Versailles Palace Half-Day Guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–6 hours
- Price from
- $296 / person
- Languages
- AR, DE, RU, PT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of the Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, 78000 Versailles, France
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
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Description
Enjoy access to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and discover its marvels with a 5-Star Licensed Guide. Optional: extend your private tour to also explore the Princess’ Apartments and the Trianon Estate. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: King’s Apartments On a 2-hour tour of the Palace of Versailles you will see marvels such as the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s Apartments and the Royal Chapel. 3-hour: Kings’ & Princess’ Apartments On a 3-hour tour of the Palace of Versailles you will see more highlights, such as the Princess’ Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the King’s Apartments. 6-hour: King’s & Princess’ Apartments & Trianon Estate On a 6-hour tour of the you will see entire Versailles Estate: the Gardens Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, the King’s and Princess’ Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and more.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, 78000 Versailles, France
Private tour to discover the King's Apartments and other marvels of the Palace of Versailles. This basic tour covers the most important parts of the Palace, including the famous Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments, the King’s Bedchamber, and the Royal Chapel.
See the marble Royal Courtyard, explore the Gallery of the History of the Palace, and immerse yourself in stories about the Court life by visiting the King’s Apartments, which include the Louis XIV rooms and the Apollo Room. Thanks to skip-the-line tickets, you won’t have to stand in a long queue at the ticket office, so you'll have more time to explore the palace and learn about the life of Marie Antoniette, King Louis XIV, the French Revolution, the Versailles Treaty, and more.
Tour to discover more highlights of the Palace of Versailles by visiting the King's Apartments and the Princess’ Apartments! This longer tour is a chance to dive deeper into the history and beauty of Versailles as you visit the 18th-century apartments of Louis XV’s daughters: Dauphin and Mesdames. The ground floor also houses the origins statues from the Gardens of Versailles. Book this tour now to discover the hidden treasures of one of the world’s most iconic palaces!
Explore the entire estate of Versailles, including the Trianon Estate, the Gardens of Versailes and the King's Apartments and the Princess’ Apartments in the main palace. This option includes the all-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Versailles, so you can see it all in 1 day! Visit the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, where Marie Anotiette and other members of the royal family went to escape the splendor of the Palace of Versailles. For your convenience, we also provide round-trip tickets for the Little Train that will take you from the Gardens of Versailles to Grand Trianon, thus saving you from a 30-minute walk from the main palace.
Highlights
Extended tour with the Princess’ Apartments (3- and 6-hour tours only)
Tickets to the Palace of Versailles (all options)
Round-trip tickets for the Little Train (6-hour tour only)
Tickets and tour of the Gardens of Versailles, Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon (6-hour tour only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your selected language
Private Tour of the Palace &Gardens of Versailles(number of attractions depends on selected option)
What's included
Included
Extended tour with the Princess’ Apartments (3- and 6-hour tours only)
Tickets to the Palace of Versailles (all options)
Round-trip tickets for the Little Train (6-hour tour only)
Tickets and tour of the Gardens of Versailles, Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon (6-hour tour only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your selected language
Private Tour of the Palace &Gardens of Versailles(number of attractions depends on selected option)
Not included
Tour of the Princess’ Apartments (in 2-hour tour)
Tickets and tour of the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon (in 2 and 3-hour tours)
Round-trip tickets for the Little Train (in 2 and 3-hour tours)
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please provide the full name of each guest when making a booking.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- The Versailles tickets are timed, so you can enter immediately without queuing at the ticket office. You can’t skip the line at the entrance and security checks.
- The 2-hour tour covers only the palace’s highlights: the King’s Apartments and the Hall of Mirror. Book a 3-hour tour to also visit the Princess’ Apartments.
- The 6-hour tour includes admission to the Estate of Trianon, including the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon with gardens. Round-trip train tickets for the Little Tram are included.
- From April to October, entry to the Gardens of Versailles is possible only on our 6-hour tour, which includes tickets to the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show.
- For the best experience, we limit your group size to 30 people per guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups..
Frequently asked questions
How long does Versailles Palace Half-Day Guided Tour take?
Versailles Palace Half-Day Guided Tour lasts about 2–6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Versailles Palace Half-Day Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $296 per person for this Versailles experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Versailles Palace Half-Day Guided Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide in front of the Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, 78000 Versailles, France . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Versailles Palace Half-Day Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in AR, DE, RU, PT, CMN, JA, EN, IT, PL, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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