From Paris : Palace of Versailles and Gardens by Bus

About this experience

Start by meeting at a central point in Paris and transfer by bus to Versailles. Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable transportation. Upon arrival, get a stress-free access to the palace at a schedule time entrance. Then, discover the opulence, beauty, and history of the palace on a self-tour with an audio-guided app. After your visit of the palace, take some free time to stroll around the beautiful French Gardens. After some time exploring the gardens, and the Marie-Antoinette's Estate (if Fullday optiuon is selected) by yourself, hop back on the bus for your journey back to central Paris.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h 30min

   Explore the Palace of Versailles with its ornate apartments, sweeping gardens, and revolutionary history. Avoid navigating the metro system on your own and arrive relaxed with easy roundtrip transportation.

2. Stop 2

   Discover the Hall of Mirrors during a self tour of the Versailles Palace

3. Stop 3 · 1h 30min

   After your visit of the Versailles Palace, take a stroll in the lovely gardens of Versailles

4. Stop 4 · 1h

   If the option Fullday is selected, you will access the Marie-Antoinette's Estate

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet your host in the GetYourGuide shop, 62 avenue de Suffren 75015 Paris

• The host will deliver the entrance tickets • Your reservation is already confirmed : you don't have to call the local operator to confirm the booking • Please check-in 5 minutes before your meeting time. In case of late arrival, no refund or postponement will be made. • Children below 6 are not permitted for safety reasons in the coach. Please do not show up with young children otherwise the access on board will be denied. • Suitcases are not allowed • The access to the Palace can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace Please download the “Pop Guide” app before your tour. Once installed, it works offline. Search for “Pop Guide” in the App Store/Google Play or use: https://pg.unlockmy.app/d14f716932a542609 Log in with: • Username: ZMQ-000279 • Password: 11905 Bring earphones and fully charged phone. Requires iOS 16.4+ / Android 9+, storage, and internet for download. The audioguide is a phone app; child pricing is reduced as kids may not have phones. If you can’t or prefer not to use your phone, you can buy an audioguide at Versailles.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• For safety reasons, children under 6 years old are NOT permitted on this activity. Please do not show up with children under 6 years old on the day of the tour, as we won't be able to accept them.
• If the bus transfer cannot be operated due to reasons beyond our control, the transfer will be conducted via public transport with a GetYourGuide host.
• Please check-in at the time indicated on your voucher.
• In case of late arrival for check-in or missing the bus, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Fees will apply if another time slot is available for rescheduling.
• The palace gardens are free from November to March, so no tickets are required during this period. (Prices are adjusted accordingly) There are no musical or fountain shows during these months.
• Gardens close at 5:30 PM from November to March and every Saturday between June 7 and September 20, also on May 24, August 15, and from October 26 and 31.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.