Soak in the royalty of the Palace of Versailles on this small group guided tour. Explore the different parts of the palace and uncover some hidden secrets about it.
Highlights
Highlights
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Want to know some interesting tidbits about the Palace of Versailles? Your expert tour guide will share insights with you about this marvel with a small group of no more 15 guests.
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Learn fascinating facts about the Hall of Mirrors, the largest and most iconic room in the Palace, and many others from your guide.
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Upgrade your tour for a deeper dive into French royalty, with guided tours available in English, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, or French.
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From April to October, enjoy the gardens and get a chance to see the beautiful musical fountains.
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Fun fact: The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of Mirrors.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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1-hour 45-minute/ 1-hour 30-minute guided tour of the Palace (as per option selected)
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Expert English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Italian-speaking guide
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Priority access to the Palace of Versailles
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Access to the gardens with the Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only) (as per the option selected)
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Access to Trianon Estate (as per the option selected)
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Access to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate (as per the option selected)
Exclusions
Exclusions
- Transportation
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
Reviews
Bodin
Nov, 2024
Paul
Oct, 2024
Christian
Oct, 2024
Angelique
Oct, 2024
Janet
Oct, 2024
Your experience
Your experience
Why you should visit the Palace of Versailles?
The enchanting Palace of Versailles is one of the most extraordinary achievements in 17th-century European art. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 5 million people visit the Palace of Versailles, and between 8 and 10 million people walk through its Gardens.
Begin your visit by exploring the ornate King's Grand Apartments. Learn about the French monarchy and explore the themed salons and their elaborate ceiling paintings. the, it's time for some glitter! Make your way to the Hall of Mirrors, which is a grand Baroque-style gallery and one of the most emblematic rooms in the Royal Palace of Versailles.
Beautiful inside & out
After your palace tour, head outdoors and take in the grandeur of the estate’s impressive architecture. Stroll along the cobblestone grounds, through the beautiful French gardens, and pass by the gorgeous Versailles fountains.
For tips on how to navigate the palace, make the most of your time, and choose the best experience, refer to our Palace of Versailles tours and tickets collection. If you’d like to maximize your time at the Palace of Versailles and get a more in-depth Castle experience, check out the Versailles Half Day Guided Tour ticket.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
- Wear comfortable shoes—there’s plenty of walking throughout the Palace and gardens
What's not allowed
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Re-entry is not permitted upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises.
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Please note that flash photography, high heels, and strollers are prohibited during this experience
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Suitcases and large-capacity bags are not allowed on the Versailles Estate premises. Bags must not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 20cm and must be deposited at the left luggage offices after going through the security check.
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The following items are prohibited inside the Palace and must be deposited at the left luggage facilities: pushchairs, metal baby carriers, backpacks, umbrellas, and any pointed, sharp objects or blunt instruments.
Accessibility
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The Palace of Versailles and some of its various areas are accessible to wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
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Pushchairs are acceptable inside of the Palace and are allowed in the Gardens and the Park. However, it is strongly recommended that baby carriers and kangaroo bags be used as much as possible.
Additional information
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Your ticket time is for reserved entry to the Grand Apartments. Plan to visit the Gardens and Trianon Palace either before or after your scheduled time for the Grand Apartments.
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Please note that you will have to choose Passport entry with or without the Musical Gardens/Musical Fountain Show in the next step of the booking.
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From November to March, entry to the Park and Gardens is free. However, on days with Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens shows (April to October), only children under 6 receive free entry.
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For more information on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, click here. For the site map, click here.
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With these tickets, you will be able to skip the ticket office and head straight to the entrance at Gate A. However, please know that depending on the day of your visit, there may be a security wait of anywhere from 30 mins to 2 hours. You may experience some waiting time at the security check.
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Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited in left luggage.
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Left luggage items should be collected at the end of the visit, before 6pm in the high season (April to October) and until 5pm in the low season (November to March).
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.