From Paris: Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access

4.5 (536)
Duration
4 to 6 hours
Group Size
1 to 10 people
Ages
0 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Start by meeting at a central point in Paris and transfer by bus to Versailles. Upon arrival, access the palace through a separate entrance. Then, discover the opulence, beauty, and history of the palace on an interactive guided tour. During the 90-minute tour, see the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the emblematic Hall of Mirrors. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette. Hear about the many fascinating historical events that took place in the palace's rooms. After your tour of the palace, take some free time to stroll around the beautiful French Gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens if option selected. Discover Marie Antoinette’s private estate and controversial hamlet by choosing the Fullday option. Finally, hop back on the bus for your journey back to central Paris.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For safety reasons, children under 6 years old are NOT permitted on this activity. Please do not show up with children under 6 years old on the day of the tour, as we won't be able to accept them.
  • If the bus transfer cannot be operated due to reasons beyond our control, the transfer will be conducted via public transport with a GetYourGuide host.
  • Please check-in at the time indicated on your voucher.
  • In case of late arrival for check-in or missing the bus, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Fees will apply if another time slot is available for rescheduling.
  • The palace gardens are free from November to March, so no tickets are required during this period. (Prices are adjusted accordingly) There are no musical or fountain shows during these months.
  • Gardens close at 5:30 PM from November to March and every Saturday between June 7 and September 20, also on May 24th, August 15, from October 26 and 31.
  • There are no restrooms on the bus

Pickup

Meet your host in the GetYourGuide shop, 62 avenue de Suffren 75015 Paris - Time zone: Europe/Paris

• The guide will deliver the entrance tickets • Your reservation is already confirmed : you don't have to call the local operator to confirm the booking • Please check-in 5 minutes before your meeting time. 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. • Suitcases are not allowed • The skip-the-line access can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace

What's included

Schedule time tickets for the palace
Guided tour of the gardens (if option selected)
Professional guide for the Palace
Guided tour of Marie-Antoinette's Estate (if option selected)
Gardens admission ticket (Fountain Show, according to program)
Round trip transportation by bus from the meeting point
Other
Other
On-board restrooms
Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1: 1.5 hours
Skip the long entrances lines and begin your guided tour through the Versailles Palace, where you’ll discover the palace’s history and significance. Learn how it functioned as the center of political power in France from 1682 to 1789.
Stop 2: 0.3 hours
Explore the palace’s unique and elaborate interior, including the king’s state apartments and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Stop 3: 3 hours
On a self-tour, discover the magnificent Gardens of Versailles, which contain about 210,000 flowers planted annually within the gardens’ 1,977 acres (800 hectares). Today, the Gardens of Versailles are one of the most visited sites in France.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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

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Tickets
Adult (18 - 99 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10
Children (6 - 17 years)
Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10
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