Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris
Overview
Join this half-day tour to the prestigious Palace of Versailles and Gardens. Walk in the footsteps of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. See the Hall of Mirrors, lavish staterooms, and beautiful gardens. Your English-speaking guide will lend their expertise to enhancing the experience with historical facts and interesting anecdotes. Take the RER train from Paris and enjoy access.
What's Included
- Stroll the stunning French-style gardens designed for royal grandeur.
- Walk through the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent royal apartments.
- Pre-booked tickets and fast-track Palace entry.
- Travel with ease from Paris on the RER, accompanied by our coordinators.
- All tickets and reservations are included, Palace, gardens and train tickets.
- Hear fascinating stories and history from your expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Place d'Armes
78000 Versailles, France
What To Expect
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Palace of Versailles
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
La Galerie des Glaces
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour departure time. We have to catch a train to Versailles and we cannot wait for late arrivals.
- The tour of Versailles Palace and gardens is 3 hours guided.
- You need to add approx. 40 minutes each way to get to and from the palace on the train.
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Stroll the stunning French-style gardens designed for royal grandeur.
- Walk through the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent royal apartments.
- Pre-booked tickets and fast-track Palace entry.
- Travel with ease from Paris on the RER, accompanied by our coordinators.
- All tickets and reservations are included, Palace, gardens and train tickets.
- Hear fascinating stories and history from your expert English-speaking guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Stroll the stunning French-style gardens designed for royal grandeur.
- Walk through the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and opulent royal apartments.
- Pre-booked tickets and fast-track Palace entry.
- Travel with ease from Paris on the RER, accompanied by our coordinators.
- All tickets and reservations are included, Palace, gardens and train tickets.
- Hear fascinating stories and history from your expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour departure time. We have to catch a train to Versailles and we cannot wait for late arrivals.
- The tour of Versailles Palace and gardens is 3 hours guided.
- You need to add approx. 40 minutes each way to get to and from the palace on the train.
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
