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Versailles: Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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Get skip-the-line entry to the Versailles Palace on a guided tour of its exquisite rooms and galleries. Admire the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles
    • 90-minute guided tour
    • Access to the gardens only from November to March (free during winter)
    • Entrance ticket to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon
    • Musical fountain shows
    • Transfers to/from Paris
    • Access to the gardens from April to October
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Travel back in time, discover the impressive history of the Palace of Versailles
  • Beat the huge crowds and jump straight in with your pre-booked time slot
  • Explore the Hall of Mirrors and King's and Queen's State Apartments
  • Be guided by an expert guide through the emblematic royal Château
  • Learn about French royalty, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Description

Discover the splendor, beauty, and history of Versailles Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Step inside via a priority entrance and follow an expert guide through the lavish halls of this iconic French architectural masterpiece.

Arrive at the meeting point to meet your guide who will give you a friendly introduction about the royal complex and lead you inside to begin exploring one of the largest palaces in the world.

See the ornate King's and Queen's State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors, one of the most emblematic rooms in the Versailles Château and where many events of great historic significance took place, including the Treaty of Versailles.

Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XVI to his wife, Marie Antoinette. Listen as your guide brings these legendary characters to life with entertaining storytelling.

Enjoy plenty of opportunities to ask questions during this interactive tour. Afterward, feel free to explore the palace or stroll through the gardens on your own.

Good to know before you go
  • The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour starts a few minutes later).
  • Please arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be refunded or guaranteed access to the Palace, and rescheduling fees may apply
  • After the tour you can stay in the palace until closing time
  • The gardens may close without notice due to bad weather conditions
  • During peak times the palace can be crowded and there may be a short wait at the group entrance
  • From Paris, take the train to "Versailles Château Rive Gauche". Be sure to purchase a Metro-Train-RER ticket (€2.50 for a standard fare or €1.25 for a reduced fare)
  • The palace gardens are free only from November to March, with no tickets needed. There are no fountain shows during this period
  • The gardens close at 5:30 PM from November to March, every saturday from june 7 to sep 20, on may 24 and from oct 26 to oct 31st
  • Baby strollers could be refused at the entrance of the palace
Meeting point

Group Tour in English

Group Tour in French

Group Tour in Italian

Group Tour in Spanish

Group Tour in German

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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
    18-99 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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