Versailles Gardens Walking Tour with Audioguide (no tickets)
Description
The Garden of Versailles tells as many tales as the royal palace itself. Embark on a journey with an audio guide to uncover the mysteries of court life and the history of the estate. You're guaranteed to learn about: which fountain in Versailles is the tallest; why you wouldn't want to live in Versailles; how curled wigs came into fashion; why Louis the 14th is called the Sun King; what recipe Louis the 15th used to make his hot chocolate. The convenient audio guide app features a GPS map with a pre-planned route to the most stunning fountains and hidden gems of the garden. Wander at your own leisure without the need to keep up with a group. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Feel free to pause the guide at any point or replay the recording. Once the tour data is downloaded, the app functions offline.
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The Gardens of Versailles, designed by André Le Nôtre in the 17th century, are a masterpiece of French formal garden design and a grand expression of royal power under Louis XIV. Spanning over 800 hectares, the gardens feature meticulously ordered paths, geometric flowerbeds, sculpted topiaries, grand fountains, and ornamental lakes. Highlights include the Grand Canal, the Latona and Apollo fountains, and the Orangery. More than just landscape, the gardens are an open-air theatre of symmetry, symbolism, and spectacle—designed to awe and control, just like the palace they surround.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android
- Entry ticket to the Versailles Gardens and museum not included, buy it separately in advance
- This is not an official Versailles museum audio guide
- The tour doesn’t cover Versailles museum
- This a self-guided tour - you will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide)
- Audio guide is available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate
Reviews(7)
I really liked the audio guide. It was interesting walking around the gardens with these hilarious stories. Not like museum audio guides, here learned many details of the daily life of the kings and the main thing became clear what each fountain means, otherwise would have left just with beautiful pictures
So much has happened in this garden! Amazing stories, personal secrets of kings and queens, revelations of contemporaries—there was so much to discover on this tour. I never regretted walking through the garden in winter. The weather was pleasant, and the audio guide's stories were informative and engaging.
Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re delighted that the TouringBee audio guide helped you uncover the many layers of history hidden in the Gardens of Versailles — from royal secrets and personal dramas to vivid stories told by contemporaries. It’s wonderful to hear that even a winter walk felt rewarding, with pleasant weather and engaging narration keeping the experience immersive and enjoyable. We hope this memorable walk is just one of many, and that you’ll choose TouringBee audio guides again as you explore new cities and countries on your future travels.
Wow! The audio guide of the Gardens of Versailles on this app was an incredible experience. The narration is superbly done, with a very pleasant voice and a perfect pace for walking around without rushing. Plus, the map in the app syncs perfectly with my location, so I always knew exactly where to look or where to go. I felt like I was traveling back in time to the era of Louis XIV, understanding not only the grandeur of the place but also its symbolism and design. It made me appreciate every fountain, sculpture, and garden avenue so much more.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that the Gardens of Versailles audio guide allowed you to feel the spirit of Louis XIV’s era and discover the meaning behind every fountain, sculpture, and alley. It’s great to hear you enjoyed both the narration and the map that made exploring effortless and immersive. We hope you’ll choose TouringBee audio guides again on your future journeys!
Another place the audio guide helped us out. How good we found him on this trip! It was very interesting to walk around, oblivious to the noise, to delve deeper into the history of this place and all of France. I advise you!
Мы рады, что аудиогид TouringBee помог вам насладиться прогулкой по садам Версаля и почувствовать атмосферу истории этого места! Будем рады сопровождать вас и в других путешествиях!
INCORRECT DESCRIPTION. You buy a ticket for the gardens and get an audio guide. I just want my money back.
Wir bedauern Ihre Erfahrung. Es tut uns sehr leid, dass es zu diesem Missverständnis gekommen ist. Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir keine Eintrittskarten für den Park von Versailles oder das Schloss Versailles verkaufen – dies ist im Namen und in der Beschreibung der Tour angegeben.
Ticket for Palace of Versailles was not accepted as it was issued on the wrong day. The ticket for the castle garden had the right day, but an incorrect code. The castle garden should only exist without an audio guide.
Wir bedauern Ihre Erfahrung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir keine Tickets für die Gärten von Versailles oder das Schloss Versailles verkaufen. Unsere Audioguides enthalten lediglich digitale Routen mit Geschichten und Karten. Diese Informationen finden Sie auch in der Beschreibung. Schade, dass Sie sich nicht direkt an unser Support-Team unter support@touringbee.com gewandt haben – wir hätten Ihnen sofort geholfen.
Disaster!!!!! No app available. Have paid 2x 7€ for nothing with X ! Booked and paid for the 27.09.2025 audio app for Versailles garden tour. Unfortunately no app(function not available) of the booking and no one on site could help us ! Not recommended! If those affected read the message, wish me my money back!
Es tut uns leid, von Ihrer Erfahrung zu hören. Schade, dass Sie sich nicht direkt an unser Support-Team gewandt haben – wir hätten Ihnen sofort geholfen. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter support@touringbee.com, damit wir Ihnen helfen können.
