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Explore the Palace of Versailles on a guided tour from Paris designed for a smooth, well-paced experience. With reserved, timed entry included, spend more time inside the palace and less time managing logistics.
Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach and follow an expert English-speaking guide through Versailles’ most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and State Apartments. Audio headsets ensure you hear every story clearly, even in busy areas.
After your guided palace visit, enjoy access to the Gardens of Versailles (if option selected), where you can explore André Le Nôtre’s masterpiece at your own pace.
Seasonal upgrade options also allow you to combine Versailles with a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny.
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
Discover the Palace of Versailles in true royal fashion during an extended guided visit. Follow your expert guide through a carefully curated selection of the palace’s most significant rooms, including the State Apartments and Royal Chapel, while learning about the reign of Louis XIV, the lives of his successors, and the court intrigues that shaped French history. With audio headsets provided, you’ll hear every story clearly—even in the palace’s busiest areas—allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2La Galerie des Glaces
Stand beneath glittering chandeliers in the legendary Hall of Mirrors, the setting for royal ceremonies and historic moments that shaped Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Royal Chapel
Admire the elegant Royal Chapel, a masterpiece of French baroque design where kings and queens once worshipped.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
If you’ve selected the gardens option, enjoy free time to explore the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace. Designed by André Le Nôtre, these vast grounds are masterpieces of symmetry, perspective, and symbolism. During the Musical Fountain and Musical Garden season (late March/early April through October), music and water displays bring the gardens to life on select days.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Grand Canal
If you’ve selected the gardens option, take in views of the Grand Canal, a peaceful finale to your visit and a striking symbol of Versailles’ grandeur.
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
- The duration of the tour is 5 hours from November to March and 6 hours from April to October.
- 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.
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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
- The duration of the tour is 5 hours from November to March and 6 hours from April to October.
- 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 guided tour of Versailles, followed by a visit to Claude Monet’s house and gardens in the afternoon.
- 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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