TL;DR: Visiting the Palace of Versailles

  • Ways to explore: Choose between Passport tickets for independent exploration or guided tours that include Passport access, led by licensed guides in your preferred language.
  • Additional access: For a deeper, all-inclusive experience, opt for a full-day Palace of Versailles guided tour with access to Queen Marie Antoinette’s Estate.
  • Queues & timing: Security checks and entry lines can stretch over an hour in peak season. Booking tickets with a reserved time slot helps you enter smoothly and avoid long waits.
  • Guided value: Guided tours bring context to royal life, court etiquette, and key artworks while helping you move efficiently through crowded interiors. Small-group options offer a more personal experience.
  • Combos & day trips: Combine Versailles with Paris city tours, the Louvre Museum or La Flottille Garden Restaurant.
  • Best upgrade: Choose a guided tour with access to the King’s Apartments for expert storytelling, priority entry, and a smoother, more immersive Palace of Versailles experience.

Palace of Versailles ticket options

Ticket typeEntrance usedIncludesGuidePrice fromRecommended experience

Palace entry

Main Palace Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions

No

€18

Entry Tickets

Guided tour

Group Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions

Yes

€59

Guided Tour

Guided tour with lunch

Group Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions, Lunch

Yes

€36.10

Combo tour

Main Palace Entrance

Palace, Trianon Estate, Gardens, Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court, Exhibitions, Louvre Museum and audio guide

No

€44.65

Louvre + Versailles Tickets

Round-trip tour

Group Entrance

Round-trip transportation from Paris, Palace of Versailles anf Gardens timed entry, audio guide

Optional

€45

Round Trip & Tour Options

Exclusive tour

Special Access entrance

Transport, access to King's and Queen's Apartments, guided tour of Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, castle, the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet

Yes

€99

Guided Tour with Apartments

Things to know before booking your Palace of Versailles tickets

  • Your standard entry ticket is the Passport Ticket, granting all-in-one access to the Palace, the Estate of Trianon, the gardens, temporary exhibitions, the Gallery of Coaches, and the Royal Tennis Court.
  • Tickets to the Palace of Versailles are timed, meaning you must choose a specific time slot for your visit. This ticket grants you entry to the Palace within 30 minutes of your chosen slot.
  • To fully appreciate the Palace's rich history, opt for a guided tour. These tours offer valuable insights and help you navigate the vast complex, ensuring you don’t miss anything important.
  • Certain areas of the Palace, like the King’s and Queen's Private Apartments, are inaccessible to the public. However, exclusive private tours provide access to these sections while still allowing you time to explore the rest of the Palace independently afterward.
  • If you're visiting from Paris, consider tickets that include round-trip bus transfers. Whether you opt for a standard Palace ticket, guided tour, or passport ticket, adding transfers simplifies logistics, allowing you to focus on enjoying your visit.
  • Due to the Palace’s popularity, tickets often sell out 2-3 months in advance, so be sure to book well in advance. 

Palace of Versailles estate explainer

Plan your visit to Versailles Palace

Visitor tips

  • Plan to visit the Grand Apartments after 3 pm and the Trianon Palace & Gardens before that to avoid crowds.
  • If you’re on a budget, don’t worry! Check out areas you can visit for free such as the Park, the Gardens (check the fountain show schedule beforehand), and the Gallery of Coaches.
  • Download the Palace of Versailles app for an audio guide and interactive map. It is free and offers audio in 13 languages, including French, English, Spanish, and more.

More on planning your Versailles visit here >

Frequently asked questions about the Palace of Versailles tickets

We recommend booking your tickets at least 2 weeks in advance during peak season (April-October) and 3 days ahead in low season. Popular guided tours can sell out weeks in advance, especially during the summer.

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