Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris
Description
Are you planning a day trip to Versailles from Paris, but worried about the logistics of getting there and navigating the popular attractions? Let us take care of it for you with our half-day small group tour. With the help of our expert local guide, we'll whisk you away to Versailles and get off at the optimal stop. You'll enter the palace and have time to explore the stunning palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate. Get the most out of your trip to Versailles and leave the hassle to us!
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Meet your guide in Paris and enjoy a comfortable ride together by train to Versailles. After a short stroll to the palace, your guided tour will begin.
Time to discover the grandeur of the French monarchy. Originally a hunting lodge, King Louis XIII transformed the site into the iconic Versailles Palace and Gardens in the 17th century, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you skip the line with your guide to enter the palace, you'll discover over 2,000 rooms, each adorned with exquisite art and treasures, offering a glimpse into the opulence of the French royal court. This estate served as the epicenter of French power and luxury during the reign of King Louis XIV, who spared no expense in his pursuit of perfection. Your expert guide will share fascinating tales of the court's lavish lifestyle and the notorious scandals that rocked Versailles during its heyday. The palace's stunning design also offers breath-taking views of the manicured gardens.
The Hall of Mirrors is undoubtedly the most renowned room in the entire Palace of Versailles, measuring almost 70 yards in length and featuring an astonishing 357 mirrors. Originally designed to reflect light and protect the walls from smoke, the mirrors created an enchanting effect by reflecting candlelight throughout the room. On June 28th, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles, which marked the end of World War I, was signed in this iconic room. With thousands of rooms to explore, a self-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles can be overwhelming. A guided tour with a knowledgeable local guide is the perfect way to make sure you see all the highlights, including the opulent King's State Apartments and the apartments of Louis XV's daughters.
Your journey through Versailles doesn't stop at the palace! Covering almost 2,000 acres, these immaculately tended gardens boast over 400 sculptures and 1,400 fountains, and have inspired countless other gardens around the world. With your ticket, you'll also have access to Marie-Antoinette's Trianon Estate, a separate palace-like complex located within the larger Versailles grounds. While your guide doesn't accompany you into the gardens, they will provide a brief explanation so you can explore independently with confidence.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the scheduled time access can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
- We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of walking involved
- Please note that the tour departs promptly at the scheduled start time. If you are not checked in by then, the group will have to depart for Versailles without you. Once the tour has departed, we cannot guarantee your participation.
Reviews(4,048)
Excellent tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable
Despite the hot day, our guide and tour was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable about art history which was an added bonus. Extremely patient and accommodating with the heat.
Very informative experience. It was a great way to explore the palace. Wei was an excellent guide and answered questions throughout the tour.
Mary, our tour guide, was phenomenal! Very knowledgeable, great people skills and able to add humor when appropriate.
The guide was very knowledgeable and educational. Full of relevant facts. The gardens were gorgeous. The palace itself was impressive but be prepared for crowds. They try to space it out with time slots but still crowded.
Great tour. Our guide was fantastic and very informative. He took really good care of the group. The pace was good.
Anastasia was wonderful. She was very kind, knowledgeable, & was very attentive to make sure her whole group was present. She made it fun & cared deeply about her job. I highly recommend her! Thank you, Anastasia.
Our tour guide Carolina was very knowledgable and kind.
Anastasia was such a great tour guide! So nice and attentive to the group in a busy place!
Veronica was very knowledgeable and made the trip much less complicated and time wasting then other tours. She hit us up all the right places w all the knowledge. We enjoyed our tribe her immensely.
