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(831)
The process to get there and back was seamless and the tour with Mauro was excellent. His knowledge was exceptional, his passion for the topic and his humour were really positive. He was a great tour guide.
easy meet up at the meeting point. short walk to bus that takes you to Versailles. You get information about Versailles on the way there. And then you are avoid the main line to get in. Tour was very good
Our guide. Joachim, aka Joe, was awesome. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he was very funny. We enjoyed his commentary very much. He took us through part of the house and then we were free to wander the gardens, find something to eat, or explore the house on our own. The transportation was prompt, clean, and air conditioned. It was a great excursion!
Nathan was a fantastic guide! 🙌🙌 He covered all the important things with such knowledge and enthusiasm! This was really the best way to experience Versailles with then touring gardens on own and lunch in the gardens! There was plenty of time before we met our groups to take bus back to city!
It was easy to book and overall a great experience. We had a good experience checking in and getting to the bus. Our guide for Versailles (Ty) was awesome- really knowledgeable and enthusiastic
The tour was very well organized, comfortable and efficient in getting g to Versailles and the palace. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The palace was fascinating and the garden was lovely. I may not recommend it to all families as it was extremely hot, was a lot of walking at the palace and on the grounds and not many options for getting refreshments and resting. It was also took up a good portion of one of our days. That said, we did enjoy it and are glad to have done it.
Extremely entertaining and amazing landmark. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained in detail the historical significance of the castle and grounds.
Our guide was highly knowledgeable and fun to listen to lots of passion for the art Easy entry and we saw alll the highlights and then had time to roam ourselves Highly recommend
The meeting place was clear. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history and art in the palace. He also reminded us about being safe in the crowded rooms. After the tour some guests rented a golf cart to view the gardens. Others walked to the nearby restaurants to enjoy a meal and a cool beverage. Great tour!
Confusion because of lack of busses, so we had to walk to train station and wait for tickets. Probably a delay total of 2 hours. Out of tours control it was extremely hot, which made the tour challenging.
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry for the confusion and the long delay caused by the lack of buses, as well as the extra walk to the train station and waiting for tickets. We understand how challenging this must have been, especially with the extreme heat. We hope you still enjoyed your time in Versailles.
