Versailles Palace Full Day or Half Day Walking Tour with Local Guide
by Memories France
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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.€173.80Overview
This walking tour in Versailles lasts about three hours and is led by a local guide who explains the history and significance of the Palace of Versailles and its grounds. The tour begins in Versailles itself. Visitors will see the Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments, and the royal bedrooms while learning about the daily routines and ceremonies of the French kings and queens, including Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. After touring inside the palace, the guide leads the group through the gardens, which feature fountains and groves. On certain days from April to October, fountain shows are scheduled, and the guide will position the group at the right time and place to view the waterworks in operation. On other days, music plays throughout the gardens. The tour includes all guiding services but does not cover transportation to or from Versailles or hotel pickup. The walking involved can be considerable, and comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour is paced for comfort but requires walking throughout the day for the full day option. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before departure with a full refund. Children aged 0-3 do not require a ticket and travel free.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
Meet the guide in Versailles to begin the tour focused on the French royal court. The guide explains the palace's history during Louis XIV’s reign and points out the royal bedrooms and daily court rituals. The guide also covers the rise and fall of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
90 min
La Galerie des Glaces
Walk through the Hall of Mirrors where kings, queens, and courtiers once gathered. The guide describes the ceremonies, scandals, and everyday life of the royal court that took place in this room.
30 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
After the palace interior, the tour continues in the gardens, which were the site for royal balls, parties, and firework displays. The guide shows hidden groves and explains the fountain system, which operates on a precise schedule. On fountain show days, the guide ensures the group is in the best spot to see the waterworks.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet us at the statue of Louis XIV on horseback located on the esplanade directly in front of the Palace of Versailles. Do not pass the security check! Our coordinator will come to the statue to meet you with the guests arriving from Paris, they will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.
End point
Your tour will end at the palace.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Versailles Palace Full Day or Half Day Walking Tour with Local Guide
by Memories France
Choose from 2 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.€173.80Overview
This walking tour in Versailles lasts about three hours and is led by a local guide who explains the history and significance of the Palace of Versailles and its grounds. The tour begins in Versailles itself. Visitors will see the Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments, and the royal bedrooms while learning about the daily routines and ceremonies of the French kings and queens, including Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. After touring inside the palace, the guide leads the group through the gardens, which feature fountains and groves. On certain days from April to October, fountain shows are scheduled, and the guide will position the group at the right time and place to view the waterworks in operation. On other days, music plays throughout the gardens. The tour includes all guiding services but does not cover transportation to or from Versailles or hotel pickup. The walking involved can be considerable, and comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour is paced for comfort but requires walking throughout the day for the full day option. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before departure with a full refund. Children aged 0-3 do not require a ticket and travel free.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
Meet the guide in Versailles to begin the tour focused on the French royal court. The guide explains the palace's history during Louis XIV’s reign and points out the royal bedrooms and daily court rituals. The guide also covers the rise and fall of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.
90 min
La Galerie des Glaces
Walk through the Hall of Mirrors where kings, queens, and courtiers once gathered. The guide describes the ceremonies, scandals, and everyday life of the royal court that took place in this room.
30 min
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
After the palace interior, the tour continues in the gardens, which were the site for royal balls, parties, and firework displays. The guide shows hidden groves and explains the fountain system, which operates on a precise schedule. On fountain show days, the guide ensures the group is in the best spot to see the waterworks.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet us at the statue of Louis XIV on horseback located on the esplanade directly in front of the Palace of Versailles. Do not pass the security check! Our coordinator will come to the statue to meet you with the guests arriving from Paris, they will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.
End point
Your tour will end at the palace.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.