Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Tour w/ Audio-Guide**UNESCO World Heritage** | Skip the Line |
Departure City End City
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• The Grand Apartments and the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors at your own pace
• Audio guided tour of the castle
• Service of a multilingual and licensed host
• Entrance ticket to the Gardens with priority access, even on Musical Fountains' days
• Transportation from Paris by air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
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.
Please arrive 20 minutes before the departure time indicated on your original voucher, as the bus will leave on time.
Return point: Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Palace of Versailles
Gardens of Versailles
What’s Included
- Ticket for the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- The Versailles palace audioguide
- Transport to and from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Special Notes
- For the smooth running of the tour and out of respect for all participants, please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the tour
- Meet our Paris City Vision representative with the red vest outside the building
- 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
- Access to the Palace of Versailles is subject to constraints: security checks or unforeseen traffic can cause a waiting time
- Audio guide is on your personal phone. Please ensure your phone is fully charged and bring earphones for an optimal experience.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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