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From Paris: Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour

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Explore the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris with reserved, timed entry and gardens access, and upgrade to a full-day experience including Monet’s Giverny.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    6-11.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
    • Pre-reserved entry to the Palace of Versailles
    • Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
    • Pre-reserved entry and free time at the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected)
    • Audio headset to hear your guide in Versailles
    • Entrance ticket and audio guide to Claude Monet's House in Giverny (if option selected)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the Palace of Versailles and its Gardens on a day tour from Paris
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Palace interiors taken at a leisurely pace
  • Learn about the fascinating history of the palace and its former royal residents
  • Stroll through the stunningly-manicured gardens and lush lawns after the tour
  • Upgrade to a full-day tour with the visit of Giverny and Monet's House!

Description

Embark on an unforgettable guided tour of the iconic Palace of Versailles from Paris and immerse yourself in the opulent world of French royalty. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned bus and skip the long lines with priority access to one of France’s most breathtaking landmarks.

Step inside the magnificent palace, home to 700 lavishly decorated rooms and 1,250 fireplaces, and let your expert guide reveal the fascinating history behind this UNESCO-listed treasure. Explore the grandeur of the king's and queen’s apartments, the ornate Chapel, the Coronation Room, the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, and the lavish Salon of Abundance. Every corner tells a story of power, prestige, and extravagance.

If selected, continue your experience outdoors in the stunning 1,800-acre Versailles Gardens, a masterpiece of landscape design. Stroll through manicured pathways lined with fountains, sculptures, and lush greenery, capturing the timeless beauty of this royal estate. Enjoy your time at leisure, soaking in the grandeur before boarding the bus for a relaxing return to Paris.

For an even more enriching experience, opt for the full-day tour that combines two iconic destinations: Versailles and Giverny. Begin your day at the magnificent Palace of Versailles, where you’ll explore the opulent interiors and stroll through the sprawling gardens. After a morning immersed in royal grandeur, continue to Monet’s enchanting gardens in Giverny, where vibrant flowerbeds and the famous water lily pond come to life. Return to Paris in the evening, just in time for a delightful Parisian dinner.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking
  • Extra security measures may be implemented at the entrance
  • We strongly recommend that clients traveling with young children aged 2 or above to bring their own child seat. Infants under 2 years old should travel on a parent’s lap. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
  • You'll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected).
  • 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 guide will provide you with your ticket on the day of the tour (if option selected)
  • The Musical Show may be subject to last-minute schedule changes
  • Important note: The duration of the tour is 5 hours from November to March and 6 hours from April to October.
Meeting point

Versailles Palace Access without Gardens

Versailles Palace Guided Tour and Gardens Access

Full Day: Giverny & Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    15-99 years
  • Children
    2-14 years
  • Infants
    0-1 years
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