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
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 + 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.
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
1,611 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience overall!
Lania M,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00I booked this tour 1 day in advance. Tickets on the palace’s website were sold out so I was nervous that this could be a scam, but this tour was legit. The pickup location happened to be across the street from our hotel. Communication was clear. Bus was comfortable. Guides were knowledgeable. Had plenty of time to explore the gardens on our own after the guided palace tour. I recommend bringing your own water and saving the bottle because there is a drinking fountain at the garden. So happy we got to experience Versailles at the last minute!
Quick bus ride from...
Stephanie H,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00Quick bus ride from Paris, tons of people but happy to see everyone so excited to see the palace. Would skip the gardens unless you have a lot of time. Train takes you to lots of stops but don’t see the gardens unless you get off the train. Maybe a separate day tour just for the gardens
Very bad
Todd B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00You gave us wrong meeting point Missed tour and you won't refund. Will fight with credit card. After Tokyo no more Viator Used you quite a bit
Very nice day on...
Dany C,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice day the guide very friendly and interesting. I would have stayed a little longer and for the garden, those who took the option like me do not forget to buy the tour DE petit train at the entrance of the garden which is not included because with the time available you will not be able to go around the garden. Thank you.
Palace
Margaret H,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
4.00Lots of walking and standing. Would have liked better instruction on how to view gardens within time provided.
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