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Version 144 – January 12, 2024 14:59

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  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens and allow you to wander them on your own. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the royal domain, such as the Gallery of Coaches (open weekends and public holidays) or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens and allow you to wander them on your own. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the royal domain, such as the Gallery of Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.

Version 143 – January 12, 2024 14:50

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  • enjoy a spectacular show in the gardens. , explore versailles with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on roundtrip train transport., use free time to discover trianon estate and more.
  • enjoy a spectacular show in the gardens. , explore versailles with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport., use free time to discover trianon estate and more.

Version 142 – January 12, 2024 14:24

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  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens and allow you to wander them on your own. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the royal domain, such as the Gallery of Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens  . Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the royal domain, such as the Gallery of Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
Highlights
  • enjoy a spectacular show in the gardens. , explore versailles with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport., use free time to discover trianon estate and more.
  • enjoy a spectacular show in the gardens. , explore versailles and the gardens with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport., use free time to discover trianon estate and more.

Version 141 – January 12, 2024 14:23

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  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens  . Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the royal domain, such as the Gallery of Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the extravagant Palace Gardens. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.

Version 140 – January 12, 2024 14:21

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the royal domain at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Royal domain at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.

Version 139 – January 12, 2024 14:20

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Royal domain at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.

Version 138 – January 12, 2024 14:19

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  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the extravagant Palace Gardens. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this tour of the Palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the extravagant Palace Gardens. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.

Version 137 – January 12, 2024 14:18

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Full Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this tour of the Palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the extravagant Palace Gardens. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the Palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the extravagant Palace Gardens. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.

Version 136 – January 12, 2024 14:18

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.

Version 135 – January 12, 2024 14:15

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Description Summary
  • See the Palace of Versailles on a fully guided tour and its famous gardens with roundtrip train transportation from Paris.
  • See the Palace of Versailles and its famous gardens on a fully guided tour with roundtrip train transportation.

Version 134 – January 10, 2024 22:09

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  • Departure Point:
  • This tour meets at 1 Av. Emile Zola, 75015 Paris. Outside of exit 1 (sortie 1) of the Javel-André Citroen metro station on line 10 and the Javel RER C station. Your coordinator will be holding a green "WALKS" sign
  • Departure Point:
  • This tour meets at 1 Av. Emile Zola, 75015 Paris
  • * Outside of exit 1 (sortie 1) of the Javel-André Citroen metro station on line 10 and the Javel RER C station. Your coordinator will be holding a green "WALKS" sign

Version 133 – January 10, 2024 21:21

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  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., unfortunately, some of the palace of versailles rooms are not wheelchair accessible. for a wheelchair-friendly alternative tour, please contact customer service., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Version 132 – January 10, 2024 21:20

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  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., unfortunately, some of the palace of versailles rooms are not wheelchair accessible. for a wheelchair-friendly alternative tour, please contact customer service., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Version 131 – January 10, 2024 21:18

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Know Before You Go
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., the tour involves a fair amount of walking, stairs and sometimes uneven terrain. comfortable shoes are always recommended., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.

Version 130 – January 10, 2024 21:16

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Know Before You Go
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
Know Before You Book
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

Version 129 – January 10, 2024 21:16

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Know Before You Go
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to paris government guidelines for the most up to date information, we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
Know Before You Book
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to paris government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 128 – January 10, 2024 21:14

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Version 127 – January 10, 2024 21:14

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Version 126 – January 10, 2024 21:02

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  • Departure Point:
  • This tour meets at 1 Av. Emile Zola, 75015 Paris
  • * Outside of exit 1 (sortie 1) of the Javel-André Citroen metro station on line 10 and the Javel RER C station. Your coordinator will be holding a green "WALKS" sign
  • Departure Point:
  • This tour meets at 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris please make sure to look at both sides of the street and make sure you are in the correct side. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
Address
  • Address 1: 1 Avenue Emile Zola
  • Address 2: 1 Av. Emile Zola
  • Region: Île-de-France
  • Postal code: 75015
  • Latitude: 48.8462059
  • Longitude: 2.277867
  • Address 1: 2 Avenue Foch
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  • Postal code: 75016
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Version 124 – January 10, 2024 10:22

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Included
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, roundtrip train ticket to/from versailles, skip-the-line ticket for palace of versailles, small group of 18 or fewer
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, roundtrip private bus to/from versailles, skip-the-line ticket for palace of versailles, small group of 18 or fewer

Version 123 – January 10, 2024 10:22

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Full Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the Palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the extravagant Palace Gardens. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the history and secrets that took place within the Palace's storied walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.

Version 122 – January 10, 2024 10:19

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip the line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip-the-line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.

Version 121 – January 09, 2024 15:40

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the history and secrets that took place within the Palace's storied walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the history and secrets that took place within the Palace's storied walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's most must-see monuments.

Version 120 – January 09, 2024 15:39

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Highlights
  • enjoy a spectacular show in the gardens. , explore versailles and the gardens with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport., use free time to discover trianon estate and more.
  • enjoy a spectacular show in the gardens. , explore versailles and the gardens with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport.

Version 119 – January 09, 2024 15:38

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Highlights
  • enjoy a spectacular show in the gardens. , explore versailles and the gardens with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport.
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , explore versailles and the gardens with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport.

Version 118 – January 09, 2024 15:37

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Highlights
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , explore versailles and the gardens with an expert guide., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip train transport.
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip private bus transport., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.
Included
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, roundtrip private bus to/from versailles, skip-the-line ticket for palace of versailles, small group of 18 or fewer
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, last entry ticket for palace of versailles, local english-speaking guide, roundtrip private bus to/from versailles, small group of 18 or fewer

Version 117 – January 09, 2024 15:34

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the history and secrets that took place within the Palace's storied walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's most must-see monuments.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will 

Version 116 – January 09, 2024 15:33

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will 
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets and 

Version 115 – January 09, 2024 15:31

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets and 
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets and combines a guided Palace tour with free time to explore on your own and includes 

Version 114 – January 09, 2024 15:30

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets and combines a guided Palace tour with free time to explore on your own and includes 
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This day trip to Versailles from Paris takes the hassle out of combines a guided Palace tour with free time to explore on your own and includes 

Version 113 – January 09, 2024 15:27

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This day trip to Versailles from Paris takes the hassle out of combines a guided Palace tour with free time to explore on your own and includes 
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This day trip to Versailles from Paris is 
  •  With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.

Version 112 – January 09, 2024 15:26

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights on your own when you wish. 
  • This day trip to Versailles from Paris is 
  •  With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights when you wish. By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.

Version 111 – January 09, 2024 15:23

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights when you wish. By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the Palace grounds, such as the Gallery of the Coaches or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, You'll part ways with your guide here, who will give you a train ticket to return to Paris on your own, allowing you to explore the Palace for as long as you wish. Spend the afternoon continuing to explore the Palace gardens, the Gallery of the Coaches, or wander over to the Trianon Estate to discover the more secluded corners within Versailles. It's there you'll find the palaces Marie Antoinette enjoyed for private moments, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.

Version 109 – January 09, 2024 15:21

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • In the afternoon, You'll part ways with your guide here, who will give you a train ticket to return to Paris on your own, allowing you to explore the Palace for as long as you wish. Spend the afternoon continuing to explore the Palace gardens, the Gallery of the Coaches, or wander over to the Trianon Estate to discover the more secluded corners within Versailles. It's there you'll find the palaces Marie Antoinette enjoyed for private moments, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • You'll part ways with your guide here, who will give you a train ticket to return to Paris on your own, allowing you to explore the Palace for as long as you wish. Spend the afternoon continuing to explore the Palace gardens, the Gallery of the Coaches, or wander over to the Trianon Estate to discover the more secluded corners within Versailles. It's there you'll find the palaces Marie Antoinette enjoyed for private moments, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.

Version 108 – January 09, 2024 15:20

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Full Description
  • Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
  • Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • With your guide leading the way, you’ll then enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • You'll part ways with your guide here, who will give you a train ticket to return to Paris on your own, allowing you to explore the Palace for as long as you wish. Spend the afternoon continuing to explore the Palace gardens, the Gallery of the Coaches, or wander over to the Trianon Estate to discover the more secluded corners within Versailles. It's there you'll find the palaces Marie Antoinette enjoyed for private moments, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
  • By the end of your Versailles day trip, you'll be quite familiar with one of the world's most famous palaces and the royalty that called it home. With roundtrip train transportation, this Paris to Versailles day trip is a relaxed excursion that combines a guided tour with plenty of free time to uncover the Palace on your own—all while being back in the City of Lights in time for an afternoon snack or dinner.
  • Most tours visit the Palace of Versailles before the outdoor shows begin. Flip the order, visiting the Palace at the last entry time, after the crowds have left, to skip the lines for a much more peaceful visit. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of the Palace Gardens and access to the Gardens or Fountains Show.
  • Once you are in Versailles with your group, you’ll go straight to the Palace of Versailles, entering through the little-visited Queen’s Gate for greater ease.
  • With your guide leading the way you’ll enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King, before the show begins. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • Most of the crowds leave after this, which is the cue to enter. Availing of the last entrance time at The Palace of Versailles, you’ll find the palace a lot quieter than other times of the day. Together you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.

Version 107 – January 09, 2024 15:12

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip-the-line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Then wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the Palace grounds at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip-the-line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace.You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.

Version 106 – January 09, 2024 15:11

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train, you'll skip-the-line into the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace.You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.

Version 105 – January 09, 2024 15:10

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles on this day trip of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles after the crowds have left with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.

Version 104 – January 09, 2024 15:10

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Product Name
  • Small Group Paris to Versailles Day Trip with Garden Stroll
  • Closing Time at Versailles: Small-Group Palace Tour After the Crowds with Garden Show from Paris
Description Summary
  • See the Palace of Versailles and its famous gardens on a fully guided tour with roundtrip train transportation.
  • See the Palace of Versailles as it was meant to be experienced—in luxurious peace— and with a fully guided tour of the gardens.

Version 103 – July 17, 2023 16:54

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  • Departure Point:
  • This tour meets at 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris please make sure to look at both sides of the street and make sure you are in the correct side. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
  • Departure Point:
  • Please meet at 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign and make sure you are in the right side of the street (look at both sides)

Version 102 – July 17, 2023 16:39

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles after the crowds have left with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles after the crowds have left with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.

Version 101 – July 13, 2023 07:37

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Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles after the crowds have left with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.
  • Experience the glory of Versailles by night with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.
Address
  • Address:
  • Address: Take Walks Tours, Walks - ABC Plus, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France,

Version 98 – June 06, 2023 16:41

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  • Departure Point:
  • Please meet at 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign and make sure you are in the right side of the street (look at both sides)
  • Departure Point:
  • 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris. We will meet at the bus stop "Ch. de Gaulle - Etoile, Grande Armée" near 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris. Your guide will have a green Walks sign.

Version 97 – April 12, 2023 11:01

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  • Departure Point:
  • 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris. We will meet at the bus stop "Ch. de Gaulle - Etoile, Grande Armée" near 2 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris. Your guide will have a green Walks sign.
  • Departure Point:
  • 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris. Meet at the rhinoceros statue in front of the Musée d'Orsay (left of the main entrance, when facing the museum).

Version 95 – January 20, 2023 11:51

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Address
  • Address 1: 2 Avenue Foch
  • Address 2:
  • Postal code: 75016
  • Directions:
  • Address 1: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
  • Address 2: (Invalides train station)
  • Postal code: 75007
  • Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/1+Rue+de+la+L%C3%A9gion+d'Honneur,+75007+Paris,+France/@48.860524,2.3252202,148m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x47e66e2b9f1d933b:0x7d5be9e5c830944b!8m2!3d48.8603012!4d2.3253496

Version 93 – January 04, 2023 12:27

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Highlights
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip private bus transport., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip private transport., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.
Included
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, last entry ticket for palace of versailles, local english-speaking guide, roundtrip private bus to/from versailles, small group of 18 or fewer
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, last entry ticket for palace of versailles, local english-speaking guide, roundtrip train ticket to/from versailles

Version 92 – January 03, 2023 10:10

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Highlights
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., explore in small groups for a more intimate experience., sit back and relax on round-trip private transport., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., sit back and relax on round-trip private transport., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.

Version 91 – January 03, 2023 10:03

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Highlights
  • enjoy a spectacular live show. , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., sit back and relax on round-trip private transport., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.
  • - learn the stories and symbolism hidden within the beauty that surrounds, - meet your guide in central paris, traveling in comfort and ease by train with someone who knows versailles inside and out, enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.

Version 90 – January 03, 2023 10:02

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Highlights
  • - learn the stories and symbolism hidden within the beauty that surrounds, - meet your guide in central paris, traveling in comfort and ease by train with someone who knows versailles inside and out, enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit., take a fully guided tour of the palace gardens.
  • - learn the stories and symbolism hidden within the beauty that surrounds, - meet your guide in central paris, traveling in comfort and ease by train with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - walk the most significant rooms including the hall of mirrors and king's state apartments , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit.

Version 89 – January 03, 2023 09:54

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Description Summary
  • See the Palace of Versailles as it was meant to be experienced—in luxurious peace— and with a fully guided tour of the gardens.
  • Spend time at the Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens, take in the popular Musical Gardens show, and peek into the most revered rooms, galleries, and hidden spaces at Versailles. Led by a local expert and with roundtrip train transportation from Paris, there is no easier way to relax into the splendour of France's royal past.
Description
  • Experience the glory of Versailles by night with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles, you'll get to tour the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. You'll then ride back to Paris just in time for dinner.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
Full Description
  • Most tours visit the Palace of Versailles before the outdoor shows begin. Flip the order, visiting the Palace at the last entry time, after the crowds have left, to skip the lines for a much more peaceful visit. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of the Palace Gardens and access to the Gardens or Fountains Show.
  • Once you are in Versailles with your group, you’ll go straight to the Palace of Versailles, entering through the little-visited Queen’s Gate for greater ease.
  • With your guide leading the way you’ll enjoy a tour of the Palace Gardens, designed by the extravagant Sun King, before the show begins. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.
  • Most of the crowds leave after this, which is the cue to enter. Availing of the last entrance time at The Palace of Versailles, you’ll find the palace a lot quieter than other times of the day. Together you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's State Apartments
  • Queen's Apartments
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
Highlights
  • - learn the stories and symbolism hidden within the beauty that surrounds, - meet your guide in central paris, traveling in comfort and ease by train with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - walk the most significant rooms including the hall of mirrors and king's state apartments , enter versailles after the crowds for a quieter visit.
  • - enter versailles for a fully-guided tour of the palace and the gardens, - learn the stories and symbolism hidden within the beauty that surrounds, - meet your guide in central paris, traveling in comfort and ease by train with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - walk the most significant rooms including the hall of mirrors and king's state apartments

Version 84 – March 15, 2022 19:59

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  • Name: Paris
  • Search name: Paris, France
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  • Search name: New York City, NY, USA

Version 83 – March 15, 2022 19:15

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  • Name: New York City, NY, USA
  • Search name: New York City, NY, USA
  • Name: Paris
  • Search name: Paris, France

Version 82 – February 15, 2022 10:09

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  • Departure Point:
  • 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris. Meet at the rhinoceros statue in front of the Musée d'Orsay (left of the main entrance, when facing the museum).
  • Departure Point:
  • 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie (Invalides train station) Meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.

Version 81 – February 15, 2022 10:07

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Know Before You Go
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to paris government guidelines for the most up to date information, we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., important note: all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
Know Before You Book
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to paris government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

Version 80 – February 15, 2022 10:06

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Description
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • COVID UPDATE All sites visited on this tour require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 72 hours prior to entry. You will also be required to provide a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. You can read more about it here.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

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  • Departure Point:
  • 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie (Invalides train station) Meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.
  • Departure Point: 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie (Invalides train station) Meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.

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Know Before You Go
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., important note: all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
Know Before You Book
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Cancellation notes
  • Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 24 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.
  • 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.
Cancellation cutoff
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  • 72

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  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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  • Spend time at the Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens, take in the popular Musical Gardens show, and peek into the most revered rooms, galleries, and hidden spaces at Versailles. Led by a local expert and with roundtrip train transportation from Paris, there is no easier way to relax into the splendour of France's royal past.
  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens with an expert local guide in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. In the company of a small group and roundtrip train transportation from Paris, there is no easier way to relax into the splendor of France's royal past. 
Description
  • COVID UPDATE All sites visited on this tour require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 72 hours prior to entry. You will also be required to provide a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. You can read more about it here.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
Health
  • COVID UPDATE From July 21st, all sites visited on this tour require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 72 hours prior to entry. You will also be required to provide a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. You can read more about it here.

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  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
  • Before you travel, please read our important notes about possible disruptions & site entrance requirements.

Version 71 – September 22, 2021 16:50

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  • Departure Point: 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie (Invalides train station) Meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.
  • Departure Point:
  • 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie (Invalides train station) Please meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.

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Highlights
  • - enter versailles for a fully-guided tour of the palace and the gardens, - learn the stories and symbolism hidden within the beauty that surrounds, - meet your guide in central paris, traveling in comfort and ease by train with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - walk the most significant rooms including the hall of mirrors and king's state apartments
  • - enter for a fully-guided tour of the palace and gardens of versailles, not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - learn about all the characters that played a part in the high drama within the royal court, - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the most important rooms at versailles, including the hall of mirrors and king's apartments, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty

Version 68 – September 21, 2021 20:29

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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Version 67 – September 21, 2021 20:26

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Health
  • COVID UPDATE From July 21st, all sites visited on this tour require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 72 hours prior to entry. You will also be required to provide a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. You can read more about it here.

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  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Version 65 – September 21, 2021 17:15

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  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Version 64 – August 05, 2021 14:48

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  • Closing Time at Versailles: Small-Group Palace Tour After the Crowds with Garden Show from Paris
  • Closing Time at Versailles: Small-Group Palace Tour After the Crowds from Paris

Version 63 – August 05, 2021 14:45

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  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
  • If option booked with show, depending on the day you are visiting the Versailles and the gardens, you will either enjoy a Fountain Show or a Musical Gardens Show.

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  • Closing Time at Versailles: Small-Group Palace Tour After the Crowds from Paris
  • Closing Time at Versailles: Small-Group Palace Tour After the Crowds with Garden Show from Paris

Version 61 – August 05, 2021 14:36

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's State Apartments
  • Queen's Apartments
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's State Apartments
  • Queen's Private Apartments
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors

Version 60 – August 05, 2021 14:34

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's State Apartments
  • Queen's Private Apartments
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's State Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors

Version 57 – August 04, 2021 18:22

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Starts notes
  • Departure Point:
  • 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie (Invalides train station) Please meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.
  • Departure Point:
  • Please meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.

Version 56 – August 04, 2021 18:14

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  • Please meet at the entrance to the station on Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie just across from 1 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie under the "RER" sign.
  • DEPARTURE POINT: This tour meets at the RER Invalides station entrance at the Air France building on 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie, 75007 Paris.

Version 55 – August 04, 2021 17:57

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  • Name: Paris
  • Search name: Paris, France

Version 54 – August 04, 2021 17:46

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Group info
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Know Before You Go
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit., security measures are enforced at versailles. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we ask all guests (including children) bring id on the day of their tour.
  • 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., comfortable walking shoes recommended. no high heels allowed inside the palace., important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., 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., 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., to ensure the safety of visitors, french authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the attractions of the palace of versailles. 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.
Know Before You Book
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour., important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

Version 53 – August 04, 2021 17:32

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Description
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, the Public Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

Version 52 – August 04, 2021 17:32

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Description
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's State Apartments, the Public Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's State Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! We will lead you into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

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Highlights
  • - enter for a fully-guided tour of the palace and gardens of versailles, not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - learn about all the characters that played a part in the high drama within the royal court, - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the most important rooms at versailles, including the hall of mirrors and king's apartments, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles, not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - learn about all the characters that played a part in the high drama within the royal court, - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the most important rooms at versailles, including the hall of mirrors and king's apartments, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty

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Description Summary
  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens with an expert local guide in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. In the company of a small group and roundtrip train transportation from Paris, there is no easier way to relax into the splendor of France's royal past. 
  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens with an expert local guide in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. In the company of a small group and private transportation from Paris, there is no easier way to relax into the splendor of France's royal past. 

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Included
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, last entry ticket for palace of versailles, local english-speaking guide, roundtrip train ticket to/from versailles
  • expert guide, full versailles tour including palace and gardens (with fountain or music gardens show on certain days), headsets, transportation to and from paris

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out into the front, giving you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

Version 46 – August 04, 2021 16:03

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll head straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where the last entrance of the day ensures most of the bustling crowds have left. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors - still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

Version 45 – August 04, 2021 16:01

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines straight into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We'll begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the gardens - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles we know today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

Version 42 – August 04, 2021 15:59

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the daily crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms while learning the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Then hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge into the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles we know today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.

Version 41 – August 04, 2021 15:57

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Meet your local guide in Paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows Versailles inside and out

Version 40 – August 04, 2021 15:55

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Highlights
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles, not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - learn about all the characters that played a part in the high drama within the royal court, - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the most important rooms at versailles, including the hall of mirrors and king's apartments, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - learn about all the characters that played a part in the high drama within the royal court, - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty

Version 39 – August 04, 2021 15:52

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Highlights
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - learn about all the characters that played a part in the high drama within the royal court, - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty

Version 38 – August 04, 2021 15:51

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Description
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
Highlights
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - meet your local guide in central paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - meet your local guide in paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty

Version 37 – August 04, 2021 15:50

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Meet your local guide in Paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows Versailles inside and out
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • - Enter under the Queen’s Gate for a fully-guided tour of the Gardens of Versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do)
Highlights
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - meet your local guide in paris, traveling by train in comfort and ease with someone who knows versailles inside and out, - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.

Version 36 – August 04, 2021 15:49

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Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • - Enter under the Queen’s Gate for a fully-guided tour of the Gardens of Versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do)
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
Highlights
  • - enter under the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just a brief introduction then set out on your own (as many tours do), - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.
  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.

Version 35 – August 04, 2021 15:47

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Highlights
  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish the splendor in the massive gardens at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism hidden within their beauty, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.
  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish in the splendor in the massive garden at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism associated with them, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.

Version 34 – August 04, 2021 15:46

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Description
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your time at Versailles ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30 PM, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening in the City of Lights.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. 
  • With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Gardens of Versailles
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Salon
  • Peace Salon
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Versailles Gardens
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Room
  • Peace Room
  • Hall of Mirrors

Version 33 – August 04, 2021 15:44

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Description
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Salon and Peace Salon, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. 
  • With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. 
  • With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. 
  • With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Private Apartments, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. 
  • With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 31 – August 04, 2021 15:41

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's Private Apartments, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. 
  • With art, symbolism, and imagery tucked into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 30 – August 04, 2021 15:38

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. 
  • Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 29 – August 04, 2021 15:37

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace to wander among the most famed rooms where last entrance ensures most of the bustling crowds have left for the day. As you walk from one sumptuous room to the next, learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. 
  • Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace 
  • for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 28 – August 04, 2021 15:35

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. Learn the various symbolism packed into the garden - guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you visit on a weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Then we'll skip the lines into the Palace 
  • for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 27 – August 04, 2021 15:33

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth known as the Palace of Versailles as it is today.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 26 – August 04, 2021 15:32

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 25 – August 04, 2021 15:32

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have departed, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 24 – August 04, 2021 15:31

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. We begin our time at the Palace in these gardens, learning the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. 
  • You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 23 – August 04, 2021 15:30

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers. Then we'll hop on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge, creating the gilded behemoth that we know as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, are the 2,000-acre gardens that surround - still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers before hopping on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge to create the gilded behemoth that we know today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, the 2,000-acre gardens that surround it are still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 22 – August 04, 2021 15:29

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris's city center, meeting your guide and (max) 18 fellow travelers before hopping on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge to create the gilded behemoth that we know today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, the 2,000-acre gardens that surround it are still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris' the city center. You'll meet your guide and no more than 18 fellow travelers before hopping on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge to create the gilded behemoth that we know today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, the 2,000-acre gardens that surround it are still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

Version 21 – August 04, 2021 15:26

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, see the gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's (cut-throat) monarchs and the lavish, courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles tour begins in Paris' the city center. You'll meet your guide and no more than 18 fellow travelers before hopping on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge to create the gilded behemoth that we know today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, the 2,000-acre gardens that surround it are still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, you'll see its gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's monarchs and the lavish (and cut-throat!) courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles Tour from Paris begins in the city center. You'll meet your guide and no more than 18 fellow travelers before hopping on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge to create the gilded behemoth that we know today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, the 2,000-acre gardens that surround it are still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.

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  • Take a walk through France's decadent past on this fully-guided tour of one of Europe's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Versailles. Using last-entrance tickets to enter after most of the crowds have left, you'll see its gardens and most famous rooms as you learn the story of the rise and fall of France's monarchs and the lavish (and cut-throat!) courtly culture they created in this opulent royal redoubt.
  • Your Versailles Tour from Paris begins in the city center. You'll meet your guide and no more than 18 fellow travelers before hopping on a train to Versailles for a comfortable ride to the outskirts of Paris where Louis XIV renovated his father's hunting lodge to create the gilded behemoth that we know today as the Palace of Versailles.
  • Just as important as the Palace, the 2,000-acre gardens that surround it are still considered some of the finest in the world. Your Versailles Tour begins in these gardens, where you'll learn the story of their creation and how Louis went to some very extreme (and slightly nefarious) lengths to employ the finest garden designer in Paris. You'll also learn to read the symbolism packed into the garden - no prizes for guessing why there are so many references to the Greek sun god - and marvel at the immense fountains which still run on their original hydraulics. Although the fountains are silent during the week, if you go on the weekend, you'll enjoy them as Louis did - spouting thousands of gallons of water in one of the oldest and most impressive displays of aquatic engineering in Europe.
  • Once you've seen the gardens, you'll skip the lines into the Palace for a tour of the most famous rooms. By utilizing the last entrance of the day, you will arrive after most of the crowds have left and see the palace as peaceful as it gets without renting it for a private function (which is actually possible). However, as your guide will explain, it'll cost you!
  • As you go from one sumptuous room to the next, you'll learn about the courtiers and courtesans who lived here and how their lives revolved around balls, backstabbing, and actually, a lot of boredom, as they vied for the king's favor. Highlights include the King's apartment, the public State Apartments, including the War Room and Peace Room, and of course, the Hall of Mirrors, which is still considered one of the most impressive single rooms in the world. With art, symbolism and imagery packed into every corner, the expert knowledge of your guide will enhance your experience immeasurably; don't be shy about asking questions.
  • Your Versailles Tour ends on a high note! As you entered Versailles from the gardens, we'll make sure to take you out from the front to give you the best - and most famous - view of this fairytale palace. Your chariot, er, train will be waiting to take you back to Paris, where you'll arrive at 7:30, the perfect time to get a few dinner recommendations from your guide and enjoy an evening on the town.
  • Step inside one of Europe’s most opulent building on this fully-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. From the immense fountains that punctuate Louis XIV’s gardens to the splendor of the King’s and Queen’s Apartments and the incomparable Hall of Mirrors, this tour immerses you in the sights, stories, gossip, and legends of France’s lost age of splendor.
  • Your day starts in central Paris, where you’ll meet your expert guide and small group of no more than 19 fellow travelers. 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. 
  • In order to retain some of the bucolic feel of his father’s lodge, the Sun King set aside nearly 2,000 acres for gardens and even sketched out a strict plan for how they should be visited. Your tour will begin these gardens, but don’t worry, you don’t have to follow Louis’ plan. Instead, you’ll learn how these came to be considered the epitome of the French style of gardens that you can still see all over the world. You’ll also get the story of how Louis snatched his garden designer off another project essentially out of jealousy. 
  • As you go, your guide will point out details like the various symbols of the Greek sun god, Apollo, which Louis used all over the grounds as a reference to, well, himself. The highlights of the gardens are the immense fountains, which are packed with beautiful statuary and run on a system of gravity-driven hydraulics that has not changed since they were first installed. If you are visiting during the week you’ll only see the architecture of the fountains but if you go on the weekend you’ll witness their full grandeur when they are turned on and water spouts from them just as it did over 300 years ago. 
  • After the gardens, you’ll enjoy skip the line entrance into the palace itself. It’s the final entrance of the day so Versailles will be as peaceful as you can get it without renting it for a private function (which you can do, actually, but as your guide will tell you, it’s pretty expensive).
  • This enormous palace wasn’t just a home for the King. In its heyday, it was a literal gilded cage for thousands of nobles whom Louis kept here for much of the year to make sure they weren’t plotting against him. As you go from one unimaginably decadent room to the next, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here (it may not be as glamorous as you expect).
  • On your small group tour you will visit the most famous and impressive rooms in the palace, from the Royal private apartments, where the last of the Bourbon monarchs lived out their private lives; to the public state apartments, like the War Room and Peace room, which hosted balls, concerts and political functions. The most stunning of them all is the Hall of Mirrors, which is packed with so much art, symbolism and imagery, your guide will make sure to spend extra time there helping you decode it all. This is one of, if not the greatest and most ostentatious throne room ever created and it’s packed with diplomatic history. Be sure to ask lots of questions and soak it all up. 
  • Since you entered the chateau from the back, you’ll leave from the front, making your last view of Versailles also the most impressive. 
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: From July 21st 2021, all sites in Paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. You can read more about it on the French Government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). If you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have.

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  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish in the splendor in the massive garden at versailles, familiarizing yourself with the stories and symbolism associated with them, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.
  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish in the splendor of versailles massive gardens and familiarize yourself with the stories and symbolism associated with them, - small groups of only 19 people or fewer make for a more intimate experience, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.

Version 18 – August 04, 2021 15:14

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  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish in the splendor of versailles massive gardens and familiarize yourself with the stories and symbolism associated with them, - small groups of only 19 people or fewer make for a more intimate experience, - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.
  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish in the splendor of versailles massive gardens and familiarize yourself with the stories and symbolism associated with them, - small groups of only 19 people or fewer make for a more intimate experience., - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.

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  • - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - relish in the splendor of versailles massive gardens and familiarize yourself with the stories and symbolism associated with them, - small groups of only 19 people or fewer make for a more intimate experience., - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.
  • - carefully-timed versailles palace tour, getting you inside at last entry time, after most of the crowds have left - for a more peaceful exploration., - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - small groups of only 19 people or fewer make for a more intimate experience., - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.

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  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens with an expert local guide in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. In the company of a small group and private transportation from Paris, there is no easier way to relax into the splendor of France's royal past. 
  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens with an expert local guide in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. In the company of a small group and private transportation from Paris, there is no easier, better way to relax into the luxury of the splendor of France's royal past. 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.

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  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens with an expert local guide in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. In the company of a small group and private transportation from Paris, there is no easier, better way to relax into the luxury of the splendor of France's royal past. 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.
  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.

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  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and spaces. 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.
  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.

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  • Spend time at the opulent Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds. Explore the famed gardens in the early evening (including a weekend fountain show) as well as the most revered rooms, galleries, and 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.
  • Spend time at the Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds - 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.

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  • Spend time at the Palace of Versailles without any of the daytime crowds - 
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.
  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.

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  • Closing Time at Versailles: Small-Group Palace Tour After the Crowds with Garden Show from Paris
  • Closing Time at Versailles: Small Group Versailles Tour After the Crowds with Gardens or Fountains Show
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  • Take advantage of the final entrance of the day to enjoy a full Versailles tour after most of the crowds have gone home. You'll explore the gardens (which include a fountain show on weekends) as well as the most famous and opulent rooms of the palace. With a small group of no more than 19 people and transport on a private mini-bus, there is no easier or more relaxing way to see the lost splendor of France's royal past.
  • See the Palace of Versailles as it was meant to be experienced - in luxurious peace. Visiting after most of the crowds depart, we enjoy a more peaceful visit of the Palace, as well as a fully guided tour of the Palace Gardens, catching either the Garden or Fountains Show depending on the day. With small groups limited to only 19 people or fewer, we extend the relative ease of this tour to every element of the tour.

Version 10 – August 04, 2021 15:01

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  • See the Palace of Versailles as it was meant to be experienced - in luxurious peace. Visiting after most of the crowds depart, we enjoy a more peaceful visit of the Palace, as well as a fully guided tour of the Palace Gardens, catching either the Garden or Fountains Show depending on the day. With small groups limited to only 19 people or fewer, we extend the relative ease of this tour to every element of the tour.
  • See the Palace of Versailles as it was meant to be experienced - in luxurious peace. Visiting after most of the crowds depart, we enjoy a more peaceful visit of the Palace, as well as a fully guided tour of the Palace Gardens, catching either the Garden or Fountains Show depending on the day. With small groups limited to only 19 people or fewer, we extend the relative ease of this tour to every element of the tour.

Version 9 – July 21, 2021 11:04

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  • Step inside one of Europe’s most opulent building on this fully-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. From the immense fountains that punctuate Louis XIV’s gardens to the splendor of the King’s and Queen’s Apartments and the incomparable Hall of Mirrors, this tour immerses you in the sights, stories, gossip, and legends of France’s lost age of splendor.
  • Your day starts in central Paris, where you’ll meet your expert guide and small group of no more than 19 fellow travelers. 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. 
  • In order to retain some of the bucolic feel of his father’s lodge, the Sun King set aside nearly 2,000 acres for gardens and even sketched out a strict plan for how they should be visited. Your tour will begin these gardens, but don’t worry, you don’t have to follow Louis’ plan. Instead, you’ll learn how these came to be considered the epitome of the French style of gardens that you can still see all over the world. You’ll also get the story of how Louis snatched his garden designer off another project essentially out of jealousy. 
  • As you go, your guide will point out details like the various symbols of the Greek sun god, Apollo, which Louis used all over the grounds as a reference to, well, himself. The highlights of the gardens are the immense fountains, which are packed with beautiful statuary and run on a system of gravity-driven hydraulics that has not changed since they were first installed. If you are visiting during the week you’ll only see the architecture of the fountains but if you go on the weekend you’ll witness their full grandeur when they are turned on and water spouts from them just as it did over 300 years ago. 
  • After the gardens, you’ll enjoy skip the line entrance into the palace itself. It’s the final entrance of the day so Versailles will be as peaceful as you can get it without renting it for a private function (which you can do, actually, but as your guide will tell you, it’s pretty expensive).
  • This enormous palace wasn’t just a home for the King. In its heyday, it was a literal gilded cage for thousands of nobles whom Louis kept here for much of the year to make sure they weren’t plotting against him. As you go from one unimaginably decadent room to the next, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here (it may not be as glamorous as you expect).
  • On your small group tour you will visit the most famous and impressive rooms in the palace, from the Royal private apartments, where the last of the Bourbon monarchs lived out their private lives; to the public state apartments, like the War Room and Peace room, which hosted balls, concerts and political functions. The most stunning of them all is the Hall of Mirrors, which is packed with so much art, symbolism and imagery, your guide will make sure to spend extra time there helping you decode it all. This is one of, if not the greatest and most ostentatious throne room ever created and it’s packed with diplomatic history. Be sure to ask lots of questions and soak it all up. 
  • Since you entered the chateau from the back, you’ll leave from the front, making your last view of Versailles also the most impressive. 
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: From July 21st 2021, all sites in Paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. You can read more about it on the French Government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). If you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have.
  • Step inside one of Europe’s most opulent building on this fully-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. From the immense fountains that punctuate Louis XIV’s gardens to the splendor of the King’s and Queen’s Apartments and the incomparable Hall of Mirrors, this tour immerses you in the sights, stories, gossip, and legends of France’s lost age of splendor.
  • Your day starts in central Paris, where you’ll meet your expert guide and small group of no more than 19 fellow travelers. 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. 
  • In order to retain some of the bucolic feel of his father’s lodge, the Sun King set aside nearly 2,000 acres for gardens and even sketched out a strict plan for how they should be visited. Your tour will begin these gardens, but don’t worry, you don’t have to follow Louis’ plan. Instead, you’ll learn how these came to be considered the epitome of the French style of gardens that you can still see all over the world. You’ll also get the story of how Louis snatched his garden designer off another project essentially out of jealousy. 
  • As you go, your guide will point out details like the various symbols of the Greek sun god, Apollo, which Louis used all over the grounds as a reference to, well, himself. The highlights of the gardens are the immense fountains, which are packed with beautiful statuary and run on a system of gravity-driven hydraulics that has not changed since they were first installed. If you are visiting during the week you’ll only see the architecture of the fountains but if you go on the weekend you’ll witness their full grandeur when they are turned on and water spouts from them just as it did over 300 years ago. 
  • After the gardens, you’ll enjoy skip the line entrance into the palace itself. It’s the final entrance of the day so Versailles will be as peaceful as you can get it without renting it for a private function (which you can do, actually, but as your guide will tell you, it’s pretty expensive).
  • This enormous palace wasn’t just a home for the King. In its heyday, it was a literal gilded cage for thousands of nobles whom Louis kept here for much of the year to make sure they weren’t plotting against him. As you go from one unimaginably decadent room to the next, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here (it may not be as glamorous as you expect).
  • On your small group tour you will visit the most famous and impressive rooms in the palace, from the Royal private apartments, where the last of the Bourbon monarchs lived out their private lives; to the public state apartments, like the War Room and Peace room, which hosted balls, concerts and political functions. The most stunning of them all is the Hall of Mirrors, which is packed with so much art, symbolism and imagery, your guide will make sure to spend extra time there helping you decode it all. This is one of, if not the greatest and most ostentatious throne room ever created and it’s packed with diplomatic history. Be sure to ask lots of questions and soak it all up. 
  • Since you entered the chateau from the back, you’ll leave from the front, making your last view of Versailles also the most impressive. 

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  • 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., comfortable walking shoes recommended. no high heels allowed inside the palace., important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., 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., 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., to ensure the safety of visitors, french authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the attractions of the palace of versailles. 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., comfortable walking shoes recommended. no high heels allowed inside the palace., 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., 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., to ensure the safety of visitors, french authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the attractions of the palace of versailles. 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.
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  • important note: from july 21st 2021, all sites in paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. you can read more about it on the french government website (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19). if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

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  • Step inside one of Europe’s most opulent building on this fully-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. From the immense fountains that punctuate Louis XIV’s gardens to the splendor of the King’s and Queen’s Apartments and the incomparable Hall of Mirrors, this tour immerses you in the sights, stories, gossip, and legends of France’s lost age of splendor.
  • Your day starts in central Paris, where you’ll meet your expert guide and small group of no more than 19 fellow travelers. 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. 
  • In order to retain some of the bucolic feel of his father’s lodge, the Sun King set aside nearly 2,000 acres for gardens and even sketched out a strict plan for how they should be visited. Your tour will begin these gardens, but don’t worry, you don’t have to follow Louis’ plan. Instead, you’ll learn how these came to be considered the epitome of the French style of gardens that you can still see all over the world. You’ll also get the story of how Louis snatched his garden designer off another project essentially out of jealousy. 
  • As you go, your guide will point out details like the various symbols of the Greek sun god, Apollo, which Louis used all over the grounds as a reference to, well, himself. The highlights of the gardens are the immense fountains, which are packed with beautiful statuary and run on a system of gravity-driven hydraulics that has not changed since they were first installed. If you are visiting during the week you’ll only see the architecture of the fountains but if you go on the weekend you’ll witness their full grandeur when they are turned on and water spouts from them just as it did over 300 years ago. 
  • After the gardens, you’ll enjoy skip the line entrance into the palace itself. It’s the final entrance of the day so Versailles will be as peaceful as you can get it without renting it for a private function (which you can do, actually, but as your guide will tell you, it’s pretty expensive).
  • This enormous palace wasn’t just a home for the King. In its heyday, it was a literal gilded cage for thousands of nobles whom Louis kept here for much of the year to make sure they weren’t plotting against him. As you go from one unimaginably decadent room to the next, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here (it may not be as glamorous as you expect).
  • On your small group tour you will visit the most famous and impressive rooms in the palace, from the Royal private apartments, where the last of the Bourbon monarchs lived out their private lives; to the public state apartments, like the War Room and Peace room, which hosted balls, concerts and political functions. The most stunning of them all is the Hall of Mirrors, which is packed with so much art, symbolism and imagery, your guide will make sure to spend extra time there helping you decode it all. This is one of, if not the greatest and most ostentatious throne room ever created and it’s packed with diplomatic history. Be sure to ask lots of questions and soak it all up. 
  • Since you entered the chateau from the back, you’ll leave from the front, making your last view of Versailles also the most impressive. 
  • Step inside one of Europe’s most opulent building on this fully-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. From the immense fountains that punctuate Louis XIV’s gardens to the splendor of the King’s and Queen’s Apartments and the incomparable Hall of Mirrors, this tour immerses you in the sights, stories, gossip, and legends of France’s lost age of splendor.
  • Your day starts in central Paris, where you’ll meet your expert guide and small group of no more than 19 fellow travelers. 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. 
  • In order to retain some of the bucolic feel of his father’s lodge, the Sun King set aside nearly 2,000 acres for gardens and even sketched out a strict plan for how they should be visited. Your tour will begin these gardens, but don’t worry, you don’t have to follow Louis’ plan. Instead, you’ll learn how these came to be considered the epitome of the French style of gardens that you can still see all over the world. You’ll also get the story of how Louis snatched his garden designer off another project essentially out of jealousy. 
  • As you go, your guide will point out details like the various symbols of the Greek sun god, Apollo, which Louis used all over the grounds as a reference to, well, himself. The highlights of the gardens are the immense fountains, which are packed with beautiful statuary and run on a system of gravity-driven hydraulics that has not changed since they were first installed. If you are visiting during the week you’ll only see the architecture of the fountains but if you go on the weekend you’ll witness their full grandeur when they are turned on and water spouts from them just as it did over 300 years ago. 
  • After the gardens, you’ll enjoy skip the line entrance into the palace itself. It’s the final entrance of the day so Versailles will be as peaceful as you can get it without renting it for a private function (which you can do, actually, but as your guide will tell you, it’s pretty expensive).
  • This enormous palace wasn’t just a home for the King. In its heyday, it was a literal gilded cage for thousands of nobles whom Louis kept here for much of the year to make sure they weren’t plotting against him. As you go from one unimaginably decadent room to the next, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here (it may not be as glamorous as you expect).
  • On your small group tour you will visit the most famous and impressive rooms in the palace, from the Royal private apartments, where the last of the Bourbon monarchs lived out their private lives; to the public state apartments, like the War Room and Peace room, which hosted balls, concerts and political functions. The most stunning of them all is the Hall of Mirrors, which is packed with so much art, symbolism and imagery, your guide will make sure to spend extra time there helping you decode it all. This is one of, if not the greatest and most ostentatious throne room ever created and it’s packed with diplomatic history. Be sure to ask lots of questions and soak it all up. 
  • Since you entered the chateau from the back, you’ll leave from the front, making your last view of Versailles also the most impressive. 
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Versailles Gardens
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Room
  • Peace Room
  • Hall of Mirrors
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Versailles Gardens
  • King's Private Apartment
  • Queen's Private Apartment
  • War Room
  • Peace Room
  • Hall of Mirrors

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Highlights
  • - carefully-timed versailles palace tour, getting you inside at last entry time, after most of the crowds have left - for a more peaceful exploration., - enter through the queen’s gate for a fully-guided tour of the gardens of versailles - not just an introduction and free time as most tours include., - small groups of only 19 people or fewer make for a more intimate experience., - transport from and to central paris makes for a more relaxed and reliable journey.
  • - 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., - 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.
Included
  • expert guide, full versailles tour including palace and gardens (with fountain or music gardens show on certain days), headsets, transportation to and from paris
  • expert local guide, full gardens of versailles visit (with fountain or music gardens show on certain days), hall of mirrors and grands appartements royaux at last entrance, headsets, skip the line at the louvre and visit of the highlights, transportation to and from versailles
Excluded
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up/drop-off, lunch
Know Before You Go
  • 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., comfortable walking shoes recommended. no high heels allowed inside the palace., 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., 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., to ensure the safety of visitors, french authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the attractions of the palace of versailles. 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, 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., 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., comfortable walking shoes recommended. no high heels allowed inside the palace., 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., 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., 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.

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  • DEPARTURE POINT: This tour meets at the RER Invalides station entrance at the Air France building on 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie, 75007 Paris.
  • MORNING PART DEPARTURE POINT: Your meeting point is at the Arc du Carousel. The Arc du Carousel (a triumphal arch) is located inside the Place du Carousel, standing between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Gardens.
  • AFTERNOON PART DEPARTURE POINT: This tour meets at the RER Invalides station entrance at the Air France building on 2 Rue Robert Esnault-Pelterie, 75007 Paris.