Itinerary
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Stop At: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Meet your guide in Paris and enjoy a bus ride to Versailles alongside of them. once arrived at Versailles following a short walk to the palace, your guided tour will begin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France
Time to discover the grandeur of the French monarchy. Originally a hunting lodge, King Louis XIII transformed the site into the iconic Versailles Palace and Gardens in the 17th century, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you skip the line with your guide to enter the palace, you'll discover over 2,000 rooms, each adorned with exquisite art and treasures, offering a glimpse into the opulence of the French royal court.
This estate served as the epicenter of French power and luxury during the reign of King Louis XIV, who spared no expense in his pursuit of perfection. Your expert guide will share fascinating tales of the court's lavish lifestyle and the notorious scandals that rocked Versailles during its heyday. The palace's stunning design also offers breath-taking views of the manicured gardens.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
The Hall of Mirrors
The Hall of Mirrors is undoubtedly the most renowned room in the entire Palace of Versailles, measuring almost 70 yards in length and featuring an astonishing 357 mirrors. Originally designed to reflect light and protect the walls from smoke, the mirrors created an enchanting effect by reflecting candlelight throughout the room.
The Treaty of Versailles
On June 28th, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles, which marked the end of World War I, was signed in this iconic room. With thousands of rooms to explore, a self-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles can be overwhelming. A guided tour with a knowledgeable local guide is the perfect way to make sure you see all the highlights, including the opulent King's State Apartments and the apartments of Louis XV's daughters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Your journey through Versailles doesn't stop at the palace - you'll also discover the legendary Gardens of Versailles with your knowledgeable guide who'll share the garden's captivating stories. Covering almost 2,000 acres, these immaculately tended gardens boast over 400 sculptures and 1,400 fountains, and have inspired countless other gardens around the world.
But your tour doesn't end there! With your ticket, you'll also have access to Marie-Antoinette's Trianon Estate, a separate palace-like complex located within the larger Versailles grounds. Feel free to explore this estate at own pace, and when you're ready, head back to Paris at your own convenience, or join our guide back to Paris after the introduction to the gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes
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4 Pl. de la Prte d'Auteuil, 75016 Paris, France
3 hours(approx.)
Gardens of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Not wheelchair accessible
We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of walking involved
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Mary_M
Our tour guide was fantastic! Rada was fantastic! Smart and knowledgeable! Shared great insights with us! She made it special! Crowded and not fun because of the huge crowds
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Marcus_M
We had a great experience. Our guide Amet (I think) was awesome. Learned a lot about the history of France. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Stacey_O
This was a very informative trip. Out tour guide Nev through The Tour Guy new and imparted many interesting stories. We wish we had more time to see the gardens, though we did have the option of staying and exploring ourselves and then taking a train back to Paris separately. Also, the place to meet up for the tour in Paris was confusing. We thought we were going to a train station, but we met on some corner instead (I guess there had been problems with the trains). Other than that, we loved everything we saw, and Nev made sure we and the other tour families were comfortable at all times.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : ivokes
Our trip was a skip the line for 10:30 but waited in line until 12:00pm. We did. Or get more time? Bus still departed at 2:00pm. Our tour guide ran through the tour. It was unfortunately not enjoyable nor skip the line.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Luca_F
We had to do a Huge Line even if we paid for the skip the line…. Viator should refund the tickets because they Didn’t deliver…
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : AnaClara_C
The skip the line matter didn't happen, we have to wait for over half an hour. The bus left late, the line for entrance took too long, there were way too many prople inside the Chateau, which made the experience a bit cahotic. The guide was excelent, though (Martin).
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Marsha_W
The chateau was outstanding. We left the tour guide because he was primarily focused on Greek methodologies rather than the history of Versailles, the history of the art, and showing and explaining each room. The tour was also short and we did not have anytime for the gardens which was supposed to be part of our package.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Kevin_M
Our tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and moved through the palace easily. We would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Kathleen_C
We bought front of the line tickets and still waited an hour and 20 minutes to get in. It was so busy. Our tour guide Anastasia was very patient and handled the crowd very well. She was great. After getting in the rooms we're very crowded. Once we got to the gardens everything was great. Beautiful tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Helaine_S
We thought Neve was terrific. We learned so much, and how she could keep track of all of us in the madhouse that was Versailles was incredible. I also loved how much attention she paid to my granddaughter. Extra sweet.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
