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Versailles Palace Skip the Line Audio Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris
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Versailles Palace Skip the Line Audio Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris
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Overview
Travel back in time to the site of France’s most extravagant monarch with this 2.5 hours guided audio tour of the Palace of Versailles. Fast-track entry allows you to skip the lines at this UNESCO World Heritage site, and you’ll arrive in style in a fully air-conditioned coach. Spend time exploring one of France's most famous and impressive landmarks.
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure
- Excellent value for money
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What's Included
Transport to and from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Ticket for the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure & Return
41 Av. de la Bourdonnais , 41 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
This activity will end right where it started.Departure Point: 75007 Paris, near the Eiffel Tower Address: 41, Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 PARIS Directions: • Nearest metro station: Ecole Militaire - line 8 • Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Get onto Avenue Bourdonnais • Check-in Time: 15 minutes prior to departure
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- It is strongly advised not to wear high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
- Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
- Musical show of the gardens of Versailles is available only on Tuesdays
- Fountains show of the gardens of Versailles is available only Saturdays and Sundays
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- OPERATED BY Paris TRIP
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Versailles Palace Skip the Line Audio Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Versailles Palace Skip the Line Audio Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Versailles Palace Skip the Line Audio Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Versailles Palace Skip the Line Audio Guided Tour with Gardens Access from Paris?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Awesome, Not enough time
Matt_A
, Jun 2022
Our driver was great but don't waste your money on a half day tour to Versaille. Although only 17 kilometers away, it takes an hour to get there and an hour back, so you get two hours in which to see a place which requires much more. Unless you just want to walk through the palace without stopping, you need 2 to 3 hours inside. The garden is vast and you could spend hours in it, as well. Spend a little more for a whole day, or just watch a tour on youtube.
You can make your own day trip!
Heather_D
, Jun 2022
We specifically booked a tour with the music in the gardens. It was supposed to be a 5-6 hour tour. We were dropped off. No instruction other than meet back here at a specific time. Which was only 2.5 hours. We asked about the music part. The tour operator had no idea. The office staff leaving were excellent however, we basically paid a large extra fee to have them buy our tickets and drive us there. If I go back I will buy my own tickets and take the Metro there. The total tour with driving was 3.5 hours. Not 5. It felt rushed and stressful knowing the grounds were huge. Once we got back on the van the driver hit a cement post. We sat for awhile while we saw the hood up and fluid leaking. He did not even communicate anything to the group. After awhile got in and drove back to Paris without saying a word. I would have given this tour a 2 except the office staff was very friendly and helpful
Good self guided tour
Marwan_A
, Jun 2022
Easy meeting point and...
Anthony_C
, Jun 2022
Impressive but lots of walking
wilgank
, Jun 2022
Vive le Versailles.
Elva_A
, Jun 2022
What a beautiful trip to historic Versailles!!! The gardens and fountains were breathtaking!!! Definitely visit on the days the musical show is happening! Paul our driver/guide was very helpful and offered great tips! Our trip began 45 minutes later than expected and we didn't receive an explanation. Our tour through the palace was a little hurried but honestly we wouldn't have done much more on our own!
A must do
Dalia_Z
, Jun 2022
I scheduled a half day trip and it was great.
Sandra_W
, May 2022
Palace was beautiful,...
AKERDA
, May 2022
Good trip
Reshma_K
, May 2022
The palace itself is beautiful . It was convenient that they we didn’t have to take the metro or bus to go to the palace .. The trip to the palace was ok , although we were asked to not eat on the bus in a very stern manner . On our way back , the AC wasn’t working till towards the end and all the passengers were getting quite cooked .
1 traveler found this review helpful
Thumbs down
kdoherty
, May 2022
Unfortunately when we showed up, our reservation was unable to be fulfilled because it was rescheduled without my knowledge
Response from Host , May 2022
Dear Katie,
Thank you very much for your beautiful review! It is really appreciated.
Now please explain to me how someone would not end up lost after receiving 7 amendments to one single reservation. We are sorry that your reservation ended up being wrongly scheduled in our system for the morning departure instead of the afternoon departure. YOu lost your tour but you will be refunded. We lost the morning tickets which will not be refunded to us.
As a quick reminder, the following is the list of all the amendments made to your reservation between February and Mai:
Fri 2/25/2022 7:44 PM
• Travel date changed from 30 Apr 2022 to 07 Apr 2022.
Fri 2/25/2022 7:46 PM
• Travel date changed from 07 Apr 2022 to 07 May 2022.
Wed 3/16/2022 8:35 PM
• Traveller Rachel Smith has been added to this booking.
Tue 3/22/2022 4:18 PM
• Lead Traveller changed from Katie Doherty to Bailey LUck.Traveller Bailey Luck has been removed from this booking.
Thu 3/31/2022 8:09 PM
• Traveller Aseel Ismaeil has been added to this booking.
Fri 4/1/2022 4:38 AM
• Traveller Camilla Doherty has been added to this booking.
• Traveller Katie Doherty has been added to this booking.
Wed 4/27/2022 3:23 PM
• Lead Traveller changed from Bailey LUck to Baily LUck.Traveller Rachel Smith has been removed from this booking.
You wrote "Thumbs down" as the title of your review of our services.
Allow me to write the same regarding the person who has been in charge of your reservation.
Thank you very much
Be aware of the starting point it’s a bit confusing
Juanita_S
, May 2022
We lost the van your to Versailles but by making phone calls we PAID a taxi to take it there to continue our tour the rest was very helpful
Response from Host , May 2022
Bonjour Juanita,
Thank you very much for your review. I am glad to read that thanks to our assistance on the phone, you were able to catch up with the guide at Versailles and continue your tour. I am really sorry to read, though, that you didn't make it on time to the starting point when information is clearly provided on the confirmation. See details below:
Departure Details
Departure Point
41 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Departure Point: 75007 Paris, near the Eiffel Tower Address: 41, Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 PARIS
Directions:
• Nearest metro station: Ecole Militaire - line 8
• Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Get onto Avenue Bourdonnais
• Check-in Time: 15 minutes prior to departure
We are really sorry to read that you found this information confusing and missed your transfer to Versailles. Fortunately, all other participants on the tour checked in on time and were able to get benefits from the transportation service included in this tour.
Best Regards, Arnaud
Good collection
Prashan_W
, Apr 2022
Great quick tour!
Jennifer_C
, Apr 2022
Great tour if you want a quicker tour of Versailles. We had time to get through the palace at a quicker pace, not tons of time to stop and read everything of course and we even did a bit of the garden. Tour guide was efficient and I would recommend this for people who don’t want to spend all day at the palace.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Would recommend!!
Laudan_O
, Apr 2022
Would recommend! You meet at the Paris Trips office (not a hotel pick-up which was fine, the office is very central) & drive over together (there were 7 of us in my trip). Our driver was so nice and gave us a little background on Versailles. Once we arrived, she purchased the tickets for us and we could go directly in, no lines. It was ~2 pm once we arrived (PM tour) and we had until 4:30 to explore the castle and gardens. Our guide didn’t accompany us, but the audio tours provided by the castle were phenomenal. Like others mentioned, this isn’t nearly enough time to cover everything, but perfect if you only have a half day to visit.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great experience
Deirdre_B
, Mar 2022
Beautiful!!!
Jessica_A
, Mar 2022
Holy Chandeliers
Denise_W
, Mar 2022
Our female driver was fun, funny, friendly, and kind - plus a great driver! The van still had the new vehicle smell. Highly recommend.
The audio tour was helpful. The palace itself is huge and looking quite tired and it needs a thorough cleaning inside and out. Having said that, it is still spectacular. The murals, paintings and architecture are outstanding. U can rent golf carts for 38 euro per hour and cruise around the massive grounds. We'll worth the additional cost. Enjoy and have fun!
A Lovely Day Trip!!
Patricia_V
, Mar 2022
We lost our train to the...
Estela_S
, Dec 2021
We lost our train to the bus station. We got to the palace and I texted the guide. She sent me a text telling me that being late was my problem because they clearly tell us what time we need to be there. She texted that the ticket was no longer valid and that I should fund a wat to get back be issue they had already started the tour without us. Very sad, upset and disappointed ! Will never use this service or recommend it again.
Response from Host , Jan 2022
Hello Estella,
Thank you very much for posting your review regarding your unfortunate experience with our company. We are sorry that you missed your tour due to unfortunate circumstances ("We lost our train to the bus station"). As for us, we waited a little longer, as we always do to give latecomers a chance. However, we couldn't wait for you, any longer to be fair to the other attendees who arrived on time. We left our agency at 1:28 p.m instead of 1:20 p.m as expected. This tour includes a time-stamped ticket and we must arrive on time not to jeopardize access to the Palace. We do understand your feelings for having missed your tour but we are sure you would understand the decision we had to make to deliver the service to the other people in the group. We hope that you will grant us another opportunity to serve you though on one of your future trips to Paris, despite this past experience.
Sincerely, Arnaud and the entire PARIS 'TRIP team
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