The chateau and gardens of Versailles are absolute must-sees beyond Paris. You have the option of attending the famous Fountain Show during the summer months. Skip to the front of the general admission line at Versailles!

Highlights

  • Versailles guided tour from Paris
  • Great Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queens Apartments
  • Free time to explore the famous gardens
  • Option to include the summertime fountain show
  • Guide-interpreter or audio guided tour
  • Book ahead and skip the long lines

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Begin your day with a guided morning visit of the Great Royal Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's Bedroom. Take a leisurely stroll around the Palace Park through some of the "Groves" (in Summer) or a horse-drawn carriage ride (in Winter). Entrance tickets are included for those who would like to visit the Gallery of Battles on their own.

Lunch is served at the restaurant "La Petite Venise" located in the palace park facing the beautiful Grand Canal.

In the afternoon you will continue with a guided visit of the Trianons which are vast mansion style lodges where Louis XV and Louis XVI liked to work and retire from court life. Take a discovery tour of the Queen's Hamlet where from 1783 Marie Antoinette played as a shepherdess.

Versailles Fountain Show Special Program:
April 3rd to October 31st (Saturdays & Sundays) and May 18th to June 29th (Tuesdays). For a selected time you have the option to see the magnificent fountain displays, which reveal the skill and artistry of 3 centuries of French garden design and engineering. The display is accompanied by music composed at the time of Louis XIV's court. Entrance fees are included in the cost of the tour.

Schedule Details

Versailles Walking Tour with Optional Fountain Show

Fountain Show at Versailles, France

Departs:

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Departure Point: Central Paris. The closest metro stations are Tuileries, Palais Royal or Pyramides (Line 1, 7, 14). Departure Time:

8:45am

Duration:

9 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:45pm

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Tour options:
Walking Tour in EnglishCode: VTEN
Departing at 8:45am with English-speaking guide,walking tour of Palace of Versailles and Royal Apartments,Groves (Summer) or horse-drawn carriage ride (Winter) and lunch at La Petite Venise restaurant
From USD $145.45 Pricing details

Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Entrance fees
    • Transport by air-conditioned coach
    • Lunch with drinks
    • Conducted by a qualified guide-interpreter
    • Versailles Fountain Show Special Program (approx. 8 euros per adult)
    • Royal Apartments plus Groves (Summer) or a horse-drawn carriage ride (Winter only)
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This tour is not accessible by wheelchair and requires a lot of walking.
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