Versailles Palace Full Day or Half Day Tour with Local Guide

4.5 (202 reviews) Versailles, France
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the State Apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens with an expert local guide to bring the Palace and its royal inhabitants back to life. For your convenience this tour starts in Versailles.

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Half Day Tour from Versailles

Half Day tour : Half Day tour of the Palace and Gardens.

Full Day Tour from Versailles

Full day tour: Includes Palace, gardens, Petit Trianon and Domain of Marie-Antoinette

What's included

  • Step into history as your guide brings the grandeur of Versailles and its royals to life.
  • Stroll through the stunning, perfectly manicured gardens of this iconic palace with your guide.
  • Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles with an expert local guide
  • Marvel at the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent State Apartments.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup/drop off
  • Transportation to/from Versailles

What to expect

  1. Palace of Versailles
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Meet your guide in Versailles and 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 splendors of this incredible palace. Your friendly local guide will bring you to the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life.

    See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and the royal bedrooms where the king and queen would go to bed and get up daily in front of a large audience. Learn about life at the royal court - there was even a ceremony for the King putting on and taking off his hunting boots! - the glory of the Sun King that was symbolised by this magnificent palace, and the tragic downfall of King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
  2. La Galerie des Glaces
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Stroll through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, as Kings, Queens and courtiers once did, as your guide brings the daily life, ceremonies and scandals of the royal court to life.
  3. Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After visiting the state apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays, the symbol of the King's power over nature. Discover hidden groves and on fountain show days you will see the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of kings and queens. The fountains run according to a very precise schedule, and your guide will ensure you are in exactly the right spot at the right time!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at the statue of Louis XIV on horseback located on the esplanade directly in front of the Palace of Versailles. Do not pass the security check!
Our coordinator will come to the statue to meet you with the guests arriving from Paris, they will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.

End point

Your tour will end at the palace.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • This tour involves a considerable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes. Please note, this tour in Versailles is not wheelchair accessible.
  • 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!
  • Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
  • Please note the full day tour requires a lot of walking. The tour is paced to be comfortable but you will need to be able to walk throughout the whole day.

Cancellation policy

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

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