TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
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Paris Versailles Palace and Gardens Guided Tour 3 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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16 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- 3 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Travel by direct train from Paris to Versailles for a guided palace and gardens visit filled with royal stories and history.
About this tour
Step into the world of French royalty on a Paris Versailles Palace and Gardens guided tour, where grand architecture and personal stories bring centuries of history to life. Meet your guide at the Saint Michel fountain in Place Saint Michel, then take a direct train to Versailles, a journey of around 40 minutes. Your one-way train ticket and palace and gardens admission are included, along with headphones for clear listening.
Explore the palace through its art, architecture, and the lives of the people who shaped it. Hear about Louis XIV, who imagined Versailles as a monumental project, as well as Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour. Your guide also connects the palace to the French Revolution and its modern role, including meetings of the French Parliament and receptions for foreign heads of state. The guided experience lasts 210 minutes.
Discover the stories behind the splendor on a Paris Versailles Palace and Gardens guided tour, and see how one king’s vision became one of France’s most remarkable landmarks.
Highlights
- Trace the history of Versailles from Louis XIV to the French Revolution
- Admire artworks and hear stories of kings who lived in the palace
- Travel by direct train from central Paris to Versailles
What's included
Included
- Versailles Palace and Gardens entrance tickets
- One-way Paris to Versailles train ticket
- Headphones for clearer audio and social distancing
Not included
- Versailles to Paris train ticket
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4.69 / 5 · 16 reviews
Important information
- Meet your guide holding a My Super Paris sign in front of the Saint Michel fountain at Place Saint Michel
- The direct train ride to Versailles takes around 40 minutes
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.69 from 16 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.
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