Skip the Line Louvre & Versailles Combo Tour

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Highlights

  • - Skip long lines at the Louvre for a full highlights tour of the collection.

  • - Use a special itinerary to see Versailles without many of the crowds.

  • - Enjoy a small group of only 19 people ensures intimate access to your guides.

  • - Guides are all local experts and offer unparalleled insight into sights visited.

Summary

See two of France's most treasured attractions in a single day on this experience combining a Louvre highlights tour with a visit to Versailles. Traveling with a local expert guide and small group of no more than 19 people, you'll soak up fascinating information as you stroll through the halls of Europe's most famous art museum in the morning and her most famous palace in the afternoon. If you don't have a lot of time to take in the wonders in and around Paris, this is the perfect excursion for you.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours - 10 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€127.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€117.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Commentary
English
Meeting Point

MORNING TOUR PART: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel , Place du Carousel, Paris, 75001, FR

AFTERNOON TOUR PART: RER Invalides station entrance at the Air France building, 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie, Paris, 75007, FR

Dropoff location

Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, Versailles, 78000 , FR

Why take this tour?

You'll meet your guide and small group outside the Louvre at 10:30am. Using skip the line Louvre tickets, you'll avoid the crowds gathered in front and slip right in for a two-hour tour of the Louvre's world-famous art collection. Gape at the dramatic canvases of the French Romantics, marvel at ancient Hellenistic statues like the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory, and don't forget about the Mona Lisa. Your guide is a local expert who has dedicated their life to studying art and history so you'll get a lot of enriching info behind everything you see. 

After your Louvre tour, you'll break for lunch (not included, but your guide will give you recommendations) then head over to the pickup point for you afternoon excursion. From there you’ll make it to the outskirts of Paris, where Louis XIII first built a hunting lodge that was later extended by his son into the royal palace you see today. Unlike most tours, we take advantage of the last entry of the day and approach the palace through the gardens, so after an extensive look at the fountains, you'll step inside after most of the other visitors have left. You'll stroll through peaceful hallways and beautiful staterooms as your guide tells you the epic story of the rise and fall of the Bourbon Dynasty. After seeing the King's Apartment, War Room, Peace Room, and Hall of Mirrors, you'll exit through the front and experience the most famous view of the Versailles, the opulent grand facade.

With expert guides and all-inclusive transportation, this is the easiest and more engaging way to see two of France’s greatest cultural treasures.

Sites Visited: 
  • The Louvre
  • Versailles

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What’s included?

  • Skip the line at the Louvre and visit of the Highlights

  • Full Gardens of Versailles visit (with fountain or music gardens show on certain days)

  • Hall of Mirrors and Grands Appartements Royaux at last entrance

  • Transportation to and from Versailles

  • Expert local guide

  • Headsets

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

Before you go

  • Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.

  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended. No High Heels allowed inside the Palace.

  • As with all museums, particular galleries of the Louvre museum may be closed without prior notice, or pieces may be removed for restoration or loan. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution.

  • To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the Louvre. Suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside. Only bags smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are permitted. Please accept our apologies for any delay or inconvenience caused by extra security checks.

  • As with all museums, some galleries of the Palace of Versailles may be closed without prior notice. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution.

  • Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Pricing

PRICING 2020 - OPTION WITH VERSAILLES SHOW GARDENS

Adult: (15-99 years)
€139.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€129.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00

PRICING 2020 - OPTION WITHOUT VERSAILLES SHOW GARDENS

Adult: (15-99 years)
€127.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€117.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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