Top France Castle Tours

Visit the Palace of Versailles with timed admission. Follow a knowledgeable guide on a 90-minute tour through the palace to see the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors. Then head outside independently to explore the expansive gardens at your leisure (note: an additional fee for the garden is required on days when the fountain show or musical show take place).

Go beyond Paris and explore a selection of the Loire Valley's Castles on this day trip. Enjoy visiting the Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny Châteaux without having to hire a car. Take your pick between a fully guided experience or discovering each location with an audio guide. Perfect for history buffs who want an up-close look at these historical residences.

There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city and a guided tour of the staterooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected).

Book this half-day Palace of Versailles tour that includes a tour of the gardens and a timed entry ticket into the Palace. An informative guide takes you on a pleasant, small-group tour of the garden grounds. Then, enter the sumptuous Palace with a timed-entry ticket and explore its stately rooms at your own pace, including the Royal Chapel.

Many tourists don’t realize that there’s much more to Versailles than just the palace. Ride around the grounds of the Palace of Versailles and explore Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet while learning about her extravagant life on this half-day small-group bike tour. See parts of the grounds that most tourists miss before visiting the palace itself to wander its opulent halls.

See various parts of Versailles and its palace grounds on this day trip from Paris via a high-speed train. When you arrive, cruise around town and the grounds of the palace on a bike. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the Palace where you walk through the famous gardens and see the fountains. You also stop at the farmers market, visit Marie Antoinette's hamlet.

France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace of Versailles Small-Group Tour takes you through the royal apartments with a guide in a small-group atmosphere so you don’t miss a thing.

Seeing multiple Loire Valley castles in a single day can be difficult without a car and careful planning. This small-group tour from Paris simplifies the experience, limiting numbers to eight travelers and following a time-efficient route to three well-known chateaux in just one day. Learn about each site from your driver-guide and enjoy free time to explore the interiors and gardens at your own pace.

Discover the best of Versailles in comfort on this small group Golf Cart and Shuttle tour. Skip the walking as much as possible This fun, relaxed Guided Tour gives you VIP access to Versailles's most stunning sights, including the hidden Bosquets (Groves), Fountains and Marie Antoinette's charming hamlet: All with the comfort of a Golf Cart and Shuttle ride. Perfect for families, seniors, or those with limited mobility Witness the Gardens come alive with music and water displays (On Weekends, Apr-Oct) Stroll through Marie Antoinette's fairytale retreat Explore charming cottages, ponds and peaceful countryside scenery Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on Angelina's menu Our experts guides bring Versailles's story to life with fun facts, history and humor! Small groups with personal attention

Discover the Palace of Versailles—one of France’s most popular attractions—on this half- or full-day sightseeing tour from Paris. Meet your coach in central Paris and head straight to the palace; upon arrival, thanks to your timed-entry tickets, you go right in for a guided tour. After, explore the ornate gardens and either return to Paris or continue touring the grounds, depending on the tour option you booked.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with a chance to watch the fountain show (seasonal). Take advantage of reserved access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus, explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Explore France’s royal past at Paris’s best-preserved medieval castle with fast, easy access and skip-the-line entry.

Discover one of the most impressive medieval cities in Europe with this combined experience in Carcassonne. This product includes entry to the Château Comtal and the ramparts, along with a self-guided audio tour of the historic city. Start by exploring the famous fortified Cité of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage site. While access to the streets of the medieval city is free, your ticket grants entry to the Château Comtal and the ramparts — the most important parts of the fortress. Walk through the castle courtyards, explore defensive structures, and enjoy panoramic views over the Aude valley. To fully understand what you’re seeing, use the TouringBee audio guide, available on your smartphone. The route includes 19 stops across the city, covering key landmarks such as Pont Vieux, Porte Narbonnaise, Basilica of Saint-Nazaire, and the medieval streets inside the walls. Start wherever you prefer, take breaks, and enjoy the city without a fixed schedule.

Travel 500 years back in time to the days of the French aristocracy on a Loire Valley full-day group tour from Paris. The well-paced itinerary takes guests to the Chenonceau, Cheverny, and Chambord Chateaux. You’ll enjoy skip-the-line entry at each location and free time to explore and take pictures. Along the way, a guide will provide illuminating commentary on each castle's history and noteworthy occupants.

Rather than exploring the sprawling grounds of Versailles on foot, pedal your way around with a guide on a full-day tour. Discover garden trails and tree-lined paths and reach parts that on-foot visitors generally miss, including Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and Grand Trianon. Stop by the Grand Canal for a picnic lunch before heading inside the Palace of Versailles with admission tickets.

Pedal through the parks of Versailles and enjoy timed entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Visit Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore the apartments and Hall of Mirrors independently. Discover the market with your guide and delve into the flavors of French cuisine.

Explore the best of Versailles, all in just half a day—and pick between private or small-group options—on this seamless tour. Following handy pickup from central Paris, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to the UNESCO-listed château. Follow your guide through the palace and gardens of Louis XIV, with headsets included so you can hear their every word.

Visit the opulent Palace of Versailles with a private guided tour, starting from the comfort of your Paris accommodation. This exclusive half-day or full day experience allows you to dive straight into the rich history and royal intrigue of Versailles. With a personal expert guide, explore the stunning gardens and grand halls at your own pace, learning about the secrets of past monarchs. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip luxury van transport making this a hassle-free escape into French history. - Duration: Half Day Approximately 5 hours door to door Full Day Approximately 8 hours from door to door (Includes Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet). - Private tour for you and your group (up to 7 participants) - Pickup and drop-off included from your Paris location - Optional add-ons available for an extended experience or dining in Versailles

The former home of one of France’s most extravagant monarchs is a must-visit attraction, but sorting out tickets and transportation for the Palace of Versailles in advance can be a challenge. Enjoy convenient round-trip coach transfers from Paris and prebooked entry with Guide with this convenient package.

Enjoy full access to the Versailles Palace, Gardens and complete estate with this access ticket and learn about the history of the palace through audio guides. Experience the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of 18th-century French art crafted in classical Baroque style. Discover ornate State Apartments and opulent décor of the “Sun King” in the Hall of Mirrors. Please take in consideration that the waiting time to enter the Palace of Versailles can be 30 to 60 mins in high season even with a pre-booked priority tickets. The actual ticket time may sometime vary by 2-3 hours from the selected time, but do not worry you can still enter the gardens first at your chosen time and they enter the palace later at your selected time.

The UNESCO-listed Palace of Versailles is the magnificent former home of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, about an hour from central Paris. This private half-day tour includes tickets and private round-trip transfers from your Paris hotel. After a guided tour of the palace, including the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s Apartments, enjoy free time to explore the Versailles Gardens.

Explore the highlights and hidden corners of the Palace of Versailles Gardens by golf cart and bicycle (or a shuttle option, if you prefer) on a guided small-group tour. Go beyond typical walking or bike tours with access to the best parts of the gardens, including the rarely visited Bosquets (groves), the Grand Canal, the Trianons, and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Avoid busy city roads and enjoy a calm ride inside the palace grounds.

Check off two of France's top attractions in a single day, and make exploring beyond Paris city limits totally hassle-free, on this full-day tour. Following pickup in the city center, head first to Giverny, home to Monet's House and Gardens. After a tour and stop for lunch, continue to the UNESCO–listed Palace of Versailles. Explore the lavish palace and its ornamental gardens—and even see the Musical Fountain Show (depending on the day selected).