Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace with Gardens Access Group Tour in English with Access to the Gardens
ID: GYG398194-723741
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Versailles Palace and visit its beautiful royal gardens. Skip the long lines and enter through a separate entrance alongside an expert guide.
Discover the opulence, beauty, and history of Versailles Palace on an interactive guided tour. Access the palace through a separate entrance to begin your tour and then you head off to the famous gardens with a guide or on your own.
During the 90-minute tour of the main palace, see the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the emblematic Hall of Mirrors. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette.
Hear about the fascinating historical events that took place in many of the palace’s rooms, before stepping out to explore the vast gardens complex with your guide or on your own.
Marvel at the gardens' grandeur, its bronze statues, and ornamental basins accompanied by rows of large trees. If visiting with a guide, gain fascinating insights about the garden on a 45-minute tour.
Highlights
- Explore Versailles Palace on an 90-minute guided tour with an expert guide
- Visit the grandiose royal gardens and admire the opulent fountains
- Learn about the figures of the French monarchy and important historical events
- Beat the huge crowds and jump straight in with your pre-booked time slot
- Choose between a private or a shared guided tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• After the tour, you are allowed to stay in the gardens until they close
• The palace gardens are free on Wednesdays in April, May, June, September, and October. Prices have been adjusted accordingly. No garden tickets are required to visit on these dates
• There are no musical or fountain shows on days when the gardens are free
• The gardens close at 5:30 PM on certain dates (May 28, every Saturday between June 11 and September 24, July 14, October 30)
• During peak times the palace can be very crowded and there may be a short wait at the group entrance
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination
• 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.
