Versailles Palace Skip the Line Small Group Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After been welcome by your guide you will be taken on a guided inside visit of the Royal Apartments. You will walk through the palace and learn its history, including the fact that it was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years.
Following your interior visit of the Palace and after having said bye to your guide, you will have the opportunity spend some free time in the gardens, a 2,000-acre (809-hectare) park filled with fountains, statues, and classic formal garden landscaping
You will even get the chance to see the Musical Gardens show if visiting Versailles on a Tuesday or a Friday or the Musical Fountains Show if taking the tour on a Saturday or a Sunday. (BUT Remember! Tickets to the Gardens are not included in the tour. You must expect to pay to get access to the Musical Gardens Show or Musical Fountains Show)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace
Versailles Palace entrance with scheduled time access
Guided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide
Transportation to/from attractions
Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
Italian Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
French Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Portuguese Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Spanish Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Mandarin (Chinese) Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle
English Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Reviews
336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Alia B,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
2.00It’s not really a “skip-the-line” experience. Our tour was scheduled for 10:45. We waited in line for about an hour. Save your money and just go on your own. I heard that you can download an audio tour from Rick Steves. If you have to wait in line anyway, might as well have information presented by someone more knowledgeable than the guide from this tour.
Disorganized.
Gerry B,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
2.00The tour was over crowded. No fault of your guide, however the castle tour was disorganized and rushed. When requesting an English speaking tour guide, the guides heavy French accent was not clear with the background noice of too many people in the same place.
Too hot and overpowering
Kate H,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour guide did her best but she spoke quickly which, combined with the French accent, made it difficult to understand her. She also spoke excessively and allowed it to go on too long, making it hard to stay focused. On a side note, Versailles is also incredibly hot, and full of people.
Tour guide needed!
Angela H,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic! This visit needed a tour guide and Rose was the best! Great history lesson and personable experience. Highly recommend.
Fun tour
Andrew B,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was informative and fun tour. The guide (Neal) knew all of the historic details but was easy going and lighthearted. Neal also gave the tour a French twist which enhanced the experience
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