Day trip

From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Expereince

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95 reviews

Activity provider: BUENDIA TOURS
Day trip

From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Expereince

Activity provider: BUENDIA TOURS
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From US$ 49.88 per person

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Journey through the history of France at the Palace of Versailles. Discover the palace and its gardens on a tour from Paris. Have free time to enjoy the grounds at your own pace.

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Duration 6.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
Spanish, English

Experience

Highlights
  • Be captivated by tales of palace intrigues as you visit the Sun King's Palace
  • Make the most of your time in Versailles with skip-the-line access to the garden
  • Step back in time as your guide tells you about the history of the palace
  • Discover Palace highlights like the King's Chamber and the Hall of Mirrors
  • Soak up the beauty of the extensive grounds with free time to explore
Full description

Discover the Palace of Versailles and its stunning gardens on a day trip from Paris. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this place as you come across beautiful sights, like the Hall of Mirrors and the Abduction of Persephone statue.

Depart from Paris in the morning with your guide and purchase a train ticket to Versailles. Learn about the city that was the capital of France during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries as you ride. Arrive at one of the greatest symbols of French royalty: Versailles.

Take in the views of this palace, which stands out for its buildings and rooms, as well as its astonishing gardens that cover 1,800 hectares. Save time with skip-the-line access to the popular gardens. Hear the stories of King Sun and the scandals that led to the French Revolution. Dip into the legend and curiosities as you explore the chamber of the King, with its beautiful fountains and the sculpture of The Abduction of Persephone. Plunge into the mystery of the diamond necklace. After the guided portion of the tour, enjoy the grounds on your own and see the inside of the palace.

Includes
  • Entrance to the Gardens and Palace
  • Guided tour of the Gardens
  • Skip-the-line Gardens ticket
  • Free time to explore Versailles
  • Train ticket
  • Guided tour inside the Palace
  • Skip-the-line Palace ticket
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

Meet at the exit of the metro (lines 8 and 13) at the Invalides Metro Station. Look for a guide standing next to a food stand at the exit of the metro holding black umbrellas

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 95 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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We had an excellent tour guide! He was informative about both Versailles as well as other sights in Paris. Comfortable walking shoes are a must and if it’s chilly dress warm because there’s so much to see outside. Versailles is a MUST SEE when in Paris!

March 29, 2023

Lovely place, punctual starting point, helpful, passionate and knowlegable guide. We arrived on time and we had the opportunity to explore parts of the gardens and the palace. Because of the season there were almost no waiting line to enter, but because of the season as well, we could not see a lot of the important locations.

March 29, 2023

I was very pleased with the tour. We were able to experience a nice train ride while being informed on a bit of the history of Versailles. It was a great way for us to feel comfortable getting there since we didn't know much of any French. The guide walked us through the gardens and gave us some recommendations on local eateries. For our first time this was the most ideal way for us to experience it with ease, I'd highly recommend.

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March 29, 2023

Product ID: 416709