Versailles Essential with Reserved Access
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Price per person
FromUSD $138
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
The Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the residence of French Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI and their courts, SINCE 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. The information provided by your guide will be played through your own individual headset, giving you an opportunity to learn about the majestic Palace of Versailles, a symbol of Royal power. Its Baroque decoration, artworks and furniture were all created by the greatest craftsmen of the period. After your tour, explore the stunning French-style gardens at your own pace.
Set off from our agency in Central Paris at 8:45 a.m. for the Palace of Versailles. Make the most of the 45-minute journey by luxury air-conditioned coach and listen to your guide's introduction to the history of the palace.
The Palace of Versailles covers an area of over 721,000 square feet and has more than 700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to see the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartments, with seven rooms each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.) and the Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, among others. Also, admire 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 created to dazzle visitors to the Sun King, Louis XIV; it is lit by 17 windows and some 350 mirrors, and overlooks the palace's breath-taking gardens, the second part of your visit.
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned André Le Nôtre to lay out the gardens and grounds, something that was just as important as the construction of the palace in the king's eyes. Enjoy your free time strolling through the Gardens of Versailles and admire the 386 works of art (including more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and trees. During the Summer months, a range of activities are organised, such as the Grandes Eaux Musicales, WHENEVER the fountains are made to dance to music.
Return to Paris scheduled for around 12:45 p.m.
Set off from our agency in Central Paris at 8:45 a.m. for the Palace of Versailles. Make the most of the 45-minute journey by luxury air-conditioned coach and listen to your guide's introduction to the history of the palace.
The Palace of Versailles covers an area of over 721,000 square feet and has more than 700 rooms. Follow your guide straight to the front of the line to see the palace's most beautiful rooms: the King's Grand Apartments, with seven rooms each dedicated to a different god (Apollo, Mars, Mercy, Venus, etc.) and the Queen's Grand Apartments, mirroring those of the king, including the Coronation Room and the Queen's Bedroom, once occupied by Marie Antoinette, among others. Also, admire 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 created to dazzle visitors to the Sun King, Louis XIV; it is lit by 17 windows and some 350 mirrors, and overlooks the palace's breath-taking gardens, the second part of your visit.
In 1661, Louis XIV commissioned André Le Nôtre to lay out the gardens and grounds, something that was just as important as the construction of the palace in the king's eyes. Enjoy your free time strolling through the Gardens of Versailles and admire the 386 works of art (including more than 200 statues), fountains, ponds, flower beds, and trees. During the Summer months, a range of activities are organised, such as the Grandes Eaux Musicales, WHENEVER the fountains are made to dance to music.
Return to Paris scheduled for around 12:45 p.m.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
5 stars
29
4 stars
11
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
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Ratings by service
Guide
4.7
Value for money
4.6
Organization
4.7
Safety
4.6
Tatiana G.
Belo Horizonte, BRAs a couple
5.0/5
Excelente do início ao fim. O guia lembrava o nome de todos, um detalhe que a gente valoriza. Avisamos que tinha um vegetariano no grupo e resolveram sem problema. Se voltarmos a Paris, repetimos.
Guide4.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0Safety5.0
11 people found this helpful
Laura N.
Berlin, DEWith family
5.0/5
Could not have gone better. For what is included, the price is more than fair. Our guide was warm and took time to chat with everyone. The pre booking support answered all our questions clearly. We had enough time at Palacio de Versalles to really enjoy it. Suitable for any age.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0Safety4.0
1 people found this helpful
Brian C.
Houston, USAs a couple
4.0/5
Good, with caveats
Recommended, as long as you know what to expect. Do it early, fewer people and much better light. The talk at Palacio de Versalles really stayed with us. The guide was fine, though the microphone kept cutting out. At rush hour the traffic stretches the route out quite a bit.
Guide3.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0Safety3.0
Guilherme U.
Recife, BRSolo traveler
5.0/5
Foi o melhor dia da nossa viagem a Paris. Usamos ingressos para o Palácio de Versalhes (acesso reservado) o tempo todo e funcionou perfeitamente. Sai mais que fazer solto, mas poupa toda a organização. Adoramos a região de Paris. Obrigado pelo dia que nos proporcionaram.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0Safety4.0
Felipe G.
Natal, BRAs a couple
5.0/5
Terminamos o dia comentando como tinha sido bom. O preço é honesto pelo que se recebe. Demoraram para trazer as bebidas no início. Recomendaria a qualquer um que visite Paris.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0Safety5.0
Malena M.
Corrientes, ARWith family
5.0/5
Un placer
Una de las mejores cosas que hicimos en Paris. Nuestro guía tenía un manejo del grupo impecable, nadie quedó atrás. Si volvemos a Paris, lo repetimos.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0Safety5.0
Frequently asked questions about this tour
- What is included in Versailles Essential with Reserved Access?
- Round Trip transportation by coach from meeting point in Paris. Entrance tickets to the Castle (reserved access). Guided visit of the Royal Apartments of the Palace of Versailles. The services of a licensed guide with individual earphones. Entrance ticket to the Gardens (reserved access). Guide in Spanish. Guided in Portuguese. Starts 14hs
- What is not included in Versailles Essential with Reserved Access?
- Hotel pick up, the tour starts from a meeting point. Optional Gratuities. Food and Beverages
- What is the cancellation policy for Versailles Essential with Reserved Access?
- If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
- Where does Versailles Essential with Reserved Access take place?
- Versailles Essential with Reserved Access is booked on PlanTrip for the destination Paris. The product page lists the price, inclusions and how to complete the online reservation.
Highlights
- Skip the line with a priority ticket guided tour
- Discover the history of the Palace of Versailles with a guide
- Explore the gardens designed by André Le Nôtre at your own pace
Important
Please note that the tour does NOT include pick up at your hotel.
Please check in 30 minutes before the start of the activity with your ID and reservation number.
Important:
- Closing of the Queen's State Apartment for renovation works
- 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
Please check in 30 minutes before the start of the activity with your ID and reservation number.
Important:
- Closing of the Queen's State Apartment for renovation works
- 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
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
