Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access
Overview
France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace of Versailles Tour takes you through the Royal State Apartments with a guide so you don’t miss a thing. Plus, you’ll also get special, fast access to this famous attraction. After your guided tour you will have the opportunity to freely wander around the Estate with your passport's ticket giving Access to the gardens as well as to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate, also included in this package.
What's Included
- Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace
- Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)
- Versailles Palace entrance with planned time access
- Passport ticket that gives Access to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
- Guided Tour of the Palace by a Professional guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Meeting Location
78000 Versailles
France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place d'Armes
78000 Versailles, France
The tour ends at the end of the Inside Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles.
What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You are responsible for arranging your transportation to Versailles in advance to ensure you arrive on time. If travelling by train, please check the schedule carefully and make sure you take the correct train, in the right direction, at the appropriate time. If you prefer to travel by Uber or taxi, please plan ahead and allow enough time to secure a ride and reach your destination without delays.
- The time indicated on your voucher is the tour departure time. The tour will depart from the meeting point at exactly that time.
- Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled trip departure time.
- Please meet us at the base of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, located directly in front of the Palace.
- Our representative will be holding a red flag with our agency name, "Paris TRIP," printed on it to help you easily identify us.
- Important Late Arrival Policy: You have purchased a Guided Tour with group access to the Palace. Please arrive on time, as entry is only permitted with your tour group.
- If you arrive late, you will not receive a Palace entrance ticket and will not be able to join the group once the tour has started.
- If you miss your tour, you will need to purchase new entrance tickets directly at the Palace at your own expense. No refunds, compensation, or claims will be accepted for missed tours due to late arrival.
- Subject to availability, we may be able to accommodate you in the next group for an additional fee of €30 per adult. This fee covers the cost of purchasing new entry tickets for the revised time slot.
- You are responsible for arriving at the designated meeting point on time. Our team cannot be held responsible for any delays or consequences resulting from your late arrival.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
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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).
- Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace.
- Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October).
- Versailles Palace entrance with planned time access.
- Passport ticket that gives Access to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.
- Guided Tour of the Palace by a Professional guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Gratuities.
- Food & Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace
- Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)
- Versailles Palace entrance with planned time access
- Passport ticket that gives Access to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate
- Guided Tour of the Palace by a Professional guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You are responsible for arranging your transportation to Versailles in advance to ensure you arrive on time. If travelling by train, please check the schedule carefully and make sure you take the correct train, in the right direction, at the appropriate time. If you prefer to travel by Uber or taxi, please plan ahead and allow enough time to secure a ride and reach your destination without delays.
- The time indicated on your voucher is the tour departure time. The tour will depart from the meeting point at exactly that time.
- Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled trip departure time.
- Please meet us at the base of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV, located directly in front of the Palace.
- Our representative will be holding a red flag with our agency name, "Paris TRIP," printed on it to help you easily identify us.
- Important Late Arrival Policy: You have purchased a Guided Tour with group access to the Palace. Please arrive on time, as entry is only permitted with your tour group.
- If you arrive late, you will not receive a Palace entrance ticket and will not be able to join the group once the tour has started.
- If you miss your tour, you will need to purchase new entrance tickets directly at the Palace at your own expense. No refunds, compensation, or claims will be accepted for missed tours due to late arrival.
- Subject to availability, we may be able to accommodate you in the next group for an additional fee of €30 per adult. This fee covers the cost of purchasing new entry tickets for the revised time slot.
- You are responsible for arriving at the designated meeting point on time. Our team cannot be held responsible for any delays or consequences resulting from your late arrival.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
