Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line guided tour of Versailles, with escorted train transport from Paris

  • Enjoy hassle-free travel with round-trip tickets on the RER

  • Bypass the entrance crowds for more time to explore the royal palace

  • Upgrade to enjoy a rare peek at Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette's getaway

Summary

Begin by meeting your guide in central Paris for a short train ride from Paris. Skip the entrance line and enjoy more time inside the palace for a firsthand peek at lavish official chambers and private apartments. With its world-famous Hall of Mirrors and sweeping, English-style garden, the Palace of Versailles is the stuff of legends. Depending on your day of travel, you may end up catching the famous Musical Fountain show in the stately palace gardens. Learn where glamorous royal balls once took place as your guide entertains you with facts from French history and stories of court intrigue. Upgrade to include the Petit Trianon for a peek into the private life of the royals, including the thatched cottages of Marie Antoinette. 

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

See more of Versailles, the legendary 17th-century royal palace that was home to France’s famous monarchs up until the French Revolution, during this in-depth skip-the-line tour. Bypass the crowds and enjoy exclusive access to the ornate 700-room residence once roamed by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette—including lavish private apartments and stunning garden estate—on a hassle-free guided visit, complete with round-trip train tickets from Paris.

What’s included?

  • Musical Gardens or Fountain Show (operates on weekend from April through October

  • Round-trip transportation from central Paris to Versailles by RER train

  • Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide

  • Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected)

  • All reservations and entrance fees to the Palace of Versailles, with skip the line timed entance.

  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles, The Hall of Mirrors, Le Jardin de Versailles, Le Petit Trianon

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (unless option selected)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Stroller accessible

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

About operator:

Memories France is a small, experienced team, working together to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in and around Paris. Living and working in Paris, we are a truly local company! We work with the very best guides, professionals who are fully accredited, fluent in English and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of their city. We source first-rate local partners, uncover hidden treasures and put together unique tours that allow our guests to experience world famous sites in the most relaxed and memorable way possible, and to discover the authentic, local aspects of our beautiful city. We are committed to quality, to ensuring that each experience is special, and to sharing the very best that our city has to offer, so that our heritage becomes your memories.

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