Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Full access

4.5(592)2 hFree cancellationBy GetYourGuide France

About this activity

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of Versailles and Gardens of Versailles on a half-day tour. Your expert guide will bring French history back to life as you walk through the Palace of Versailles, where King Louis XIV officially settled his court and government in 1682. Soak in the palace’s Baroque architecture, admire the rooms full of art and see how some of the most infamous members of nobility really lived.

What's included

✓Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
✓Admission to the Marie-Antoinette's Estate
✓Entry to the Gardens, including the Musical Show /Fountain Show (from Apr to Oct)
✓Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace
✓Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
✓Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
✕Transport to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Please don't go directly to the Palace. First, check in at the GetYourGuide office, just a few minutes’ walk from the Palace. The trains are not running between the stations "PARIS AUSTERLITZ" and "Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche" from the 15th of July to the 23rd of August

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour departs a few minutes later). In case of late arrival for check-in, we cannot guarantee access to the palace. Fees will apply if you wish to reschedule for a later tour.
The scheduled access time can be delayed on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace.
The tickets for the Musical Show or Fountain Show are included
Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
From Wednesday 15 July to Saturday 22 August, the RER C will not operate between Paris and Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, please use lines L (Versailles Rive Droite) or N (Versailles Chantiers) to reach the meeting point.

Cancellation policy

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

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