Versailles Palace half day tour from Paris
Duration: 4 hours
Available in English
Overview
Jump on a short excursion to Versailles. This ticket includes a return trip Paris-Versailles by coach and the entrance ticket to the Palace including the Park, the Gardens, the estate of Trianon and an audio guide with the Château de Versailles APP.
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Enjoy a return ride to Versailles by coach
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Explore the Estate of Versailles at your pace
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Admire all the wonders of this World Heritage monument
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Download the Versailles Palace APP and listen to the audio guide including key information about the Palaces and the gardens.
Important information
info|Transportation to Versailles
ON THE WAY TO VERSAILLES
Departure point: 11, rue Auber 75009 Paris
Departure time: 12:30pm
ON THE WAY BACK
Return meeting point: First pond of the Grand Canal, in front of "Les Terrasses"
Return departure time: 5:30pm
Please note boarding closes 5 minutes before the departure time.
Guests are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the time of departure
Departure point: 11, rue Auber 75009 Paris
Departure time: 12:30pm
ON THE WAY BACK
Return meeting point: First pond of the Grand Canal, in front of "Les Terrasses"
Return departure time: 5:30pm
Please note boarding closes 5 minutes before the departure time.
Guests are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the time of departure
info|The Palace
- The Origami bus will drop you off at the parking "Place des Armes" right in front of the Palace.
- You may use the A Entrance to access the Palace.
- After the mandatory security check, you can begin your visit freely.
- You will have around 4 hours to visit the Palace, the Park, the Gardens and the estate of Trianon including the "Grand Trianon", the "Petit Trianon" and the Queen's Hamlet.
Good to know! There is a 30 mins walk in between the Palace and the return meeting point.
audio|Audio guide
To access the audio guide, download the "Palace of Versailles" app available for smartphones and tablets. It can be used without internet connection and also includes an interactive map of the Estate.
The commentaries are available in 10 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean.
The commentaries are available in 10 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean.
ticket|Cancellation policy
You can change or cancel your ticket for free of charge up to 72 hour before the tour date.
ticket|How to collect your tickets
Once your booking finalised, you will received a confirmation e-mail that IS NOT YOUR TICKET. The ticket, including the transportation to Versailles and the entrance ticket to the Versailles Palace will be sent to you by email the day before the tour. Please make sure you check you emails!
Highlights
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Departing from Paris by coach, we will take you discover the splendour of the Versailles Palace, iconic symbol of French history, art, and architecture. Your visit includes a return ticket to Versailles, the access to the Palace, the Park, the Gardens, and the Grand Trianon.
The Estate covers 800 hectares and has served as a hunting lodge, a seat of power, and since the 19th century, a museum. The rooms of the Palace house collections of paintings and sculptures representing both the prominent figures that illustrate the history of France and the significant events that have shaped it.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, the Palace of Versailles now boasts 2,300 rooms spread over 63,154 m2 and stands as one of the finest achievements of French art in the 17th century. Discover all the treasures of this heritage through the dedicated audio guides included in your ticket.