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Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Transport from Paris

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Want a hassle-free way to experience the highlights of Versailles? A day trip from Paris to Versailles is a popular choice, but sorting out tickets and transportation in advance can be a challenge. Our half-day tour offers a smooth solution with roundtrip transportation and two flexible options: explore independently with a self-guided tour or join an English-speaking guide in a guided tour. Opting for our tour lets you efficiently enjoy both the palace and gardens, making the most of your visit to Versailles.

What's Included

  • Free time to explore the gardens
  • Round-trip transportation by coach from Paris to Versailles
  • Entrance to the Palace for the Guided Tour Option
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Gratuities
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41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris, France

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Palace of Versailles

You will be transported back to the Golden Age of France with a trip to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and emblem of French royalty and extravagance. You will be guaranteed fast-track entry, allowing you to jump the queue and travel in comfort on one of our fully air-conditioned coaches. You will marvel at the breathtaking royal chateau, transformed by the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV in the 1660s from a hunting lodge. Playground of the French monarchs, Versailles was the center of royal and political power until the French Revolution in 1789 which saw Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette forced to return to the capital.
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The Royal Chapel

Your audio guide will enable you to discover the State apartments of the King and Queen & the Royal Chapel among others.
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La Galerie des Glaces

Discover the Hall of Mirrors, the epitome of French opulence: three hundred and fifty-seven mirrors line the gold-adorned hall and crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
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Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

You will also be given time to explore the manicured gardens "à la française", which mirrors the splendor of the interior. Designed by the French landscaper André Le Nôtre in 1661 for the King Louis XIV, the 2,000-acre park is an architectural expanse of perspectives, parterres, fountains and groves that since its inception has defined what a French garden should be.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
  • Musical show of the gardens of Versailles is available only on Tuesdays
  • Fountains show of the gardens of Versailles is available only Saturdays and Sundays

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Transport from Paris?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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312 reviews

Average 4.34 out of 5 stars based on 312 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Free time to explore the gardens
  • Round-trip transportation by coach from Paris to Versailles
  • Entrance to the Palace for the Guided Tour Option
  • Timed Entry Passes for the Self-Guided Tour Option
  • A local, English-speaking guide if you chose the Guided Option
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • It is strongly advised not to wear high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
  • Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
  • Musical show of the gardens of Versailles is available only on Tuesdays
  • Fountains show of the gardens of Versailles is available only Saturdays and Sundays
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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