Palace of Versailles Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris
by City Wonders Ltd
Choose from 3 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.€130Overview
This guided coach tour from Paris lasts about five hours, with an English-speaking guide leading the visit. The tour includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach and a reserved, timed entry ticket to the Palace of Versailles. The guide shows visitors key rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and State Apartments. Audio headsets are provided to ensure clear commentary throughout the palace, even in crowded areas. After the palace tour, if the garden option is selected, there is free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles independently. These gardens, designed by André Le Nôtre, feature symmetrical layouts and notable water displays during the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season from late March or early April through October on select days. Visitors can also view the Grand Canal, which marks the end of the garden visit. An optional upgrade allows a combined full-day tour including a guided visit to the Palace of Versailles followed by a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny. The garden ticket is included when this option is selected during the applicable season. The tour duration extends to six hours from April to October due to garden and optional activities. Hotel pickup and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles guided visit
Spend about 110 minutes touring the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide. The visit covers the most important rooms, including the State Apartments and Royal Chapel, while learning about Louis XIV’s reign and his successors. Audio headsets are provided to ensure clear hearing even in crowded spaces.
110 min
Hall of Mirrors
Spend approximately 10 minutes under the chandeliers of the Hall of Mirrors, a historic site for royal ceremonies and events that influenced European history.
10 min
Royal Chapel
Admire the Royal Chapel for about 5 minutes. This French baroque building served as the place of worship for kings and queens.
5 min
Gardens of Versailles
If the garden option is chosen, enjoy 75 minutes of free time to walk through the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Designed by André Le Nôtre, the gardens feature precise symmetry and perspectives. During the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season from late March or early April through October, water and music displays occur on select days.
75 min
Grand Canal views
Spend 15 minutes viewing the Grand Canal at the end of the garden visit. The canal is a large water feature symbolizing the grandeur of Versailles.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
End point
This service ends at Porte Maillot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Palace of Versailles Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris
by City Wonders Ltd
Choose from 3 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.€130Overview
This guided coach tour from Paris lasts about five hours, with an English-speaking guide leading the visit. The tour includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach and a reserved, timed entry ticket to the Palace of Versailles. The guide shows visitors key rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and State Apartments. Audio headsets are provided to ensure clear commentary throughout the palace, even in crowded areas. After the palace tour, if the garden option is selected, there is free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles independently. These gardens, designed by André Le Nôtre, feature symmetrical layouts and notable water displays during the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season from late March or early April through October on select days. Visitors can also view the Grand Canal, which marks the end of the garden visit. An optional upgrade allows a combined full-day tour including a guided visit to the Palace of Versailles followed by a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny. The garden ticket is included when this option is selected during the applicable season. The tour duration extends to six hours from April to October due to garden and optional activities. Hotel pickup and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles guided visit
Spend about 110 minutes touring the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide. The visit covers the most important rooms, including the State Apartments and Royal Chapel, while learning about Louis XIV’s reign and his successors. Audio headsets are provided to ensure clear hearing even in crowded spaces.
110 min
Hall of Mirrors
Spend approximately 10 minutes under the chandeliers of the Hall of Mirrors, a historic site for royal ceremonies and events that influenced European history.
10 min
Royal Chapel
Admire the Royal Chapel for about 5 minutes. This French baroque building served as the place of worship for kings and queens.
5 min
Gardens of Versailles
If the garden option is chosen, enjoy 75 minutes of free time to walk through the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Designed by André Le Nôtre, the gardens feature precise symmetry and perspectives. During the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season from late March or early April through October, water and music displays occur on select days.
75 min
Grand Canal views
Spend 15 minutes viewing the Grand Canal at the end of the garden visit. The canal is a large water feature symbolizing the grandeur of Versailles.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
End point
This service ends at Porte Maillot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.