Palace of Versailles and Gardens Half-Day Guided Tour from Paris with Optional Fountain Show
by Paris City Vision
Choose from 6 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178.88Overview
This half-day bus tour from Paris takes about four and a half hours and includes round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. You begin by redeeming your voucher at Pyramides in central Paris, then board the coach for a one-hour drive to the Palace of Versailles. Upon arrival, see the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes. A guide leads you through the King and Queen’s State Apartments, showing the luxurious rooms they used. You will also visit the Hall of Mirrors, built in 1678, which connects the Salon de la Guerre and Salon de la Paix. After the palace tour, there is about one hour of free time to walk in the palace gardens. You can see many royal statues, busts, and sculptures while enjoying the formal landscaping. During summer weekends, an optional fountain show takes place on Saturday nights, featuring music from the era of Louis XIV and fountains that display three centuries of French garden design. The tour returns to Paris passing through the suburbs, ending near the Joan of Arc statue at Pyramides. A qualified guide interprets the tour except on the first Sunday of each month, when an audio guide is provided instead.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pyramides, Central Paris
The tour starts at Pyramides in central Paris where you redeem your voucher for either a morning or afternoon half-day departure.
Arc de Triomphe
Board the air-conditioned coach and travel through Paris toward Versailles, with a one-hour journey through the city.
Monument a Louis XIV
Upon arrival at Versailles, see the equestrian statue of Louis XIV located on the Place d'Armes.
10 min
Palace of Versailles
Follow your guide through the State Apartments of the King and Queen, viewing the richly decorated rooms reflecting royal luxury.
45 min
La Galerie des Glaces
Visit the Hall of Mirrors, built from 1678, which links the Salon de la Guerre and Salon de la Paix with the State Apartments.
15 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Enjoy about one hour of free time to walk the manicured gardens and see the royal statues and sculptures. During summer Saturdays, an optional fountain show is held with fountains and period music. The tour then returns by coach to Paris, ending near the Joan of Arc statue.
60 min
I Trianons E Le Hameau
The fountain shows occur every Saturday night in summer, displaying fountain artistry and music from Louis XIV’s court. Return coach trip to Paris follows.
Domaine national de Saint-Cloud
The return route passes through a Paris suburb before reaching the city center.
Louvre Museum
The coach arrives back in Paris approximately one hour after leaving Versailles, near the Joan of Arc golden statue.
Jardin des Tuileries
You are advised to stroll the nearby district to experience Paris fully after the tour.
Meeting point
Starting June 3, 2025 NEW MEETING POINT:6, avenue du Docteur Brouardel, 75007 Paris Closest metro station : Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Palace of Versailles and Gardens Half-Day Guided Tour from Paris with Optional Fountain Show
by Paris City Vision
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178.88Overview
This half-day bus tour from Paris takes about four and a half hours and includes round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. You begin by redeeming your voucher at Pyramides in central Paris, then board the coach for a one-hour drive to the Palace of Versailles. Upon arrival, see the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes. A guide leads you through the King and Queen’s State Apartments, showing the luxurious rooms they used. You will also visit the Hall of Mirrors, built in 1678, which connects the Salon de la Guerre and Salon de la Paix. After the palace tour, there is about one hour of free time to walk in the palace gardens. You can see many royal statues, busts, and sculptures while enjoying the formal landscaping. During summer weekends, an optional fountain show takes place on Saturday nights, featuring music from the era of Louis XIV and fountains that display three centuries of French garden design. The tour returns to Paris passing through the suburbs, ending near the Joan of Arc statue at Pyramides. A qualified guide interprets the tour except on the first Sunday of each month, when an audio guide is provided instead.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pyramides, Central Paris
The tour starts at Pyramides in central Paris where you redeem your voucher for either a morning or afternoon half-day departure.
Arc de Triomphe
Board the air-conditioned coach and travel through Paris toward Versailles, with a one-hour journey through the city.
Monument a Louis XIV
Upon arrival at Versailles, see the equestrian statue of Louis XIV located on the Place d'Armes.
10 min
Palace of Versailles
Follow your guide through the State Apartments of the King and Queen, viewing the richly decorated rooms reflecting royal luxury.
45 min
La Galerie des Glaces
Visit the Hall of Mirrors, built from 1678, which links the Salon de la Guerre and Salon de la Paix with the State Apartments.
15 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Enjoy about one hour of free time to walk the manicured gardens and see the royal statues and sculptures. During summer Saturdays, an optional fountain show is held with fountains and period music. The tour then returns by coach to Paris, ending near the Joan of Arc statue.
60 min
I Trianons E Le Hameau
The fountain shows occur every Saturday night in summer, displaying fountain artistry and music from Louis XIV’s court. Return coach trip to Paris follows.
Domaine national de Saint-Cloud
The return route passes through a Paris suburb before reaching the city center.
Louvre Museum
The coach arrives back in Paris approximately one hour after leaving Versailles, near the Joan of Arc golden statue.
Jardin des Tuileries
You are advised to stroll the nearby district to experience Paris fully after the tour.
Meeting point
Starting June 3, 2025 NEW MEETING POINT:6, avenue du Docteur Brouardel, 75007 Paris Closest metro station : Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.