Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Option from Versailles

Versailles, FR
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Very Good (240 reviews)

Highlights

  • "Guided tour of the lavishly decorated rooms"
  • "Stroll through the stunning Versailles Gardens"
  • "Optional upgrade to witness the spectacular water show"
  • "Enjoy classical music in the gardens on Tuesdays"

Meeting Point

Meet our team, dressed in blue attire, by the statue of Louis XIV (the bronze horseman statue in the Place d’Armes, the square in front of the palace). This statue is currently undergoing renovation.

Meeting point

78000 Versailles , France

End point

What to expect

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Palace of Versailles

Walk in the footsteps of former kings and queens of France on a guided, 2-hour tour of the Palace of Versailles. Meet your guide and your small-sized group in central Versailles, a short trip outside of Paris, and beat the long entrance queues at the palace with skip-the-line access. Wander through many of the hundreds of lavishly decorated rooms including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, Apollo Room, Coronation Room and Royal Chapel. As you explore, listen to tales of royal intrigue and learn about the history behind the UNESCO World Heritage–listed palace. After the Palace tour, emerge back into the sunlight for a guided stroll through the stunningly elaborate Versailles Gardens, comprising more than 1,800 acres of artfully manicured flower beds, hedge art, fountains and statuary. With an optional upgrade, witness the fountains come to life during a spectacular water show, or visit on a Tuesday to enjoy the sounds of classical music cascading through the gardens.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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La Galerie des Glaces

Wander through the the best sights of this acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site including the Hall of Mirrors.

Duration 15 minutes
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The Royal Chapel

Explore many of the hundreds of lavishly decorated rooms including the Royal Chapel during your visit to the Palace of Versailles.

Duration 15 minutes
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Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

If option selected, after the Palace tour, emerge back into the sunlight for a stroll through the stunningly elaborate Versailles Gardens, comprising more than 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of artfully manicured flower beds, hedge art, fountains and statuary. You'll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the gardens of Versailles.

Duration 30 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please note that the rest of your group is coming from Paris, we kindly ask you to wait at the meeting point until your guide arrives.
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    If option selected, you'll have the opportunity to freely explore the gardens at your own pace and enjoy the musical show inside the gardens of Versailles. Please be aware that guided visits inside the gardens is not included
  • Additional information
    Entry to the gardens is free of charge from November to March, and no ticket is required during this period. However, from April to October, a ticket is necessary to visit the gardens. Your City Wonders representative will provide you with your ticket on the day of the tour (if option selected).
Provided by City Wonders Ltd

What our experts say

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    Visit during the fountain show days
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    Check out nearby local cafés for lunch
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    Take public transport to avoid traffic
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    Explore the gardens early for fewer crowds
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    Look for hidden art in the gardens

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