Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Tour with Reserved Access
Overview
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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of Versailles and Gardens of Versailles on a half-day tour. Your expert guide will bring French history back to life as you walk through the Palace of Versailles, where King Louis XIV officially settled his court and government in 1682. Soak in the palace’s Baroque architecture, admire the rooms full of art and see how some of the most infamous members of nobility really lived.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour departs a few minutes later). In case of late arrival for check-in, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Fees will apply if you wish to reschedule for a later tour.
The scheduled access time can be delayed on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace.
The tickets for the Musical Show or Fountain Show are included. You will be able to watch the shows during the tour and stay in the gardens after your half-day guided tour has finished.
Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
The trains are not running between the stations "PARIS AUSTERLITZ" and "Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche" from the 15th of July to the 23rd of August. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for both the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
Garden Access: Entry to the Gardens, including the Musical Show (weekdays)/Fountain Show (weekends)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport to/from attractions
What To Expect
Palace of Versailles
Discover the Palace of Versailles (Hall of mirrors, State apartments) with the expert guide
La Galerie des Glaces
Hall of Mirrors
Options
1:40 pm English Tour
Palace and Gardens tour
1:00 pm English Tour
Palace and Gardens tour
12:45 pm English Tour
Palace and Gardens tour
Reviews
539 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional and Breathtaking!
dawnchiuch,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was amazing ! Our guide Mauro was so knowledgeable and a great story teller. He truly made the history come to life. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Paris!
Our guide was informative...
Elizabeth S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our guide was informative about the history, though not about the plants in the garden. The fountains do not run when it is hot for conservation. Nice experience.
Our tour guide Laetitia...
Cory H,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Laetitia was very knowledgeable and personable! She provided great instruction and got us through all of Versailles smoothly in the gardens even on a hot August day. The headsets also worked well and directions from the desk were clear.
Amazing tour , Oswaldo...
Jules A,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing tour , Oswaldo was great very knowledgeable and funny . He made the tour fun. A great and quick way to learn about th Versailles palace and gardens
Vladina (Thank You) for a Tour of the Palace and Gardins
Brian I,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Booked this Tour with Viator with GetYourGuide (where your check in) and everything went smooth. We met at the desk (provided our names and ID) and got a friendly welcome. We were told to wait in the hall and all the tour guides names were written so we knew we were in the right place to wait. Our tour guide was Vladina and she was great. There was approx 20 people in our group and Vladina announced our names and we were given a device and ear phones (just one ear). I had no issues hearing her and she said she had extras if there were any problems. The tour of the Palace and Grounds was passed from the knowledge of Vladina and my wife and had a great time. She was a great tour guide! Definitely would recommend this tour as it felt personalized even with a larger group.
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