Versailles Palace Skip the line Guided Full Day or Half Day Tour

Versailles, FR
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Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to the Palace of Versailles
  • Expert local guide bringing the palace and its inhabitants to life
  • Stroll through the dazzling Hall of Mirrors
  • Explore the spectacular gardens and discover hidden groves
  • Witness the amazing waterworks during the fountain show

Meeting Point

Meet us at the statue of Louis XIV on horseback located on the esplanade directly in front of the Palace of Versailles. Do not pass the security check! Our coordinator will come to the statue to meet you with the guests arriving from Paris, they will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.

Meeting point

78000 Versailles , France

End point

End Point

Meet us at the statue of Louis XIV on horseback located on the esplanade directly in front of the Palace of Versailles. Do not pass the security check! Our coordinator will come to the statue to meet you with the guests arriving from Paris, they will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.

Meeting point

78000 Versailles , France

End point

What to expect

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Palace of Versailles

Meet your guide in Versailles and journey in the footsteps of the kings and queens of France! During the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendors of this incredible palace. Your skip-the-line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and your friendly local guide will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life. See the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and the royal bedrooms where the king and queen would go to bed and get up daily in front of a large audience. Learn about life at the royal court - there was even a ceremony for the King putting on and taking off his hunting boots! - the glory of the Sun King that was symbolised by this magnificent palace, and the tragic downfall of King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

La Galerie des Glaces

Stroll through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, as Kings, Queens and courtiers once did, as your guide brings the daily life, ceremonies and scandals of the royal court to life.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

After visiting the state apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays, the symbol of the King's power over nature. Discover hidden groves and on fountain show days you will see the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of kings and queens. The fountains run according to a very precise schedule, and your guide will ensure you are in exactly the right spot at the right time!

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

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

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes.
  • Additional information
    Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
  • Additional information
    You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
  • Additional information
    If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
  • Additional information
    Please note the full day tour requires a lot of walking. The tour is paced to be comfortable but you will need to be able to walk throughout the whole day.
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What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Consider visiting nearby Trianon.
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    Plan to arrive early to avoid delays.
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    Check fountain show schedule in advance.
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    Enjoy a meal at La Petite Venise nearby.

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