Skip the Line: Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Versailles

2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Overview

Witness the opulence of one of Europe's most magnificent royal residences on a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Skip the long lines with priority entrance, and explore the decadent salons and chambers where kings and queens of France once held court. Stroll through the expansive, World Heritage gardens, and add a regal flair to your visit with an optional fountain or music show on certain days.

3-hour or 2-hour guided tour of the Palace of Versailles depending on your travel date (Beginning April 1st, 2017, the duration of this tour will be 2 hours)
Skip the long entrance lines with priority access
Walk through the famous Hall of Mirrors, Marie Antoinette's bedroom, the Royal Chapel and the Coronation Room
Learn about the history of the palace and its many scandals from a professional guide
Includes a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Gardens of Versailles
Witness the famous Versailles fountain show or musical gardens on selected days
Small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience

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What To Expect

Walk in the footsteps of former kings and queens of France on a guided, 3-hour tour of the Palace of Versailles. Meet your guide and your small-sized group in central Versailles, a short trip outside of Paris, and beat the long entrance queues at the palace with skip-the-line access. Wander through many of the hundreds of lavishly decorated rooms including the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, Apollo Room, Coronation Room and Royal Chapel. As you explore, listen to tales of royal intrigue and learn about the history behind the UNESCO World Heritage"“listed palace. After the Palace tour, emerge back into the sunlight for a guided stroll through the stunningly elaborate Versailles Gardens, comprising more than 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of artfully manicured flower beds, hedge art, fountains and statuary. With an optional upgrade, witness the fountains come to life during a spectacular water show, or visit on a Tuesday to enjoy the sounds of classical music cascading through the gardens.ItineraryPalace of Versailles & Gardens: King and Queen's Apartments, the Chapel, the 17th century galleries and the Hall of Mirrors, Hercules Drawing Room, Salon of Abundance, Venus Room, Diana Room (with a bust of Louis XIV by Bernini), Mars Room, Mercury Room, Apollo Room, War Room, Peace Room, King's bedroom, Queen's bedchamber, Salon of the Nobles, Coronation Room, Royal Chapel. The tour includes a tour if the gardens and you will have free time to explore.Palace of Versailles + Fountain Display: The Versailles Fountain Show is a wonderful musical event held in the exclusive groves where you can watch fountains explode to the sounds of a cello, designed by Andre Le Nôtre. The ticket to the show will be included in your tour price and does not run on Thursday.Palace of Versailles + Musical Gardens Show: Be enchanted by the simple beauty of classical music played in beautiful surroundings during the Musical Gardens event. The event runs only on Tuesday.