From Paris: Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Tour by Coach

4 (1525)
Duration
5 hours
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
0 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

There’s only one way to visit the extravagant Palace of Versailles: in style. Access and roundtrip coach transfers are included, so all you have to do is enjoy your travel through time on this one-of-a-kind tour developed for you. Explore the Grand Apartments, State Rooms, and the famous Hall of Mirrors. If the option is selected, your tour includes tickets to visit the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
  • From April 1st, you'll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the gardens of Versailles. Please be aware that guided visits inside the gardens will no longer be included
  • Entry to the gardens is free of charge from November to March, and no ticket is required during this period. However, from April to October, a ticket is necessary to visit the gardens. Your City Wonders representative will provide you with your ticket on the day of the tour.
  • If you select the Full Day Option with Giverny & Versailles, you will start by a tour of Claude Monet's House in Giverny, followed by free time in the village. You will then head to Versailles by coach for an afteroon guided tour. You will be back in Paris at 7pm

Pickup

The meeting point is located in front of the Church Notre-Dame de Compassion (Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris). The City Wonders representative, dressed in blue and holding a City Wonders sign, will be standing in the middle of the Place du Général Koening, in front of the Church. - Time zone: Europe/Paris

• We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. • Our City Wonders guides will be holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition. The meeting point is located in front of the Church Notre-Dame de Compassion, Place du General Kœnig, 75017 Paris, NOT at Notre Dame De Paris Cathedral. • This activity is unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriers and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. • Large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the Versailles Palace. • We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. • Please note that the Musical show may be subject to last minute schedule changes that are not under our control. • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated! • City Wonders is not responsible for any personal belongings that are lost or damaged. Guests should ensure they keep track of their items throughout the entire duration of the tour. Please note that any additional shipping costs related to retrieved items will not be covered by City Wonders. **************** Giverny & Versailles option only Here are the details to download your audio-guide on your mobile for the visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny: Search for ""Pop Guide"" on Google or Apple store. Download the "Pop Guide" app and login using the following credentials: - Username: MKK-000160 - Password: 78509 PLEASE ENSURE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP BEFORE THE TOUR. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline.

What's included

Round-trip transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Free time in the village of Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Expert, English speaking guide
Entrance tickets & Free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles at your pace [if option selected]
Audio headset so you can always hear your guide
Entrance tickets and reservation fee for the Palace of Versailles
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Itinerary

Stop 1: 2 hours
The Palace of Versailles in true royal fashion. As your guide shows you around a carefully curated selection of the palace’s 700 rooms, you’ll hear stories of the Sun King, Louis XIV, his successors, their queens, mistresses, and courtiers – including Marie Antoinette and other notable figures. Versailles had its heyday in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the Sun King elevated Louis XIII’s humble hunting lodge into the official seat of the French court – and 300 years later, the palace has lost little of its glamorous excess.
Stop 2: 0.1 hours
Visit the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside Versailles while our passionate English-speaking guide marvels you with stories of the excesses of royal life, peaking under the Sun King, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Stop 3: 0.1 hours
Visit the opulent Royal Chapel during your tour of the Palace of Versailles.
Stop 4: 2 hours
If option selected, you'll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the gardens of Versailles. The Gardens of the Palace of Versailles were designed by master gardener André Le Nôtre and court painter Charles le Brun, not as a respite from the palace, but as an extension of it – with every bit as much opulence (and intrigue) as the interior.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adult (15 - 99 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
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Infant (0 - 1 years)
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