Versailles: Skip-the-Line Guided Palace Tour and Full Access

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the opulent grandeur of the Palace of Versailles
  • Explore the interior spaces of the palace on a guided tour
  • Explore the palace's rooms, including the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors
  • Learn facts about the palace's rooms and history from your guide
  • Take some free time to discover the intricately landscaped gardens on your own

About this activity

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Duration 1.5 hours

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Italian, English, Spanish, French

Overview

Visit the elegant Palace of Versailles on a guided tour. Skip the long lines and enter through a separate entrance.

Exclusive Versailles Palace Guided Tour: Skip-the-Line Entry & Garden Exploration

Experience the opulence of the French monarchy with our Versailles Palace skip-the-line tour. Avoid the exhausting queues and dive straight into the golden era of King Louis XIV. This guided journey takes you through the heart of French history, followed by leisure time to wander through the world-renowned Gardens of Versailles.

Tour Highlights

  • Priority Access: Bypass the long ticket lines with our dedicated skip-the-line entry.

  • Expert Narratives: Discover the secrets of the Royal Apartments with a professional historian guide.

  • Architectural Marvels: Stand in awe inside the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s Grand Apartment.

  • Freedom to Explore: Enjoy post-tour free time in the massive 2,000-acre manicured gardens.

What to Expect

Your journey begins at the iconic Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, where you will meet your expert guide. From here, you’ll step inside the palace to explore the Royal Apartments, learning about the daily lives, scandals, and political intrigues of the French court.

After witnessing the breathtaking interior decor and priceless art, you’ll head outdoors. The tour concludes by giving you the freedom to explore the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Wander through a landscape filled with magnificent fountains, classical statues, and perfectly aligned groves that define French garden design.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Selfie sticks

Know before you go

  • Baby strollers could be refused at the entrance of the palace
  • You can stay as long as you want in Versailles Castle at the end of your guided tour and enjoy the gardens
  • The palace gardens are free on Wednesdays in September/October and every day from November through March
  • There are no musical or fountain shows on days when the gardens are free
  • If arriving by train, please make sure to buy an RER Paris-Versailles ticket. Paris metro tickets are not accepted
  • If the castle is overcrowded, there could be a short wait at the group entrance

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

 

Price Includes

Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Palace of Versailles

Guided tour of the palace interior
Headsets
Gardens access ticket (on days when access is not free)
Entry ticket to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon

Price Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips
$87 / person

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