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Palace of Versailles Tour: Explore Royal Luxury
3.7
1,738 Ratings
Paris
Step back in time from Paris to Queen Marie Antoinette’s reign and marvel at the opulent luxury of the Royal Courts on this 4-hour Palace of Versailles guided tour with optional fountain show.
Step back in time from Paris to Queen Marie Antoinette’s reign and marvel at the opulent luxury of the Royal Courts on this 4-hour Palace of Versailles guided tour with optional fountain show.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Avenue de Suffren - Choose from a morning or afternoon half-day tour then head to Pyramides in central Paris to redeem your voucher.
- Arc de Triomphe - Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and set off through the city for the 1-hour journey to the famous Palace of Versailles.
- Monument a Louis XIV - Don’t miss the equestrian statue of…
- Avenue de Suffren - Choose from a morning or afternoon half-day tour then head to Pyramides in central Paris to redeem your voucher.
- Arc de Triomphe - Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and set off through the city for the 1-hour journey to the famous Palace of Versailles.
- Monument a Louis XIV - Don’t miss the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the place d’Armes once at Versailles
- Palace of Versailles - Follow your guide through the impressive splendour of the King and Queen’s State Apartments and gaze in awe at the luxurious decadence the monarchs enjoyed.
- The Hall of Mirrors - Constructed from 1678, the Hall of Mirrors is the palace’s central gallery and links the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix with the King and Queen’s State Apartments.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Gardens and Fountains Show (when operating)
- Qualified guide interpreter (except first Sunday of each month, an audio guide will be provided)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Gardens and Fountains Show (when operating)
- Qualified guide interpreter (except first Sunday of each month, an audio guide will be provided)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Travel backwards through history from modern Paris to the era of Queen Marie Antoinette, and bask in the lavish elegance of the Royal Courts on this 4-hour guided exploration of the Palace of Versailles that optionally includes a fountain show. Take advantage of queue-beating, priority access to commence your tour. Be awestruck by the lavishness of the…
Travel backwards through history from modern Paris to the era of Queen Marie Antoinette, and bask in the lavish elegance of the Royal Courts on this 4-hour guided exploration of the Palace of Versailles that optionally includes a fountain show. Take advantage of queue-beating, priority access to commence your tour. Be awestruck by the lavishness of the Royal Bedrooms of the King and Queen. Follow the path through the stunning Hall of Mirrors to the War Drawing Room and the Peace Drawing Room. Use your free time at the conclusion to roam among the royal sculptures and busts while appreciating the perfectly maintained palace gardens. The excursion includes round-trip transportation from Paris.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note that starting June 3rd, the meeting point for this tour will change to : 6 avenue du Dr Brouardel, 75007 Paris
- During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
- The Fountains Show is only operating during the Summer
- Fountain Show dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from April 5 to October 26, 2025 + Friday August 15th.
Location
6 Av. du Dr Brouardel
Avenue du Docteur Brouardel
Starting June 3, 2025
NEW MEETING POINT:6, avenue du Docteur Brouardel, 75007 Paris
Closest metro station : Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
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
3.7
(1738 Ratings)
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Inspiration510663
Aug 11, 2025
Really good day out with my teenage daughter. We both enjoyed the guided tour, restaurant & then out to thelarge gardens - All is a real insight to how past royalty lived. The Palace building, Chapel & Gardens are something else & are kept so well.
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Bradleyw858
Aug 9, 2025
Versailles Palace and Gardens Experience - Beautiful historical palace. Rented audio equipment which was very informative as we walked through the palace. Gardens were massive and we decided to rent a golf cart so we could enjoy the area more.
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Sherry_b
Aug 6, 2025
Nate was the best travel... - Nate was the best travel guide. The meeting place was easy to find, the trip was a long day, but we knew that since we were able to see both Cinque Terre and Pisa. Would definitely recommend!!
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Joan_m
Aug 6, 2025
To get a good experience... - To get a good experience I recommend a guide.Our guide was excellent and very informative, she also gave extra information. Well worth going on this trip.
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Seiko_t
Jul 29, 2025
Great tour of Versailles chateau - Great tour of Versailles chateau with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Very fun and entertaining time with an experienced guide.
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Timothy_w
Jul 25, 2025
Great and informative tour of Versailles and Jardin - Well organized, punctual, great and comfortable bus ride from Paris to Versailles. Our tour guide Elisabeth was very professional and knowledgeable, and the entire trip was superb! We are very happy and satisfied with the Paris experience. Thank you.
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Chris_c
Aug 8, 2025
Amazing views in Versailles - The tour started a bit disorganized. People were not directed to busses in loud clear manner. Then there was no audio headset for me initially. The guide to the palace (chateau) was very good giving some relevant historical facts. Once we got off the bus there was more confusion and lack of direction. We had two tour groups in one bus. However I simply followed the only tour guide to the Chateau from the parking lot in which time some other audio was broadcast on the headphones which I still didn’t have. Once at the entry point things got sorted. I was hastily given a headset which worked intermittently until I fiddled with the audio jack. All the while trying to follow my new guide. The guides carried no identifying items (umbrella/tour flag/tour hat or vest) therefore constantly keeping an eye out for where we were headed vs taking in the Palace. The audio was very low volume so difficult to hear without pushing the headphone into my ear. The guide was knowledgable. I was surprised we were out of the palace in about 50 minutes and cut loose to the gardens. The gardens are worth a days trip and pack your own lunch for a picnic on the grounds. The cafe was always lined up so you will waste a good 20 minutes waiting. At the meeting point for return more confusion ensued and we were taken into an active parking lot moved around waiting for the correct bus. I would recommend the guides keep people out of the lot and call for them when ready for everyone’s safety. The trip back there was no commentary and the itinerary mentioned a pass by the louvre which never happened. The destination was amazing but the experience with the tour was not as good as experience as I have had with Viator in the past tour company 3/5 on this one the palace 5/5 therefore overall 4/5.
I do want to mention that we did not wait to enter the palace that timing was absolutely perfect and you bypass a large cue of lines!
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Roberts4614
Aug 5, 2025
The Sun King - A wonderful experience and something we had wanted to do for years. A vey knowledgeable guide and such a shame that there was not a lot of original furniture to see. Our only gripe was having to share our coach journey with a group of Spanish Tourists. Nothing against them but to listen to the waffle their guide was spouting was not welcome.
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Gregory_t
Aug 12, 2025
Unorganized and unhappy - Very unorganized… guides did not assist travelers…. Have been on many tours throughout Europe and this tour company was not very good, avoid if all possible
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Noema_p
Aug 8, 2025
Palace of Versailles Disaster - Our tour guide was a woman named Soraya and she was absolutely unprepared and unprofessional in her approach to our tour. She had no banner or identifying flag so that the group could follow her inside the very crowded venue. We lost her almost immediately after entering the Palace of Versailles and the audio faded quickly as she left the room and left us behind. We attempted to find her in the crowded rooms but we were unable to locate her. After rushing from room to room, we exited the palace and attempted to locate her outside. When we finally found her, she blamed us and said that we were at fault for not keeping up! She then said that we caused her to miss a 3 o clock appointment she had scheduled. This confirms that she was rushing our tour since we were supposed to have a 4 hour tour of Versailles and the Gardens until 3 pm.
I think we should have a refund of our money since we didn’t have any significant time inside the palace to view the rooms and certainly did not have any tour guide to hear the history of the palace. If she had used a flag or banner, we would have had a chance to follow her in the crowded hallways but this was not the case.
I would NOT recommend this tour to anyone. I am totally disappointed!
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