Escape the city life of Paris and find royal adventure at the royal Palace of Versailles. This 3-hour tour includes train tickets from Paris to Versailles, a detailed tour of the palace and free time to explore the gardens.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Learn from a professional English-speaking guide
- Skip the line with tickets to the Palace of Versailles
- Explore the lush gardens
Full description
Explore the royal Palace of Versailles on a 3-hour tour from Paris. Trace the footsteps of royalty as you discover one of the most lavish palaces in the world.
You’ll meet your guide in Paris and travel to Versailles by train. Learn about the construction of one of the most famous palaces in the world from your knowledgeable guide. Explore the many apartments that make up the royal residences, and see the famous Hall of Mirrors.
After you’ve seen the beautiful palace with your guide, you will have time to walk through the lushous 2,000 acres of gardens. Your guide will provide you with your return train tickets and leave you to explore the gardens at your own pace. To create these manicured gardens, thousands of trees were imported from all over France. When you are ready, you will return to Paris by train.
Includes
- An English-speaking guide
- Round-trip train tickets from Paris
- Admission to Palace of Versailles
- An introduction to the gardens of Versailles
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of the gardens
- Gratuities (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Outside exit 1 (sortie 1) of the Javel-André Citroen metro station, on line 10. Once you exit the station you will see public restrooms to your right, a newspaper stand behind you and Café Régalia across the street. A representative will be waiting there holding a sign that reads "The Paris Guy".
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
- Umbrellas
Know before you go
- Large bags, backpacks, luggage, umbrellas, tripods, strollers and metal baby carriers cannot be brought into the Palace of Versailles. Any items exceeding 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are not permitted
- Please leave large items of luggage at your accommodation
- There is a coat check at the palace entrance but the tour ends in a different area. If you choose to leave anything at the palace coat check, you will be responsible for retrieving it after the tour
- Photography without the use of flash is allowed in the permanent collection exhibition rooms, under certain conditions
- Photography and filming is strictly prohibited in the temporary exhibition rooms
