Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Tickets

Duration: All day access – Recommended to allow 6 hours + to see the Palace, Gardens, and Estate.

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• What Is It:
• 1-day pass to Versailles Palace & Gardens.
• Includes access to the Trianon Estate and Marie-Antoinette Estate.
• Standard access (not skip-the-line) with free audio guide.
• What You’ll Do:
• See the Grand Apartments, The King's Chamber, The Queen's Chamber, The Hall of Mirrors and other rooms inside the palace.
• Explore the vast landscaped gardens.
• See the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon Palaces and Marie Antoinette's Estate.
• What It Includes:
• 1 day entrance ticket to Versailles Palace, Garden, and Estate.
• Audio guide.
• Access to temporary exhibitions.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ”Cannot say enough about this place. Absolutely beautiful. Completely worth going."
• "Amazing tour and a must see! Audio guide was perfect for getting a brief background on each room.”
• "Easy and very convenient. A must for saving time at very popular tourist venues."
• Is It Right For Me:
• An affordable way to see all of the key attractions of Versailles.
• The audio guide provides a basic overview of the rooms and gardens, for people wanting to know more detail a guided tour should be purchased.
• Great for independent travellers who want to explore at their own pace without needing to keep up with a tour group.

Duration: 65-75 minutes

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• What Is It:
• A 65-75 minute guided tour of the public rooms of Versailles Palace.
• Fast-track skip-the-line entry, saving you up to 2 hours waiting time.
• Access to the gardens on non show days.
• What You’ll Do:
• See and learn the history of the Grand Apartments, the King's Chamber, and the Hall of Mirrors with your knowledgeable guide.
• After the guided tour of the palace rooms you are free to explore the palace gardens at your own pace (non show days only).
• Learn about the French Monarchy and the Kings and Queens who lived here and ask questions.
• What It Includes:
• Skip-the-line entry to the palace.
• Guided tour of the public palace rooms.
• Access to the gardens on non show days.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ”We had a great tour of the Palace of Versailles. Our guide, Audrey, spoke clearly and was very well-informed about the history of Versailles. She kept our interest all the way through."
• "Our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. She did the utmost to make sure we saw everything on the tour even though the areas were very crowded.”
• "Excellent tour. Our guide Anthony was a wealth for knowledge and made our experience an interesting and fun one!"
• Is It Right For Me:
• Great for first time visitors to Versailles who want to learn the history of the Palace and the history of the 'Sun King'.
• The ability to ask questions and have them answered is a plus point over the audio guide.
• You will need to keep up with your guide and group so this is not recommended for independent travellers who like to stop to take lots of photos and explore at their own pace.

Duration: All day: 8-9 hours

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• What Is It:
• A full day bike tour of the Versailles Estates including City of Versailles.
• Entrance to the Palace Rooms with audio guide and access to Trianon Estate.
• This is a unique experience that allows you to see more of Versailles than most visitors on foot ever get to see.
• What You’ll Do:
• Meet your guide in Paris and travel together with the group by train to Versailles where you'll collect your bikes.
• Visit Versailles market to purchase a picnic lunch to keep you fuelled through the day and then cycle through the gardens behind the palace.
• Take an audio guided tour through the palace rooms before hopping back on your bike to see the Estate of Trianon which contains the Grand and Petit Trianon plus Marie-Antoinette's The Queens Hamlet.
• What It Includes:
• Return train tickets from Paris to Versailles.
• Entrance ticket to Versailles Palace and Grounds including audio tour of the palace rooms.
• Use of bike with basket or pannier plus helmet and insurance.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ”What a wonderful way to spend the day in Versailles! The market is amazing, the tour is just enough information to keep you interested and the picnic lunch was fabulous."
• "Our guide Nick, was very knowledgeable about French history and broke up the tour with breaks as he gave us bite-size pieces of France history and how Versailles came to be.”
• "This trip was the highlight of our two plus week through Europe. Overall, a very cool experience for my wife and two teenage boys."
• Is It Right For Me:
• If you love bike rides and seek tours that are a little bit different than the norm, this is for you!
• Suitable for the whole family so long as they can ride a bike – Kids under 10 ride tandem.
• A must for garden and outdoor lovers who also like learning history.

Duration: All day access – Recommended to allow 6 hours + to see the Palace, Gardens, and Estate.

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• What Is It:
• Skip-the-line 1 day access to Versailles Palace & Gardens.
• Explore Versailles at your own pace with free audio guide.
• Timed entry inside the palace means you avoid the longest queues.
• What You’ll Do:
• See inside the State Apartments and the iconic Hall of Mirrors.
• Wander the gardens and park of Versailles.
• On selected days you also get access to the Fountain Show (Saturday and Sunday from April to October) or the Musical Fountain Show(Tuesday and Friday from April to October.
• What It Includes:
• Skip-the-line timed entry into the public rooms of the palace.
• Audio guide throughout the rooms and garden.
• Access to the gardens including Garden Fountain Show or Musical Fountain show if visiting on a day these take place.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ”A real skip the line ticket with good audio guide."
• "Worth It! This ticket gave us a “no wait” entry which is necessary at Versailles! The audio tour was very interesting too.”
• "This is a a absolute must to get into the Palace of Versailles. We easily passed over 300 people waiting in the cold to get in."
• Is It Right For Me:
• If you dislike waiting in long lines and want the freedom of exploring at your own pace without a tour guide rushing you through, get this ticket for Versailles.
• This ticket does not include access to the Estate of Trianon – If you want to see all of Versailles buy the additional Trianon Estate ticket separately
• Good for people who have limited time as you won't get stuck in queues lasting 2 hours!

Duration: Minimum 5 hours

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• What Is It:
• Skip-the-line timed entry into Versailles Palace public rooms.
• Entry to the gardens plus the Estate of Trianon including Marie Antoinette's The Queens Hamlet.
• Audio tour and interactive map for all areas of Versailles plus information on the city.
• What You’ll Do:
See inside the State Rooms of Versailles Palace including the Hall of Mirrors.
• Learn about the 'Sun God' Louis XIV and the French Monarchy as you tour the rooms with your audio handset.
• Visit Le Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon Palaces as well as The Queen's Hamlet on the Trianon Estate.
• What It Includes:
• Pre-booked skip-the-line timed admission with hostess.
• Audio commentary and interactive map.
• Admission to the King's State Apartments, Queen's State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Royal Gardens, Park, and Estate of Trianon.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ”Highlight of my trip to Paris. Versailles and its gardens are exquisite. Tour company was very organised, situated a short walking distance from the palace and its sophisticated audio device was brilliant. "
• "Skip the line ticket is the way to go to enter Versailles. We visited on a Thursday for 11:00 entry and walked right pass the extraordinary long line to a side entrance for immediate entry. ”
• "This is a self-driven tour with audio guide. Given the crowds, it was perfect. The audio guide was easy to use with short succinct information."
• Is It Right For Me:
• Great for visitors who want to skip the line and enjoy Versailles at their own pace without a guide.
• This ticket includes access to the Trianon Estate allowing visitors an 'access all areas' tour of Versailles.
• Skip the line saves you 2 hours of queuing, perfect for people who want to maximise their time in Versailles.

Duration: 4 hours

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• What Is It:
• A half day tour to the Palace of Versailles with transport from Paris.
• Skip-the-line entry with audio tour.
• Access Versailles Palace State Apartments including the Hall of Mirrors and the gardens.
• What You’ll Do:
• Get collected from your hotel and travel from Paris to Versailles.
• Gain fast-track entry into Versailles Palace seeing the Kings State Apartments and Queens State Apartments including the Hall of Mirrors with audio tour.
• Have free time to explore the gardens (free access on non show days) before heading back to Paris.
• What It Includes:
• Transfer from Paris with hotel collection and central Paris drop-off.
• Skip the line entrance to Versailles Palace (Public Rooms) and Garden (on non show days).
• Audio tour of the palace and gardens and English speaking hostess.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ” Booking this option was worth the money! I skipped a 4 hours line and went directly to the front, literally."
• "This tour was amazing! Our driver was fun, professional and full of insights. ”
• "It was our first trip to Paris. My daughter and I can highly recommend this tour. The guide was very friendly and informative. Right on time. You can skip the long lines! Once you get there and see the line you will more than appreciate this."
• Is It Right For Me:
• A good option for people with limited time.
• Transfer from Paris means you don't have to navigate the public transport.
• Skip-the-line tickets ensure more time is spent in the palace than queuing outside it!

Duration: 4 hours

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• What Is It:
• A half day (4 hour) return trip to Versailles Palace from Paris.
• Small group sizes with transport in a sedan or minibus.
• Private tour with skip-the-line access to Versailles Palace led by an art historian.
• What You’ll Do:
• Enjoy a guided tour of the Kings State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queens State Apartments.
• Explore the gardens on your own during non show days.
• Learn the history of the palace the monarchy from an art historian guide.
• What It Includes:
• Return transport to Paris with hotel collection and drop off with small group sizes.
• Skip the line entry to Versailles and a guided tour of Versailles public rooms.
• Free access to the gardens to explore at your own pace on non show days.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ” Very nice tour. Got on bus in Paris and then the company's friendly guides did all the work. Nice bus ride and excellent coordination. They waltzed us by the long lines of tourists straight to our awaiting tour guide. Dropped back off in Paris in time for dinner. Excellent stress-free day!"
• " This tour is perfect for anyone who visits Paris. Versailles itself is a beautiful suburb outside of the city, but the palace is breathtaking. Our tour guide knew her French history well and complemented our tour with great and relevant information. ”
• " They make it easy to see the very crowded palace and get a history lesson in a few hours. If you want to see it on depth you should do it on your own. I enjoyed the quick tour."
• Is It Right For Me:
• A good option for visitors who are very limited on time yet don't want to miss out on visiting Versailles.
• A good overview and introduction of the palace, seeing inside the most important rooms.
• The transfer from Paris with hotel collection ensures visitors don't have to navigate the public transport system.

Duration: 2 hours

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• What Is It:
• A tour of Versailles aimed at families with children.
• A 2 hour tour with skip-the-line entry.
• Learn the history of the palace without the boring facts.
• What You’ll Do:
• See the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors.
• Explore the gardens at your own leisure as a family.
• Learn the history, culture, and art of the palace in a fun and interactive way that's kid friendly, sure to keep them engaged but also parents too!
• What It Includes:
• Skip the line entrance to Versailles Palace and Gardens.
• 2 hour fun & interactive guided tour aimed at kids.
• Tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, German, or Portuguese.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ” Our guide was extremely knowledgeable! We really enjoyed this tour. I know it’s pricey but honestly it’s worth it! Our 14yo was very interested and learned a lot (so did my husband and I)."
• "Our guide was amazing and so helpful. He made the tour interesting and interactive for our 7 year old daughter. The length of the tour was just enough. Highly recommend!”
• " Juliana was so sweet with our children. She kept all of us engaged and had so many interesting facts and insider stories. I’d highly recommend with kids."
• Is It Right For Me:
• A must for families who want their kids to learn something whether they're 7 or 14.
• The interactive tour allows kids and parents the chance to have their questions answered.
• Just the right amount of time – no rushing as with a 1 hour tour yet not too long as with full-day tours.

Duration: 1 or 2 hours depending on option booked.

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• What Is It:
• A one or two hour (depending on option booked) Segway tour of Versailles.
• A unique way to see the grounds of Versailles, the Segway allowing you to cover more ground than on foot.
• Tours are available in French or English with small group sizes of up to 12 participants.
• What You’ll Do:
• See the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet as you ride through the park.
• Your tour guide will explain the history of Versailles to you as you move around each location.
• Ride beside the Grand Canal taking in the stunning architecture of the palace with the opportunity for photos in front of the palace.
• What It Includes:
• Use of Segway, helmet, plus gloves and poncho (if needed).
• Professional guide speaking French or English.
• Access to Versailles park and grounds (garden access only on non show days).
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ”Nice experience and interesting small insights. It was fun!"
• "It was better BETTER then we expected.”
• "Safe and so much fun for first-time Segway users!"
• Is It Right For Me:
• If you want to visit Versailles but aren't bothered about seeing the crowded rooms inside the palace (or have already seen them), take this unique tour through the grounds!
• Kids under the age of 12 cannot participate.
• Not suitable for pregnant women or those with mobility difficulties.

Duration: 8 hours

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• What Is It:
• A full day tour of Versailles from Paris.
• Priority access to the Royal Quarters – Rooms that the general public do not usually get to see.
• A guided tour of the Royal Chapel or Royal Opera House.
• What You’ll Do:
• Join this small group tour from the centre of Paris and travel to Versailles by minibus.
• Get access to the restricted rooms.
• See the Hall of Mirrors before the general public are allowed inside.
• What It Includes:
• Guided tour of the Private Royal Rooms plus 2 state rooms and the Royal Opera House or Royal Chapel.
• Access to the gardens, even on show days when a surcharge is usually enforced.
• Breakfast at restaurant ORE by Alain Ducasse.
• What Travellers Say About It:
• ”Wow! Well worth the extra price for this in just skipping the line alone! Much less the fact that the tour of the private quarters gets you out of the crush of tourists to be able to enjoy and appreciate the palace. "
• "This was so much more than I was expecting, and I expected a lot! Everyone told us not to bother with Versailles because the crowds were unbelievable. This is true, but this VIP tour removed the crowd problem so you can just enjoy the AMAZING palace.”
• "I would highly suggest this tour especially if you want a very extensive, private tour."
• Is It Right For Me:
• If you want to be able to enjoy Versailles without the crush of the crowds, take this tour!
• Perfect for people who like guided tours with transport included.
• Good for first-time visitors but also good for people who have previously visited and did not get to see the Royal Quarters which are not included in the regular ticket.