Versailles Palace Full Day or Half Day Tour with Local Guide

4.5

based on 180 reviews

| Château de Versailles, France

Reviews Summary

Mixed reviews. Many enjoyed the tour, citing knowledgeable guides and skip-the-line access. Others were disappointed by crowds, rushed pace, fountain malfunctions, or organizational issues like incorrect tour times.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Step into history as your guide brings the grandeur of Versailles and its royals to life.
Stroll through the stunning, perfectly manicured gardens of this iconic palace with your guide.
Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles with an expert local guide
Marvel at the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent State Apartments.
Marvel at the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent State Apartments.

Gratuities
Hotel pickup/drop off
Transportation to/from Versailles

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes.
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.
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!
Infants aged 0-3 years are free of charge and do not require a booking.
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.

Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the State Apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens with an expert local guide to bring the Palace and its royal inhabitants back to life. For your convenience this tour starts in Versailles.

Duration 3 Hours
Group Tour
Max 20 people in the group

1
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...
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included•
- Local Guide 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 Ticket Included

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...