Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour by Bus from Paris
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into the grandeur and political drama of the French monarchy with a guided day tour of the Palace of Versailles from Paris. Enjoy access with reserved tickets and travel in comfort aboard a climate-controlled coach from Paris. Marvel at key palace highlights such as the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, and Royal Chapel. You can also upgrade to stroll through the expansive gardens at your own pace or visit the town of Giverny which includes a visit to Claude Monet's home.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Add a self-guided stroll through the Gardens of Château de Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre. From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included if selected.
From November to March, garden access is free; no ticket required.
Choose the Full-Day Giverny & Palace of Versailles Combo for a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens before an afternoon tour of Versailles.
While your timed-entry ticket reduces wait time, brief delays at security and entrance lines may still occur, especially during peak season.
We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round-trip transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
Entrance ticket and reservation fee for the Palace of Versailles
Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Free time in the village of Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Expert, English speaking guide
Entrance tickets & Free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles at your pace [if option selected]
Audio headset so you can always hear your guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles in true royal fashion. As your guide shows you around a carefully curated selection of the palace’s 700 rooms, you’ll hear stories of the Sun King, Louis XIV, his successors, their queens, mistresses, and courtiers – including Marie Antoinette and other notable figures. Versailles had its heyday in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the Sun King elevated Louis XIII’s humble hunting lodge into the official seat of the French court – and 300 years later, the palace has lost little of its glamorous excess.
La Galerie des Glaces
Stand in the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, La Galerie des Glaces, the site of royal ceremonies and the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. Discover tales of decadence, diplomacy, and revolution. Visit the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside Versailles while our passionate English-speaking guide marvels you with stories of the excesses of royal life, peaking under the Sun King, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Options
Palace & Garden + Fountain
Guided small-group tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens and ticket to see the Fountain Show
Private air-conditioned coach: Enjoy return transfers from Paris on a private, air-conditioned coach.
Upgrade: Giverny & Versailles
Full Day Givery & Versailles: Choose this option to extend your trip and visit both Giverny and Versailles in 1 day! Includes Claude Monet's home visit.
Palace & Garden
Private air-conditioned coach: Enjoy return transfers from Paris on a private, air-conditioned coach.
Palace & Garden : Guided small-group tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens.
Palace & Garden + Musical
Guided small-group tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens and ticket to see the Musical Show
Private air-conditioned coach: Enjoy return transfers from Paris on a private, air-conditioned coach.
Just Palace
This option does not include the tickets to the Gardens
Private air-conditioned coach: Enjoy return transfers from Paris on a private, air-conditioned coach.
Reviews
1,645 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Easy to Book, Knowledgeable Tour Guided
Shelley E,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00It could not have been easier to book. Then, Viator sends you many reminders with information on the meeting place and what to expect at your tour. The meeting place was easy to find and the tour guide, Joe, could not have been more knowledgeable or pleasant. He maneuvered our group of about 20 people through Versailles which was not easy because there were at least three other tours occurring simultaneously. We started off the tour with a bathroom break which was very much appreciated. In each room, our tour guide gave us a history and then a little story about Louis XIV or 15th or Napoleon or Marie Antoinette or whatever was appropriate for each room. My friends and myself really learned a lot from this tour. And then we stayed for a tour of the gardens which was magnificent. Versailles is such a marvel. My group had another tour through Viator on Monday to the Louvre and we are looking forward to it. I will definitely recommend Viator to other travelers.
Omar was an extremely...
Darrin J,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Omar was an extremely accommodating, knowledgeable, and experienced guide. He was able to secure wheelchairs for several of our tour members to ensure an amazing experience.
The tour was canceled due...
Sandra S,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
1.00The tour was canceled due to the strike on 9/18/25. I'm surprised that you even sent this to me now.
It was great. Our guide...
Denise H,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great. Our guide at Giverny and our guide at Versailles were both very knowledgeable. They gave us a lot of information
There was just not enough...
Isabelle A,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00There was just not enough time in the package we purchased to see and explore everything Versailles had to offer. However, our guide throughout the palace was exceptional and we had a great day!
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