Versailles Palace Tour & Optional Gardens Access from Paris

Duration6h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Explore the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris designed for a smooth, well-paced experience. With reserved, timed entry included, spend more time inside the palace and less time managing logistics.

Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach and follow an expert English-speaking guide through Versailles’ most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and State Apartments. Audio headsets ensure you hear every story clearly, even in busy areas.

After your guided palace visit, enjoy access to the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected), where you can explore André Le Nôtre’s masterpiece at your own pace.

Seasonal upgrade options also allow you to combine Versailles with a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny.

Options

Versailles Palace (No Gardens)

Duration: 6 hours
Palace Tour Only: guided tour with expert guide and reserved timed entry. Gardens access not included.

Upgrade: Giverny & Versailles

Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
Full Day Givery & Versailles: Choose this option to extend your trip and visit both Giverny and Versailles in 1 day! Includes Claude Monet's home visit.

Versailles Palace & Gardens

Guided tour: of the Palace of Versailles, followed by access to the Gardens to explore at your own pace.
From April 1–Nov 1: Garden access includes Musical Gardens and Fountain Shows.

What's included

Gardens of Versailles admission & free time (not included in Palace Only option)
Easy round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Palace of Versailles admission with reserved, timed entry
Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet's House in Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Guided visit of the palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors
Free time in the village of Giverny [if Giverny Upgrade Option Selected]
Expert English-speaking guide and Audio headset for clear commentary throughout the visit

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Tickets to Le Hameau de la Reine, the Grand & Petit Trianon, La Galerie des Carrosses

What to expect

Palace of Versailles
1h 50m · Admission ticket included

Discover the Palace of Versailles in true royal fashion during an extended guided visit. Follow your expert guide through a carefully curated selection of the palace’s most significant rooms, including the State Apartments and Royal Chapel, while learning about the reign of Louis XIV, the lives of his successors, and the court intrigues that shaped French history.

With audio headsets provided, you’ll hear every story clearly—even in the palace’s busiest areas—allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
La Galerie des Glaces
10m

Stand beneath glittering chandeliers in the legendary Hall of Mirrors, the setting for royal ceremonies and historic moments that shaped Europe.
The Royal Chapel
5m

Admire the elegant Royal Chapel, a masterpiece of French baroque design where kings and queens once worshipped.
The Royal Opera
Pass by

An elegant royal theater commissioned by Louis XV, famed for its lavish design and remarkable acoustics.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
1h 15m · Admission ticket included

If you’ve selected the gardens option, enjoy free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Designed by André Le Nôtre, these vast grounds are masterpieces of symmetry, perspective, and symbolism.
During the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season (late March/early April through October), music and water displays bring the gardens to life on select days.
Grand Canal
15m · Admission ticket included

If you’ve selected the gardens option, take in views of the Grand Canal, a peaceful finale to your visit and a striking symbol of Versailles’ grandeur.
The Grand Trianon
Pass by

A magnificent chapel showcasing the grandeur and spirituality of the French monarchy (ticket not included)
Le Hameau De La Reine
Pass by

Marie Antoinette’s enchanting countryside retreat, created as a peaceful escape from court life (ticket not included)
I Trianons E Le Hameau
Pass by

The royal retreats of Versailles, offering a glimpse into the private world of the French royals (ticket not included)
La Galerie des Carrosses
Pass by

A fascinating collection of royal coaches and ceremonial carriages from the splendor of Versailles (ticket not included)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.

End point

This service ends at Porte Maillot.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained.
From November to March, garden access is free; no ticket required.
Add a self-guided stroll through the Gardens of Château de Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre. From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included if selected.
Choose the Full-Day Giverny & Palace of Versailles Combo for a guided tour of Versailles, followed by a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in the afternoon.
While your timed-entry ticket reduces wait time, brief delays at security and entrance lines may still occur, especially during peak season.
Guests must return on their scheduled coach departure. Alternative return times or later transfers cannot be accommodated.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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