Experience the opulence of the Palace of Versailles on a self-guided tour with gardens access. Travel in comfort, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in French royalty and extravagance.
Experience the opulence of the Palace of Versailles on a self-guided tour with gardens access. Travel in comfort, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in French royalty and extravagance.
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Palace of Versailles - You will be transported back to the Golden Age of France with a trip to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and emblem of French royalty and extravagance. You will be guaranteed fast-track entry, allowing you to jump the queue and travel in comfort on one of our fully air-conditioned coaches. You will…
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Palace of Versailles - You will be transported back to the Golden Age of France with a trip to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and emblem of French royalty and extravagance. You will be guaranteed fast-track entry, allowing you to jump the queue and travel in comfort on one of our fully air-conditioned coaches. You will marvel at the breathtaking royal chateau, transformed by the
c3Sun Kingc3 Louis XIV in the 1660s from a hunting lodge. Playground of the French monarchs, Versailles was the center of royal and political power until the French Revolution in 1789 which saw Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette forced to return to the capital.
- The Royal Chapel - Your audio guide will enable you to discover the State apartments of the King and Queen & the Royal Chapel among others.
- The Hall of Mirrors - Discover the Hall of Mirrors, the epitome of French opulence: three hundred and fifty-seven mirrors line the gold-adorned hall and crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - You will also be given time to explore the manicured gardens “
la franaise”, which mirrors the splendor of the interior.
Designed by the French landscaper Andr Le Ntre in 1661 for the King Louis XIV, the 2,000-acre park is an architectural expanse of perspectives, parterres, fountains and groves that since its inception has defined what a French garden should be.
- Local, English-speaking guide (Guided Option)
- Free time to explore the gardens
- Timed Entry Passes (Self-Guided Tour Option)
- Round-trip transportation by coach from Paris to Versailles
- Entrance to the Palace (Guided Tour Option)
- Local, English-speaking guide (Guided Option)
- Free time to explore the gardens
- Timed Entry Passes (Self-Guided Tour Option)
- Round-trip transportation by coach from Paris to Versailles
- Entrance to the Palace (Guided Tour Option)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Gratuities
Looking for an easy way to enjoy the best of Versailles? A day trip from Paris to Versailles is a favored option, but organizing tickets and transport ahead of time can be tricky. Our half-day tour provides a seamless solution with roundtrip transportation and two adaptable choices: explore on your own with a self-guided tour or join an English-speaking…
Looking for an easy way to enjoy the best of Versailles? A day trip from Paris to Versailles is a favored option, but organizing tickets and transport ahead of time can be tricky. Our half-day tour provides a seamless solution with roundtrip transportation and two adaptable choices: explore on your own with a self-guided tour or join an English-speaking guide for a guided tour. Choosing our tour allows you to efficiently appreciate both the palace and gardens, maximizing your visit to Versailles.
- It is strongly advised not to wear high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
- Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
- Musical show of the gardens of Versailles is available only on Tuesdays
- Fountains show of the gardens of Versailles is available only Saturdays and Sundays
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
