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
- GetYourGuide 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.
- 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.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.5
based on 2,439 reviews
Sandy_E, Apr 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable and had a delightful personality. However, it was challenging at times to understand her in English, due to the heavy French accent.
Tammie_K, Apr 2026
Very helpful to hear about the history and to skip the long lines. Livia was a good guide and we enjoyed the tour.
Victoria_D, Apr 2026
Our guide was wonderful. She had a complete understanding of the history of the palace and surrounding area and was easy to talk to and very friendly. Thank you!!
remco_u, Apr 2026
Anna-Sophie knows her stuff. All details were shared. Without explanations you are just wandering around
Hernan_D, Apr 2026
Anna , our guide, was very knowledgeable. Tour company was very flexible as we arrived late x our tour but they were able to accommodate us . Skipping the lane option is a plus as there are hundreds of people waiting to get into palace via regular entrance.
Alicia_H, Apr 2026
Danielle was very knowledgeable and well spoken! She spoke in English & helped us understand everything she could convey very well! We loved hearing about Louis’ idiosyncrasies!
Daniel_B, Apr 2026
Valerie was an excellent guide. She provided a wealth of knowledge on Versailles, and had a great sense of humor to boot. I thought of going to Versailles on my own with no guide, but I'm glad I did it this way since I learned much more about the site than I would have.
Rudolph_K, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Wonderful museum.Great day at Versailles. Tour guides determine your experience. We were very happy with ours.
Dan_H, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Florian was excellent! Very knowledgeable and organized. The directions to find the guide and check in were simple.
Matthew_K, Apr 2026
Kristina was very informative, entertaining and professional. The tour was not rushed or too slow. We were able to take a wonderful photo in the Hall of Mirrors.
Chris_O, Apr 2026
Ty was amazing! He was a great guide, and our family (2 adults and 3 kids under 13) had a great time! He was very knowledgeable, patient, and made sure we all felt comfortable and included throughout the entire tour.
Julie_N, Apr 2026
We LOVED our tour with Lucia. She was a fantastic tour guide, friendly and full of knowledge. I would absolutely recommend taking this tour if you’re in Versailles!
Kris_L, Apr 2026
Very well organized. Our tour was on Easter and the Palace was extremely crowded, but we were able to fully enjoy the visit.
Shannon_B, Apr 2026
Laticia was a fabulous guide. She knew lots of history about the Palace and made the tour interesting.
Kenneth_K, Apr 2026
Meeting place is hard to . Inflexible, would not allow a change why one traveler was sick. Obviously this is unforeseen.
Naomi_S, Apr 2026
Vladina gave us the most wonderful tour that was informative, engaging and packed full of humour and history. We absolutely loved the tour and highly recommend it to everyone. It was great to pass the lines and have a quick but full tour of all the highlights and then time to stroll the property after the tour. Would definitely do this again!
Lauren_M, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was amazing. She was respectful and knowledgeable about all of the history. We had an entry time of 12:50 and it was very very crowded. So be aware of slower pacing as you walk through. Absolutely stunning tour though!
Dagney_B, Apr 2026
Absolutely worth it! We were able to skip the extremely long line and the tour was incredibly informative! Our guide was amazing.
Felicity_S, Apr 2026
Very easy to book. Our guide Ann Sophie was excellent, extremely knowledgeable and very organised. Our visit was a real pleasure.
MARJANA_V, Apr 2026
The place looked amazing unfortunately due to the late appearance of the tour guide we didn't enter however they are refusing to refund the substantial amount of money they have taken without providing the service we paid for. Viator's app or the website is not opening the refund page however I have taken this further with my credit card provider.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear customer, your tour had a scheduled starting time at the meeting point (stated on your voucher) Unfortunately, you did not join the group at the meeting point and instead arrived directly at the Palace late.
From our side, we called you and made every effort to locate and assist you so you could still join the experience. The guide also waited and actively looked for you for over 15 minutes, which unfortunately delayed the entry of the entire group.
We are sorry that you missed the tour; however, we did our best to support you on site. Thank you for your understanding.
lisetta_a, Mar 2026
Guide was so lovely and her knowledge was great. Amazing place to visit I would definitely recommend it
Linda_W, Mar 2026
A must when in France. History lovers or not. I was here 2 years ago with my daughter and now with my boyfriend. I still learned a few new things and I was still in awe of the Palace.
Amanda_B, Mar 2026
Booking through Viator is always reliable! We had originally booked a tour months in advance, but by the morning of the tour, we still hadn’t received our tickets. I reached out for help, didn’t get a response, and instead received an immediate refund.
Since visiting Versailles was a bucket-list experience for my family, we quickly searched Viator and found this tour—what a fortunate turn of events! The company was organized and welcoming, and our guide, Isabelle, was the perfect blend of personable and knowledgeable.
In the end, we’re so glad everything worked out the way it did!
Jennifer_H, Mar 2026
This is my second tour of Versailles and this tour blew the first out of the water! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and fun. She joked and was very personable. I really enjoyed learning more about the monarch and the history of Versailles. Highly recommend!
Dave_D, Mar 2026
Too crowded and guide spoke way to fast to follow what she was saying. I wish we did the self guided tour
Susan_K, Mar 2026
It took 45 mins to assemble the group. People were late and arrived at different locations. It was difficult to understand our guide. Wish I picked a different option.
Robin_D, Mar 2026
Very informative and interesting. Learned a lot of the history of the palace. Would recommend this tour.
Debbie_S, Mar 2026
Valerie was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and delivered the information with enthusiasm and humour. Really enjoyed the tour.
Ben_K, Mar 2026
Convenient meeting place followed by an amazing tour. Our guide was so informative and took her time explaining every room we went into. A definite must (skipping the general line is worth it to begin with!)
Karen_C, Mar 2026
A tour guide was very informative and helpful. It was a nice way to learn about the history of Versailles
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