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Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris

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Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with an optional fountain show. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.
  • Palace of Versailles guided tour from Paris
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to beat the queues
  • Marvel at Louis XIV's and Marie Antoinette's Royal Apartments
  • Discover the spectacular Hall of Mirrors with your guide
  • Gain insight into royal life in 17th- and 18th-century France
  • Stroll through the statue-filled palace gardens at your leisure
  • Upgrade to add a Versailles fountain show (summer only)

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Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Air-conditioned vehicle
Conducted by a qualified guide-interpreter (except first Sunday of each month where an audio guide will be provided)
Gardens and Fountains Show ( when operating )
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
22 Rue Jean Rey , 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France
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In front of HOTEL PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL - Meeting point 22 Rue Jean Rey with our representative with a Paris City Vision sign

This activity will end right where it started.
Meet your guide for either your morning or afternoon Versailles tour in central Paris. Climb into the comfortable air-conditioned coach for the drive to Versailles.

The Palace of Versailles was originally built as a relatively modest hunting retreat for Louis XIII in 1623, but his successor—Louis XIV—expanded it and turned it into the symbol of luxury and extravagance that we know today. The palace we see today was completed in 1710, and remains one of the most famous palaces in Europe.

When you arrive, walk past the queues with your guide thanks to your skip-the-line access. Follow along as your guide walks you through the Royal Apartments where the King and Queen of France, Louis XIV, and Marie Antoinette once spent the majority of their time.

Visit the apartments of the Dauphin and Dauphine—the heirs apparent to the throne. See the various drawing rooms, private studies, and bed chambers where the royal family once lived, and imagine what life might have been like for them in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Continue to one of the most photographed parts of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors, built in 1678. Look around as your guide explains its most important features. The Hall of Mirrors leads from the Royal Apartments to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix.

At the conclusion of your palace tour, enjoy some free time to explore the gardens at your leisure. Walk through the perfect gardens, studded with statues and sculptures, and admire the incredible fountains. On Saturday nights in the summer, those fountain displays are set to music that dates from the time of Louis XIV’s court for a memorable visual and auditory experience.

After your free time in the Versailles garden, rejoin your guide at the appointed location to climb back into the coach for the return drive to Paris.

Please note: Visits on the first Sunday of every month will be unguided, and you will be provided with an audio guide.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Avenue de Suffren
Choose from a morning or afternoon half-day tour then head to Pyramides in central Paris to redeem your voucher.
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Pass By:  
Arc de Triomphe
Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and set off through the city for the 1-hour journey to the famous Palace of Versailles.
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Stop At:  
Monument a Louis XIV
Don't miss the equestrian statue of Louis XIV on the place d'Armes once at Versailles
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Palace of Versailles
Follow your guide through the impressive splendour of the King and Queen's State Apartments and gaze in awe at the luxurious decadence the monarchs enjoyed.
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
The Hall of Mirrors
Constructed from 1678, the Hall of Mirrors is the palace’s central gallery and links the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix with the King and Queen's State Apartments. .
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Le Jardin de Versailles
Enjoy a little free time at the end of your tour to stroll through the beautifully manicured palace gardens at your leisure. Admire the many royal statues, busts and sculptures you come across, and take the time to capture the scenery on camera. Every Saturday night during the summer months, visitors can also enjoy the Versailles fountain shows, during which magnificent displays reveal the skill and artistry of three centuries of French garden design and engineering. The display is accompanied by music composed at the time of Louis XIV's court. At the end of your time at the spectacular Palace of Versailles, hop back in your coach for the short journey back to central Paris where your tour will come to an end Please note: The first Sunday of each month the visit will be unguided, you will be provided with an audio guide.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
The Trianons & The Hamlet
Every Saturday night during the summer months, visitors can also enjoy the Versailles fountain shows, during which magnificent displays reveal the skill and artistry of three centuries of French garden design and engineering. The display is accompanied by music composed at the time of Louis XIV's court. At the end of your time at the spectacular Palace of Versailles, hop back in your coach for the short journey back to central Paris where your tour will come to an end Please note: The first Sunday of each month the visit will be unguided, you will be provided with an audio guide.
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Pass By:  
Domaine National de Saint-Cloud
The drive back will take you through the suburb of Paris
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Pass By:  
Louvre Museum
Until you return back ( around 1 houre later)to the departure place facing Joan of Arch Golden Statue
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Pass By:  
Jardin des Tuileries
Once in Paris, we suggest to stroll around the Area. The district is perfect if you wish to fully experience the city.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The Fountains Show is only operating during the Summer
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Paris CityVision
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens & Fountains Show from Paris.

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star-5
Trip to Versailles
mark_r
, Jul 2022
We had a wonderful tour to magical Versailles. Our tour guide Isabel did a fantastic job and we got ti see all we wanted and more. Thank you!!!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Guides were friendly and informative
Carrie_S
, Jun 2022
Having someone walk through Versailles with you and give you the information was 1000x better than walking through it on my own. I learned more than I ever would have on my own.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
So many people
kandaceolsen
, Jun 2022
Our guide Sandrine was good. What we disliked was out of her control— we waited a long time to get in and there was a crush of people in every room. Go in the off season if possible!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Perfect Tour
Nicholas_G
, Jun 2022
Our tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable of the palace and we ended up having an extra hour to explore the gardens. We were the 8:15 tour on a Thursday. I recommend booking the 8:15 tour if you want a stress free experience.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Average to the company, excellent to the guide
Maikel_G
, Jun 2022
Well organized and the guide was very good with the group. She was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot with her. We are really grateful to her; but we got these the tour because in the ad said from 8:15 to 13:15 , wish is for us a reasonable time to get to know part of Versalles Place. However, we were told that the time to return is at 11:55 am. A bit disappointing as there was not enough time to at least see part of the garden
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Please don’t waste time waiting for people
Andres_V
, Jun 2022
We waste time waiting for people to show up after pass the scheduling time (like an 1hr +\- wasted), besides that the tour was great.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Don’t miss Versailles if it’s your first Paris visit . DO manage your expectations.
Jean_E
, Jun 2022
Opulence of royalty. There is no need to say any more than do see this. I understand why many people can’t imagine a first week in Paris without this visit. The question is which tour package. We chose this tour because it was not yet booked out, having decided to cancel one that would have cost >1000€ for 3 people and WTHOUT transport. You could spend days here. For us, at this point in our trip and during tourist high season, the half day was about right. We were glad to have picked the morning start. Be content to move through the rooms (you are seeing the public areas only) at a brisk pace. The guide was approachable and professional. Really important- 1. Book early, the tour we really wanted was booked out with options disappearing online, right in front of my eyes. This was 10 days out. 2. Ensure transport to and from Versailles is included. If it’s not hotel pickup/drop off, ensure Ticket includes transport to/from a central place. Not fans of coaches, we went with the coach option anyway after being quoted 500€ for a round trip for the 3 of us. 3. If Summer, start early in the morning. You’ll be glad you did when you go out to find your exit coach and see the hordes of the afternoon groups arrive into the heat.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-2
Never use viator again
Dennis_P
, Jun 2022
Tour was changed by Viator from guided to audio. The refund wasn’t appropriate. We could’ve been placed with another guide. Total inconvenience that ruined our experience.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Quick accurate tour
Joel_G
, Jun 2022
The tour was a bit rushed. Fabio our guide was good but we had some late comers that delayed some of the tour. PLEASE RESPECT others and be early rather than late I personally would’ve liked more garden time so if you just want to see Versailles this is great but if you are wanting to explore you’ll need a different or self tour
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2 travelers found this review helpful
star-3
Guided Tour is very short
Connie_G
, Jun 2022
Great to see the palace of French Kings. This guided tour was very very short. We probably spent an hour with our guide. I think for the money paid, we should have seen more of the palace.
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2 travelers found this review helpful
star-5
Awesome experience
Augusto_B
, Jun 2022
This was an awesome experience. Versailles is beautiful and the tour guide was really good. She knew the history, the art, the artifacts and was very friendly.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Versailles
Joyce_K
, Jun 2022
The guides were very helpful and patient. Ellen ( I think) Helpful. The gardens and castle were beautiful,
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star-5
Wonderful
Suzanne_R
, Jun 2022
Excellent tour! Our guide (in Spanish) was extremely informative. He guided us through the palace and made sure we enjoyed our trip. Check in was simple too.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Nice but too short
Nancy_V
, Jun 2022
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable but there was not enough time to explore the amazing gardens.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Regrets & Technical Difficulties
Sara_D
, Jun 2022
I regret booking the half-day tour. The tour guide was late & then couldn't figure out how to operate the earpiece which wasted about 1/3 of the time we had at the palace. Once he got going he was a great tour guide but everything felt very rushed. The half-day tour also doesn't give you much time to explore the gardens which are beautiful and extensive. You also won't have time to visit Marie Antoinette's hamlet if you select the half-day tour.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Very informative
Urvashi_P
, Jun 2022
The Versailles gardens were beautiful and the guide was very informative. The time was spent wisely, felt like we saw and learned a lot in the 5 hours we spent T with our tour guide.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-1
Tour was rushed and didn't have time to walk through the gardens. Not a good value - Go it alone - Don't hire Viator
Anonymous
, Jun 2022
Our tour guide was terrible. He totally rushed through the tour and we literally spent like 2 minutes in the hall of mirrors. He acted annoyed when my whisper head set didn't work. The whole tour was rushed as we didn't even have time to walk through the gardens. Im not impressed with Viator at all. I do NOT recommend this tour nor do I recommend VIATOR.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Fantastic!!!
Bessie_K
, Jun 2022
The tour was fantastic!!! Our tour guide Martin was amazing! She was incredibly knowledgeable, fun and energetic! I will definitely book future tours when I come back! Thank you!!!
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star-3
Just okay tour
Leyla_T
, Jun 2022
Content of the tour was very interesting and for that reason I’d recommend the tour. The negatives: the tour guide’s accent was a little heavy so at times it was difficult to understand her (and generally I do fine with accents); our group was quite large, probably 20 people so it’s definitely not a small group if that is what you’re expecting; there was long set up time to get the tour going - passing out headsets and instructing how they are used - seems like that could have been done on the bus ride over to save time. We also expected much more narration during the 30+ minute ride to and from Versailles (there was virtually none) - for the price for these tickets I would expect more content from the tour guides. It was super crowded in Versailles so we couldn’t spend that much time in each room, and the narration from the tour guide only last about 57 minutes, so just keep that in mind when booking. I think generally we would have liked more content, and less wasted time on the part of the tour company. I don’t know if there are many better options for tours out there, the transportation part was seamless and comfortable, and the actual content we got was very interesting, so I think I’d recommend the tour to others, but it wasn’t a top notch tour (especially for the price).
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star-3
Largely Good
Paul_M
, Jun 2022
Guide was very knowledgeable. Gardens were stunning. Disappointed that the fountains show was not running despite being advertised as part of the ticket.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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