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Explore Versailles Palace with These Top Guided Tours
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Book tickets to Palace of Versailles
Why take a guided tour to Versailles?
Cost efficiency and time management
Guided tours offer priority entry, tickets to the Palace attractions like the Musical Fountain Show, Paris to Versailles transportation, and expert guides. You can choose from audio or expert-led tours.
Bypass long queues
With a guided tour ticket, you can easily skip up to 90-minute long queues, and head straight to experience the palace's attractions without delay. Use the time you save to explore the palace in-depth and learn about its history and architecture.
Hassle-free transportation
Navigating foreign public transport can be an arduous task. To ease your trip to the palace, opt for a guided tour that includes transportation. Choose from escorted trains or private coaches from Paris to Versailles, and avoid confusion and language barriers.
Learn about the French Monarchy in detail
Guided tours offer you a chance to uncover captivating stories of the French Monarchy. Learn about the tales of banquets, court life, and the grandeur of Versailles' gardens with insights from expert hosts.
Guided tours vs non-guided tours of Versailles
Guided Tours
- These tours include an experienced guide armed with all you need to know about Versailles. The tours also come with a fixed itinerary covering all the important spots inside and surrounding the Palace, so you won't miss what’s important.
- The tour guides are in different languages, including English, Spanish, and French. Audio guides come in 11 languages.
- The skip-the-line feature on your guided tour ticket ensures that your host will escort you through the security process and sidestep the lengthy queues.
- A guided tour usually only comprises a group of 25 people or less.
- Some guided tours also include bus transfers from and to Paris.
Non-Guided Tours
- With a regular admission ticket, you can explore the historical Palace of Versailles at a leisurely pace.
- The non-guided tours usually have a timed entrance to the Grand Apartments, so you can only visit them at your chosen time slot.
- You can explore the Trianon Estate and Gardens before or after visiting the Grand Apartments. It's recommended to explore these before heading to the Grand Apartments.
- A non-guided Versailles tour is inexpensive compared to other guided tour tickets, and the best option if you have a limited budget.
Frequently asked questions about guided tours to the Palace of Versailles
How long is the Versailles guided tour?
Depending on your guided tour ticket, it can last from 1.5 to 10 hours.
How much does a Versailles guided tour cost?
The price ranges from €38.49 to €161, depending on your ticket type. You can buy the tickets here.
What are the different types of Versailles guided tours?
There are four types of Versailles guided tours – Versailles guided tour & all-access ticket, premium exclusive guided tour to King's Private Apartments and full access to Versailles, Versailles guided tour with bus transfers, and guided combo tours.
What does the Versailles guided tour cover?
The Versailles guided tour usually covers the Castle, the Royal Apartments, the King's Private Apartments, the Garden, the Trianon Estate, the Royal Opera, and the Royal Chapel.
Can I take a guided tour in the gardens without entering the palace?
Yes, you can often take guided tours of the gardens without entering the palace. These tours usually focus on the history, architecture, and landscaping of the gardens.
Can I book a private guided tour for a small group or family?
Yes, you can often book private guided tours for small groups or families. These tours offer a more personalized experience and can be tailored to your specific interests.