Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

Meeting point and end point

Check the meeting time and place on Viator when you book. They can differ by option and date.

What you will do on this tour

1. 1

   Meet your expert guide at a central Paris metro stop. Then, board the train for the smooth ride out to Versailles, roughly 30 minutes each way. On arrival, a short walk brings you to the palace gates. (The Express option meets directly at the Palace of Versailles and does not include transport from Paris.)

   1 hour

2. 2

   Palace of Versailles

   Head inside with timed-entry tickets and follow your guide through the opulent state apartments, where the drama and power of the Bourbon court come to life. You take in the soaring Royal Chapel and the elegant Princess' Apartments along the way. The tour builds to the Hall of Mirrors, the palace's showstopping gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers, before you explore the King's State Apartments and the political symbolism woven into every room.

   1 h 30 min · Admission included

3. 3

   Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

   Your guide leads you to the garden entrance for an introduction to the sweeping geometric parterres, fountains, and groves, where the guided experience ends. From here you are free to wander at your own pace and walk out to the Trianon Estate before returning to Paris with your pre-arranged train ticket. You are also welcome to rent a golf cart or purchase a ticket to the garden Mini train for easier access to the grounds. (The Express option runs about 2 hours and does not include return transport.)

   30 min · Admission included

What is included

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Entry into the Palace of Versailles may be slowed down during peak season due to crowds and required security checks. We appreciate your patience.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on the group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
• We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes.
• This tour departs promptly at the scheduled start time. If you are not checked in by then, the group will have to depart for Versailles without you. Once the tour has departed, we cannot guarantee your participation.
• Please note this tour includes walking and standing for around 3 hours. There is an approximately 10 minute walk between the Versailles train station and Palace entrance.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• Book up to 4 hours before the start

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Full refund if you cancel 1 day or more before the start.
• No refund if you cancel less than 1 day before the start.
• The operator may cancel if too few travellers book, and you are offered another date or a refund.

Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.

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