of art exhibited in it, and a lot of interesting stories about the life of kings in the Palace over centuries.
After the tour, you will feel acquainted with the Sun King, Marie Antoinette, and Madame Pompadour. You will understand the events of the French Revolution and the development of the building in modern times. Now it is still used for meetings of the French Parliament and for the receptions of foreign Heads of State.
During the tour will show you the concept behind this building, which is the result of the imagination of one single man: King Louis XIV. He conceived this project at 20, and when he died at 78, it was still not achieved. A project of a lifetime with a monumental result that knows no comparison all over the world.
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Half Private Tour of Palace of Versailles with Train Ticket
What's included in Half Private Tour of Palace of Versailles with Train Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
Already during the ride on the train, the guide will tell you the history of the Palace of Versailles and many interesting and funny background stories. You will discover the Palace of Versailles with its famous mirror gallery, the private apartment of King Louis XIV, and the bedroom of Marie Antoinette.The guide will show you the most amazing paintings and pieces of art in this incredible building. You will further visit the huge gardens of the castle, and see the magnificent fountains and the hidden king's garden. The Palace of Versailles wouldn't be empty walls with precious pieces of art and furniture for you, but the theatre of more than two centuries of history lasting from 1682 to Bastille Day in 1789.
Inclusions
- Tickets for entrance to Versailles Palace and Gardens
- Headphones for better audio quality and social distancing
- Transportation one way ticket for Paris - Versailles
- Transportation ticket for Versailles - Paris
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will be waiting for you with a sign "My Super Paris" in front of the fountain Saint Michel on Place Saint Michel Here we take a direct train to Versailles (around 40 minutes ride).
End Points
- The tour ends in the garden of the Palace of Versailles. You can go back to Paris by train with the guide or stay in the castle (maximum until the closing time in the evening) and go back to Paris on you own. The railway station is 450 meters from the Palace.
