Choosing The Best Versailles Guided Tour

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Guide briefing at Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles
King's State Apartments - Palace of Versailles
King's State Apartments - Palace of Versailles
Hall of Mirrors in the Versailles Palace
Versailles Palace and Gardens in France
Versailles Gardens
FOUNTAIN OF HORSES IN VERSAILLES
Versailles Palace exterior with tourists exploring the gardens, France.
Guide briefing at Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles
King's State Apartments - Palace of Versailles
King's State Apartments - Palace of Versailles
Hall of Mirrors in the Versailles Palace
Versailles Palace and Gardens in France
Versailles Gardens
FOUNTAIN OF HORSES IN VERSAILLES
Versailles Palace exterior with tourists exploring the gardens, France.
Guide briefing at Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles
King's State Apartments - Palace of Versailles
King's State Apartments - Palace of Versailles
Hall of Mirrors in the Versailles Palace
Versailles Palace and Gardens in France
Versailles Gardens
FOUNTAIN OF HORSES IN VERSAILLES
Versailles Palace exterior with tourists exploring the gardens, France.
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Palace of Versailles Guided Tour with Optional All Access Ticket including Gardens

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€59
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1 hr. 30 min. - 1 hr. 45 min.

Bypass the crowds and dive straight into exploring the Palace with a guide.

  • Experience Versailles in an intimate group of no more than 15 guests, with priority access over other groups.
  • Journey back to the era of ballroom dances and French royalty with this 1.5-hour guided tour of the Palace of Versailles.
  • Visit the opulent Grand Apartments, the State Rooms, and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside Versailles as your expert English-speaking guide shares stories of royal excess and opulence.
  • Upgrade to an all-access passport ticket for access to the Gardens, from April to October.
  • Want more? Opt to visit exclusive areas like the Trianon estate, including Marie Antoinette's private retreat, the Petit Trianon.

Bypass the crowds and dive straight into exploring the Palace with a guide.

  • Experience Versailles in an intimate group of no more than 15 guests, with priority access over other groups.
  • Journey back to the era of ballroom dances and French royalty with this 1.5-hour guided tour of the Palace of Versailles.
  • Visit the opulent Grand Apartments, the State Rooms, and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside Versailles as your expert English-speaking guide shares stories of royal excess and opulence.
  • Upgrade to an all-access passport ticket for access to the Gardens, from April to October.
  • Want more? Opt to visit exclusive areas like the Trianon estate, including Marie Antoinette's private retreat, the Petit Trianon.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour 45-minute/ 1-hour 30-minute guided tour of the Palace (as per option selected)
  • Expert English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Italian-speaking guide
  • Priority access to the Palace of Versailles
  • Access to the gardens with the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only) (as per the option selected)
  • Access to Trianon Estate (as per the option selected)
  • Access to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate (as per the option selected)

Exclusions

  • Transportation
  • Tip: Visit the free sculpture and carriage museums on weekend afternoons—they’re free and accessible only during then!
  • Your ticket time is for reserved entry to the Grand Apartments. Plan to visit the Gardens and Trianon Palace either before or after your scheduled time for the Grand Apartments.
  • From November to March, entry to the Park and Gardens is free. However, on days with Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens shows (April to October), only children under 6 receive free entry.
  • Re-entry is not permitted upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises.
  • Please note that flash photography, high heels, and strollers are prohibited during this experience.
  • Suitcases and large-capacity bags are not allowed on the Versailles Estate premises. Bags must not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 20cm and must be deposited at the left luggage offices after going through the security check.
  • The following items are prohibited inside the Palace and must be deposited at the left luggage facilities: pushchairs, metal baby carriers, backpacks, umbrellas, and any pointed, sharp objects or blunt instruments.
  • The Palace of Versailles and some of its various areas are accessible to wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
  • For more information on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, click here. For the site map, click here.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Group of tourists exploring the Versailles Palace & Gardens on a full day guided tour, with a special visit to the Domain of Marie-Antoinette
Château de Versailles
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Group of tourists exploring the Versailles Palace & Gardens on a full day guided tour, with a special visit to the Domain of Marie-Antoinette
Château de Versailles
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Group of tourists exploring the Versailles Palace & Gardens on a full day guided tour, with a special visit to the Domain of Marie-Antoinette
Château de Versailles
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace
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Exclusive Access to King's Private Apartments: Guided Tour with Palace of Versailles Tickets

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€39.90

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1 hr. 30 min.

Gain special access to exclusive areas of the Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line entry.

  • Skip the lines and enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the King’s Private Apartments, an area usually closed to the public.
  • Explore the royal ambiance and tasteful décor of the King's Private Apartments, which features the library, Louis XVI's Games Room, the Clock Room, and the freshly renovated Corner Room.
  • Depending on availability, get access to either the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel, both of which are typically off-limits to general visitors.
  • After your guided tour, explore the rest of the palace at your own pace. Admire Renaissance-style frescoes and statues in the 73-meter-long Hall of Mirrors, a tribute to France's success, within the Palace's 60,000+ art collection.
  • Upgrade to a Full Access Ticket to explore the Palace Gardens and the Trianon Estate, and witness the Musical Fountains Show between April and October.

Gain special access to exclusive areas of the Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line entry.

  • Skip the lines and enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the King’s Private Apartments, an area usually closed to the public.
  • Explore the royal ambiance and tasteful décor of the King's Private Apartments, which features the library, Louis XVI's Games Room, the Clock Room, and the freshly renovated Corner Room.
  • Depending on availability, get access to either the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel, both of which are typically off-limits to general visitors.
  • After your guided tour, explore the rest of the palace at your own pace. Admire Renaissance-style frescoes and statues in the 73-meter-long Hall of Mirrors, a tribute to France's success, within the Palace's 60,000+ art collection.
  • Upgrade to a Full Access Ticket to explore the Palace Gardens and the Trianon Estate, and witness the Musical Fountains Show between April and October.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles
  • Guided tour of the King’s private apartments
  • Official Versailles English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide (as per the option selected)
  • Exclusive access to the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel (decided by the guide)
  • Small tour group of 25 people or less
  • Access to the gardens (as per the option selected)
  • Access to Trianon Estate (as per the option selected)
  • Free time to explore the Palace of Versailles
  • Tip: Don’t miss the King’s Private Apartments, featuring exquisite artworks by Giovanni Lanfranco, Giovanni Battista Caracciolo, and Domenico Zampieri. Also, visit the Clothes Cabinet to see some of the finest wooden panels in the palace.
  • Your guide will only accompany you for the tour of the King’s Private Apartments. Afterward, you can explore the State Apartments and other parts of the Palace on your own.
  • Your guide will decide whether to visit the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel depending on availability.
  • Your ticket time is for reserved entry to the Grand Apartments. Plan to visit the Gardens and Trianon Palace either before or after your scheduled time for the Grand Apartments.
  • From November to March, entry to the Park and Gardens is free. However, on days with Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens shows (April to October), only children under 6 receive free entry.
  • Re-entry is not permitted upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises.
  • Please note that flash photography, high-heels, and strollers are not allowed on this experience.
  • Suitcases and large-capacity bags are not allowed on the Versailles Estate premises. Bags must not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 20cm and must be deposited at the left luggage offices after going through the security check.
  • The following items are prohibited inside the Palace and must be deposited at the left luggage facilities: pushchairs, metal baby carriers, backpacks, umbrellas, and any pointed, sharp objects or blunt instruments.
  • The Palace of Versailles and some of its various areas are accessible to wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
  • For more information on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, click here. For the site map, click here.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Chandeliers and artworks inside the Hall of mirrors at Versailles Palace
Guide with tour group in Hercules Drawing Room at Versailles Palace
Versailles Palace on Day Trip to Paris
Tour guide with tour group at Palace of Versailles
Guided Tour of the Versailles Palace in Paris
Versailles Palace gardens on Day Trip to Paris
Royal Chapel in the Versailles Palace
Apollo fountain in the Versailles Palace Gardens
Famous fountain at the Palace of Versaille in Paris
Chandeliers and artworks inside the Hall of mirrors at Versailles Palace
Guide with tour group in Hercules Drawing Room at Versailles Palace
Versailles Palace on Day Trip to Paris
Tour guide with tour group at Palace of Versailles
Guided Tour of the Versailles Palace in Paris
Versailles Palace gardens on Day Trip to Paris
Royal Chapel in the Versailles Palace
Apollo fountain in the Versailles Palace Gardens
Famous fountain at the Palace of Versaille in Paris
Chandeliers and artworks inside the Hall of mirrors at Versailles Palace
Guide with tour group in Hercules Drawing Room at Versailles Palace
Versailles Palace on Day Trip to Paris
Tour guide with tour group at Palace of Versailles
Guided Tour of the Versailles Palace in Paris
Versailles Palace gardens on Day Trip to Paris
Royal Chapel in the Versailles Palace
Apollo fountain in the Versailles Palace Gardens
Famous fountain at the Palace of Versaille in Paris
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From Paris: Palace of Versailles Guided Tour with Bus Transfers

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€85
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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3 hr. - 4 hr.
Transfers included
  • Travel hassle-free to the Palace of Versailles with this round-trip bus transfer from Paris and also get to skip the long queues with this ticket.
  • Follow your guide through the Palace and Gardens of Louis XIV, with a group size limited to 25 or fewer as you get deep insights into the lifestyle of French royalty.
  • Jules Hardouin-Mansart was the architect behind the construction of the marvelous, Hall of Mirrors, which took 6 years to complete. Want to know more about it? Your guide on this tour will share more such insights.
  • Hear about the lavish life of Marie Antoinette and tour the Gardens and enjoy either the beautiful Musical Gardens or the Fountain Show (depending on the day of the week).
  • Tailor your visit to either a classic tour of Versailles or a half-day tour from Paris.
  • Travel hassle-free to the Palace of Versailles with this round-trip bus transfer from Paris and also get to skip the long queues with this ticket.
  • Follow your guide through the Palace and Gardens of Louis XIV, with a group size limited to 25 or fewer as you get deep insights into the lifestyle of French royalty.
  • Jules Hardouin-Mansart was the architect behind the construction of the marvelous, Hall of Mirrors, which took 6 years to complete. Want to know more about it? Your guide on this tour will share more such insights.
  • Hear about the lavish life of Marie Antoinette and tour the Gardens and enjoy either the beautiful Musical Gardens or the Fountain Show (depending on the day of the week).
  • Tailor your visit to either a classic tour of Versailles or a half-day tour from Paris.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of Palace of Versailles
  • Skip-the-line access to the palace
  • Guided tour of the gardens (optional)
  • Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Round trip transfers from Paris
  • Headphones (optional)
  • Tip: Make sure to enjoy the many fountains and bosquets – formal plantation of trees in the Gardens.
  • From Apr to Oct, tickets include entry to Musical Garden shows (Tue, Fri) and Musical Fountain shows (Sat, Sun).
    Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: large purses, bags, backpacks, or high-heels
  • Leave your furry friends behind. Pet dogs are not allowed in the Palace, Gardens, or the estate of Trianon, but they are allowed in the park.
  • The Palace is not suitable for wheelchair users or specially-abled people as there is no personal assistance.
  • Strollers or baby carriages cannot be accommodated on group tours.
  • Guide dogs with proper proof are allowed throughout the estate.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Versailles TicketsGuided Tours

Paris, the city of love and light, is on every traveler’s to-do list. Neighboring the city is a French icon that resonates well with the glamorous, a la mode history of the French - the Palace of Versailles. Only 16km from the city of Paris, the Palace is a grandiose symbol of the French monarchy, power, and the history of France. 

Today, what was once a royal residence stands as the Museum of the History of France and no trip to Paris is complete without a visit to this grand gateway to a glorified and bloody time in the nation’s history. The guided tour to Versailles must not be missed as it brings you ever closer to the lives of King Louis XIV and, successively, King Louis XVI and his Queen, Marie Antoinette.

Why Take A Guided Tour to Versailles?

Versailles Guided Tour
  • Navigating foreign public transport can be an arduous task. To make your trip to Versailles effortless, go for a guided tour that includes transportation. Opt for escorted trains or private coaches from Paris to Versailles, avoiding confusion and language barriers.
  • With a guided tour ticket, you can easily bypass up to 90-minute long queues, maximizing your time to explore the palace's attractions without delay. Use the time you save to explore the palace in-depth and learn about its history and architecture.
  • Guided tours offer you a chance to uncover the captivating stories of the French Monarchy. Learn about the tales of banquets, court life, and the grandeur of Versailles' gardens with expert hosts.
  • Optimal for cost efficiency and time management, guided tours offer priority entry, tickets to the Musical Fountain Show, Paris-Versailles transportation, and expert guides. You can choose from audio or expert-led tours.

Highlights Covered on Your Versailles Guided Tour

Versailles Royal Apartments

Royal Apartments

The Versailles Royal Apartments were the living quarters of the French monarchy. Open to the public today, they reveal insights into royal life. The Queen's Apartments mirror the King's State Apartments, featuring the Queen's Guard Room in 17th-century splendor. The King's State Apartment hosted official ceremonies, while the Private Apartments, with the Golden Service Room and Louis XVI's Library, show personal and ceremonial facets of Versailles.

Versailles Hall of Mirrors

Hall of Mirrors

The Hall of Mirrors in France's Palace of Versailles epitomizes the nation's political and artistic prowess. Spanning 73 meters, it showcases 30 paintings by Charles Le Brun, narrating Louis XIV's early reign. Reflecting economic power, its 357 mirrors mark France's rise in mirror manufacturing. This grand hall witnessed historic events, including the Treaty of Versailles signing in 1919, and remains a prestigious venue for official receptions.

Gardens of Versailles

Gardens of Versailles

The Gardens of Versailles, spanning 800 hectares around the Palace in France, are a masterpiece by André Le Nôtre. These formal French gardens feature manicured lawns, sculptures, and the iconic Grand Canal. Maintained by skilled gardeners, they house over 400 statues, making it the largest open-air sculpture museum globally. A UNESCO site, it offers amenities like refreshments and bicycle rentals, drawing millions of annual visitors.

Trianon Estate at Versailles

Trianon Estate

The Trianon Estate at Versailles includes the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Queen's Hamlet amidst enchanting gardens. The Grand Trianon features a central colonnaded gallery built in 1687 as Louis XIV's private retreat. The Petit Trianon, completed in 1768, offered privacy to Louis XV and Madame Du Barry. The Queen's Hamlet, a rustic model village built in 1783, reflects a fascination with rural life.

King's Private Apartments

King's Private Apartments

The King's Private Apartments offer an intimate look into the lives of French royalty. Each space reflects monarchs' tastes and features Louis XV's Dogs' Room, Louis XVI's ornate Clothes Cabinet, and Madame Adélaïde's Golden Service Room. The Queen's Guard Room's preserved marble and the Queen's Bedchamber's historical receptions and births reveal Versailles' rich history on guided tours.

Royal Opera of Versailles

Royal Opera

The Royal Opera of Versailles, designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel and opened in 1770 under Louis XV, stands among Europe's premier 18th-century opera houses. It served as a venue for diverse performances until the royal departure in 1789. Restored by Louis-Philippe and reopened in 1837, the opera now hosts operas, concerts, gala evenings, and ballets, offering a rich array of musical experiences.

Royal Chapel of Versailles

Royal Chapel

The Royal Chapel of Versailles, completed in 1710 during Louis XIV's reign, is the palace's final chapel. Consecrated to Saint Louis, it hosted Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's wedding and boasts a mix of traditional and modern architecture. Adorned with masterful paintings and sculptures, its Robert Clicquot organ and richly decorated interior continue to enchant visitors with concerts featuring sacred and secular music.

Guided Tours vs Non-Guided Tours of Versailles

Guided tour of Versailles
Non-Guided Tours of Versailles

Frequently Asked Questions About Versailles Guided Tour

Can I book a Versailles guided tour?

Yes, there are guided tours to Versailles that you can book.

How can I book a guided tour of Versailles?

You can book your Versailles guided tour online or on-site. We recommend purchasing the tickets online to cut down on your wait time in front of the attraction. You can buy the tickets here.

How much does a Versailles guided tour cost?

The price ranges from €38.49 to €161, depending on your ticket type. You can buy the tickets here.

What are the different types of Versailles guided tours?

There are four types of Versailles guided tours – Versailles guided tour & all-access ticket, premium exclusive guided tour to King's Private Apartments and full access to Versailles, Versailles guided tour with bus transfers, and guided combo tours.

In what languages are the Versailles guided tours?

The live tour guide usually speaks English, Spanish, and French. On the other hand, audio guides are offered in 11 different languages.

What does the Versailles guided tour cover?

Versailles guided tour usually covers the Castle, the Royal Apartments, the King's Private Apartments, the Garden, the Trianon Estate, the Royal Opera, and the Royal Chapel.

How many people can go on a Versailles guided tour?

A Versailles guided tour can only accommodate 25 people or less.

Is a Versailles guided tour worth it?

A guided tour explains the significance, history, architecture, and culture of the Palace of Versailles. You will learn deep insights about the historical site, making your trip well-rounded.

Do the Versailles guided tours include skip-the-line access?

Yes. With a guided tour ticket you can enter through a dedicated entry Gate B, and skip past the long waiting times.

Can I cancel a booked Versailles guided tour?

Depending on your chosen ticket, you can cancel your guided tour tickets 24 hours before the commencement of the tour. Make sure to read the cancelation policies thoroughly before buying your ticket.

How long is the Versailles guided tour?

Depending on your guided tour ticket, it can last from 1.5 to 10 hours.