Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace with Gardens Access

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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace with Gardens Access

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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.

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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
Enjoy an optional 45-minute tour through the gardens

Description

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 an optional 45-minute tour. Discover Marie-Antoinette's private estate and controversial hamlet by choosing the option with access to her estate.

Includes

Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles 90-minute guided tour of the main palace Access to the gardens 45-minute guided tour of the gardens (if option selected) Entrance ticket to Marie Antoinette's estate and the Trianon (if option selected)

Important Information

•The time on your voucher is the meeting time at our shop (the tour starts a few minutes later). •Do not go directly to the Versailles Palace! Come to the meeting point o meet your guide. •Please arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be refunded or guaranteed Palace access, and rescheduling fees will apply •From Paris, take the train to 'Versailles Château Rive Gauche' and buy a Metro-Train-RER ticket (€2.50 standard, €1.25 reduced fare). Plan your route in advance using your navigation app (the journey takes about 1 hour) •During peak season, the palace can be crowded and there may be a short wait at the group entrance due to safety controls •The palace gardens are free only from November to March, with no garden tickets needed. (Prices are adjusted accordingly) There are no fountain shows during this period.
If you come with a wheelchair, it is mandatory to bring assistance, as the guide isn't allowed to push the chair