Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join this half-day tour to the prestigious Palace of Versailles and Gardens. Walk in the footsteps of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. See the Hall of Mirrors, lavish staterooms, and beautiful gardens. Your English-speaking guide will lend their expertise to enhancing the experience with historical facts and interesting anecdotes. Take the RER train from Paris and enjoy access.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour departure time. We have to catch a train to Versailles and we cannot wait for late arrivals.
The tour of Versailles Palace and gardens is 3 hours guided.
You need to add approx. 40 minutes each way to get to and from the palace on the train.
You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
What To Expect
Palace of Versailles
Meet your guide in central Paris and enjoy a short, escorted train ride to Versailles. On arrival, take a journey in the footsteps of the Kings and Queens of France. During the reign of Louis XIV - the Sun King - Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendours of this incredible palace. Our skip the line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and our friendly local guides will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life. Learn how the Kings and Queens lived out their lavish lives in public, how they kept the gossiping courtiers under their thumb, and made Versailles the artistic center of Europe. Discover a typical day in the life of Marie Antoinette; you’ll quickly understand why she hated the palace so much! Her opulent lifestyle here would lead to her tragic demise under the French Revolution.
La Galerie des Glaces
See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, and learn the secrets of how it came to be, and the fascinating goings on at the time of the royal court.
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Departure from Paris
Departure from Paris Starting point: Le Régalia, 1 Rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris, France
Departures from Paris
Departure from Paris : Departures from Montparnasse station during railway line works. The MEETING POINT is: 5 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris Starting point: 5 Bd de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France
What‘s Included
Stroll the stunning French-style gardens designed for royal grandeur.
Walk through the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent royal apartments.
Hear fascinating stories and history from your expert English-speaking guide
Pre-booked tickets and fast-track Palace entry.
Travel with ease from Paris on the RER, accompanied by our coordinators.
All tickets and reservations are included, Palace, gardens and train tickets.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
938 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Claire was wonderful, as was Berrick!
Clay C,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The meeting point was so easy. Berrick met us, educated us on the trains down and back, and handed us off to Claire at the entrance to Versailles. Claire was so so informative and entertaining. The tour was over so quickly!!
This was an excellent...
Cristina A,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour. It was well organized and the meeting point was easy to find. Our first guide Berek was very helpful and taught us how to navigate the RER train system which was intimidating prior to this. Once at Versailles, our tour guide Johnny made the experience very enjoyable. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate towards the end of the tour during the garden portion, he was very adaptable and made the best of our visit. He is truly passionate about the history of this palace and his stories were interesting and fun. Some of the interior portions of the tour were very crowded but it didn’t feel like it since we never had difficulty getting to the front and taking pictures. This is a must see landmark while in Paris and these tour guides made it exceptional.
Versailles Tour
Gary M,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A lot of walking inside very crowded corridors. No breaks for water, coffee, snack etc. One traveler passed out on our tour. Our guide was outstanding. Travel arrangements were very good.
Exceptional Experience
Diane G,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience and highly recommend the tour. Everyone in our family enjoyed viewing the palace and gardens. Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent tour in a sea of people
Alan G,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Get ready-Versailles is always crowded. We began the tour at the beginning of the day and it was busy. When we finished at 12:30 pm the lines were stretched for miles. You need a tour to understand the history. Sure you can get an audio tour, but you can’t ask questions or hear interesting stories. It’s crowded and a good guide weaves your way through the masses. Excellent tour of the palace and an orientation to the grounds. I know why it’s highly rated.
Great Day in Versailles
erica d,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had two separate tour guides. The first, Berek, made sure we got on the right train and made it to the Palace. The second one, Sarah, gave us a wonderful tour through the Palace and out into the gardens. We have a great time!
Excellent Tour!
Lauren M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Claire, was incredibly knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed our tour with her. We had really been looking forward to our tour of Versailles, and it was a wonderful experience. After the inside tour, Claire took the group to some excellent spots within the gardens. We really enjoyed Claire’s willingness to answer questions, and she was such a friendly presence.
Beautiful Palace
Alda D,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful palace and gardens. Well maintained. Worth the visit.
Great experience
Kristen T,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was excellent. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny.
Fun and a Great Value
Robin S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was well organized and fun! Celia our guide was informative and funny. We had a couple of children on our tour and Celia was great with both the adults and kids. The price was well worth it! I highly recommend!
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