From Paris: Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
Explore the palace’s unique and elaborate interior, including the king’s state apartments and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
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.
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Important 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 tour. Please do not arrive with children under 6, as participation will be denied.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at the time stated on your voucher. In case of late arrival for check-in or missing the bus, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Rescheduling is subject to availability and may incur additional fees.
- 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.
- No Onboard Restrooms: Please note that there are no toilet facilities available on the bus.
- In the rare event that the bus transfer cannot operate due to unforeseen circumstances, public transport will be used instead, accompanied by a GetYourGuide representative.
- The fullday option (with Trianon Estate) involves significant walking and is not recommended for those with mobility issues
- Please note that the duration of the activity may vary depending on traffic conditions
Reviews(811)
Very hot in Versailles, but tour guide , Mauro, was extremely knowledgeable, competent, and entertaining! Would highly recommend.
This was a great trip! In the morning when we were about to leave there was an accident that the tour bus couldn’t get around, we were delayed about an hour but the company handled it perfectly. It was completely out of their control and really wasn’t that big of a deal, but they still gave everyone a partial refund which I thought was very good of them. The palace tour was great as well. The guide was informed and very good at keeping the whole group together even in big crowds. The gardens were my favorite part! Highly recommend.
My daughter and I really enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was Nils and he was fantastic and pretty funny. I highly recommend this tour.
We found this tour a great way to experience The Palace. The bus was clean and comfortable. The tour was well organized and informative. We also spent some of our time exploring the town of Versailles. It was great!
Lucia is wonderful! Very thorough, we could hear her clearly through the earpieces, answered everyone’s questions with clarity and patience. She always found the right spaces for us to stop despite the crowds. I also loved the fact the bus took us to and from Paris. We went straight through to the ticket office and in with barely any wait. Really enjoyable and informative!
Easy to find the meeting point, and close to the Metro. Our guide, Mauro, was knowledgeable and interesting - and he had a good sense of humor! We learned great info on this tour, and the length of the palace tour was perfect.
Terrific experience overall. The Palace was very crowded, however, the guide successfully navigated the crowds and conveyed a lot of interesting information.
We took this tour as a way to ensure we got to see Versailles while in Paris 4-5 days. Our guide, Nils, was nice and kept us informed along the way. Versailles was VERY crowded this day (more so than Louvre and Eiffel Tower). The bus ride there was comfortable. The only downside was that we had to stand in the rain (basically pouring, not drizzle) for about 10-15 minutes before being allowed inside. We had rain coats but it seems there should be a way to allow guests arriving to queue up SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE in this giant palace rather than standing literally in the midst of a wide open entrance (it is HUGE itself). No one controls weather....but someone controls this kind of thing. Standing in the rain meant that once inside, we were all dripping all over the floor (and causing safety issue as slippery) and tracking in dirt since the places were were standing outside were not paved/pavers....more like gravel over hard dirt. We had a great time and the tour accomplished our goal.
Both tour guides spoke English well which was a great plus. The guide at Versailles was very knowledgeable and engaging. It was extremely beneficial to be able to skip the long line at the entrance. She also navigated us well through the crowd. I was disappointed however earlier when we arrived at the meeting place, which appeared to be the touring company office. There apparently was an overbooking of the tour so although we arrived 10 minutes early, we were assigned the 2nd departure which meant a 25 minute wait. That would have been fine except there was no seating — we had already been traveling/walking for nearly an hour so a seat was really needed. Furthermore, there was no restroom available. That disappointment was assuaged by the very comfortable bus we were carried on to Versailles. Of all the excellent Viator trips I have taken, this would be the only one I recall feeling a little let down by the provider. That said, the guides and the tour itself were very good and worth the cost and effort.
Whole process was very easy. From the check in to the bus ride. Our guide was great! I definitely would not have gotten as much out of the palace without a guide. I will say, 2 hours in the gardens is not much time especially if you factor in a quick snack.
