Versailles Palace & Gardens Priority Access Guided Tour from Versailles

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Versailles, France

Versailles Palace & Gardens Priority Access Guided Tour from Versailles

Skip the Line: Versailles Palace Walking Tour

From $56.30

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Safety measures

2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

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Offered in: English and 2 more

Overview

Witness the opulence of one of Europe's most magnificent royal residences on a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Skip the long lines with priority entrance, and explore the decadent salons and chambers where kings and queens of France once held court. Stroll through the expansive, World Heritage gardens, and add a regal flair to your visit with an optional fountain or music show on certain days.

Skip the long entrance lines with priority access
Includes a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Gardens of Versailles
Witness the famous Versailles fountain show or musical gardens on selected days
Small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience

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From $56.30

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What's Included

Skip-the-Line access to Versailles Palace

Expert, English-speaking guide

The Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens experience (when option selected)

Skip-the-Line access to Versailles Gardens (when option selected)

Personal headsets, so you can always hear your guide

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Food/Beverages

Departure & Return

Departure PointPlace d'Armes , Pl. d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

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By the statue of Louis XIV (the bronze horseman statue in the Place d’Armes, the square in front of the palace).

Return DetailsVersailles , 78000 Versailles, France

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What To Expect

Walk in the footsteps of former kings and queens of France on a 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 (728 hectares) 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.

Itinerary

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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.

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Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Included

Stop At:

The Hall of Mirrors

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

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Duration: 5 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
If Private Option is selected, from April to October you’ll enjoy either the awe-inspiring fountain show or the incredible Musical Gardens event. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, when neither show is available, you will have free time to explore the Gardens at your own pace.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
OPERATED BY City Wonders Ltd

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Versailles Palace & Gardens Priority Access Guided Tour from Versailles?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the social distancing policy during Versailles Palace & Gardens Priority Access Guided Tour from Versailles?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace & Gardens Priority Access Guided Tour from Versailles.

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Versailles

maureen_a

, Nov 2021

The guide was very informative, but she was an 1/2 late and it was 37 degrees out. It was very cold and windy and we’re left outside to wait. But after she came The tour was great and the grounds are beautiful.

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Great experience

Jose_V

, Nov 2021

The guide Abed was a Profesional Very interesant visit, Versailles Well consérvate and with Many óptions to visit the Palace Garden

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SCAM

Nathan_S

, Oct 2021

We never received our tickets & no one told us we had to meet someone for our tour we were lost & were scammed out of 300$ This company is a SCAM!!

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Wonderful!

Eleanor_T

, Sep 2021

Our tour guide was fabulous ! He was extremely knowledgeable, very considerate and full of historical ( accurate) information.

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A great experience

Janet_M

, Sep 2021

Our guide Penelope was very informative and helpful. Versailles is a beautiful palace and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

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Great guide

Brian_M

, Sep 2021

Great tour guide who gave us a lot of history! Started on time which we really appreciated! Guide was funny, knowledgeable and made the tour interesting.

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Great experience

Kurt_D

, Sep 2021

Great guide not a lot of people so could see all rooms Agency should have told us you need to bring drivers licence for gulf cars in the gardens we could not visit everything in the garden and that is a pity

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Tour operator missing

Edgar_J

, Sep 2021

The tour operator never showed up and my wife and I ended up doing the tour by ourselves. When we purchased the ticket the tour operator was included but he never showed up or picked up the phone calls

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Missed Critically Important Instructions Pre-Tour

Jeffrey_T

, Jul 2021

The tour itself was informative. It’s the critical lack of important communication beforehand that was frustrating. On July 21–2 days before the tour, France issued a rule requiring proof of vaccination for EU members and for US and non-EU citizens, a negative COVID test. Viator never told us. I talked with a rep the evening before, asking about this. She said someone would contact me in the morning. Nobody called or emailed me about this. The instruction page was updated, when I looked in the morning. We missies breakfast getting a negative COVID test for over an hour. Then we didn’t need it. The requirement was reversed on the 22nd (the day before my tour). Versailles allowed vaccinated Americans in without the test! I asked a clarifying question via text. Viator replied after my tour was completed. Really remarkably disappointing experience.

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Versailles - great guide!

Stefan_P

, Jul 2021

We had a wonderful guide, Emile, who was extremely knowledgeable on the history of Versailles and easily navigated us through all the rooms. He added quite a bit of color, telling side stories and contextual information that you wouldn’t typically get in a standard audio tour. Versailles, itself, is a beautiful structure to behold and the gardens are wonderful. It was easily the most crowded place we visited in France even though we were told this was actually very light compared to normal non-Covid times. I had heard the crowds were the worst part of Versailles, but it wasn’t too bad and in some rooms that were backed up Emile was able to navigate us through quickly but still transfer his knowledge to us. Highly recommend.

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