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Small Group Paris to Versailles Guided Day Trip & Garden Access

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49 Ratings

Paris

Make the most of your excursion to Versailles with early morning access, bypassing the line, or choose optional late afternoon tickets to experience one of Europe’s most majestic palaces with fewer visitors. Additionally, enjoy a walk around the palace gardens, enhanced by intriguing historical insights provided by a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Embark on a comprehensive exploration of one of the continent’s most lavish edifices with this guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. Experience the grandeur of Louis XIV’s magnificent fountains adorning the gardens, the majesty of the King’s and Queen’s Apartments, and the unparalleled Hall of Mirrors. The tour will submerge you in the sights, narratives, scandals, and myths of France’s epoch of opulence gone by.
Benefit from a no-wait entry (for the morning slot) or opt for the final entrance of the day (for the afternoon slot) to the palace.

This colossal structure served as more than just a dwelling for the King. During its golden age, it functioned as a deluxe prison for the thousands of nobility Louis confined most of the year-round to thwart any possible conspiracies against him. As you traverse from one extravagant chamber to another, your guide will animate the palace with tales of aristocratic schemes and regal conspiracies, whilst offering a peek into the daily existence of the inhabitants (which may not be as glamorous as you envision).

The Hall of Mirrors

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Small group of 18 or fewer
Roundtrip train ticket to/from Versailles
Headset
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip-the-line ticket for Palace of Versailles

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional Information

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
We ask all guests (including children) bring ID on the day of their tour.
Security measures are enforced at Versailles. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed.

Location

1 Av. Emile Zola

Avenue Emile Zola

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at 1 Av. Emile Zola, 75015 Paris. Outside of exit 1 (sortie 1) of the Javel-André Citroen metro station on line 10 and the Javel RER C station. Your coordinator will be holding a green "WALKS" sign

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.8

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Peter_c

May 1, 2024

Great Tour Leader - Manuel was a great tour leader, we learned so much from him. Tour was well paced (at least the part he could control). He had a great sense of humor, and made us comfortable while leading us through the house and gardens. Aiden did a great job of gathering us together and delivering us to Versailles. The tour was definitely worth the price paid.

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484dma

Sep 21, 2023

Can't take bad photos there - A must see top 5 attraction in Paris. I was reluctant as it's 30 min from Paris, but totally worth it.

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Ferylsdale

Aug 5, 2023

You won't regret doing this tour - Violette the guide at Versailles and Andre the chaperon from Paris centre were extremely professional and friendly. The booking states train tix from Paris centre to Versailles but we ended taking a chartered mini bus instead, which is very appreciated. Violette is extremely knowledgeable and took us around a wonderful and informative tour of both the palace and garden grounds. Highly recommended tour which I would definitely repeat in a heartbeat!

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Jbmnyc4

Jun 29, 2023

Great tour with a great guide - Hugo was the most fantastic host for this tour of Versailles! We started in the gardens and then toured the palace - our guide was so knowledgeable and funny which made it a highlight of our vacation. Perfect amount of time for a tour and extremely well organized. Highly recommend and I hope you get Hugo! He’s amazing!

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E8544ybdianag

Apr 27, 2023

Fantastic, entertaining and engaging tour!! - What an amazing tour.. Adam was so knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining! I learnt so much about French history in the most engaging way! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Adam!!

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Sheilamx5676bd

Apr 3, 2023

Awesome - We had a great experience with our tour guides. Everyone was interested in the details of the tour. The tour guide was very funny and patient with our group.

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Peter_m

Oct 23, 2022

Fantastic. - We had an amazing time. Manuel, our guide, was fantastic. Funny and knowledgeable. Thank you so much for bringing the visit to life. Andre who took us to the palace on the train was great too.

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Pittsburghchels

Jul 9, 2022

Versailles with Adam - Team Adam for life! We were lucky enough to have Adam for our tour of Versailles. He was hands down the best tour guide I've ever had, anywhere. He should seriously do a podcast with all of his hilarious and thought provoking stories of Versailles. Our tour was entertaining, informative, and he got us all the best spots in all the rooms, away from the other 'peasants'. He also graciously offered to take pictures for everyone on the tour. Booking the last in the line tour also allowed us to see Versailles without the packed crowds you normally see in pictures. This was one of the highlights of our entire trip and if we ever return to Paris I would love to take a tour with Adam again.

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Suzanne_b

Jul 1, 2023

Definitely worth a visit! - Pros: the Palace and gardens are beautiful and a must see, the last entry time was good as to not feel so crowded (dont get me wrong, there were still definitely crowds - we waited in one bathroom line for 15-20 mins!). Easy comfortable transport from Paris to Versailles. Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Not so great: there were 2 people in our group who were late, so we waited for them before leaving Paris (reasonable, but they still didn’t show); then we had to wait again for them at the palace as they found other transport… then wait again when they didn’t show up that time either. I’m sure those guests appreciated all the accommodation, but the tour co could’ve done more for those of us who lost a good chunk of our tour time waiting for them. Also not so great was the tour guide was at times hard to understand. None of this should prevent you from going though - we saw what we came to see, learned a few things, and have some great pics and memories!

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