Itinerary
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Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Meet your guide in Paris and enjoy a bus ride to Versailles alongside of them. once arrived at Versailles following a short walk to the palace, your guided tour will begin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France
Time to discover the grandeur of the French monarchy. Originally a hunting lodge, King Louis XIII transformed the site into the iconic Versailles Palace and Gardens in the 17th century, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you skip the line with your guide to enter the palace, you'll discover over 2,000 rooms, each adorned with exquisite art and treasures, offering a glimpse into the opulence of the French royal court.
This estate served as the epicenter of French power and luxury during the reign of King Louis XIV, who spared no expense in his pursuit of perfection. Your expert guide will share fascinating tales of the court's lavish lifestyle and the notorious scandals that rocked Versailles during its heyday. The palace's stunning design also offers breath-taking views of the manicured gardens.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
The Hall of Mirrors
The Hall of Mirrors is undoubtedly the most renowned room in the entire Palace of Versailles, measuring almost 70 yards in length and featuring an astonishing 357 mirrors. Originally designed to reflect light and protect the walls from smoke, the mirrors created an enchanting effect by reflecting candlelight throughout the room.
The Treaty of Versailles
On June 28th, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles, which marked the end of World War I, was signed in this iconic room. With thousands of rooms to explore, a self-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles can be overwhelming. A guided tour with a knowledgeable local guide is the perfect way to make sure you see all the highlights, including the opulent King's State Apartments and the apartments of Louis XV's daughters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Your journey through Versailles doesn't stop at the palace - you'll also discover the legendary Gardens of Versailles with your knowledgeable guide who'll share the garden's captivating stories. Covering almost 2,000 acres, these immaculately tended gardens boast over 400 sculptures and 1,400 fountains, and have inspired countless other gardens around the world.
But your tour doesn't end there! With your ticket, you'll also have access to Marie-Antoinette's Trianon Estate, a separate palace-like complex located within the larger Versailles grounds. Feel free to explore this estate at own pace, and when you're ready, head back to Paris at your own convenience, or join our guide back to Paris after the introduction to the gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes
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4 Pl. de la Prte d'Auteuil, 75016 Paris, France
3 hours(approx.)
Gardens of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Not wheelchair accessible
We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of walking involved
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Valerie_S
Good tour couldn’t imagine seeing Versailles without tour guide won’t have an appreciation for what your seeing. Would have given it a 5 the tour bus leaves at 2 and the fountain show was at 2 pm or you can take the train on your own. Wish they at least gave you time to see fountain show then get on the bus ! Otherwise tour was good
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Rachel_S
The guide was very knowledgeable. Versailles is stunning and well worth visiting. The gardens are extensive so it’s worth staying on to catch h the train back to Paris.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : David_F
Location for meeting place was a bit far and not convenient. Tour itself was good and our guide was great. Just too rushed. To tackle in less than 3 hours was unrealistic. Operator should add at least another hour to visit to make worth while.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Andre_C
Beholding the hall of mirrors was incredible. Also just climbing the steps and seeing the first room. It’s so majestic and grand, every inch of each room. It’s worth doing the tour to understand the history and culture of Versailles and of what you’re looking at. Our tour guide, Amehd, was phenomenal. Very friendly and personable, and he knew and loved his material. I wish I didn’t have to move through the palace quite so quickly though.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Winnie_L
Great tour! Very efficient and got a good sense of Versailles especially given the crowds and line ups. Amid ( ?sp) was great! Very friendly, knowledgeable and really made the tour a great experience. He shared so many stories and details about Versailles that made the tour memorable. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Sherry_M
The guide was not easily understood. The earbuds are poor quality. The guide was very nice just at times hard to understand.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Gemma_M
This is a great trip. My only comment would be that I think it would have been great if we got more time in the gardens with the option one returning on the tour bus.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Elizabeth_B
Our Croatian female tour guide was excellent! She interwove artistic details with the history of each room. The experience was unique and thought provoking. A worthwhile trip that we highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Kalesha_R
Your guide was knowledgeable. Plan to take train back to Paris yourself as only and hour to explore gardens after palace tour finishes.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Vishka_C
The tour guide was knowledgeable and the skip the line tour and garden tour is worth it. It was unenjoyable due to the crowds. If you go on a weekend, please keep in mind that there are tons of other people. It will be hard to keep up with your group and you have to keep moving from room to room. This is not slow paced and you won’t have time to truly take in every aspect of each room inside.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
