Paris to Versailles Day Trip with Garden Stroll

General information

Program details

Experience the glory of Versailles by night with this tour of the palace and its grounds. After being transported from Paris to Versailles by train. You’ll then enter the palace, where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms, including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the royal domain at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour. You'll then ride back to Paris by train on your own with a ticket included in the price of this tour.

Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.

Once at Versailles, you'll skip the line and head right into the Palace. Alongside an expert guide, you’ll visit the incredible gilded palace chapel, the King and Queen’s private apartments and of course, the phenomenal function rooms including the iconic Hall of Mirrors. As you walk, your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.

Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music or the musical Gardens Show.

In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the rest of the royal domain, such as the Gallery of Coaches (open weekends and public holidays) or the Trianon Estate where Marie Antoinette enjoyed her private moments at palaces like Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights when you wish.

This tour takes the hassle out of finding your own way to Versailles with roundtrip transportation and skip-the-line tickets. With so much ground to cover and history to unpack, an expert local guide will reveal the stories and secrets that took place within the Palace's walls. There's no better way to experience one of France's must-see monuments.

Important information

This tour will be exclusively guided in English.

Important information – There may be restrictions 

Please note the temporary meeting point, 2 rue de la Pépinière, will only be in effect from 18th July to 8th September during the Olympic Games. Meet next to the Starbucks. Your coordinator will be holding a green Walks sign.

The Paris Olympics and Paralympics are expected to cause significant travel delays throughout the city from 14 July to 9 September 2024. To ensure you arrive at your tour meeting points on time, we strongly advise you to plan your journey with extra time to account for potential traffic and transportation delays.

During the Olympics, some areas of Paris will be restricted, and visitors may need a pass to access them. For detailed information on restricted zones and how to request a pass, please visit the official website: Pass Jeux.

We strongly advise all visitors to carry a printed copy of their booking vouchers and a valid ID. Random checks may occur around the city, and having these documents will facilitate smooth passage through security checks.