Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles (morning trip) – Skip-the-line tickets

Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles (morning trip) – Skip-the-line tickets

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Stroll through the formal gardens

The services of an expert guide

Guided tour of the royal apartments and the Hall of Mirrors

Avoid the long wait at the entrance with valuable fast-track access

Essential information *

Skip the line

Duration
5 hours

Languages

English
Spanish

Starting time
8:15 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Set off to spend a morning exploring the splendid Palace of Versailles, once home to Louis XIV, the Sun King, and now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

The wealth of artistic and architectural treasures is a real feast for the eyes. Your guide will lead you through the grounds, revealing the sheer grandeur of the palace and its gardens to you. 

Enter into the private quarters of the great French monarchs who once controlled the country and witness the splendour of the Hall of Mirrors... Your guide/interpretor will bring the past to life by describing how the building was constructed and what life was like at the Palace of Versailles.

Your tour gives you priority access to the palace, meaning you can avoid the long wait at the entrance and proceed directly to the beautiful interiors with your guide.

You will also have the chance to stroll through the French-style formal gardens, complete with magnificent sculptures. This guided tour of the Palace of Versailles is sure to leave you spellbound!

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Langues

  • anglais et espagnol : tous les jours sauf le lundi

Good to know

  • Availability: every day except Monday (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Departure time: 8:15am
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Departure point: central Paris, 75001
  • Getting there: metro Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • From March to October, entry to the Versailles Gardens is subject to a supplement fee (payable on the day) for the following special events/dates:
    The Fountain Show     (Saturdays and Sundays from March 26 to Oct. 30, Tuesdays from May 24 to June 28, plus March 25, May 5, July 14 and Aug. 15)
    The Musical Gardens (Tuesdays from March 29 to May 17 and from July 5 to Oct. 27)
    Fridays from July 1 to September 30
    National holidays and exceptional dates
  • Please note: it is not possible to re-enter the gardens once you leave them
  • Buggies are not permitted inside the palace
  • Flat shoes strongly recommended (uneven parquet flooring in the palace and cobblestones without)
  • Accessing the palace may pose problems for those with reduced mobility
  • Photography without the flash is permitted inside the palace
  • Avoid visiting on Tuesday mornings due to high demand
  • Animals not permitted
  • To ensure the comfort and safety of customers, the organizers and partner organizations reserve the right to cancel or modify the itinerary without prior warning, including in the event of protests or strikes

Price includes

  • Return transport from Paris by coach
  • The services of an official guide/interpretor with individual headsets to hear the commentary
  • Guided tour of the royal apartments and the Hall of Mirrors
  • Admission to Versailles Palace
  • Admission to the gardens, including on special dates from April to October

Price doesn’t include

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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