Versailles Best of Domain Skip-the-Line Access Day Tour with Lunch from Paris

• Save time for more sightseeing with skip-the-line access

• Upgarde for 3-course lunch in a beautiful setting

• Get out of Paris city for the day without worrying about buses or trains

• History enthusiasts and culture lovers will especially enjoy this tour

After pickup from a central Paris location, relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan as you travel southwest to the regal town of Versailles. Receive an illuminating introduction to the region from your guide and feel suitably impressed by the classical splendor of the Palace of Versailles as you arrive at the UNESCO-listed monument's entrance. Sail past long lines of visitors with your priority-access ticket and embark on a guided tour of the resplendent residence. Listen to captivating tales of the palace’s former residents, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, as you explore incredible chambers like the Queen’s Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. After thorough exploration, take a stroll around the beautifully manicured gardens and see an array of distinctive water features and exotic flowers. If you've selected the option, appease your appetite with lunch at an acclaimed local restaurant beside the Grand Canal (please see the Itinerary section for a sample menu). Then, head to the UNESCO-listed monument of the Grand Trianon, a marble palace surrounding by verdant gardens. Admire its distinct pink marble colonnades and listen to tales of extravagant emperor, Napoleon, before concluding your tour at the Queen’s Hamlet, a serene retreat replete with charming thatched-roof cottages. Return to your minivan for the relaxing journey back to central Paris, where the tour concludes.

• Transport by air-conditioned minibus

• Live guiding by a local professional art historian guide

• Lunch (if option "With Lunch" selected)

• All Fees and Taxes

• Skip-The-Line Tickets

• Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles

• Entry/Admission - The Hall of Mirrors

• Entry/Admission - Le Jardin de Versailles

• Entry/Admission - The Trianons & The Hamlet

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Gratuities (optional)