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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

4.7(1,096)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1096 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Memories France
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About this activity

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.
  • ✓Hear fascinating stories and history from your expert English-speaking guide
  • ✓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.

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your coordinator by the green newspaper kiosk situated on the corner of Boulevard de Vaugirard, just a few meters from number 5. It is next to the Montparnasse train station complex, close to the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe metro station. They will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.
  • Meet your guide outside the Café Regalia. It is next to the metro entrance/exit for Javel André Citroen (line 10). If you arrive by RER train you will need to cross the main road. Your guide will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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