Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry
Overview
Explore the Palace of Versailles with a 90 minute guided tour.
Pick the start time that works best for you and meet your guide at our office in Versailles (meeting point).
Visit the most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s State Apartments.
After the tour, enjoy free time to stay longer in the Palace or visit the gardens (an additional ticket is required from April to October for the Musical and Fountain Show season. Gardens are free from November to March).
We recommend booking an afternoon slot to avoid the morning crowds in Versailles.
What's Included
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace (90-minute guided tour)
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Garden tickets from April to October (Musical and Fountains Show season)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle
78000 Versailles, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place d'Armes
78000 Versailles, France
You are free to stay in the Palace after the tour, but once you exit, re-entry is not allowed.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The time shown on your voucher is the meeting time at the office. The tour will depart a few minutes after.
- Entry is only possible together with the guide at the scheduled time.
- In case of late arrival, access to the Palace is not guaranteed. If a later tour is available, additional fees will apply to reschedule.
- From April to October, an additional garden ticket is required (Musical Gardens and Fountain Shows). The gardens are free from November to March.
- On peak days, the scheduled access time may be delayed due to security checks implemented by the Palace of Versailles.
- The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
- From Wednesday 15 July to Saturday 22 August, the RER C will not operate between Paris and Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, please use lines L (Versailles Rive Droite) or N (Versailles Chantiers) to reach the meeting point.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles.
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access.
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace (90-minute guided tour).
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas.
- Transportation to and from attractions.
- Garden tickets from April to October (Musical and Fountains Show season).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Meeting Point: Check-in at our trusted local partner’s conveniently located store in Versailles
- Palace Admission: Timed-entry ticket to the Château de Versailles for seamless access
- Expert Guided Tour: Professional, licensed guide for the Palace (90-minute guided tour)
- Personal Audio Headset: So you can hear your guide clearly, even in crowded areas
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Garden tickets from April to October (Musical and Fountains Show season)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The time shown on your voucher is the meeting time at the office. The tour will depart a few minutes after.
- Entry is only possible together with the guide at the scheduled time.
- In case of late arrival, access to the Palace is not guaranteed. If a later tour is available, additional fees will apply to reschedule.
- From April to October, an additional garden ticket is required (Musical Gardens and Fountain Shows). The gardens are free from November to March.
- On peak days, the scheduled access time may be delayed due to security checks implemented by the Palace of Versailles.
- The Palace tour lasts 1.5 hours, but add 30 minutes for tickets and security checks.
- Baby strollers may be refused at the entrance of the palace.
- From Wednesday 15 July to Saturday 22 August, the RER C will not operate between Paris and Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station, please use lines L (Versailles Rive Droite) or N (Versailles Chantiers) to reach the meeting point.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
