Versailles: Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Group Tour in English
ID: GYG398191-723734
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Get skip-the-line entry to the Versailles Palace on a guided tour of its exquisite rooms and galleries. Admire the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the Hall of Mirrors.
Discover the splendor, beauty, and history of Versailles Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Step inside via a priority entrance and follow an expert guide through the lavish halls of this iconic French architectural masterpiece.
Arrive at the meeting point to meet your guide who will give you a friendly introduction about the royal complex and lead you inside to begin exploring one of the largest palaces in the world.
See the ornate King's and Queen's State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors, one of the most emblematic rooms in the Versailles Château and where many events of great historic significance took place, including the Treaty of Versailles.
Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XVI to his wife, Marie Antoinette. Listen as your guide brings these legendary characters to life with entertaining storytelling.
Enjoy plenty of opportunities to ask questions during this interactive tour. Afterward, feel free to explore the palace or stroll through the gardens on your own.
Highlights
- Travel in time and discover the impressive history of the Palace of Versailles
- Beat the huge crowds and jump straight in with your pre-booked time slot
- Explore the Hall of Mirrors and King's and Queen's State Apartments
- Be guided by an expert guide through the emblematic royal Château
- Choose between a private or a shared guided tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wheelchairs are only accommodated on private tours
• After the tour you are allowed to stay in the palace until it closes
• The palace gardens are free every day from November to March
• There are no musical or fountain shows between November and March
• The gardens close at 5:30 PM between November and March
• The gardens may close without notice due to bad weather conditions
• During peak times the palace can be very crowded and there may be a short wait at the group entrance
We’re enforcing extra health and safety measures for GetYourGuide Originals
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
• Check in at the GetYourGuide shop on 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, located across the street from the RER line C Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station.
• Take the 'Avenue de Paris' exit at the train station and find the office across the street next to the Café Madeleine
• Please be aware that the train from Paris to Versailles takes approximately 1 hour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
