The Palace of Versailles & Gardens: Private Day Trip from Paris

Overview

Enjoy the fantastic symbols of which remain of France’s absolute monarchy, and see the masterful achievements of 18th century art and Baroque architecture that remains. See the most famous parts of the Palace, including Versailles' Royal Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors, and the King's Grand Apartments. Be met in your hotel in Central Paris or another central meeting location, where you will enjoy a private transfer to Versailles. Upon arrival, enjoy priority entrance to the palace, where you enjoy the decadent interior of the palace, and the spectacular beauty of the Gardens at Versailles, which are one of the best examples of French classical landscaping. On select days, enjoy the Musical Fountains show, which incorporates sound into the beauty of the garden. After your guided tour, you will have the opportunity to further explore the expansive grounds for a short while, before returning to Paris. This tour includes the use of mandatory headsets for groups of 5 or more.

What's included

• ✓Private transportation
• ✓Hotel pick up and drop off from your centrally located hotel in Paris
• ✓Musical Fountains show on available dates (mostly weekends)
• ✓Palace of Versailles & Gardens Admission Tickets
• ✓Mandatory headsets for groups of 5 or more
• ✓A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

• ✕Food and drink
• ✕Gratuities (optional)

What you'll do

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   Explore the golden splendour of the Palace of Versailles and its formal gardens on this half-day trip from Paris. The golden palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV, is France’s most visited attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fantastic tour of Versailles will introduce you to the glory and tragedy of one of the largest royal palaces in the world. You will discover the most famous parts of the Palace, such as Versailles' Royal Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors, and the King's Grand Apartments, where you'll learn all about Royal ablutions, and what daily life was like in this most luxurious of palaces. After exploring the decadent interior, relax and take in the majestic beauty of the formal Gardens at Versailles – the grandest example of classical French landscaping anywhere in France, strewn with many beautiful statues and colossal fountains. On select days, enjoy the Musical Fountains show, which incorporates sound into the beauty of the garden.

   ⏱ 3 hours

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.