From Paris: Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Garden Access: including the Musical Show (weekdays)/ Fountain Show (weekends) from April to October
Guided tour of the gardens (if option selected)
Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace
Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
Round-Trip Comfortable Bus Transfer to and from Versailles, departing from the meeting point
Guided tour of Marie-Antoinette's Estate (if option selected)
Admission for infant under 6 years old
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Restroom on board
Lunch
What To Expect
Palace of Versailles
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.
La Galerie des Glaces
Explore the palace’s unique and elaborate interior, including the king’s state apartments and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Options
Full Access and Guided Tour
Fullday Tour : This option includes the Versailles palace shared tour, gardens and Marie Antoinette's Estate tour
Duration: 11 hours: The activity lasts approximately 10.5 hours, including transportation.
PM: Palace tour +garden access
Afternoon half day tour
Duration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation.
AM:Palace tour&Garden access
Morning Half Day tour : This option includes a shared guided tour of the palace and a self-guided tour of the gardens.
Duration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation.
AM:Palace tour & Garden access
Morning Half Day Tour : This option includes a shared guided tour of the palace and a self-guided tour of the gardens.
Duration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation.
PM:Palace tour & Garden access
Afternoon Half day tour: This option includes a shared guided tour of the palace and a self-guided tour of the gardens.
Duration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation.
Palace & Gardens Guided Tour
Half day tour in the afternoon: This option includes the Versailles Palace shared tour and a 45-minute guided tour of the gardens.
Duration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation.
PM:Palace tour +garden access
Afternoon half day tour
Duration: 6 hours: The activity lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including transportation.
8:30am - Full Access Tour
Fullday: This option includes a guided tour of the palace, the gardens and Marie Antoinette's Estate (Trianon).
Duration: 11 hours: The activity lasts approximately 10.5 hours, including transportation.
Reviews
695 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Comical
anthony m,
Oct 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00Stay away from this company in Paris! Booked a tour of the Palace of Versaille on Thursday last. Tour was touted as being a 5 hour tour of the Palace and gardens, specifically says that we would have 3 hours in the gardens. Tour of the Palace lasted less than an hour, we were then told the gardens were closed so we could not enter. Nowhere in the advertising were we informed that the gardens could potentially be closed. We were told we could walk around Versailles town centre or walk around the rooms again until the bus came back. Ended up getting the RER back to Paris. Tour guide said that he would organise a refund, which was welcome. Checked email today, the tour cost 107 euros, received a refund of 10 euros! Some joke! 😂 If you're thinking of using this crowd to visit Versailles, save yourself the hassle, read the wikipedia article and get the RER out instead, save yourself a 100 euros! 😂
Versailles Tour Team Hill
Lori P,
Oct 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Convient, good value and fun. Loved our guide. He was knowledgeable and personable. Versailles was beautiful.
Seamless and Informative Tour
Natalie N,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The experience was so smooth and so friendly. When you arrive at the office, they tell you exactly what will happen throughout the day. You walk to the coach with very comfortable seats. The guide shares facts about Paris and Versailles as you drive to the palace. Once there, you skip the line and head right in to start the tour. So, so easy and I was absolutely delighted. My mom is 75 and has mobility issues and she was able to complete the tour. We had an amazing time! Highly recommend!
Rainy day in Versailles
Lauri B,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00I booked this tour as a result of a rainy day in Paris. My original plan was the e-bicycle tour to Versailles but the weather didn’t cooperate. This tour was half the time and it was lovely. The bus to and from was easy to navigate. The tour guide made the day perfect. There was even extra time for lunch at Angelina’s. Overall this trip is worth the $$. Thank you, Viator.
Windy day at Versailles
Rebecca P,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Unfortunately the day didn't start as expected. We signed up for a full day guided tour and the tour operator had us for a half day. Not sure where the communication broke down. Our tour guide was very good for the half day session in building. Due to high winds the gardens were shut down so in the end we saw all that we would be able to see even with the Viator snafu. Viator did treat us very fairly with refunding a generous amount for what we missed and the trouble. I will continue to use Viator.
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