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Just outside of Paris, Versailles’ claim to fame is its 17th-century Palace of Versailles, the over-the-top gilded residence of Louis XIV. Tours of this UNESCO World Heritage Site often depart from Paris and include transportation, but you can also opt to meet your guide right in town and head off to explore together. The most popular Versailles tours involve exploring the palace and its opulent gardens on foot, but you can also opt for a tour that allows you to zip around in a golf cart instead.
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There are many high-quality tours in Versailles to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews by previous travelers, these are the best tours available right now:
Yes, guided tours in Versailles are generally considered worth it. These types of excursions provide historical context so you can get the most out of your visit. Round-trip Versailles tours from Paris mean you don’t have to worry about travel arrangements, and they often include skip-the-line tickets for the palace.
Per one customer who booked the Palace of Versailles Skip the Line Guided Tour, “Letitia was a wonderful guide. She truly welcomed questions from us. Her knowledge of French history is immense. Another reason the tour was good was that Versailles is so huge that one could spend a week there and still not see it all. Letitia guided us through important areas while also telling us about other areas of the estate.”
Versailles tours range in price depending on what’s included and where you’re starting from. A lot of tours start at around US$30 for basic admission to the palace, and go up to US$150 or more for guided Versailles tours from Paris with transport included.
On the lower end of the price range, you can book this Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour for roughly US$50 per person. You’ll get to wander through Europe’s most famous palace with a local guide who both deepens your experience and escorts you past the lines. Pricier options are surely Louis XIV–approved, like the Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette’s Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch (from US$750 per person), which will get you feeling like royalty with a VIP, no-wait, guided experience—they might even let you eat cake.
Tours of Versailles from Paris typically last for half a day or a full day (around 4–6 hours). This includes travel time to and from Paris, plus plenty of time to explore the palace, gardens, and surrounding areas.
Give yourself at least half a day to see Versailles—this will be enough time to explore the palace, gardens, and nearby attractions. For a more leisurely visit, consider dedicating a full day to really appreciate the grandeur and historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Versailles can be visited year-round, but the best time to visit is during the spring and summer months when the gardens are in full bloom. September and October are also good months to visit—the weather is still pleasant, but there are fewer crowds.
According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Versailles:
- Versailles Gardens (Jardins de Versailles)
- Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces)
- Versailles Fountains (Les Fontaines)
- Palace of Versailles
- Marie-Antoinette’s Estate
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There are tons of great trips that allow you to explore Versailles in greater detail. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:
- Versailles Palace Skip the line Guided Full Day or Half Day Tour
- Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access from Paris
- Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette’s Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch
- Versailles Palace and Giverny Private Guided Tour from Paris
- Giverny and Versailles Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
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You don’t have to spend a French king’s fortune to have a great time in Versailles. Here are some of the best Versailles activities under US$45:
There are tons of Versailles activities to enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:
- Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart
- PREMIUM Versailles Golf Carts and Bikes Guided Tour with Lunch
- Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour
- Discover Versailles on Electric 2-Wheelers
- Versailles Palace Half Day Private & Tailored Guided Tour
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According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Versailles:
- Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces)
- Palace of Versailles
- Marie-Antoinette’s Estate
- Grand Trianon
- National Archeology Museum (Musée d'Archéologie Nationale)
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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Versailles. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:
- Palace of Versailles Skip the Line Guided Tour
- Versailles Palace Half Day Private & Tailored Guided Tour
- Château of Versailles and Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon Private Tour
- Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Option from Versailles
- Versailles Palace & Gardens Audio Tour - Private Transportation
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