This tour combines the highly sought after Château de Versailles and the vast Royal Gardens. No need to worry about all the hectic details of traveling to Versailles from Paris, lining up to buy tickets, or how to get into and around the palace grounds once you arrive. You will meet your guide at a central Paris café, and all the details are taken care of from there. You are free to relax and enjoy a beautiful time at Versailles, returning to Paris in the early afternoon with plenty of daylight to cross something else off your list.
During this popular skip-the-line tour, a passionate and knowledgeable guide will explain the history of the palace and life at the royal court as you stroll through Versailles' beautiful Royal Gardens. You will then by-pass the long lines and be given immediate access to the Palace of Versailles. An audio guide is provided so you can explore the famous palace rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, at your own pace. The flexibility of this tour means you can return to Paris in your own time, allowing for another activity in the afternoon or a longer visit of Versailles.
Meet your guide at a cafe in the 15th arrondissement in Paris, and then walk to the train station to hop on the RER train for a 30-minute ride to Versailles.
The Palace and Gardens of Versailles are just a quick walk from the train station. Arriving at 10am, start with a 2-hour walking tour of the beautifully manicured Versailles Gardens as your guide explains the history of Versailles, the royal family, Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution.
Your tour also includes the famous Versailles fountain display or musical gardens show on selected days in the summer.
• Versailles Fountain Display: See the magnificent Versailles fountain display, known as the Grand Eaux. It’s a wonderful live concert held in the groves, designed by André Le Nôtre, where you can watch the fountains explode to the sounds of music. The show runs on most Tuesdays in May and June and on Saturdays and Sundays from April to October.
• Musical Gardens Show: Be enchanted by the musical gardens show, known as Jardins Musicaux. Enjoy the simple beauty of classical music played in the lovely surroundings of the Versailles Gardens. This event runs on Tuesdays in April and May and from July to October.After your tour of the gardens, head to the Palace of Versailles, where your guide will leave you with your skip-the-line entrance ticket, audio guide and return train ticket. Bypass the entrance lines and enjoy immediate entry to explore the palace at your leisure!
Learn about the palace's amazing history from your personal audio guide as you see famous rooms including the Hall of Mirrors, the King's State Apartments and the amazing King's Chapel.
Take your time touring the palace -- there's so much to see and admire! You can walk back to the Versailles train station at any time to return to Paris with your provided train ticket.
