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Paris Palace of Versailles Tour with Optional Gardens 6 hr
TourTruth score 3.0 out of 10
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1,994 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- 6 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Tour the Palace of Versailles from Paris with timed entry, an expert English-speaking guide, and optional garden access or a Giverny upgrade.
About this tour
Step inside the Palace of Versailles on a guided day trip from Paris, with reserved, timed entry and round-trip travel by air-conditioned coach. An expert English-speaking guide leads you through palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors, while an audio headset helps you catch the stories along the way. This Paris Palace of Versailles Tour keeps the journey straightforward, leaving you free to focus on the grandeur of the royal rooms. After the guided visit, choose an option with time to explore the Gardens of Versailles, André Le Nôtre’s celebrated design. Garden access is free from November through March; from April through October, a garden ticket is needed and is included when you select the garden option. For a longer day, choose the Giverny upgrade, which adds an audio-guided visit to Claude Monet’s house and free time in the village. Meet your coach at Place du Général Kœnig in Paris and return on the scheduled departure. Security delays can still occur, particularly in peak season. Choose the option that suits your plans and discover the Palace of Versailles Tour from Paris at an easy pace.
Highlights
- Explore the Hall of Mirrors and other palace highlights with an expert guide
- Ride comfortably between Paris and Versailles by air-conditioned coach
- Wander the Gardens of Versailles at your own pace when selected
- Choose an upgrade combining Versailles with Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
What's included
Included
- Palace of Versailles admission with reserved, timed entry
- Guided visit of palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Audio headset for commentary
- Round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
- Gardens of Versailles admission and free time when selected
- Audio-guided visit of Claude Monet’s House in Giverny when the Giverny upgrade is selected
- Free time in the village of Giverny when the Giverny upgrade is selected
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Tickets to Le Hameau de la Reine, the Grand and Petit Trianon, and La Galerie des Carrosses
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4.15 / 5 · 1,994 reviews
Important information
- Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris, beside the church at the intersection of Boulevard d’Aurelle de Paladines and Avenue de la Porte des Ternes; look for the City Wonders representative holding a sign
- Return on the scheduled coach departure; alternative return times and later transfers are not available
- Brief security or entrance delays may occur, especially during peak season
- From November to March, garden access is free and no ticket is required
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- From April to October, a garden ticket is required and included only if the garden option is selected
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring a child restraint for young children if needed; coaches lack ISOFIX anchors and have limited three-point seat belt availability
- Public transportation options are available near the meeting point
How this score is calculated
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.0.
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