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Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit

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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

This tour allows you to explore Versailles independently and includes round-trip transportation from Paris to help make things easier for you when traveling. Skip the hassle of figuring out your own transport and settle in for the ride to Versailles, listening to recorded audio commentary about the French landmark as you relax on the way over, with priority access admission to the palace and gardens included.
  • Explore the palace, the gardens, and the Grand Royal Apartments
  • Choose between multiple departure times to suit your schedule
  • Round-trip transportation is included
  • Audio commentary is available in 10 languages
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Entrance ticket to Versailles Palace (priority access).
Entrance ticket to the Gardens with priority access, even on Musical Fountains' days
Audioguide available in 10 languages
In French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean
Service of a multilingual hostess
Combo Tour with unlimited Hop on Hop Off day pass ( if option Big Bus selected)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Licensed Guide interpreter

Departure Point

2 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Begin your tour of the Palace of Versailles with pickup at a central Paris location (Metro Pyramides). Board a comfortable tour vehicle to the French landmark, located about 13 miles (22 km) outside of Paris. 

During the relaxing ride, listen to recorded audio commentary that will introduce you to the history, art, and architecture of the palace. Commentary is available in 10 languages. Learn about the origin of the palace, built under orders of King Louis XIX in 1661. Famous architects and decorators, including Le Notre, Mansart, and Le Vau worked together to construct this opulent building. The palace became one of the most prestigious residences in Europe, and its splendor is still on display for visitors today. 

Once you arrive on the premises, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to spend a few hours on a self-guided tour. Explore the palace, the gardens, and the Grand Royal Apartments, which are all included in your entrance fees.

Afterward, relax on the return trip to central Paris, where you'll be dropped off at your original departure point.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Place des Pyramides
Meet up at our central located agency in Paris to redeem your voucher and board the coach.
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Pass By:  
Domaine National de Saint-Cloud
After one hour drive through the suburbs of Paris ( 15 miles away approx.), you will enter Louis XIV's Kingdom
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Monument a Louis XIV
Spot the Sun King Statue before you enter the Palace
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Stop At:  
Palace of Versailles
During the coach drive to Versailles, you will be offered an audio commentary (available in French, English, Spanish, Germany, Italian, Portuguese,Korean,Russian, Japanese and Chinese-Mandarin) describing the various facets of court life under the reign of Louis 14th, the "Sun King". It will help you through the unguided visit to the Chateau and the gardens.
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
The Hall of Mirrors
Admire the stunning Hall of Mirrors during your visit
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Le Jardin de Versailles
Stroll through the well-manicured gardens and admire its spectacular fountains which were installed to entertain the guests
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Grand Canal
Spot the Grand Canal One mile long where The Sun King used to sail Gondolas
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Arc de Triomphe
Back to Paris at the end of the tour
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1st Arrondissement
Drop back at the central located agency ' hours later!
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Jardin des Tuileries
We recommend you to visit the area with the Louvre Gardens ( the Tuileries)And then grab someting to eat in some cafés or brasseries nearby
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Baby strollers are forbidden inside Versailles palace.
  • This tour is not suitable to clients with walking difficulties.
  • Photos without flash allowed inside the castle
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Paris CityVision

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit?
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
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit?
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
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris by Coach with Independent Audio Guided Visit.

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Y9005OUjohnf
, Sep 2019
We had to wait too long to get into the palace and my wife’s audio pointer malfunctioned halfway into the tour
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narenctrivedi
, Aug 2019
Guide has to spend more time with us, not just take you to your destination and bring you back. Give us more attention and service with the smile was missing.
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Five stars to the tour agency
Vacation29799902742
, May 2019
The tour was very accurate and on time for leaving and returning. The guides vere great but we did an audio tour and the palace was so crowded that other guests almost pushed us from room to room and that gave us a very limited time to enjoy all the splendor. Not a chance to listen to the whole audio commentary in any of the rooms. Confusing at times and we felt a bit like sheep being hearded. Beautiful gardens and not as crowdy there. Five stars to the tour company, less for the Versailles experience itself.
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Comfortable air conditioned coach...
Everett M M
, Jul 2018
Comfortable air conditioned coach. Guided through the entry process....very fast and efficient....thanks to the tour operator.. Plenty of time to marvel at the wonder this palace is.....massive beautiful gardens.....hard to comprehend that someone used of such a work of art as a home.....something everyone should see in their lifetime if they have the opportunity to do so. It was another unbelievable day that helped to make this bucket list checkmark well worth the experience.
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The bus was late arriving at...
maryvonne
, Jul 2018
The bus was late arriving at Versailles at 10:20am instead of 9:30m We has to wait 4 minutes under full sun, because our group was late. When we started the visit at 10:45, we only had one hour instead of 2, and therefore did not have a chance to see and do the gardens. All the bus passengers complained to Paris City Vision upon return, but they showed no concern at all. This was a very expensive booking for 5 people, for what was a terrible experience!!! You should not contract with Paris City Vision, or they should plan their tour differently not to cheat tourists in this fashion! They seemed not to care at all!!!
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Our headset did not work and we...
rachellaguna1
, Apr 2018
Our headset did not work and we could not find the guides anywhere to exchange them. Not a good experience
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Tour is great but be prepared to...
Aroostine S
, Mar 2018
Tour is great but be prepared to squeeze through the crowds.
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Great staff, very friendly and many...
Stuart R
, Dec 2017
Great staff, very friendly and many languages spoken. The four hour tour advertised isn't exactly true, after the hour bus ride there and back we had 1:45 on site so just be aware you will only have two hours. There was a long site induction and instruction brief that really should have been done on the trip out they just needed to sit the different groups together on the bus to do this. It's a good trip and it gets you in as quick as possible.
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Great short half day trip and easy...
tracie.jones
, Nov 2017
Great short half day trip and easy to see the palace and grounds on your own. Great options for lunch are available, just ask if you don't see the signs.
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This is a great tour - very informative...
rhondo
, Nov 2017
This is a great tour - very informative and wonderful experience.
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