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Palace of Versailles Guided Tour

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Discover the Palace of Versailles with your local expert guide who knows stories and facts lesser known to people!

Highlights

  • Make the most of your time at the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide as you to get know anecdotes and facts about the Palace and the royal family.

  • Visit the stunning Hall of Mirrors, which took 6 years to build and a hall that has witnessed many an occasion, including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

  • From King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette, get a glimpse into the lives of the French monarchy’s most influential figures.

  • Choose between English, Italian, French, and Spanish guided tours. Opting for the premium tickets will allow you access to the Palace Gardens as well.

  • Fun fact: While there was a bounty of food and drink on constant offer at Versailles, the drink of choice for King Louis XV was hot chocolate.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour 45-minute tour of the Palace of Versailles

  • Expert English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide

  • Entry to the Palace of Versailles

  • Entry to the Palace Gardens (optional)

Exclusions

  • Transportation to/from Paris

  • Access to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate

  • Access to the King's Private Apartments

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Italy, United Kingdom and over 38 countries have loved this experience
Devrim Iyigun

Devrim

5/5

Mar, 2024

We attended the Versailles tour on our last visit to Paris. Because it was winter we just toured the palace. It was easy to meet with our group. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodated the group well. Versailles was very crowded, just like any other historic site /museum.
DELETRAZ NICOLAS

Deletraz

5/5

Feb, 2024

Great experience from A to Z. Ease of booking, receipt of tickets, explanations, guide... Highly recommend!
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Giorgio Iacono

Giorgio

5/5

Dec, 2023

We arrived 10 minutes late and unfortunately the group had already left but thanks to customer service they were able to get us to the guide on time...bravo bravo bravo! Kudos also to Francesco our competent and friendly Italian speaking guide!
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David Johnston

David

5/5

Dec, 2023

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the subject and the history behind the project. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable making the tour an amazing experience for us.
Maddalena Marioli

Maddalena

5/5

Dec, 2023

TRULY BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE. FRANCESCO, THE GUIDE, DESCRIBING ARCHITECTURE, CHARACTERS, COURT LIFE OF THE ENCHANTING PALACE OF VERSAILLES, THROUGH TALES OF FACTS AND ANECDOTES ,MADE THE TOUR MEMORABLE. ALSO THRILLED OUR DAUGHTER, ONLY 9 YEARS OLD, WHO WAS MASTERFULLY INVOLVED.
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Bask in the magnificence of the Palace

The exquisite Palace of Versailles is one of the most extraordinary achievements in 17th-century European art. Just a few minutes' walk from the Palace, you will meet your expert guide and receive your skip-the-line vouchers. Once inside, enjoy a guided tour of the most famous places within the Palace. Illustrating more than five centuries of French history, the Palace not only houses remarkable works of art -- it stands as a work of art itself.

Glittering Hall of Mirrors and other opulent features

Begin your visit by exploring the ornate King and Queen's State Apartments. Learn about the French monarchy and explore the themed salons and their elaborate ceiling paintings. Next, make your way to the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Designed to protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke, the hall’s 357 mirrors were strategically placed to reflect the light of candles. With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the whole hall!

If you’d like to maximize your time at the Palace of Versailles and get a more in-depth experience, check out our Versailles Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers ticket.

Additional information

  • During high season, from Apr through Oct, it is recommended to visit the Palace early in the morning, right when it opens.

  • Tue and weekends generally see the most traffic, especially on days of water fountain shows.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide in front of the Statue of Louis XIV in the “Place d'Armes” right in front of the Palace.

  • Address: Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France.

  • Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Statue of Louis XIV and will carry a Paris Trip flag and hold a Headout sign for easy recognition.

  • Please do not go directly to the castle. Meet your guide at the meeting point.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Château de Versailles. It is a quick 1-min walk to the meeting point.

  • Board buses 14, and EX01 to get you there.

By Metro

  • The closest metro station is Versailles Château Rive Gauche. It is a quick 11-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board metro RER-C to get you there.

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