Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Transport from Paris
At a glance
Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Transport from Paris is a 4h guided experience in Paris, France, operated by Paris TRIP. Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 374 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $142 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: A local, English-speaking guide if you chose the Guided Option, Free time to explore the gardens, Timed Entry Passes for the Self-Guided Tour Option.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Want a hassle-free way to experience the highlights of Versailles? A day trip from Paris to Versailles is a popular choice, but sorting out tickets and transportation in advance can be a challenge. Our half-day tour offers a smooth solution with roundtrip transportation and two flexible options: explore independently with a self-guided tour or join an English-speaking guide in a guided tour. Opting for our tour lets you efficiently enjoy both the palace and gardens, making the most of your visit to Versailles.
What's included
What's included
- A local, English-speaking guide if you chose the Guided Option
- Free time to explore the gardens
- Timed Entry Passes for the Self-Guided Tour Option
- Round-trip transportation by coach from Paris to Versailles
- Entrance to the Palace for the Guided Tour Option
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
You will be transported back to the Golden Age of France with a trip to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and emblem of French royalty and extravagance. You will be guaranteed fast-track entry, allowing you to jump the queue and travel in comfort on one of our fully air-conditioned coaches. You will marvel at the breathtaking royal chateau, transformed by the
‘Sun King’ Louis XIV in the 1660s from a hunting lodge. Playground of the French monarchs, Versailles was the center of royal and political power until the French Revolution in 1789 which saw Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette forced to return to the capital. -
Stop 2
Your audio guide will enable you to discover the State apartments of the King and Queen & the Royal Chapel among others.
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Stop 3
Discover the Hall of Mirrors, the epitome of French opulence: three hundred and fifty-seven mirrors line the gold-adorned hall and crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
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Stop 4
You will also be given time to explore the manicured gardens "à la française", which mirrors the splendor of the interior.
Designed by the French landscaper André Le Nôtre in 1661 for the King Louis XIV, the 2,000-acre park is an architectural expanse of perspectives, parterres, fountains and groves that since its inception has defined what a French garden should be.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower
Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency
41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris
Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8)
Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
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
- It is strongly advised not to wear high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
- Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
- Musical show of the gardens of Versailles is available only on Tuesdays
- Fountains show of the gardens of Versailles is available only Saturdays and Sundays
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with Transport from Paris take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $142 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
A local, English-speaking guide if you chose the Guided Option; Free time to explore the gardens; Timed Entry Passes for the Self-Guided Tour Option; Round-trip transportation by coach from Paris to Versailles; Entrance to the Palace for the Guided Tour Option.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 374 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
