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    Skip-the-line: Versailles Palace Guided Tour in English

    Cultural
    90 minutes
    Activities
    1-12 guests
    5.0 (3 reviews)
    Make your way to Versailles by your own means (train or shuttle) and meet one of our team mate at the Equestrian Statue of Louis the 14th. He will then take you to your guide for your guided tour of the palace with skip-the-line access.
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    Ophorus Tours - Skip-the-line: Versailles Palace Guided Tour in English
    Ophorus Tours - Skip-the-line: Versailles Palace Guided Tour in English
    Ophorus Tours - Skip-the-line: Versailles Palace Guided Tour in English
    Ophorus Tours - Skip-the-line: Versailles Palace Guided Tour in English

    Why you’ll love this tour

    • Skip the line tickets as you travel with an organized small group with priority access
    • Guided walking tour of Versailles Palace by a licensed tour guide
    • Visit the highlights of Versailles Palace including the State Apartments & the Hall of Mirrors

    Your day at a glance

    Meet us in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After having been welcomed by your guide you will be taken on a guided inside visit of the Royal Apartments. You will walk through the palace and learn its history, including the fact that it was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. Following your interior visit of the Palace ...

    Meet us in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After having been welcomed by your guide you will be taken on a guided inside visit of the Royal Apartments. You will walk through the palace and learn its history, including the fact that it was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. Following your interior visit of the Palace and after having said bye to your guide, you will have the opportunity to stay longer and spend some free time in the gardens, a 2,000-acre (809-hectare) park filled with fountains, statues, and classic formal garden landscaping. Why not hire a golf cart (not included in the price), to fully enjoy the estate and head to the Trianons and visit The Queen's Hamlet? You will even get the chance to see the Musical Gardens show if visiting Versailles on a Tuesday or a Friday or the Musical Fountains Show if taking the tour on a Saturday or a Sunday. (But Remember! Tickets to the Gardens are not included in the tour. You must expect to pay to get access to the Musical Gardens Show or Musical Fountains Show)

    Highlights:

    • Guided Tour of the Palace by a Local Professional Guide
    • Skip the long lines by traveling with an organized group
    • Save hours of waiting time
    • Tour the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors...
    • Stay as long as you want in Versailles at the end of your guided tour

    The price includes:

    • Admission ticket to the Palace of Versailles
    • Small-Group Tour (Group up to 21 participants during the Guided Visit)
    • Guided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide
    • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

    The price does not include:

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Transportation to/from Versailles
    • Garden tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (From April Through October)

    MEETING POINT:

    • The meeting point is at the statue of Louis XIV in Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles.
    • Our coordinator will start greeting guests 15 minutes before the reserved time, 
    • He/she will be Holding a Red "Paris TRIP" Flag.
    • To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, just search: "Statue of Louis XIV at Versailles" NOTE that
    • Latecomers and people who do not show up at the scheduled time will be considered as "No Show" and will not be eligible for a refund.
    • Reservations are subject to a strict schedule. If you are late, it will not be possible to reschedule the activity, unless you pay for the activity again (subject to availability).
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    • Make your way to Palace of Versailles on your own (Train or Shuttle)

    • Guided visit with a licensed guide of Versailles Palace

    • Free time for personal discovery including the Gardens

    • Return to Paris on your own

    Informations

    Included

    • Admission ticket to the Palace of Versailles
    • Small-Group Tour (Group up to 20 maximum)
    • Guided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide
    • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

    Excluded

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities for the guide
    • Transportation to/from Versailles
    • Garden tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows

    Meeting point

    Statue of Louis XIV, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles View in Google Map

    Departure

    Meet your guide at the Equestrian Statue of Louis the 14th.

    Return

    Tour ends after the guided visit of Versailles Palace. You will then have time to enjoy the Gardens at leisure.

    Reviews

    5.0/5 (3 reviews)
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    • E
      Erina Cordova
      15, Mar 2023 via Google
      Olivia was amazing!!! It was a great tour… recommended 100%
    • S
      Sabrina Aouissi
      16, Feb 2023 via Google
      We booked for the visit of castle of Versailles it was fantastic our guide Olivia is the top always smiling very professional and open for questions it was a wonderful tour mostly because of her the rest was Versailles
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      J Blogg
      02, Feb 2023 via Google
      Really enjoyed our tour of Versailles with Olivia. She gave us a great insight into this period of French history and its monarchy. Nicely paced with humour and plenty of opportunity for questions. Definitely worth taking the tour. Thank you!

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