Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Full access

About this experience

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of Versailles and Gardens of Versailles on a half-day tour. Your expert guide will bring French history back to life as you walk through the Palace of Versailles, where King Louis XIV officially settled his court and government in 1682. Soak in the palace’s Baroque architecture, admire the rooms full of art and see how some of the most infamous members of nobility really lived.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h 15min

   Discover the Palace of Versailles (Hall of mirrors, State apartments) with the expert guide

2. Stop 2 · 15min

   Hall of Mirrors

3. Stop 3

   Grand Canal

4. Stop 4

   Enjoy this self-guided visit at your own pace. Admission is included with your activity.

5. Stop 5

   Enjoy this self-guided visit at your own pace. Admission is included with your activity.

6. Stop 6

   Enjoy this self-guided visit at your own pace. Admission is included with your activity.

7. Stop 7

   Enjoy this self-guided visit at your own pace. Admission is included with your activity.

Tour & ticket options

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

Meeting & pickup

• 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

• The time on your voucher is the meeting time at the agency (tour departs few minutes after). In case of late arrival, no refund or postponement will be made. • For children, please bring an ID card or Passport (or a copy) to justify the reduced price. • Baby strollers are not allowed in the Palace • Suitcases are not allowed • Bring your own headphones if you have them; standard jack, not Bluetooth • Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station will be closed between July 15 - August 20, 2022. Instead, you will need to take a different route from Paris. • There are two options with public transport: 1. Take a train to the station called "Versailles Rive Droite" (Take line L via Saint Lazare or La Défense) then it's a 25-minute walk to the GetYourGuide shop. 2. Take a train to the station called "Versailles Chantiers" (Take line N via Montparnasse or line U via La Défense) then it's a 15-minute walk to the GetYourGuide shop

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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.
• 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.

Cancellation policy

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