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There are few palaces as world-famous as Versailles, but with some 10 million annual visitors, you could spend longer queuing outside than exploring inside. This half-day tour from Paris ensures a hassle-free experience with round-trip train transfers from the city, skip-the-line entrance, and a guided tour of the staterooms, palace gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected).
  • Explore the Palace of Versailles on a skip-the-line guided tour
  • Multiple times offered throughout the day
  • All entrance fees and round-trip train fares included
  • Upgrade to include a visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet
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Musical Gardens or Fountain Show (operates on weekend from April through October
Round-trip transportation from central Paris to Versailles by RER train
Fully accredited English-speaking guides
Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide
Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected)
All reservations and entrance fees to the Palace of Versailles, with skip the line timed entance.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (unless option selected)
Javel train station , 75015 Paris, France
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Directions: Meet your guide outside the entrance/exit to Javel André Citroen metro station (line 10). Exit the metro, at street level you will see the café Regalia. Your guide will be waiting for you by the metro exit across the road from the café. Street address: 2 avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris

Château de Versailles , 78000 Versailles, France
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Your tour will end in Versailles, your guide will provide return tickets and instructions for the easy train ride back to Paris.

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note the gardens are not optimal for people with mobility issues or using a wheelchair
  • Our skip-the-line privilege does not extend to the security checkpoint
  • Due to ongoing restoration work in the Palace, some rooms may not be available to visit. Should this be the case, our guides will replace those rooms so that your experience is complete.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note: due to new measures in France you will need to present certain documents relating to Covid-19 in order to be allowed access into indoor sites. Please ensure you have the necessary documents with you on the day of your tour and please also bring a form of identification. Documents that will be accepted in France: (1) Proof that you are fully vaccinated. For our European visitors this will be the EU Covid Certificate. For American visitors, this is your CDC card. Other visitors please bring the official documents provided by your country. (2) If you are not fully vaccinated, you will need a negative PCR test taken less than 48 hours prior to your visit, (3) or the results of a positive RT-PCR or antigen test attesting to recovery from Covid-19 which is more than 11 days old and less than 6 months old.
  • Our cancellation terms remain flexible, you can cancel and be fully refunded up to 24 hours before your tour departure time. If however you are refused entry to a museum or monument because you do not have the necessary documentation, we will not be able to rebook or refund your tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Memories France
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.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line?
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
  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line?
A:The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line.
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What is the social distancing policy during Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris with Skip-the-Line?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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  • "If you are looking to actually tour the palace and enjoy all of its inner workings its best to go towards November-March." See review

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The tour was very...
Katherine_B
, Oct 2021
The tour was very extensive and our guide was great. There is a lot of walking so be prepared for that. The pickup and train ride were both very smooth. I think it was just a little much on the history side for us
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Magnificent Versailles
Joanna_W
, Oct 2021
Sylvie is an excellent excellent guide. From the moment we met her she displayed professionalism. She was wearing pink so we could easily spot her. She absolutely embodies passion as she speaks about the history related to Versailles. She is extremely knowledgeable. She used so many pictures on her phone to help us understand the history while we were travelling to Versailles on the train and she continued her excellent commentaries as we went through the different rooms in the palace as well as the palace gardens..!!! A memorable tour indeed!!
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The most beautiful place!!!
Monica_C
, Feb 2020
It was a great experience. The meeting point was easy to find and tour guide was there in time to set up the group. She was knowledgeable and had a great time.
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Wonderful Tour and Guide
timk12019
, Oct 2019
Herve was a wonderful guide for our tour of Versailles. His knowledge of the history and story telling helped us to enjoy the tour even through the rain! Highly recommend!
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Needs More Organization
Stoly21
, May 2019
The Versailles Palace was abundant in historical artifacts and timeless pieces. I did enjoy the main rooms of the palace, but unfortunately the crowds were non-stop. You barely get a clear moment to take pictures or actually enjoy the experience as you are constantly pushed forward by the next touring group. If you are looking to enjoy the gardens then go between June-October. If you are looking to actually tour the palace and enjoy all of its inner workings its best to go towards November-March.
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Worth the money
Allyj66
, Mar 2019
The tour was great. Herve was a brilliant guide, we learned lots that we would have missed on our own. Being able to skip the lines was fantastic as they were huge. Would definitely recommend.
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This is a great way to see Versailles Palace
robnancyc
, Oct 2018
Our tour of Versailles was very well organized, and our guide looked out for all of us on the train and made sure if we wanted to stay longer we knew how to get back to Paris. This is a must see on any trip to Paris, and was really enjoyable. Our guide was able to work us up to the front of all the rooms to explain the history and what they were used for. We really liked the gardens, and she took us to her favorite working fountain - which was lovely. We ended up staying for lunch at a restaurant in the gardens, and it was delicious! This was a great tour and a fun day.
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Surprisingly good
, Aug 2018
The guide was extraordinarily good. She knew a lot of things, og was a good orator. The tour wouldn`t have been the same without her. Brilliant.
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With the strike we did not know if...
barb_scholz
, Apr 2018
With the strike we did not know if this tour was going and phone number did not work and the other number provided was not for the tour. Also, if your take tour, the way back is without a guide, so we had no idea how to get back to hotel. Luckly we found a taxi stop and got a cab. The tour was beautiful and informative and would have given a 5 if not for poor communication.
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TOUR OPERATOR COMMENT: Thank you for your feedback. Please be aware, the strike was not in effect on this date of travel. However, even on the strike day we provided bus transportation for all our clients to and from Versailles. Our guides do not accompany clients back to Paris as they continue the visit with other clients to the Petit Trianon, but tickets and clear instructions are provided. We will review our descriptions to ensure it's clear that the guide may not accompany clients back to Paris, but that they will have everything they need for a smooth and easy return.
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The tour was absolutely the best...
ESG
, Jan 2018
The tour was absolutely the best part of our trip to France. The tour guide was so kind and showed all the most interesting part of the palace. I can not speak more highly of the tour. If you are looking to go to Versailles you must use this tour and you will absolutely agree.
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