Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step back in time from Paris to Queen Marie Antoinette’s reign and marvel at the opulent luxury of the Royal Courts on this 4-hour Palace of Versailles guided tour with optional fountain show. Enjoy skip-the-line access and beat the queues to begin your tour. Marvel at the King and Queen’s luxurious Royal Apartments. Stroll along the stunningly beautiful Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Wander among royal statues and busts in the palace’s immaculately manicured gardens during your leisure time at the end.The tour includes a return transportation from Paris.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION* Please note that starting June 3rd, the meeting point for this tour will change to : 6 avenue du Dr Brouardel, 75007 Paris
During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
The Fountains Show is only operating during the Summer
Fountain Show dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from April 5 to October 26, 2025 + Friday August 15th.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gardens and Fountains Show (when operating)
Qualified guide interpreter (except first Sunday of each month, an audio guide will be provided)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
Choose from a morning or afternoon half-day tour then head to Pyramides in central Paris to redeem your voucher.
Arc de Triomphe
Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and set off through the city for the 1-hour journey to the famous Palace of Versailles.
Options
Express in English - Afternoon
Duration: 4 hours: Return to Paris is scheduled for approximately 6:30 pm
Versailles Express VAP English: Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided tour from Paris - Afternoon
Express in English - Morning
Duration: 4 hours: Return to Paris is scheduled for approximately 12:45 or 3:30 pm, depending on the chosen departure time.
Versailles Express VAM English: Versailles Essential: Half Day Guided tour from Paris - Morning
Extended Tour - Spanish
Duration: 7 hours: Return to Paris is scheduled for approximately 3:15 pm or 6:00 pm, depending on the chosen departure time.
Versailles Extended Spanish VT: Versailles Extended Tour Guided in Spanish: Palace of Versailles + Gardens + Queen's Hamlet from Paris (priority access)
Express Portuguese - Afternoon
Reviews
1,729 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour. Great tour guide
malcolm s,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Pick up near Eiffel Tower leaves on tie. Comfortable coach . Alex our tour guide is more than brilliant, very helpful and knowledgeable, she made the tour in Versailles very interesting. We were well informed of the time and place to meet to pick up the coach back to Paris. If you are in Paris do this tour and ask for Alex as tour guide
Very bad tour extremely dissatisfied. Please refund the 65 euros for taxi that I have to spend extra.
Angela Z,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00This is the worst tour I ever been. Please refund me the money. The bus left us at Versailles and left at 12 pm exact. The exit from Varsallies was crowded and we were delayed by 2 minutes. The bus didn’t wait for us. Even though the guide Natalie was Russian and knew we were in the tour and didn’t wait for us. We had to wait in the heat for an hour to get a taxi and pay 65 euros extra even though I already paid 235 euros for this tour. This tour is overpriced. Don’t buy this this is a scam!!!!
The palace itself it’s...
Nikki M,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
2.00The palace itself it’s absolutely amazing overall! However, I don’t rate the overall group tour/with a tour guide. Tour guide was so lovely, but there was confusion with tickets when we all had to line up and wait for entry, which confused the tour guide a bit. The tour guide also spoke far too much, which took up a lot of our free time and we didn’t get left with much time to explore the garden (prettiest part). We ended up walking ahead of the group and doing our own thing. I would highly suggest to not waste your money on a private/group tour and just do it yourself.
Good value for the mkneyy
Mark C,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Pick up place was easy to find next to Eiffel Tower. Tour to Palace and the Gardens was great! Comfortable Van, small Group of 11. Anne the guide spoke very good English! Good value for the money
We enjoyed the tour very...
Jina H,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed the tour very much. The guide gave us great information about Versailles. The bus ride was not terribly long from Paris.
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