Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Access from Paris

Paris, Île-de-France (206)

Summary

If you're looking to visit one of the most iconic and beautiful palaces in all of Europe, then the Versailles Palace is definitely worth a visit. Not only is the palace itself stunningly beautiful, but it's also home to some of the most famous attractions in all of France, including the Palace Museum, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Grand Trianon. One of the best ways to experience all of the majesty and beauty of the Versailles Palace is to take a guided tour with Skip the Line access. This will allow you to bypass the long lines that often form outside of the palace, and get right up close and personal with some of the most iconic features of the palace.


Description

Tour Duration: 240 min

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Access from Paris

Skip the line at Versailles! Leave Paris behind for a guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles and discover the home and gardens of Louis XIV, the "Sun King."

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Access from Paris at no additional cost

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Transport by air-conditioned Minibus
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local Professional Guide
  • Small-Group Tour (Group up to 16 participants during the Guided Visit)

What's NOT included

Below are items that the tour provider of Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Access from Paris has stated that may cost an additional fee if desired.

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Points Of Interest

  • 75 minutes: The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery which boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows and crystal chandeliers.
  • 45 minutes: Discover the famous gardens à la française ; a 2,000 acre park designed by André le Notre with its magnificent groves, statues, and fountains. Depending on the day and time of the year you join the tour, you will have the opportunity to have a glimpse of the Fountains Show or the Musical Gardens show before returning to Paris.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
  • Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed on this tour