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
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 - 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
Express Portuguese - Afternoon
Reviews
1,745 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not the best experience!
Frances C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
2.00The tour guide on the bus was not good and once we got to Versailles it was worse. I barely understood her. The tour company used was not worth the amount of money paid.
Difficult to hear guide and overcrowded.
Douglas G,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
2.00Our two other tours arranged through Viator were exceptional, but this one fell far short. There were three contributing factors... 1. The tour guide's high pitched voice combined with heavy French accent made her English VERY difficult to understand; 2. The sound equipment used seemed sub-standard compared to our other tours. Sound was lost with the slightest movement of the guide's head but picked up a lot of ambient noise, again contributing to us missing much of what she was saying; 3. The Palace was allowing FAR too many people inside at any one time. Movement between rooms was extremely crowded and slow, and frankly scary. Supporting how unsatisfactory this tour was, several people handed over their sound equipment early and proceeded on their own. The gardens were beautiful but we only had 1 hour remaining to see them following the palace tour and a quick sandwich. The recommendation for the garden tour alone is 2-1/2 hours.
Missed tour
Alberik H,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
1.00We went at the Pullman hotel to find that the meeting point was changed. My booking said it was at the Pullman hotel. No one had contacted me about it. I will escalate this with Viator for their lack of customer service.
Too much detailed history...
Leo P,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00Too much detailed history for me . Gardens were very nice. Very confusing when trying to find our return bus. Better way to identify the bus is needed.
Versailles tour
Cesar M,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00Versailles was incredibly tight with large crowds which was a distraction and concern that the potential presence of pickpockets brought into the mix.
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