All Day Guided Versailles : Palace of Versailles + Gardens + Queen's hamlet from Paris
Highlights
- Exceptional one-day excursion to the Versailles Estate
- Discovery of the King's Grand Trianon and the Queen's Petit Trianon
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles
- Lunch in a charming restaurant in the castle park
- Free time at the Queen's Hamlet, a charming little village
- Immerse yourself in the world of the Kings of France by visiting the Palace of Versailles
Overview
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Palace of Versailles was the residence of three French kings, Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, their courts, and the French government from 1682 to 1789. Your guide will stay with you throughout the day as you discover the majesty of the Palace of Versailles and its most beautiful rooms (guide commentary will be played through individual headsets). The supreme symbol of royal power, admire the sumptuous decoration, the palace's Baroque architecture, its works of art, and period furniture, all created by skilled craftsmen. After your tour, spend time exploring the beautiful formal gardens before enjoying lunch in a restaurant near the Grand Canal. The second part of your visit includes an afternoon tour of the Small and Large Trianons and the Queen's Hamlet, located in a distant and peaceful corner of the palace's grounds.
Set off at 8:15 a.m. for a Paris to Versailles tour. Make the most of the 45-minute journey by air-conditioned coach and listen to your guide's introduction to the history of Versailles.
What's included
- Guided tour of the castle (with priority access)Lunch in the park of the castle, 3 courses to choose, drinks included (soft drink or glass of wine+coffee)Guided tour of the Petit and Grand Trianon + Queen's hamlet
- Guided tour of the castle (with priority access)
- Lunch in the park of the castle, 3 courses to choose, drinks included (soft drink or glass of wine+coffee)
- Guided tour of the Petit and Grand Trianon + Queen's hamlet
- Free time to visit the Petit and Grand Trianon, Queen's hamlet, ticket includedFree time to visit the gardens
- Free time to visit the Petit and Grand Trianon, Queen's hamlet, ticket included
- Free time to visit the gardens
- Transfers to and from your accommodation
Additional Information
Flat shoes are highly recommended (parquet flooring in the palace's rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard).
Strollers are not permitted in the palace or the two Trianons.
Please note that this tour does not suit those with reduced mobility. Please contact our booking department to know our possible options.
The skip-the-line access is subject to the Versailles Palace procedures: The Vigipirate plan, the security control or an unforeseen crowd can slow down the entrance.
From April 6th : in the afternoon after the lunch free time to visit the Trianons, the Hamlet and the gardens, tickets are included. We also have an information about the restaurant closure for refurbishing as from mid-September, we will come back to you
Please note for any issues please contact Paris City Vision at +33 (0)1 44 55 60 00 (Customer Service)
Know before you go
Signatory of Caring Attitude, the health commitment charter of the city of Paris.
Face masks required for travelers in public areas, on board vehicles, in our premises.
Face masks or vizor required for guides.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience.
Gear/equipment sanitized between use.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
Cashless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation up to 48 hours before the excursion (Paris local time) : Free
