Half Day Audio Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Palace of Versailles was the residence of the Kings of France Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. Your audio guide commentary gives you the perfect opportunity to visit the majestic Palace of Versailles at your own pace. Admire its Baroque architecture, sumptuous decoration, works of art, and the furniture created by some of history's greatest artisans. After your tour, enjoy a stroll through the palace's gardens.
Highlights
- Visit of the Palace of Versailles in complete autonomy
- Explore the gardens of Versailles in complete freedom
- The history of the Kings of France told through audio-guided comments
- Gardens entrance ticket and Musical Fountains show are included
What's included
- An audioguide
- Ticket for the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- Transport to and from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Transfers to and from your Paris accommodation
Overview
Stretching for more than 721,000 square feet, the Palace of Versailles consists of over 700 rooms. Your audio guide will help you find your way during your visit, tell you about the history of the palace, and immerse you in its special atmosphere. Visit the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartment, with seven salons each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.), and the Queen's Grand Apartment, laid out in a mirror image of those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Queen Marie Antoinette. Spend time marveling at the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, a unique room in which guests were received and impressed, designed by the famous architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Almost 240 feet long, it was designed to astonish the Sun King's (Louis XIV) visitors and is lit by 17 windows and 350 mirrors. It also offers breathtaking views of the palace's beautiful gardens.
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned the gardener André Le Nôtre to lay out the grounds and gardens, something that was just as important as the construction of the palace itself as far as the king was concerned. Spend time exploring the Palace of Versailles gardens and admire the many artworks they contain (more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and woodland. During the Summer months, a range of activities is organized, such as the "Grandes Eaux,” when the many fountains are made to dance to music.
Additional Information
The entrance ticket of the gardens is included every day, the Musical fountains display and Musical Gardens days are included.
We strongly advise against high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
Access to the palace is challenging for those with reduced mobility
Photography without flash is permitted inside the palace
Tuesday mornings are not recommended due to the high number of visitors
Skip the line access to the Palace of Versailles is subject to constraints: security checks or unforeseen traffic can cause a waiting time
On-site visit duration: 2h30
Please note for any issues please contact Paris City Vision at +33 (0)1 44 55 60 00 (Customer Service)
Entrance ticket to Versailles Palace
Entrance ticket to the Gardens, even on Musical Fountains' days
Audioguide in 11 languages
5 hours duration
Know before you go
Signatory of Caring Attitude, the health commitment charter of the city of Paris
Face masks required for travelers in public areas, on board vehicles, in our premises
Face masks or vizor required for guides
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
cashless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation policy
Cancellation up to 48 hours before the excursion (Paris local time) : Free
