Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry
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Versailles, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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).
- Perfect for history buffs who want to see Versailles
- Explore the chateau with a guide to learn about its royal inhabitants, from Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette
- Timed admission to the Palace of Versailles is included
- Visit the gardens after the tour to walk around on your own (additional fee on certain days)
What's Included
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace (90-minute guided tour)
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Garden tickets from April to October (Musical and Fountains Show season)€15.00 per person
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- GYG France (Versailles Palace Tours)10 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France
Don’t go directly to the Palace. Meet us at the GetYourGuide office: 10 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France. The office is just a 5-minute walk from the Palace.
End point
- Palace of VersaillesPlace d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
You are free to stay in the Palace after the tour, but once you exit, re-entry is not allowed.
Itinerary
Make your own way to the Palace of Versailles by taking the RER C train from central Paris or by private vehicle.
Your guide will meet you at the GetYourGuide Shop, located just across the street from the Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, to begin your visit.
Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the opulent French palace. Witness the splendor of the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments, and marvel at the iconic Hall of Mirrors while your guide provides insights into the rich history of the palace.
Following the guided portion, step into the expansive gardens at your leisure, though note that additional fees apply on days featuring the fountain or musical shows. Your tour ends when you decide to make your way back to Paris.
Your guide will meet you at the GetYourGuide Shop, located just across the street from the Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, to begin your visit.
Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the opulent French palace. Witness the splendor of the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments, and marvel at the iconic Hall of Mirrors while your guide provides insights into the rich history of the palace.
Following the guided portion, step into the expansive gardens at your leisure, though note that additional fees apply on days featuring the fountain or musical shows. Your tour ends when you decide to make your way back to Paris.
1
Palace of Versailles
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
La Galerie des Glaces
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The time shown on your voucher is the meeting time at the office. The tour will depart a few minutes after.
- Entry is only possible together with the guide at the scheduled time.
- In case of late arrival, access to the Palace is not guaranteed. If a later tour is available, additional fees will apply to reschedule.
- From April to October, an additional garden ticket is required (Musical Gardens and Fountain Shows). The gardens are free from November to March.
- On peak days, the scheduled access time may be delayed due to security checks implemented by the Palace of Versailles.
- The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
- From Wednesday 15 July to Saturday 22 August, the RER C will not operate between Paris and Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, please use lines L (Versailles Rive Droite) or N (Versailles Chantiers) to reach the meeting point.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:Can we visit the gardens while at Versailles?
A:Absolutely! Between November and March, admission to the gardens is complimentary, however, from April through October there is a separate admission required for the gardens, payable upon arrival.
May 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Alma_C, Jul 2026
We had a great guide who knew history. As we were walking to the palace she was already sharing history lessons. She did amazing. We traveled with 12 and 17 year old and they loved it. We were staying in Paris. It was easy to get to the meeting spot by train.
Ellen_W, Jul 2026
Valerie was great! She had good facts and good jokes! The tour started later than planned so we had to leave a little early, but she was wonderful! Highly recommend but know you need to allow for about 6 hours if you want to see everything.
Jennifer_B, Jul 2026
It was easy to find the location for our meeting point and we enjoyed the walk to the Palace. Our guide was very nice and informative and we really enjoyed our tour. The process was smooth from start to finish.
Rosalyn_L, Jul 2026
I took my daughter to Paris for the first time and we enjoyed this tour very much. It was lovely to hear all about the history of Versailles and about Marie Antoinette in particular as my daughter is the same age as she was when she arrived in France. We did a small part of the gardens on our own, but had no clue how large the grounds were. The weather was too dangerous to make the walk, so we stayed close to the main Palace.
Steven_H, Jul 2026
Neil is insistful and funny. Does a good job engaging group and tying current events with the past . Highly recommend
Dinshaw_B, Jul 2026
Very informative tour by very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. Takes you through the lines very quickly.
The assembly point is clearly marked out. They have a small office where the tour starts. This small amount of human contact is very useful for orienting the visitor.
Carmen_R, Jul 2026
Our tour guide Valerie was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and provided great history information. She was easy to follow and the pace was excellent.
Emilia_B, Jul 2026
awesome tour, highly recommend, our guide tour was funny and knowledgeable and very informative ❤️💛🇫🇷
Salome_M, Jul 2026
A must do when in France, whether you have 2hrs or a full day, Versailles palace is a must do. Thrilling to go back in history! We had the best guide too. So enthusiastic and fantastic at bringing the past back to life with lots of colour and humour!
Rebecca_K, Jul 2026
Guide (Florian) was very informative and gave great tips at the end of the tour of what else we could explore.
Natalie_Z, Jul 2026
Our guide, Danielle, was exceptional! She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She clearly explained each room in detail, pointing out both expected and unexpected items, and mixing in history with modern information. When the tour concluded, she made sure we knew what our next steps at Versailles could be and how best to get to those sections.
Christine_Z, Jul 2026
For 90 minutes, we got an amazing explanation of the first floor of the palace. Our guide was whitty and gave us the straight and scandalous stories. Fantastic!
Lisa_R, Jul 2026
Great experience with our tour guide Aurelia! Enjoyed learning about the palace and walking the gardens.
Marlon_M, Jul 2026
Kristina was great. She was very knowledgeable and coordinated the activity well. The Palace of Versailles tour was well worth it
Sandra_O, Jun 2026
Touring Versailles was high on my bucket list but unfortunately, I found the tour underwhelming overall. However, the hall of mirrors was gorgeous and is the reason I’d recommend the visit. Touring the King and Queen’s bedrooms was a highlight too. Thought we would see more of the palace. I may have enjoyed it more if it wasn’t during the record-breaking heat wave in June 2026 and with a tour guide. The 100 degree weather caused us to skip the gardens.
Kiki, Jun 2026
Awesome! It was a fun experience. The tour guide that I got was very funny and informative! I learned a lot but also enjoyed it.
Jadin_K, Jun 2026
Excellent tour experience—crowded and hot, but the guide Isabelle handled it all very well! Was very glad to have a guided tour when we saw the line of people waiting outside
MarkWilhelm_M, Jun 2026
It was an amazing tour. The tour guide went into deep explanation about everything and went at a good pace. She was funny, engaging, and made the whole tour a pleasure. Overall I would recommend this to anyone looking for a tour to Versailles.
Sean_R, Jun 2026
It goes by fast but you learn a lot. Make sure to add the garden on your tour as we had to buy afterwards.
Kristen_M, Jun 2026
Our guide, Leaticia, was wonderful! Very knowledgeable on all things French history. She was engaging, but also gave us the opportunity to enjoy the palace at our pace. My husband and I brought our young kids and we all loved the tour!
Andrea_C, Jun 2026
The tour guide was fantastic! Valerie was very detailed and I learned so much about the history of the castle, Versailles and all the Kings Louis!!
Elizabeth_J, Jun 2026
Lucie was very knowledgeable. We learned amazing history and then we when on our own to the gardens . Would book with this company again .
Rachel_R, Jun 2026
The experience overall was very enjoyable. The only thing that was a bit frustrating was how crowded the palace was. It was very difficult to keep close to our guide and hear all of the information she provided. We were given headphones to hear her better, but even then it was difficult at times. I’m not sure that there would be any way to fix this, since it’s such a popular historical site. However, I did figure it worth mentioning since it had an impact on our experience. The guide was clearly very knowledgeable and I appreciated her willingness to answer questions. She was great.
Todd_A, Jun 2026
Loved our guide who was very passionate and knowledgeable. Very Hot and crowded on a Saturday morning g which was more than I expected. Unless you want to get the details but a ticket direct from versaillles and book at least 2 months in advance.
Robert_T, Jun 2026
Very good, in depth tour on the Versailles Palace. Frederic was an excellent guide. There was not a question he couldn’t answer.
ShelliVivona, Jun 2026
Our guide Mauro was knowledgeable, funny and held the attention of our group. He made the tour fun and entertaining.
Ryan_P, Jun 2026
Sophie was a wonderful guide, easy meet up and walk to the Palace. Very informative and was a very enjoyable experience
Amy_Z, Jun 2026
We were very glad to have a tour guide who could lead us through the chaos and point out important aspects of the palace and explain the history. The day we went was very hot and extremely crowded, so that made it a little harder to enjoy the palace, but I still preferred this visit over others because having a guide was so helpful. With the guide, you skip the lines too!!
Michelle_W, Jun 2026
Not worth the money. Danielle, our guide was nice and knowledgeable but for the price of this tour, it is not worth it. The general entry tickets into the Palace allow you to walk everywhere we walked and there are many information plaques in every room, and if you want more information, it is very easy to look it up on the internet (searching up that specific room and/or painting). I was very disappointed to pay a lot of money and have our whole group delayed from starting the tour because of 3 missing people, which wasted 30 minutes out of a 90-minute tour. Not Danielle's fault for having to wait for them and send them their tickets, but the tour company should not punish the people who show up on time because of unorganised people.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed Danielle’s guiding, and we’re very sorry the start felt delayed and overpriced.
We completely understand how frustrating it is to arrive on time and be impacted by guests who are late. In this case, we contacted the missing guests and, once we knew they would not arrive on time, we asked Danielle to proceed into the Palace with the rest of the group since entry is time-sensitive.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you still enjoyed your time in Versailles.
Fiona_S, Jun 2026
This was a fabulous tour and I highly recommend! Our guide was absolutely terrific. She said we could call her Chloe, sadly I can’t remember her traditional French name, but she was the best guide I’ve ever had. She was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and expertly guided a group of 25 through a very crowded palace. Even my 17 year old daughter loved the tour!!! I also was to thank the tour operator, we were running a few minutes late due to a train cancellation and I messaged them through the app, they were extremely responsive, and we were still able to join the group. This was a terrific experience all around!
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