Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles with Priority Access
The Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the residence of French Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI and their courts, from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. The information provided by your guide will be played through your own individual headset, giving you an opportunity to learn about the majestic Palace of Versailles, a symbol of Royal power. Its Baroque decoration, artworks and furniture were all created by the greatest craftsmen of the period. After your tour, explore the stunning French-style gardens at your own pace.
Departure from the center of Paris to the Palace of Versailles. Make the most of the 45-minute journey by luxury air-conditioned coach and listen to your guide's introduction to the history of the palace.
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour to the Palace of Versailles from Paris by air-conditioned coach
- Free time to visit the gardens
- Discover the history of the Palace of Versailles with one of our guides
- Entrance ticket of Versailles gardens, even on Musical Fountains show day
- Priority access ticket with a guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Apartments,Guided tour of the castle
What's included
- Services of a professionnal guide, with individual headsets
- Priority access ticket to skip the line at the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- Transport to and from Paris by air-conditioned coach
- Transfers to and from your accommodation in Paris
Overview
The Palace of Versailles covers an area of over 721,000 square feet and has more than 700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to see the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartments, with seven rooms each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.) and the Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, among others. Also, admire the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, a unique room in which guests were received and impressed, designed by the famous architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Almost 240 feet-long, it was created to dazzle visitors to the Sun King, Louis XIV; it is lit by 17 windows and some 350 mirrors, and overlooks the palace's breath-taking gardens, the second part of your visit.
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned André Le Nôtre to lay out the gardens and grounds, something that was just as important as the construction of the palace in the king's eyes. Enjoy your free time strolling through the Gardens of Versailles and admire the 386 works of art (including more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and trees. During the Summer months, a range of activities are organised, such as the Grandes Eaux Musicales, when the fountains are made to dance to music.
Additional Information
We strongly advise against high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
Access to the palace is challenging for those with reduced mobility
Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace
Tuesday mornings are not recommended due to the high number of visitors
The skip-the-line access is subject to the Versailles Palace procedures: The Vigipirate plan, the security control or an unforeseen crowd can slow down the entrance.
Please note for any issues please contact Paris City Vision at +33 (0)1 44 55 60 00 (Customer Service)
Guided tour of the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors
Gardens are not guided but included all days.
Fountains show will be included when operating.
5 hours duration
Know before you go
Signatory of Caring Attitude, the health commitment charter of the city of Paris
Face masks required for travelers in public areas, on board vehicles, in our premises
Face masks or vizor required for guides
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
cashless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation policy
Cancellation up to 48 hours before the excursion (Paris local time) : Free
