Skip the Line: Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Central Paris

4 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of Versailles Palace and Gardens on a small-group tour from Paris to Versailles. With your ticket, breeze past the queue and join an expert guide for a fun and informative walk through the castle and gardens. Witness the extravagance of Louis XIV "“ the Sun King "“ who built up the massive 700-room complex, adorning the space with luxuries fit for the French monarchy.

Half-day, small-group tour of the Palace of Versailles
Choose to start your tour in Paris or Versailles
Guaranteed to skip the long lines at Versailles
The tour also includes the famous Versailles fountain show or musical gardens on selected days
Chateau of Versailles guided tour
Stroll through the statue-filled palace gardens
Small-group tour ensuring a more personalized experience

Inclusions & Exclusions

Departure & Return

What To Expect

Choose one of the three tour options (listed in itinerary below) and make your way to central Paris to central Versailles to board your transport to the palace. Upon arrival, join your friendly guide for a small-group tour. Once inside, explore the lavish design and ornament that adorns every room of the enormous complex. Marvel at the more than 13,000 pieces of art and fine furnishings, the sumptuous private chambers and the elaborate gardens. With your pass, view the King's and Queen's luxurious apartments, the Royal Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors, the Coronation Room and the Hercules Drawing Room "“ a reminder that King Louis XIV glorified himself as a deity.As you walk, enjoy your guide's colorful commentary. Hear about the eccentricity and ambition of the French monarchy from the mid-17th century until the French Revolution. Discover the exciting details of the day in 1789 when Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were dragged from Versailles by an angry mob, to be eventually beheaded in Paris. Finish your tour with a stroll through the gardens, covering more than 1,800 well-manicured acres. Depending on the day and your tour option, catch the Fountains Show or the Musical Gardens show before departing.ItineraryVersailles Palace Walking Tour includes but is not limited to:Palace of Versailles + Gardens "“ King and Queen's Apartments, the Chapel, the 17th century galleries and the Hall of Mirrors, Hercules Drawing Room, Salon of Abundance, Venus Room, Diana Room (with a bust of Louis XIV by Bernini), Mars Room, Mercury Room, Apollo Room, War Room, Peace Room, King's bedroom, Queen's bedchamber, Salon of the Nobles, Coronation Room, Royal ChapelPalace of Versailles + Fountain Display "“ See the magnificent Versailles fountain show, known as the Grand Eaux. It's a wonderful live concert held in the exclusive groves, designed by Andre Le Nôtre, where you can watch the fountains explode to the sounds of music. No show on Thursday.Palace of Versailles + Musical Gardens Show "“ Be enchanted by the musical gardens event "“the Jardins Musicaux, as it's known. Enjoy the simple beauty of classical music played in the beautiful surroundings of the Versailles Gardens. The musical gardens event runs on Tuesday. No show on Thursday, Saturday or Sunday.