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Step into the grandeur and political drama of the French monarchy with a guided day tour of the Palace of Versailles from Paris. Enjoy access with reserved tickets and travel in comfort aboard a climate-controlled coach from Paris. Marvel at key palace highlights such as the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, and Royal Chapel. You can also upgrade to stroll through the expansive gardens at your own pace or visit the town of Giverny which includes a visit to Claude Monet's home.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
This service ends at Porte Maillot.
Itinerary
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1Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles in true royal fashion. As your guide shows you around a carefully curated selection of the palace’s 700 rooms, you’ll hear stories of the Sun King, Louis XIV, his successors, their queens, mistresses, and courtiers – including Marie Antoinette and other notable figures. Versailles had its heyday in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the Sun King elevated Louis XIII’s humble hunting lodge into the official seat of the French court – and 300 years later, the palace has lost little of its glamorous excess.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2La Galerie des Glaces
Stand in the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, La Galerie des Glaces, the site of royal ceremonies and the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. Discover tales of decadence, diplomacy, and revolution. Visit the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors inside Versailles while our passionate English-speaking guide marvels you with stories of the excesses of royal life, peaking under the Sun King, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Royal Chapel
Admire the double-level chapel where royal weddings and mass were held. A masterpiece of baroque architecture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
If option selected, roam freely through Versailles' grand gardens—masterpieces of geometry and symbolism. During the musical fountain show season (Apr–Oct), enjoy live baroque music synced with water displays. The Gardens of the Palace of Versailles were designed by master gardener André Le Nôtre and court painter Charles le Brun, not as a respite from the palace, but as an extension of it – with every bit as much opulence (and intrigue) as the interior.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Grand Canal
If option selected, enjoy a view of the iconic canal that mirrors the grandeur of the gardens, often used for royal boating events.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Add a self-guided stroll through the Gardens of Château de Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre. From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included if selected.
- From November to March, garden access is free; no ticket required.
- Choose the Full-Day Giverny & Palace of Versailles Combo for a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens before an afternoon tour of Versailles.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Add a self-guided stroll through the Gardens of Château de Versailles designed by André Le Nôtre. From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included if selected.
- From November to March, garden access is free; no ticket required.
- Choose the Full-Day Giverny & Palace of Versailles Combo for a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens before an afternoon tour of Versailles.
- While your timed-entry ticket reduces wait time, brief delays at security and entrance lines may still occur, especially during peak season.
- We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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