Top Versailles Half-day Tours

Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of Versailles Palace and Gardens on a small-group tour from Paris to Versailles. With your ticket, breeze past the queue and join an expert guide for a fun and informative walk through the castle and gardens. Witness the extravagance of Louis XIV – the Sun King – who built up the massive 700-room complex, adorning the space with luxuries fit for the French monarchy.

Travel back in time to the site of France’s most extravagant monarch with this 2.5 hours guided audio tour of the Palace of Versailles. Fast-track entry allows you to skip the lines at this UNESCO World Heritage site, and you’ll arrive in style in a fully air-conditioned coach. Spend time exploring one of France's most famous and impressive landmarks.

Surround yourself in the grand spectacle of the Versailles palace and gardens on a small-group tour from Paris. Enjoy pickup from your Paris hotel, then breeze past the queue at Versailles and take a small-group tour through the castle’s ornate interior. Discover the rich tastes of Louis XIV, who built the enormous 700-room complex, adorning the space with extravagance and luxury. Then take a leisurely stroll in the palace gardens before returning to Paris.

Witness the opulence of one of Europe's most magnificent royal residences on a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Skip the long lines with priority entrance, and explore the decadent salons and chambers where kings and queens of France once held court. Stroll through the expansive, World Heritage gardens, and add a regal flair to your visit with an optional fountain or music show on certain days.

Get behind the scenes at the legendary Versailles on this 4-hour tour. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to the VIP secret rooms in the palace, regularly closed to the general public, including the Opera House or the Royal Chapel. Step back in time through your guide's informative commentary and imagine what life was like as the royalty went about their daily lives when nobody was watching. Round-trip bus transportation from Paris is included. This group tour is limited to 25 people or fewer to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.

Step back in time to the golden age of French royalty on a full-day trip from Paris to the Palace of Versailles, with skip-the-line access, comfortable transport and a self-guided audio tour. Explore the stunning chateau at your own pace, and learn about France’s royal intrigues and revolutions, as well as the kings and queens that lived in the palace. Enjoy time to visit the remarkable grounds and gardens, including access to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s ‘hamlet,’ the queen's make-believe rural village and mill pond.

Learn about the royal scandals and mysteries that took place within the walls of one of Europe’s most extravagant palaces with a special, scandalous tour of the Château of Versailles that will keep both kids and adults entertained. Travel by train from Paris to the immense estate, where you’ll skip the long entrance lines with priority access. Stroll through the palace’s most ornate quarters, including the famous Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, Salon of Abundance and royal apartments, while a knowledgeable guide shares tales of intrigue, murder, ghosts and romance.

Avoid public transport and long queues, and enjoy a hassle-free day trip to Versailles instead, by pre-booking skip-the-line tickets, including round-trip private or small-group transfers from Paris. Enjoy your 6-hour independent visit to the famous palace with the help of an interactive audio guide and see highlights like the King's State Apartment, the Hall of Mirrors and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Don’t forget to tour the magnificent gardens and enjoy the musical fountains and gardens show (summer only).

Long lines and historical commentary can often dull the imagination of young travelers. Tailored to accommodate tourists travelling with children, this 3-hour tour of the Palace of Versailles ensures young visitors stay engaged throughout their tour of the UNESCO-listed landmark. Don’t waste time in notoriously long lines, simply present your skip-the-line entrance tickets and head straight inside to explore opulent rooms and vast gardens with your guide. Fascinating stories and exclusively designed materials spark the imagination of children, ensuring fun for all of the family.

Avoid public transport and long queues, and enjoy a hassle-free day trip to Versailles instead, by pre-booking skip-the-line tickets, including round-trip private or small-group transfers from Paris. Enjoy your 6-hour independent visit to the famous palace with the help of an interactive audio guide and see highlights like the King's State Apartment, the Hall of Mirrors and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Don’t forget to tour the magnificent gardens and enjoy the musical fountains and gardens show (summer only).