Name: Discover the History Behind the Gardens of Versailles with a Guided Tour
Brand: The Tour Guy
Rating: 4.97 (971 reviews)

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Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

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Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

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The Gardens of Versailles are vast and complex, leaving most visitors wandering without truly understanding their grandeur. With us, you’ll gain expert guidance to uncover the fascinating history, hidden details, and breathtaking highlights of this royal masterpiece. Our seamless tours ensure you won’t miss the stories behind the fountains, sculptures, and perfectly manicured designs that define the gardens’ legendary beauty.

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The Gardens of Versailles are a living masterpiece of art and design, perfectly complementing the grandeur of the palace itself. These tours bring the gardens to life, revealing their history, symbolism, and the genius of André Le Nôtre. Without expert guidance, it’s easy to miss the hidden gems and breathtaking highlights of this royal creation.

The Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris offers the ultimate experience, combining skip-the-line palace access with an expert-led exploration of the gardens. One recent traveler described it as “a must-see tour with the most knowledgeable guide.”

The Versailles Gardens Tour from Paris with Skip the Line Palace Access blends history and elegance seamlessly, allowing you to discover the beauty of both the château and its extraordinary gardens. “Perfect mix of history and relaxation,” shared one guest.

For a truly exclusive experience, the Private Golden Versailles Palace and Garden Tour offers personalized insights into the gardens, the palace, and the Trianon Estate. “An unforgettable private experience,” raves another traveler.

The Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour focuses on uncovering the history of the palace and its surroundings with expert narration, making it ideal for those seeking a concise yet impactful visit.

If you’re looking for a unique way to explore, the Versailles Bike Tour from Paris provides a fresh perspective of the gardens, complete with a picnic of Parisian delicacies. A recent visitor called it “relaxing and picturesque.”

With glowing reviews and carefully curated itineraries, these tours guarantee an unforgettable journey through one of history’s most iconic landscapes.

Step into the enchanting Gardens of Versailles, where royal grandeur meets natural beauty in a landscape like no other

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Uncover the secrets of the Gardens of Versailles with an expert guide who leads you to must-see spots while sharing the rich history of this royal estate.

Discover the History Behind the Gardens of Versailles with a Guided Tour

Thumbnail - Meet your guide at the Porte d'Auteuil metro station

Return at your own leisure to Paris - Your guide will leave you with a return train ticket to Paris, so feel free to continue exploring Versailles!

Arrive at Versailles - After a 30-minute train ride, hop off near the Palace of Versailles and ready yourself for a deep dive into royal extravagance.

Palace of Versailles - With skip-the-line tickets in hand, bypass the queue and follow your guide into the expansive Versailles Palace for a comprehensive tour.

Royal Chapel - Step inside the Royal Chapel, a masterpiece of religious art and architecture, and once the venue for celebrated royal weddings.

Princess' Apartments - Each room has stunning art, frescoes, and sculptures to admire.

Hall of Mirrors - Witness where the Treaty of Versailles was signed, in a room built during the reign of Louis XIV and famed for its 357 dazzling mirrors.

King's State Apartments - Behold rooms designed for royal affairs, adorned with paintings and sculptures that speak of the king’s power and taste.

Gardens of Versailles - Your time at the Palace of Versailles ends in its grand gardens, featuring 400 sculptures, 1,400 fountains, and masterfully manicured lawns.

Friendly English-speaking guide

Skip the line Versailles tickets

The Queen's Hamlet

King's State Apartments

Roundtrip transport by train

Group size of 18

Wheelchair accessible

Guide gratuities

Meals

Step into French royal life, explore breathtaking gardens, and enjoy roundtrip coach transportation

Versailles Palace with Gardens

Versailles Palace - Admire the lavish estate grounds of the Palace of Versailles as your guide explains the fascinating history of this opulent palace

Skip the line tickets​

​ Hall of Mirrors​  - Marvel at the palace’s most famous room, an extravagant Baroque-style gallery which is adorned by 357 opulent mirrors

​ Hall of Mirrors​ 

Grand Apartments - Explore the former rooms of the French royal family, admiring their extravagant tapestries and ornate gilded moldings 

Grand Apartments

Versailles Palace Splendor​  - Immerse yourself in the world of royal splendor as you wander through opulent State Rooms and the lavish Queen’s Chamber

Versailles Palace Splendor​ 

Gardens of Versailles  - Follow your expert guide through the exquisite Palace Gardens, while learning about their fascinating history and significance 

Gardens of Versailles guided tour ​

Fountains of Versailles - Marvel at the fifty breathtaking fountains dotted throughout the incredibly well manicured Gardens of Versailles

Fountains of Versailles

This tour ends at Porte Maillot - Your breathtaking tour ends at a convenient metro station in Paris, allowing you to easily continue exploring the City of Light!

Day trip from Paris​ 

Roundtrip transportation

Entrance tickets for Château de Versailles

Gardens of the Palace of Versailles

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Group size of 25 people

Hotel pick up and drop off

Food and beverages

Versailles Palace Guided Tour and Garden Visit from Paris

Travel to Versailles from Paris for a private tour with free time in the gardens and Trianon Estate

Skip the Line - Meet your guide at the Javel - André Citroën metro station

Return to Paris - Continue exploring the Palace of Versailles, the gardens, and the town at your own pace. Return to Paris using your return train ticket that's included with the tour.

Return to Paris

Arrive at Versailles - Avoid the traffic getting out of the city of Paris. We will personally escort you by train, which will get you to Versailles in no time and you can sit back and enjoy the views!

Transportation by Train

Hall of Mirrors - The Palace of Versailles is notorious for long lines. With The Tour Guy, you’ll skip the lines and go directly inside.

Skip the Line Access

King's State Apartments - Built by the famous French King Louis XIV, the palace is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Palace of Versailles

Princess' Apartments - The palace contains over 2,000 rooms, but don't worry, your private guide knows which ones are the most important to see.

The Grand Rooms

Gardens of Versailles - This is the most celebrated room at the palace. Mirrors line the entire 200-foot length of the Hall of Mirrors.

Musical Fountains - Equally as important the palace, the Gardens of Versailles are a gorgeous expanse of meticulously designed landscaping.

Free time - After your guide tells you the history of the gardens, feel free to further explore them at your own leisure. Your ticket also let's you see the impressive Trianon Estate.

Free time

Transportation

Private tour

Private Golden Versailles Palace and Garden Tour

Trade Paris' bustling streets for the tranquil village of Giverny and the Palace of Versailles

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Giverny - Marvel at the idyllic, countryside village where iconic impressionist painter Claude Monet lived and worked until his death in 1926

Fondation Claude Monet  - Enjoy a guided tour as well as free time to explore Monet’s former home and studio, where many of his personal belongings still remain

Monet's Garden - Visit the estate’s idyllic garden to spot the famous lily pad-covered ponds that served as inspiration for many of Monet’s masterpieces

The Palace of Versailles - Admire the lavish estate grounds of the Palace of Versailles as your guide explains the fascinating history of this opulent palace

The Hall of Mirrors - Marvel at the palace’s most famous room, an extravagant Baroque-style gallery which is adorned by 357 opulent mirrors

Versailles Fountain - If your visit falls during the appropriate season you’ll experience the magical Versailles Fountain Show or Musical Garden Show

This service ends at Church Notre-Dame de Compassion - Your breathtaking tour ends at a convenient location in Paris, allowing you to easily continue exploring the City of Light!

Claude Monet’s home and gardens

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 Gardens of Versailles

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