Palace of Versailles Guided Tour in English + Trianon

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Meet your guide at the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV and head inside the Palace of Versailles through a dedicated entrance to walk the Royal Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. Your English-speaking guide covers the palace's history as home to three French kings across more than a century. After the interior tour, your timed ticket lets you stay on to explore the formal gardens, the Grand and Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette's Queen's Hamlet at your own pace.

Guide Languages

English

Highlights

Walk the Hall of Mirrors, a long gallery of mirrors and chandeliers facing tall windows onto the gardens.
Tour the State Apartments, each with its own artwork and royal furnishings.
Explore the vast gardens with their fountains, sculptures, and manicured lawns.
Visit Marie Antoinette's estate, including the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.
See the room where the treaty ending the First World War was signed in the Hall of Mirrors in 1919.
Stroll the formal gardens laid out by André Le Nôtre, with geometric paths and a long central canal.

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Timed-entry ticket
Access to the gardens
Access to the Trianon Estate (Grand and Petit)
Access to the Queen's Hamlet
Live English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the palace interior
Headset to hear the guide

Getting There, Opening Hours, and Planning Your Visit

You'll meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV in the Place d'Armes, then enter the palace through a separate entrance to begin the guided walk through the Royal Apartments. After the interior tour and once you've said goodbye to your guide, your passport ticket lets you stay on and spend as much time as you like in the gardens and across the wider estate.

The Palace of Versailles sits southwest of central Paris at Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles. The simplest way to reach it is the RER C train to Versailles Château Rive Gauche, about a 10-minute walk from the gates. You can also take an SNCF train from Gare Montparnasse to Versailles Chantiers, or a bus from Pont de Sèvres on Metro Line 9.

Opening hours vary by area. The palace, including the Hall of Mirrors, is open 09:00 to 17:30 with last admission at 16:45, closed every Monday and on January 1, May 1, and December 25. The Trianon Estate opens later, 12:00 to 17:30, closed Mondays and the same holidays. 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. If you'd rather not walk the whole estate, you can rent a golf cart on-site or ride the Little Train out to the Trianons and the Queen's Hamlet for a small extra fee.

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Available Days / Times

Monday
Tuesday : 09:10, 10:45, 11:45, 13:45
Wednesday : 09:10, 10:45, 11:45, 13:45, 14:45
Thursday : 09:10, 10:45, 11:45, 13:45, 14:45
Friday : 09:10, 10:45, 11:45, 13:45, 14:45
Saturday : 09:10, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45
Sunday : 09:10, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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Important Information

Book online in advance, as tickets often sell out weeks or months ahead in peak season.
Tickets are timed; entry is usually allowed within 30 minutes of your chosen slot.
Wear comfortable shoes, as the estate covers long distances across interiors, gardens, and park.
Photography is generally allowed, but flash and tripods may be restricted in some rooms.
A guided tour is the best way to understand the palace's history and not miss key rooms.
The King's and Queen's Private Apartments are accessible only on special guided tours.
Accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility; elevators serve all open levels.
Travelers from Paris may prefer tickets with round-trip transfers to simplify logistics.
Do not touch or climb on artwork and historical artifacts.
Security checks are mandatory.
Large bags and luggage are not permitted inside.
No food or drinks inside the palace.
Follow the instructions of staff and security personnel.

FAQs

Do I need a ticket for the Palace of Versailles?

Yes. A valid ticket is required to enter the palace, including the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments. This tour includes a timed-entry ticket along with a guide.

What does the ticket include?

This is a passport-style ticket covering the palace interior, the gardens, the Grand and Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette's Queen's Hamlet.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The guided tour is conducted in English by a live guide, and you're given a headset so you can hear the guide clearly throughout.

Can I buy tickets at Versailles instead?

You can, but queues are often long and time slots can sell out. Booking in advance secures your preferred entry time and saves waiting.

Where do I meet the guide?

You'll meet your guide at the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV in the Place d'Armes, just outside the palace.

When was the Palace of Versailles built?

It started as a hunting lodge and was expanded over decades under Louis XIV, who moved his court here in 1682. What stands today is the result of that long expansion.

Who designed the gardens at Versailles?

The gardens were laid out by André Le Nôtre, with geometric paths, fountains, and a long central canal that stretch well beyond the palace building itself.

How long should I plan for a visit?

Most visits run about three to four hours, longer if you add the Trianon estate and spend time walking the gardens.

What is the Hall of Mirrors known for?

It's a long gallery lined with mirrors facing tall windows onto the gardens, and the room most visitors come to see. The treaty ending the First World War was signed there in 1919.

Is there more to the estate than the palace itself?

Yes, the grounds are far larger than the chateau. Beyond it lie the formal gardens, the Trianon palaces, and Marie Antoinette's rustic hamlet at the far end of the estate.

Do the fountains at Versailles always run?

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