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Versailles Palace Tour: Skip the Line and Explore
4.6
675 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, leaving Paris behind to explore the magnificent residence and gardens of Louis XIV, the renowned “Sun King.”
Embark on a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, leaving Paris behind to explore the magnificent residence and gardens of Louis XIV, the renowned “Sun King.”
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palace of Versailles - The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over…
- Palace of Versailles - The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery which boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows and crystal chandeliers.
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - Discover the famous gardens \’\’\’\’ la fran\’\’aise ; a 2,000 acre park designed by Andr\’\’ le Notre with its magnificent groves, statues, and fountains. Depending on the day and time of the year you join the tour, you will have the opportunity to have a glimpse of the Fountains Show or the Musical Gardens show before returning to Paris.
What's Included
- Headsets for clear audio
- Air-conditioned minibus transport
- Local professional guide
- Small-group tour (up to 16 participants)
- Admission to Palace of Versailles and Gardens
- Headsets for clear audio
- Air-conditioned minibus transport
- Local professional guide
- Small-group tour (up to 16 participants)
- Admission to Palace of Versailles and Gardens
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed on this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed on this tour
Location
Paris TRIP
Avenue de la Bourdonnais
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower
Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency
41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris
Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8)
Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(675 Ratings)
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Ann_b
Apr 27, 2026
Great tour! Versailles... - Great tour! Versailles was amazing to see, our tour guide was so very knowledgeable… it was a great experience!
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Tom_a
Apr 27, 2026
Awesome tour guide! - The tour guide was awesome and witty. Unfortunately the volume of visitors to Versailles may have distracted from a full appreciation of the vast knowledge the tour guide was able to share.
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Scott
Apr 26, 2026
Better than driving - Excellent tour. Well organised on morning of tour, bus was neat and tidy. Our tour guide (Nicholas) did a great job with great insights on the way out from the city, during the palace tour and also on the way back. Was good to get the tour guide experience in the palace but then have free time in garden to wander.
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Lovetravel174315
Apr 19, 2026
Best hidden Versailles tour with Dave - This trip was phenomenal! Dave our guide was an absolute gem. Knowledgeable, hilarious, personable and genuinely kind. Biking was so much fun and gave us an amazing opportunity to see so much more of the castle grounds. Hands down, this was one of our most favorite activities on our Paris vacation! We highly recommend it!
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M7665edphild
Apr 11, 2026
I would recommend this tour to anyone who’s considering it. - We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour. Our guide couldn’t have been more helpful and went out of his way to ensure we had good experience.
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Amber_r
Apr 7, 2026
Great time had by all - Had a great tour, met up with our driver and he made should all were able to hear in the vehicle. Great information and would use them again. Wish we would of had more time but that was on us. It was great for all ages in our group 6 - 50.
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F2358wgsuzannea
Apr 3, 2026
Great tour! - This tour was fantastic! Honoree was our tour guide ace he was so great. Brought Versailles to life. Gave us the history on the ride there and back! It’s fantastic to skip the line as it was VERY crowded! But Honoree made super we got up close and got the time to see everything we wanted! Highly recommend this group as they are all very organized and professional! Thanks!
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Steve_d
Mar 23, 2026
Stunning and informative! - Versailles is a must-see experience while in Paris and this tour was the perfect length to not only see the incredible opulence of the palace and wonder in the exquisite gardens but also to understand the role the palace and those that lived there played in the French Revolution. Honore, our tour guide, was amazing. I learned more about French history in the few hours we spent together than the whole rest of my time in Paris.
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Sarah_d
Apr 1, 2026
Versailles Palace and Gardens tour - This was a great quick tour which gives you the highlights of the palace. Our guide Honoré did an excellent job navigating through the palace crowds despite our morning entry time. It was packed. The audio earbuds were key or we would not have been able to hear Honore. Because of the crowds, you don’t get much time to wander the gardens. We had a brief 15- 20 min to walk around before heading back to Paris on the bus.
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Angela_travels2021
Apr 20, 2026
Versailles deserves not to be rushed.,, - The tour was ok. I felt it was a super quick visit when there was not enough time to wander and appreciate the beauty of Versailles. I would have loved to have more time in the mirrors room, which deserves some time. The one hour in the garden was not really as interesting because there was not flowers at all. We took 15 minutes to take a picture and go for a quick coffee. It will be great to have some time in each room to really absorb what’s in there. Our guide was knowledgeable of the history of the Palace and France but, I felt in a hurry the whole time. We paid a lot of money to be rushed .
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