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Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour with Lunch from Paris

4.5 (567)
Paris, FR
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Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour with Lunch from Paris

4.5 (567)
Paris, FR
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Experience the grandeur and opulence of Versailles on this Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour with Lunch from Paris. Travel in luxury and skip the entrance lines with your priority-access ticket to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. Explore the State Apartments, including the famous Hall of Mirrors, and then take your time to wander through the beautiful Versailles Gardens. Indulge in a delicious 3-course lunch by the Grand Canal before visiting the estate of Trianon, where you can explore the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. Immerse yourself in the history and elegance of Versailles on this unforgettable tour. Book now and make your trip to Paris truly extraordinary!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 8 hours
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • All fees and taxes
  • Lunch
  • Live guiding by a local professional art historian guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Skip-The-Line Tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Introduction

Discover the opulent and historic treasures of Versailles on the Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour with Lunch from Paris. This comprehensive tour takes you on a journey back in time, immersing you in the grandeur and elegance of the Palace of Versailles and its beautiful gardens.

What to expect?

During this 8-hour tour, you can expect to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of Versailles, marveling at the exquisite State Apartments and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. Skip past the entrance lines with your priority-access ticket and delve into the rich history and opulence of the palace. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the stunning Versailles Gardens, taking in the grandeur of the French Baroque-style design and iconic features such as the Versailles fountains and the Orangery. To top it all off, indulge in a delicious 3-course restaurant lunch by the Grand Canal.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone interested in experiencing the splendor of French royal life. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Versailles or a seasoned traveler, this tour offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for all. Don't miss the chance to step into the shoes of kings and queens as you explore the lavish palace and its magnificent gardens.

Why book this?

By booking the Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour, you can bypass the long entrance lines, ensuring you make the most of your time at Versailles. With an expert guide by your side, you'll gain fascinating insights into the history of Versailles and the lives of its former residents. The included 3-course restaurant lunch provides the perfect opportunity to relax and savor the surroundings while enjoying a delicious meal. This tour offers an unrivaled experience of one of France's most iconic landmarks.

Good to know

Please note that check-in for the tour is inside the Paris TRIP Store, and it is recommended to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. The tour duration is 8 hours, starting from Paris and returning to the same location. The Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour promises an unforgettable day filled with history, art, and breathtaking beauty.

Reviews

Customers who have embarked on the Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour have been thrilled with the experience. They praise the seamless organization, knowledgeable guides, and the incredible beauty of Versailles. Visitors particularly enjoyed the skip-the-line access, allowing them to make the most of their time exploring the palace and gardens. The restaurant lunch was also highly regarded, with guests raving about the delicious food and picturesque setting. Overall, travelers have rated this tour as a must-do when visiting Paris, describing it as an unforgettable and immersive experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Palace of Versailles

Leave central Paris and head southwest by luxury minibus to the historic town of Versailles, roughly 25 miles (40km) away. Famous as the home of King Louis XIV, the town’s palace, gardens and memorials all attest to the sheer grandeur of his ruling era. First stop is the Palace of Versailles, the town’s sprawling palatial compound where Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette, once lived. At the center of French royal power throughout 17th and 18th centuries, the building oozes royal elegance and, as such, draws visitors from all around the world.

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The Hall of Mirrors

Head straight past the long lines of visitors outside the palace with your skip-the-line ticket, and head inside to experience the history and opulence of it. On a tour led by your expert guide, discover the stunning State Apartments that comprise the Hall of Mirrors and Queen’s Apartments. While walking, your guide will enthrall you with tales of the kings who lived there.

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Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

After an hour of touring Versailles Palace, stroll out into the gardens to explore them at your leisure. Every bit as grand as the palace, the French Baroque-style gardens took nearly 40 years to complete with magnificent features like the Versailles fountains and the Orangery. After strolling around, meet your guide for lunch at a restaurant, close to Versailles' Grand Canal. Sample Menu (subject to change): First Course: • Tomato and goat’s cheese salad with basil Second Course (choice of one): • Sirloin steak with Béarnaise sauce and creamed potatoes • Roast salmon with butter sauce and creamed potatoes Third Course: • Seasonal fruit tart • Tea or coffee

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The Trianons & The Hamlet

Your afternoon is spent at the estate of Trianon, which "is perhaps most closely associated with Queen Marie-Antoinette", where you will visit the Petit Trianon, the place where "The wife of Louis XVI regularly sought refuge." Marie Antionette’s Queen’s Hamlet is nearby, and this is the last Versailles sight to be seen before your journey back to Paris. Designed by the popular French architect Richard Mique, the retreat features a charming thatched-roof cottage, lakes, streams and even a little farmhouse. After exploring the Queen’s Hamlet, head back to your luxury minibus for the return journey to Paris.

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Reviews

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4.5 (567)

Anonymous

Tour was great and the staff welcomed me when I arrived. Once we got to Versailles the queue for groups was about an hour. Once we began our guide was excellent and provided in depth details about the palace. Michael was great and he has extensive knowledge. Every part of the trip he let us know what, where and when we needed to meet. Thank you for wonderful day.

Fenny_O

A fantastic tour visiting Versailles Palace, Trianons and the Queen’s Hamlet - so much history! Isabelle, our guide, was great - very knowledgeable, explained things really well and more than happy to answer our many questions.

Gregory_K

Nicholas was very knowledgable and friendly! He even let us borrow his umbrella when it was raining. It was a great experience!

Teryl_H

Isabella was our tour guide, she was excellent. She shared her extensive knowledge of the history, art, and palace. This tour is fantastic, as a note requires a lot of walking, so prepare in advance. Lunch was provided inside the restaurant, our only change would be if we could have eaten on the patio.

Abhilash_K

If you are planning to visit Versailles, this is the way to go. Olivier - our guide - is very knowledgeable on the history of Versailles and its role in French history. He not only gave us interesting facts about every room and artifact in Versailles but also pointed us to a related artifacts in Louvre. The tour was well organized . We kept the time all through the day. The drive from/to Paris was very comfortable as well.

Dana_T

Nicholas was very knowledgeable and made the tour so much more memorable. A beautiful part of history to learn more about!

Kristin_H

I highly recommend this private tour which I took last week for Versailles by tour guide Nicholas. Versailles is overwhelming in sheer size and magnitude, and that doesn't even include the thousands of people lining up for tickets etc. I was happy to skip the lines and be given a personalized, extremely thorough tour of all of Versailles -- chateau, gardens, etc., which included the other chateau and palaces on the grounds like Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Having a lunch on the grounds was very good as well, and came at the exact time for a break. Tour guide Nicholas was extremely knowledgeable, very personable, and his English was perfect for this tourist whose long-lost French was spotty at best. Highly recommend this tour.

WilmaM_M

We enjoyed our guides love of the history of versailles and all of the kings and queens. The tour was wonderful. I’ve been on this tour 4 years ago and thought it might be a repeat but it was not. New information and strolling through the grounds was wonderful. I’m sorry I do not remember our guides name.

ca4peace

Everything about this tour was wonderful! Our guide Isabelle was so incredibly knowledgeable. I asked her some random questions. She gave us a tour on the way out of Paris and as we drove through the town of Versailles. There was not one thing we asked that she did not know. Even though the line was quite long to get into Versailles, she quickly got us in with no waiting. Once inside, she was expert at manipulating though the crowds so that we never felt encroached by them, and she would move us away when other people tried to get close and tag along on our tour. She gave us lots of information and touring and also plenty of time to shop the gift shop and wander the grounds. The included lunch was amazing and delicious. I 100% recommend this tour, and the tour company Paris Trip. I messaged them twice with questions before our tour date and heard back from them very promptly both times.

jayati_s

An amazing guide, Isabelle (apologies if I spelt it wrong). She literally takes you back in time to visualise the happened history
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2024-04-16 21:46
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