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Versailles in 90 Minutes, with Free Gardens in Winter
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VersaillesNinety minutes with a guide, and two pieces of practical advice that change what the day costs and how it feels.
The first is the gardens. From November to March they are free, and from April to October, during the Musical and Fountain Show season, they need a separate ticket. Booking in winter is therefore cheaper than most people assume.
The second is the hour. The operator recommends an afternoon slot, because Versailles fills up in the morning, and you can pick the start time that suits you.
The guided route covers the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom and the Hall of Mirrors, with Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette and the events that ended their world.
Afterwards you can stay on in the palace as long as you like. One rule to keep in mind: once you leave the building, you cannot go back in.
Do not go straight to the palace. Meet at the GetYourGuide office, 10 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, five minutes' walk from the gates.
What's included
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace (90-minute guided tour)
Itinerary
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10 Av. du Général de Gaulle, Versailles
Do not go directly to the palace. Meet at the GetYourGuide office: 10 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles, France. The office is a 5-minute walk from the palace.
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Palace of Versailles
A guided visit into the world of the French court. The route takes the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom and the Hall of Mirrors in 90 minutes, with the stories of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette and the events that brought the whole arrangement down.
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La Galerie des Glaces
Hall of Mirrors.
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Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Access to the royal gardens requires a separate ticket in summer, from April to October.
Extra fee
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Place d'Armes, Versailles
You are free to stay in the palace after the tour, but once you leave the building, re-entry is not allowed.
Not included
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Garden tickets from April to October (Musical and Fountains Show season)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The time shown on your voucher is the meeting time at the office. The tour will depart a few minutes after.
- Entry is only possible together with the guide at the scheduled time.
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- In case of late arrival, access to the Palace is not guaranteed. If a later tour is available, additional fees will apply to reschedule.
- From April to October, an additional garden ticket is required (Musical Gardens and Fountain Shows). The gardens are free from November to March.
- On peak days, the scheduled access time may be delayed due to security checks implemented by the Palace of Versailles.
- The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
- From Wednesday 15 July to Saturday 22 August, the RER C will not operate between Paris and Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, please use lines L (Versailles Rive Droite) or N (Versailles Chantiers) to reach the meeting point.
- Up to 10 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, it, fr, es.
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