About this experience
Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the Château of Versailles with this tour from Paris. Marvel at the glimmering Hall of Mirrors, the lavish state apartments, and the beautifully-manicured gardens.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Musical Gardens or Fountains Show
- Skip the long lines with a reserved entry time at the Palace of Versailles
- Benefit from the insights of a professional local guide
- Enjoy escorted train travel between Paris and Versailles
What's included
- Reserved admission time and entrance fees to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
- Tickets for the Musical Gardens or Fountains Show (if option selected)
- Escorted round-trip transportation between central Paris and Versailles by RER train
- Accredited local guide
- Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Visit the Château de Versailles, the royal residence of Louis XIV. See the Hall of Mirrors and the lavish state apartments, where the royals received the elite. Your English-speaking guide will make life at Versailles come alive.
Meet the guide in central Paris and travel to Versailles by train. At the Château, skip the lines and begin a 3-hour journey through time in the Château and its gardens. Hear how the royal family recaptured France’s preeminence in fashion and art. Hear about the lavish lifestyle of Marie Antoinette.
Tour the magnificent gardens with your guide, and enjoy either the beautiful Musical Gardens or the Fountain Show (depending on the day of the week). After your tour, your guide will be happy to provide you with return train tickets and instructions for the easy journey back to Paris on the train.
Terms & conditions
• This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are advised. Please note, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• 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.
Fountain Shows and Musical Gardens
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.