Palace of Versailles Guided Tour, Gardens, Trianon & Transport

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This full-access visit pairs a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles with time to explore the grounds on your own. Inside, you'll see the Hall of Mirrors and the State Apartments with a live guide, using a headset so you can hear every word. Your ticket also covers the formal gardens, the Grand and Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette's Queen's Hamlet. Entry is timed, and roundtrip transport from central Paris is included, so you won't have to sort out the train.

Highlights

See the Hall of Mirrors, the long gallery lined with mirrors and crowned by painted ceilings.
Walk the State Apartments, each room filled with its own royal artwork and furnishings.
Roam the gardens among fountains, statues, and precisely clipped lawns.
Reach Marie Antoinette's estate with the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
Stand in the room where the treaty ending World War I was signed in 1919.
See what became of a hunting lodge after Louis XIV moved his court here in 1682.
Take in Andre Le Notre's geometric gardens, with their long canal and radiating paths.

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Timed entry
Garden access
Trianon Estate access (Petit & Grand Trianon)
Queen's Hamlet access
Guided tour
Live guide
Headset to hear the guide
Roundtrip transport from Paris

Good to Know: Inside the Palace, Getting There & Opening Hours

Your guided portion covers the palace interiors, where the standouts are the Hall of Mirrors, the royal State Apartments, and the Baroque Chapel of Versailles. After that, you're free to roam the grounds at your own pace: the formal gardens with their fountains and sculpted groves, and, at the far end of the estate, Marie Antoinette's private world of the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.

Roundtrip transport from Paris is included, so the meeting point and travel are handled for you. If you ever make your own way out, Versailles sits southwest of the city at Place d'Armes, easiest reached on the RER C line to Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche, about a 10-minute walk from the gates.

Hours vary by area. The palace, including the Hall of Mirrors, runs 09:00 to 17:30 with last admission at 16:45, closed Mondays and on January 1, May 1, and December 25. The Trianon Estate opens later, 12:00 to 17:30, with the same closures. The gardens and park are open daily 08:00 to 18:00, weather permitting, though access to some groves can be limited in the low season.

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Available Days / Times

Monday
Tuesday : 11:00
Wednesday : 11:00
Thursday : 11:00
Friday : 11:00
Saturday : 11:00
Sunday : 11:00

Last updated: Oct 22, 2026

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Important Information

Book well ahead; entry slots routinely sell out weeks or months out in peak season.
Entry is timed to a specific slot and usually honored within 30 minutes of that time.
Wear comfortable shoes; covering the palace, gardens, and park means a lot of walking.
Photography is generally fine, but flash and tripods may be off-limits in some rooms.
A guide helps you follow the palace's history and layout and not miss the key spots.
The King's and Queen's Private Apartments are only reachable on special guided tours.
Wheelchair and reduced-mobility accessible, with elevators to all open levels.
Included roundtrip transport from Paris handles the logistics and saves travel time.
Do not touch or climb on the artwork and historical objects.
Security checks are mandatory.
Large bags and luggage are not allowed inside.
No food or drink inside the palace.
Follow all instructions from staff and security.

FAQs

Do you need a ticket for the Palace of Versailles?

Yes. You need a valid ticket to enter the palace, including the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments. This tour includes timed entry.

What does this Versailles ticket include?

It covers timed palace entry with a guided tour, plus access to the gardens, the Grand and Petit Trianon, and the Queen's Hamlet, with roundtrip transport from Paris.

Is a guide included?

Yes. A live guide leads you through the palace interiors, and you're given a headset so you can hear the commentary clearly.

How do I get to Versailles on this tour?

Roundtrip transport from Paris is included, so your travel to and from the estate is arranged for you.

Where should I buy Versailles tickets?

Versailles tickets are sold both on-site and online. Booking through our website allows you to access verified tickets, compare entry options, check availability, and take advantage of online deals and guided tour options.

When was the Palace of Versailles built?

Work began in 1661 and continued for decades as the site grew from a hunting lodge into one of Europe's grandest royal residences.

Who built the Palace of Versailles?

Louis XIV commissioned it. Louis Le Vau and Jules Hardouin-Mansart shaped the architecture, and Andre Le Notre designed the gardens.

How big is the Palace of Versailles?

It holds more than 2,300 rooms, from royal apartments and galleries to chapels and ceremonial halls, making it one of the largest palace complexes anywhere.

Why is the Hall of Mirrors so famous?

This long gallery lines mirrors against tall windows that look out over the gardens, and it's where the treaty ending World War I was signed in 1919.

How long should I plan for a visit to Versailles?

Most visits run about three to four hours, and longer if you add the Trianon estate and the gardens, since the grounds are far larger than the palace building alone.

Are the Musical Fountain shows part of the visit?

On certain days the garden fountains run to music. Those Musical Fountain shows usually need a separate ticket from standard garden access.