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Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tour group inside Versailles Palace with guide explaining ornate room details.
Tapestry in Versailles Palace depicting mythological scene, part of Skip the Line: Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour.
Tour group walking with guide at Versailles Palace gardens.
Visitors approaching Versailles Palace entrance on a guided tour, France.

Duration

1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

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Guided tour

Head to the grand Palace of Versailles and explore this magnificent World Heritage site at your own pace with an expert guide! The guided tour will continue through the lush palace gardens after your tour of the palace interiors and you can admire the wide array of fountains, statues, and exotic flower beds.

    • Take the opportunity to tour the beautiful Palace of Versailles while it is less crowded and appreciate the stunning architecture on this more exclusive visit.

    • Gain exclusive skip-the-line access to the palace and explore various parts of the palace such as the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Apartments, the Coronation Room, and the Royal Gardens designed by the renowned André Le Nôtre.

    • Learn more about the palace and gardens on this guided tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

    • A Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens Show will be included in the tickets when running (on selected dates).

    • Skip-the-line entrance to the Palace of Versailles

    • Entry to Palace Gardens

    • Guided Tour of Palace and Gardens

    • An expert English-speaking guide

    • Small groups of 25 people or fewer

    • Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide

    • Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens Show (on selected dates)

    • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Christian Bouche

    Christian

    Nov, 2019Verified booking

    5/5
    Kristina’s vast knowledge and friendly organized guidance through the palace. Don’t usually do a guide, but this experience changed my mind!
    Lydia Harris

    Lydia

    Nov, 2019Verified booking

    5/5
    It was surprisngly a quiet day and we got some space and ample time to get around the palace as well as the Garden with our guide
    Barry Casey

    Barry

    Oct, 2019Verified booking

    5/5
    While my wife loved the amazing paintings i really enjoyed strolling through the garden. Something we dont get to do back home!
    Gloria Salazar

    Gloria

    Oct, 2019Verified booking

    5/5
    Skipping the line was very throughtful of my husband else waiting outside the palace in this heat would have been a nightmare.
    im Greene

    Im

    Oct, 2019Verified booking

    5/5
    Got the skip the line tickets for the first time from here just to try it and it actually helped us get through the crowd standing since hours for the tickets
  • Skip the Long Lines and Begin Exploring the Palace Immediately

    With this ticket, you can skip the long lines and dive right into exploring the opulent palace halls and rooms as soon as you reach your destination. Deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles received a whopping 7,700,000 tourists in 2017, making it one of the most visited sites in Paris alongside the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. The palace has spacious hallways with several beautiful and intricate sculptures lining the walls. Your guide will help you understand the significance of many of these artefacts as you explore the monument.

    Admire Some of the Most Lavish Areas of the Palace

    Your tour will begin directly at the Versailles Palace, where you will meet your guide and head inside with the help of your skip-the-line tickets. The King’s Grand Apartment, the Queen’s Grand Apartment, and the Coronation Room are some of the palace’s most gorgeous areas to visit. The Apartment of the King consists of seven interconnected salons, each dedicated to a classical Roman or Greek deity. The salons house some of the most amazing paintings from the Renaissance era, such as the painting of Mercury in his Chariot by Jean Baptiste de Champaigne in the Salon of Mercury, and the Meal at the House of Simon the Pharisee by Paolo Veronese in the Salon of Hercules. You will also have time to explore the famous Hall of Mirrors, a vast hall where guests were received and entertained.

    Stroll through the Royal Gardens after your Palace Tour

    Designed by André Le Nôtre under the aegis of Louis XIV, the garden in the Versailles Palace is home to over 200 statues, innumerable fountains, sprawling flower beds, and serene ponds. Your tour will continue here after you have made your way through the palace interiors. The garden comes alive with activity in the summer months when various events such as the Grandes Eaux are organized. On selected dates, a Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens show will be included in the tickets.

  • Palace of Versailles

    MondayClosed
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 05:45pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 05:45pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 05:45pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 05:45pm
    Saturday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 05:45pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:30pmlast entry 05:45pm
  • Ticket Information

    This ticket has the following options you can choose from:

    • Versailles Palace & Gardens

    • Versailles Palace, Gardens & Musical Fountains Show

    • Versailles Palace, Gardens & Musical Gardens Show

    Important Information

    • Tickets for the Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens are added automatically to the price when running. When not running a standard guided tour of the gardens is provided.

    • Some parts of the palace may be temporarily closed for renovation. If this occurs, these areas will be substituted with other important rooms depending on the day of your visit.

    • Due to increased security measures at many attractions, some lines may form even with 'Skip the Line' access.

    • Please note that Musical Gardens and Fountain show may be subject to last-minute schedule changes that are not under our control.

    Timings

    • Versailles Palace & Gardens: Every Tue, Sat & Sun at 10:30 AM

    • Versailles Palace, Gardens & Musical Fountains Show: Every Sat & Sun at 9:30 AM

    • Versailles Palace, Gardens & Musical Gardens Show: Tue at 10:30 AM

    • Please check the calendar before booking your tickets.

    • The duration of the tour is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

    Reduced Price Tickets

    • Children below the age of 3 will be admitted free of cost.

    • Children aged between 4 and 14 enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).

    Dress Code

    You are advised to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a lot of walking.

    Accessibility

    Those with reduced mobility might find it challenging to visit the palace. The palace, however, is wheelchair accessible to some extent.

    Restrictions

    Photography without flash is allowed inside the premises. Strollers are not allowed.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.

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

    • Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting Point

    Kindly check your voucher for the meeting point information and further details.

    Validity

    These tickets are valid for the date selected at the time of the booking.

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