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From Versailles: Palace of Versailles Guided Tour

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Discover the Palace of Versailles with your local expert guide and learn of stories and facts lesser known to people! Upgrade for all access.

Highlights

Make the most of your time at the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide as you to get know anecdotes and facts about the Palace and the royal family.
Visit the stunning Hall of Mirrors, which took 6 years to build and a hall that has witnessed many an occasions, including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
From King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette, get a glimpse into the lives of the French monarchy’s most influential figures.
Choose between English, Italian, French, and Spanish guided tours. Opt for premium tickets to gather how Marie Antoinette lived with access to exclusive corners.
Fun fact: While there was a bounty of food and drink on constant offer at Versailles, the drink of choice for King Louis XV was hot chocolate.

Inclusions

1-hour 45-minute/ 1-hour 30-minute guided tour of the Palace (as per option selected)
Expert English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide
Priority access to the Palace of Versailles
Access to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate (optional)
Access to the King's Private Apartments (optional)
Access to Trianon Estate (optional)
Access to the Garden and shows (when available) (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, Italy, Brazil and over 35 countries have loved this experience

Sheryl

4/5

May, 2024

The tour/guide was very good. The change in plans- we took the bus due to unforeseen circumstances (not our choice) was lovely however, there was only 45 minutes to view the gardens before leaving on the bus. Our original ticket gave us no time restriction to view the gardens. That alone, dropped the score from excellent to good. I was disappointed to not be able to wander and enjoy the fountains and grounds.

Mariastella

5/5

May, 2024

Beautiful experience especially thanks to the guide who conveyed to us, in my opinion, the essence of Versaillles despite the short time we had. Thanks again

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George

3/5

May, 2024

The tour group was advertised to be 15 or smaller and it was 18. The group had a hard time staying together in the crowded halls. The guide knew a lot but I think we would have gotten more from the headset self tour. The guide on the tour w a s friendly but the one working for Paris Tours organizing the groups was not very friendly.

Archana

4/5

May, 2024

Easy to use website and fast to book. Called me when I was 2 minutes away from meeting time which I liked as I knew they were expecting me . Our guide was Ling ( I think ) she was very knowledgeable . We went in through the side entrance. Which was quick was constantly giving us information. Gave us tips on where to get lunch . What I didn't like was we waited 20 minutes in one spot inside the foyer where there is nothing to look at and admire listening to Ling speak about the history and talking because we were waiting for other people in the group to go to the toilet and queue was long . Because of this we were NOT went in the great rooms for long it was quite rushed through the crowds . We never discussed any of the paintings etc . There was no funny stories etc . No looking out into the gardens telling us what was what . If we had stop to talk in these great rooms for 20 mins it would have been better as we could admire them , which would have been better whilst waiting for other people to go to the toilets . What I would have liked is at the end of the Tour we had the passport tickets if the guide had spent five minutes with us telling us where to access the garden where to buy the train ticket what to expect, that there was three stops all worth seeing and there was a HAMLET ( we went back in the train to petit Trianon to find the hamlet ) , we did not know where to get the train and buy the train ticket ! There are no signposts . There are little maps . BUT THE GUIDE SHOULD HAVE EXPLAINED TO US "You have these passport tickets this where to go for the garden and the train can take you there is so much to see etc etc etc

Ronaldo

4/5

May, 2024

The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable about the Palace of Versailles. She helped us buy the Garden ticket (it's important to note that this ticket doesn't include the Garden, you need to buy it inside). The downside was that she sped up the tour a lot because there was a couple on a tight flight schedule, which put the rest of us at a disadvantage.

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Your experience

Bask in the magnificence of the Palace

The exquisite Palace of Versailles is one of the most extraordinary achievements in 17th-century European art. Just a few minutes' walk from the Palace, you will meet your expert guide and receive your skip-the-line vouchers. Once inside, enjoy a guided tour of the most famous places within the Palace. Illustrating more than five centuries of French history, the Palace not only houses remarkable works of art -- it stands as a work of art itself.

Glittering Hall of Mirrors and other opulent features

Upgrade to all-access tickets to explore the ornate King and Queen's State Apartments. Learn about the French monarchy and explore the themed salons and their elaborate ceiling paintings. Next, make your way to the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Designed to protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke, the hall’s 357 mirrors were strategically placed to reflect the light of candles. With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the whole hall!

Know before you go

Additional information

During high season, from Apr through Oct, it is recommended to visit the Palace early in the morning, right when it opens.
Tue and weekends generally see the most traffic, especially on days of water fountain shows.

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Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the Statue of Louis XIV in the “Place d'Armes” right in front of the Palace.
Address: Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France.
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Statue of Louis XIV and will carry a Paris Trip flag and hold a Headout sign for easy recognition.
Please do not go directly to the castle. Meet your guide at the meeting point.

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