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Versailles: Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
By GetYourGuide France
9.4/10
9.4 out of 10Free cancellation available
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Travel back in time, discover the impressive history of the Palace of Versailles
- Beat the huge crowds and jump straight in with your pre-booked time slot
- Explore the Hall of Mirrors and King's and Queen's State Apartments
- Be guided by an expert guide through the emblematic royal Château
- Learn about French royalty, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Activity location
- Paris
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France | Check in at the GetYourGuide store, located across the street from the RER line C Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station. Then, be escorted by your guide to the Palace, which is a 10-minute walk from the shop. Take the 'Avenue de Paris' exit at the train station and find the office across the street next to the Café Madeleine. Please be aware that the train from Paris to Versailles takes approximately 1 hour. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
- Versailles, Île-de-France, France
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Group Tour in English
- 1h 30m
- English
Shared tour with up to 27 people. We recommend booking an afternoon slot to avoid the morning crowds in Versailles.
Language options: English
Price details
AU$102.75 x 1 AdultAU$102.75
Total
What's included, what's not
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles
- 90-minute guided tour
- Access to the gardens only from November to March (free during winter)
- Entrance ticket to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon
- Musical fountain shows
- Transfers to/from Paris
- Access to the gardens from April to October
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Food and drinks, Luggage or large bags, Pets, Selfie sticks, Weapons or sharp objects
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Discover the splendour, beauty, and history of Versailles Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Step inside via a priority entrance and follow an expert guide through the lavish halls of this iconic French architectural masterpiece.
Arrive at the meeting point to meet your guide who will give you a friendly introduction about the royal complex and lead you inside to begin exploring one of the largest palaces in the world.
See the ornate King's and Queen's State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors, one of the most emblematic rooms in the Versailles Château and where many events of great historic significance took place, including the Treaty of Versailles.
Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XVI to his wife, Marie Antoinette. Listen as your guide brings these legendary characters to life with entertaining storytelling.
Enjoy plenty of opportunities to ask questions during this interactive tour. Afterwards, feel free to explore the palace or stroll through the gardens on your own.
Location
Activity location
- Paris
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France | Check in at the GetYourGuide store, located across the street from the RER line C Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station. Then, be escorted by your guide to the Palace, which is a 10-minute walk from the shop. Take the 'Avenue de Paris' exit at the train station and find the office across the street next to the Café Madeleine. Please be aware that the train from Paris to Versailles takes approximately 1 hour. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
- Versailles, Île-de-France, France
- 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France | Check in at the GetYourGuide store, located across the street from the RER line C Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station. Then, be escorted by your guide to the Palace, which is a 10-minute walk from the shop. Take the 'Avenue de Paris' exit at the train station and find the office across the street next to the Café Madeleine. Please be aware that the train from Paris to Versailles takes approximately 1 hour. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
- Versailles, Île-de-France, France
- 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France | Check in at the GetYourGuide store, located across the street from the RER line C Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station. Then, be escorted by your guide to the Palace, which is a 10-minute walk from the shop. Take the 'Avenue de Paris' exit at the train station and find the office across the street next to the Café Madeleine. Please be aware that the train from Paris to Versailles takes approximately 1 hour. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
- Versailles, Île-de-France, France
- 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France | Check in at the GetYourGuide store, located across the street from the RER line C Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station. Then, be escorted by your guide to the Palace, which is a 10-minute walk from the shop. Take the 'Avenue de Paris' exit at the train station and find the office across the street next to the Café Madeleine. Please be aware that the train from Paris to Versailles takes approximately 1 hour. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
- Versailles, Île-de-France, France
- 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France | Check in at the GetYourGuide store, located across the street from the RER line C Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station. Then, be escorted by your guide to the Palace, which is a 10-minute walk from the shop. Take the 'Avenue de Paris' exit at the train station and find the office across the street next to the Café Madeleine. Please be aware that the train from Paris to Versailles takes approximately 1 hour. There are 2 options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the Versailles Rive Droite station (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the meeting point. 2. Take a train to Versailles Chantiers station (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the meeting point.
- Versailles, Île-de-France, France