Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Full access
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Versailles, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a half-day exploring the unforgettable attractions of Versailles, the extraordinary gardens and opulent palace that are both on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Follow a knowledgeable guide through the historic buildings and monuments of King Louis XIV's 17th-century residence, imagining the ornately-decorated Baroque rooms as a private home for the royal family and the nobility they entertained.
- Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles and its Gardens
- Explore the King's and Queen's State apartment, the Hall of Mirrors and the Royal Chapel
- Musical garden and musical fountain shows included on select days in the summer
What's Included
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Entry to the Gardens, including the Musical Show /Fountain Show (from Apr to Oct)
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Admission to the Marie-Antoinette's Estate
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- GetYourGuide France (Versailles Palace Tours)10 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France
Please don't go directly to the Palace. First, check in at the GetYourGuide office, just a few minutes’ walk from the Palace. The trains are not running between the stations "PARIS AUSTERLITZ" and "Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche" from the 15th of July to the 23rd of August
End point
- Palace of VersaillesPlace d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Itinerary
1
Palace of Versailles
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
La Galerie des Glaces
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Grand Canal (Pass By)
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles (Pass By)
The Grand Trianon (Pass By)
Le Petit Trianon (Pass By)
Hameau de la Reine (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour departs a few minutes later). In case of late arrival for check-in, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Fees will apply if you wish to reschedule for a later tour.
- The scheduled access time can be delayed on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace.
- The tickets for the Musical Show or Fountain Show are included
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
- The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 549 reviews
patxoconnor, Oct 2025
Excellent overview of Versailles and the expansive/opulent estate. Ruben provided a most informative tour
Ernest_M, Oct 2025
Great tour. Our guide Mauro was fantastic. I really appreciated the time with him on the Versailles gardens portion of the tour. Don’t see the palace without a guide; Mauro gave the tour meaning and context.
Donna_C, Oct 2025
Having a guide explain/describe the construction of Versailles Palace is necessary to appreciate its place in French and world history. We also enjoyed walking the gardens with an experienced guide to explain the design/use by the King Louies. Amazing day!!
Carey_D, Oct 2025
This was a very comprehensive tour. So wonderful!! The fact that our tickets came with the tour (gardens and palace) was HUGE and the limited number of tourist (16) was just perfect!
Our tour guide, Nathan, was so knowledgeable and could answer any questions I directed his way.
Michael_D, Oct 2025
Our guide Ruben was spectacular, giving us immensely important historical context the entire tour. Understanding the significance and purpose of each room turned a series of mega-opulent spaces into a meaningful walk through the lives of French kings and queens.
Loved the personal earpiece too.
Donna_B, Sep 2025
The guide was on time, very knowledgeable and showed us many of the highlights of the palace and gardens. He also had a great sense of humor and made a point to interact personally with all participants.
Leesa_F, Sep 2025
Beware! Meeting point for guide not clearly identified and easy to miss. Google maps did not help. Tour guide Danielle was excellent!!!
Melissa_h, Sep 2025
Really enjoyed our tour with Danielle. The meeting point was easy off the train. Danielle was so knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. We also did the gardens tour and Danielle explained the significance of some of the fountains. Highly recommend!
MindiHartman, Sep 2025
Danielle was a fantastic guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and very nice. We really enjoyed our tour with her!
Stacy_W, Sep 2025
Go to office before going to Palace. Although they did accommodate us already being there. Neil’s was an excellent guide.
dawnchiuch, Aug 2025
This tour was amazing ! Our guide Mauro was so knowledgeable and a great story teller. He truly made the history come to life. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Paris!
Elizabeth_S, Aug 2025
Our guide was informative about the history, though not about the plants in the garden. The fountains do not run when it is hot for conservation. Nice experience.
Cory_H, Aug 2025
Our tour guide Laetitia was very knowledgeable and personable! She provided great instruction and got us through all of Versailles smoothly in the gardens even on a hot August day. The headsets also worked well and directions from the desk were clear.
Jules_A, Aug 2025
Amazing tour , Oswaldo was great very knowledgeable and funny . He made the tour fun. A great and quick way to learn about th Versailles palace and gardens
Brian_I, Aug 2025
Booked this Tour with Viator with GetYourGuide (where your check in) and everything went smooth. We met at the desk (provided our names and ID) and got a friendly welcome. We were told to wait in the hall and all the tour guides names were written so we knew we were in the right place to wait. Our tour guide was Vladina and she was great. There was approx 20 people in our group and Vladina announced our names and we were given a device and ear phones (just one ear). I had no issues hearing her and she said she had extras if there were any problems. The tour of the Palace and Grounds was passed from the knowledge of Vladina and my wife and had a great time. She was a great tour guide! Definitely would recommend this tour as it felt personalized even with a larger group.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for this wonderfully detailed review. Vladina will be so happy to read this. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Mary_K, Jul 2025
Fabulous guide. She knew so much history and was delightful and funny and made the tour perfect for all involved.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience and that your guide made the tour both informative and fun. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments – it means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
David_C, Jul 2025
Isabel was wonderful. We went on both tours, inside Versailles and the Gardens. Isabel was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed both the inside Versailles and Gardens tours. Isabelle will be thrilled to hear you appreciated her knowledge.
Alex_R, Jul 2025
Our tour guide was Sergio from GetYourGuide. This guide was extremely rude and needs to work on his social skills. We were told that we were holding up the group (because I needed to do a diaper change and I clearly told him we'd catch up to the rest of the group), that we were not listening to him, that we didn't want to be there -- just a bunch of negativity from this tour guide. At one point, he didn't even want to speak his native language, spanish with one of our family members.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. This is far from the level of service and respect we aim to provide to our guests.
Your concerns are taken very seriously, and we will be following up on your comments. Please do get in touch with us on versaillestours@getyourguide.com so we can look into this further.
Kind regards.
Andrew_B, Jul 2025
Sarah was excellent. Be sure to get the garden tour as well. Get a tour guide, because otherwise, you won’t really know what you are looking at.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Great advice! We're pleased that Sarah was able to make your visit even more enjoyable : )
LIGIA_D, Jul 2025
Our visit to Versailles and its stunning gardens was truly unforgettable, thanks to our incredible guide, Vladina. Her passion, knowledge, and storytelling brought history to life in the most engaging way. From the grandeur of the palace to the peaceful beauty of the gardens, every moment felt special. Thank you, Vladina, for making our day at Versailles so magical and memorable!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We're delighted you enjoyed your tour with Vladina. She is a fantastic guide; we'll be sure to pass that on to her. Have a lovely day.
Vanessa_C, Jul 2025
We are usually not the “guided tour” kind of people but we were so happy we chose it. Gabriella our guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the tour. Kept the group moving at the right pace and didn’t even miss a beat when I interrupted with questions. Highly recommended. Thank you for a fantastic day at Versailles. We left so much more informed than had we wondered alone.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We're so happy to have converted you to the benefits of guided tours! Thank you for your lovely comments about Gabriella. Hope to have you back again soon.
Jose_S, Jul 2025
Ruben was an amazing guide. Wonderful story telling of the history of the palace and gardens. Tour went at a great pace.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for your kind review about Ruben. We appreciate you taking the time.
Sue_Z, Jul 2025
Our guide was super informative and you could tell she loved all the history behind Versailles and its royals!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for sharing!
Matt_D, Jun 2025
Violet, our 7 year old, said she was amazing. She loved it. Guide was very knowledgeable. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're especially delighted to hear that Violet had such a great time; what a lovely compliment from a 7-year-old! It's always our goal to create experiences that are engaging for all ages, and we're so glad your guide made the trip both fun and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
Brent_C, Jun 2025
Barbara was great. Plan for longer to see the gardens. They are spectacular! Lots of school kids in June so beware the extra time to get through the palace.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words about Barbara; we’re so glad to hear she made your visit enjoyable. We definitely recommend leaving plenty of time for the vast gardens. And yes, June can be a bit busier with school groups; it's worth being aware in advance so thank you for sharing. Have a lovely day.
Russell_W, Jun 2025
Guide was very knowledgeable, patient, and pleasant to tour the Palace with. Only big issue IMHO was that the headsets used only went into one ear. Sharing the inside of the PAkace with a huge crowd caused issues hearing our tour guide because of all the ambient noise. Outside the Palace was no problem hearing. I recommend two ear stereo headsets be used.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found your guide knowledgeable, patient, and pleasant throughout the tour. We really appreciate your insight regarding the headsets. Please don't be afraid to tell your guide on the day if you are struggling to hear them. They will be more than happy to change their settings, or change your headset to make for a more enjoyable experience.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
Jennifer_B, Jun 2025
Livia was a fantastic guide. Versailles was very crowded when we went but she managed to keep us together. The audio narrative was easy to hear with the headphone and was very interesting. The gardens were magnificent. I strongly recommend a guide if you are visiting Versailles
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Livia did a fantastic job guiding you through the busy day. The gardens truly are magnificent, and we couldn’t agree more; having a guide really makes all the difference at Versailles. We appreciate your strong recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Debbie_R, Jun 2025
The guided tour was amazing, and the history shared in the tour made you feel like you were living in the palace.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad to hear that the tour helped bring the history of the palace to life for you—there's no better compliment for a guide than feeling transported back in time. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the experience, and we hope to see you again on another tour soon.
John_P, Jun 2025
Awesome tour of Versailles and the gardens. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the palace and grounds. Very organized.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We're so pleased you enjoyed your tour so much and we're delighted to see our organization recognized. Kind regards.
Anonymous, May 2025
Absolutely loved the tour, especially the garden portion. Our guide (Danielle) knew the way to all the hidden groves with fountains and worked around the fountain “show” times to make sure we saw them operating. The chateau tour was great, too, but the gardens are a can’t miss experience.
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