Tour of the Palace of Versailles

Tour of the Palace of Versailles

At your chosen time we'll depart from Paris and, about 45 minutes later, we'll arrive in Versailles, the de facto capital of France for several years during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Upon arrival at the Palace of Versailles, the residence of the Kings of France from 1682 until 1789, you'll skip the long lines and follow your guide straight into the building. The official guide will walk you through the main rooms of the royal residence, including the magnificent King’s Grand Apartment, the Queen’s Grand Apartment and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 ending World War I.

After visiting the interior of the palace, you'll have free time to explore the Versailles gardens. Throughout the 800 hectares, we'll see trees, plants statues and, ponds. In addition, at no extra cost, we'll see the fountains in operation on those days when they are in operation.

The visit to the palace and its gardens will last a total of two hours. At the end of the tour, we'll return to Paris.

Schedule

Both the guided tour and the visit with an audioguide take place in the morning and the afternoon, at 8:15 am and 2 pm. You can choose the time which best suits you when making the reservation.

Audio guide tour

If you prefer to discover the Palace of Versailles at your own pace, you can book a cheaper half-day trip with an audio guide. The audio guide tour is available both in the morning and afternoon.

This audio guide can be downloaded to your tablet or cell phone. When you board the bus, the staff on board will explain how you can download the audio guide. To do so, you'll have to scan the QR code on your ticket to the Palace of Versailles.