Discover the full Versailles Estate with timed entrance access and a guided tour of the Palace. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, the gardens, the Grand and Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s Queen’s Hamlet.
Versailles Palace Guided Tour including Full Estate Ticket
Summary Description
Highlights
- Timed Entrance guided tour of Versailles Palace
- Explore the famous Hall of Mirrors
- Discover the Versailles gardens and fountains
- Visit the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
- Explore Marie-Antoinette’s Queen’s Hamlet
- Enjoy Musical Gardens or Fountain Shows (seasonal)
Description
Experience the full grandeur of Versailles Palace and its vast royal estate with this premium skip-the-line guided tour. Discover the most famous rooms of the palace including the State Apartments and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, where the French court once celebrated royal ceremonies.
After your guided visit, continue exploring the extraordinary Versailles Gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, famous for their fountains, sculptures and geometric landscaping. This ticket also includes access to the Estate of Trianon, home to the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s charming Queen’s Hamlet, where the queen escaped the formality of court life.
On selected days during the season, visitors can enjoy the spectacular Musical Gardens or Musical Fountain Shows, where fountains dance to the rhythm of baroque music in the royal gardens.
Discover the Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles stands as one of the most spectacular royal residences in Europe. Built during the reign of Louis XIV, the palace became the political and ceremonial center of the French monarchy in the 17th century.
During your guided tour, explore the palace highlights including the King’s Apartments, the Queen’s Apartments and the world-famous Hall of Mirrors, a grand gallery decorated with mirrors, chandeliers and paintings celebrating the power of the Sun King.
Explore the Versailles Gardens
The palace is surrounded by extraordinary formal gardens designed by landscape architect André Le Nôtre. These gardens extend across hundreds of hectares and include fountains, sculptures and hidden groves.
During the spring and summer season, visitors may witness the famous Musical Gardens and Musical Fountain Shows, when fountains come alive with water displays accompanied by baroque music.
Visit the Estate of Trianon
Beyond the palace lies the Estate of Trianon, a more intimate part of Versailles where French kings and queens sought refuge from court life.
This estate includes:
• the Grand Trianon • the Petit Trianon • the picturesque Queen’s Hamlet of Marie-Antoinette These elegant residences and gardens reveal a more private side of the royal court.
Discover the Queen’s Hamlet
Built for Marie-Antoinette, the Queen’s Hamlet resembles a small rustic village surrounded by gardens, lakes and cottages where the queen enjoyed moments away from the strict etiquette of Versailles.
A Complete Versailles Experience
Combining the palace, gardens, Trianon estate and seasonal fountain shows, this experience offers the most complete way to discover Versailles.
Included / Excluded
- Timed entrance ticket
- Guided tour of Versailles Palace
- Access to the Versailles gardens
- Access to the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
- Access to the Queen’s Hamlet
- Musical Gardens or Fountain Shows (seasonal)
- Transportation from Paris
- Food and drinks (lunch)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities for the guide
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Versailles, France
End Location: Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Guided tour duration approximately 1.5 hours
- Visitors may explore the gardens and Trianon estate independently afterward
- The tour is conducted in English
- Large bags and luggage are not permitted
- Food and drinks are not included in the tour price
- Be prepared for security screenings upon entry
- Versailles estate is very large (significant walking)
- Gardens access may vary depending on the season
- Musical Fountain/Garden Shows operate on selected days
- Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Per person pricing | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | €75.00 |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | €55.00 |
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
Tickets are valid only for the selected date and time slot.
Guided tours operate according to scheduled departure times.
Additional Information
The Versailles estate covers hundreds of hectares including palace, gardens, parkland and the Trianon estate.
Latecomers and people who do not show up at the scheduled time will be considered as "No Show" and will not be eligible for a refund.
Reservations are subject to a strict schedule. If you are late, it will not be possible to reschedule the activity, unless you pay for the activity again (subject to availability).
FAQ
What is included in the full Versailles Estate ticket?
The ticket includes access to the Palace, the gardens, the Trianon Estate and the Queen’s Hamlet.
What are the Musical Fountain Shows?
During the season, Versailles fountains operate with water displays accompanied by baroque music in the gardens.
What is the Estate of Trianon?
It includes the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet where French royalty enjoyed more private surroundings.
How long should I plan to visit Versailles?
Most visitors spend several hours exploring the palace, gardens and the Trianon estate. The guided tour lasts around 1.5 hours. You need about 2 hours for the Gardens to which you need to add an hour for the Trianons / Queen's hamlet.
Is the Queen’s Hamlet included?
Yes, access to Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet is included with the estate ticket.
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Basic Information
- Duration: 8 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 8
- Category: Attractions / Museums
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