Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour from Paris
- Book through Over The Planet and go on a wonderful half day tour around Versailles and its most iconic sections!
- Wander the royal halls of this palace as well as marvel at its exquisite interiors and artworks on display
- Drop by the rooms inside the Kings’ Apartments and get to feel like a member of the French nobility
- Admire the stunning expanse of the palace’s gorgeous gardens and bask in its serene atmosphere
- Take the opportunity to visit the garden fountains and watch the magical performances of water
- The Versailles Gardens will be a self-guided experience. The guide will provide the tickets and you will visit on your own
Options
Join-in tour with gardens ticket
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Entrance tickets and reservation fee for the Palace of Versailles
Access to Gardens of the Palace of Versailles (Self-guided)
Round trip transfer between Paris and Versailles by bus
Headsets to hear your guide better
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-1
Children aged 0-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 15+ will be charged the same rate as adults
You'll have to go through security checks before entering the palace. Due to heightened security measures, some bags may not be allowed inside, so please refrain from bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on the date of your tour
While this tour will grant you skip-the-line access and that careful planning was made to limit crowd exposure, please be aware that some sections of the palace may be unavoidably busy during standard hours
Non-flash photography is allowed all throughout this tour
It's recommended that you purchase personal travel insurance before booking this tour
From April to October, the ticket to the gardens is automatically included in the price, and your representative will provide it on the day of the tour (if option is selected)
Entry to the gardens is free of charge from November to March; no ticket is required during this period
From April to October, you'll experience the musical show inside the gardens of Versailles (if option is selected)
Please note that the Musical show may be subject to last minute schedule changes that are not under control
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
How to get there: Take metro Line 1 to “Porte Maillot”, take exit number 4 “Avenue Charles de Gaulle”, located 10m away from the meeting point. When exiting the metro, you will see a big brown Tower and a big rectangular building named “Palais des Congrès”. Walk towards the big brown Tower, up the Boulevard Pershing keeping the “Palais des Congrès” building to your right. Once you reach the big brown Tower, look to your left, you’ll see a Church surrounded by trees
What's included in Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour from Paris
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at Church Notre-Dame de Compassion. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:00, 10:30. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, - The meeting point: Church Notre-Dame de Compassion, Place du Général Kœnig
- The City Wonders representative, dressed in blue and holding a City Wonders sign will be standing in front of the Church.Please arrive at the location 20 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 6 hour(s), Guided tour, Palace of Versailles
- [Return] at Porte Maillot, You can choose to return at the following times: 16:00, 16:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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If you happen to be in Paris and itching to discover the wonders that lie beyond it, then you’ll be elated to know that one of the closest and most popular attractions that you can visit is the royal Palace of Versailles; it’s just a train ride away! Book through Over The Planet and go on a fun-filled half day tour inside it! Through this tour, not only will you get to roam its magnificent halls and marvel at its luxurious interiors, you’ll also get to enter the Kings’ Private Apartments, which is closed to the general public. You’ll even get the opportunity to roam around its sublime gardens and even watch the Musical Fountain Show if you avail of the package that’ll get you to watch it. All throughout, you’ll be accompanied by an engaging and enthusiastic tour guide who will share entertaining stories about the Palace’s history and the lives of its former tenants as well as incisive commentary regarding its significance to the country. This is definitely a must-book tour for any adventurer in France’s City of Lights, especially for those who have a fascination for all things royal.
Insider Tips:
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes on the date of your tour
Meet
Venues
- Church Notre Dame De Compassion Pl Du General Koenig 75017 Paris France
