Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Full 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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
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 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
What‘s Included
Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
Admission to the Marie-Antoinette's Estate
Entry to the Gardens, including the Musical Show /Fountain Show (from Apr to Oct)
Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace
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
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport to/from attractions
Options
12:40 pm - English Tour
Palace with full access
10:40 am - English Tour
Palace with full access
9:40 am - English Tour
Palace with full access
10:25 am - English tour
Palace with full access
10:00 am - English tour
Palace with full access
9:30 am - English tour
Palace with full access
11:00 am - English tour
Palace with full access
Reviews
549 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must see
patxoconnor,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent overview of Versailles and the expansive/opulent estate. Ruben provided a most informative tour
Great tour. Our guide...
Ernest M,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide Mauro was fantastic. I really appreciated the time with him on the Versailles gardens portion of the tour. Don’t see the palace without a guide; Mauro gave the tour meaning and context.
Having a guide...
Donna C,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Having a guide explain/describe the construction of Versailles Palace is necessary to appreciate its place in French and world history. We also enjoyed walking the gardens with an experienced guide to explain the design/use by the King Louies. Amazing day!!
Top Notch Tour!! Highly recommend!
Carey D,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very comprehensive tour. So wonderful!! The fact that our tickets came with the tour (gardens and palace) was HUGE and the limited number of tourist (16) was just perfect! Our tour guide, Nathan, was so knowledgeable and could answer any questions I directed his way.
Our guide Ruben was...
Michael D,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Ruben was spectacular, giving us immensely important historical context the entire tour. Understanding the significance and purpose of each room turned a series of mega-opulent spaces into a meaningful walk through the lives of French kings and queens. Loved the personal earpiece too.
Fantastic
Donna B,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was on time, very knowledgeable and showed us many of the highlights of the palace and gardens. He also had a great sense of humor and made a point to interact personally with all participants.
Amazing and beautiful
Leesa F,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Beware! Meeting point for guide not clearly identified and easy to miss. Google maps did not help. Tour guide Danielle was excellent!!!
Lovely tour
Melissa h,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed our tour with Danielle. The meeting point was easy off the train. Danielle was so knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. We also did the gardens tour and Danielle explained the significance of some of the fountains. Highly recommend!
Excellent tour
MindiHartman,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Danielle was a fantastic guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and very nice. We really enjoyed our tour with her!
Go to office before going...
Stacy W,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Go to office before going to Palace. Although they did accommodate us already being there. Neil’s was an excellent guide.
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