Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris
Overview
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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
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 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
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
Reviews
1,720 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Palace of Versailles Disaster
Noema P,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
1.00Our tour guide was a woman named Soraya and she was absolutely unprepared and unprofessional in her approach to our tour. She had no banner or identifying flag so that the group could follow her inside the very crowded venue. We lost her almost immediately after entering the Palace of Versailles and the audio faded quickly as she left the room and left us behind. We attempted to find her in the crowded rooms but we were unable to locate her. After rushing from room to room, we exited the palace and attempted to locate her outside. When we finally found her, she blamed us and said that we were at fault for not keeping up! She then said that we caused her to miss a 3 o clock appointment she had scheduled. This confirms that she was rushing our tour since we were supposed to have a 4 hour tour of Versailles and the Gardens until 3 pm. I think we should have a refund of our money since we didn’t have any significant time inside the palace to view the rooms and certainly did not have any tour guide to hear the history of the palace. If she had used a flag or banner, we would have had a chance to follow her in the crowded hallways but this was not the case. I would NOT recommend this tour to anyone. I am totally disappointed!
Amazing views in Versailles
Chris C,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour started a bit disorganized. People were not directed to busses in loud clear manner. Then there was no audio headset for me initially. The guide to the palace (chateau) was very good giving some relevant historical facts. Once we got off the bus there was more confusion and lack of direction. We had two tour groups in one bus. However I simply followed the only tour guide to the Chateau from the parking lot in which time some other audio was broadcast on the headphones which I still didn’t have. Once at the entry point things got sorted. I was hastily given a headset which worked intermittently until I fiddled with the audio jack. All the while trying to follow my new guide. The guides carried no identifying items (umbrella/tour flag/tour hat or vest) therefore constantly keeping an eye out for where we were headed vs taking in the Palace. The audio was very low volume so difficult to hear without pushing the headphone into my ear. The guide was knowledgable. I was surprised we were out of the palace in about 50 minutes and cut loose to the gardens. The gardens are worth a days trip and pack your own lunch for a picnic on the grounds. The cafe was always lined up so you will waste a good 20 minutes waiting. At the meeting point for return more confusion ensued and we were taken into an active parking lot moved around waiting for the correct bus. I would recommend the guides keep people out of the lot and call for them when ready for everyone’s safety. The trip back there was no commentary and the itinerary mentioned a pass by the louvre which never happened. The destination was amazing but the experience with the tour was not as good as experience as I have had with Viator in the past tour company 3/5 on this one the palace 5/5 therefore overall 4/5. I do want to mention that we did not wait to enter the palace that timing was absolutely perfect and you bypass a large cue of lines!
Nate was the best travel...
Sherry B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nate was the best travel guide. The meeting place was easy to find, the trip was a long day, but we knew that since we were able to see both Cinque Terre and Pisa. Would definitely recommend!!
To get a good experience...
Joan M,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00To get a good experience I recommend a guide.Our guide was excellent and very informative, she also gave extra information. Well worth going on this trip.
Great tour of Versailles chateau
Seiko T,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour of Versailles chateau with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Very fun and entertaining time with an experienced guide.
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