Versailles Gardens (Jardins de Versailles) Tours and Activities

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.

Skip the lines in Versailles. Begin by exploring the scenic town on a bike tour, sample crêpes and wine, stop at a farmer’s market, and enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the canal. Ride through the palace gardens and listen to scandalous stories about the royal family. Bypass the line and enter the Château to tour its ornate staterooms, bedrooms, and Hall of Mirrors with a guide.

Pedal your way around the parks of Versailles and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Next, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore independently and discover the King’s apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors.

Many visitors to France make time to visit both the Palace of Versailles and Monet's Impressionist garden at Giverny. This day trip from Paris allows you to do both. First, wander through the lush landscape around the artist’s residence, which served as inspiration for his Nymphéas (Water Lilies) series. After lunch, head to Versailles and visit Louis XIV's lavish royal palace. On particular dates, you see the fountains on display.

Delve into the Versaille’s visionary architectural array on a comprehensive full-day tour from Paris. Sail past long lines outside of the Palace of Versailles with your priority-access pass. Embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder and see grand chambers like the Hall of Mirrors. Absorb the botanical beauty of the palace gardens, and then head to an esteemed restaurant by for a gourmet 3-course lunch (if option selected). Conclude with a visit to the Queen’s Hamlet and the Grand Trianon.

Imagine how the extravagance of Versailles was part of everyday life for Marie Antoinette during a guided tour of the palace with an optional fountain show. Take advantage of skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines at the start of your tour. Gaze in wonder at the Royal Apartments and the Queen’s Apartments, and walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors to the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix. Plus explore the expansive gardens on your own after the palace tour.

Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of Versailles Palace and Gardens on a small-group tour from Paris to Versailles. With your ticket, breeze past the queue and join an expert guide for a fun and informative walk through the castle and gardens. Witness the extravagance of Louis XIV—the Sun King—who built up the massive 700-room complex, adorning the space with luxuries fit for the French monarchy.

Uncover history and art on a small-group, full-day tour from central Paris. Explore Giverny, including its tranquil water lily gardens at Monet’s house. Indulge in lunch at Moulin de Fourges and then discover the splendor of the Palace of Versailles with its decadent Hall of Mirrors and gardens.

Versailles, once home to French kings, is among the world’s largest and most opulent palaces. On this small-group tour, see the ever-popular landmark without the hassle. Upon meeting your guide, you’ll head straight inside with skip-the-line tickets. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, Versailles' gardens, and other highlights, and learn more from your guide’s commentary (headsets are provided so you can hear every word). This flexible tour gives you the chance to pick from different departure times, and opt to dine in the elegant, on-site restaurant.

Considered among France’s must-see attractions, the UNESCO–listed Palace of Versailles makes an ideal day trip from Paris—but the entry queues can be long. On this tour, reach the palace in comfort with round-trip transport from your central Paris hotel included, and beat the queues with skip-the-line admission. Learn the secrets of beautiful features like the Hall of Mirrors on a guided tour, and visit the elegant palace gardens.

Go back in time to experience the opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles on this small-group tour from Paris. Walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the Royal Apartments, and admire the enormous gardens and beautiful fountain displays. Weekend visitors from April to October can see the famous fountain shows. Choose either a half-day independent tour in either the morning or afternoon, or a full-day guided tour. Pick-up and drop-off at central Paris hotels is included to make everything hassle-free.

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).

The magnificent Palace of Versailles and the Impressionist village of Giverny, formerly home to Claude Monet, are two of the most popular day trips from Paris. On this tour, experience both in one day, with a morning tour of Monet’s House and Gardens, a delicious 3-course lunch at a local restaurant, and an afternoon tour of Versailles, including the King’s Chambers, the Hall of Mirrors, and the stunning gardens.

Visit the iconic Versailles Palace and Gardens and complete the experience with a 3-course gourmet lunch on this 4-hour tour from Paris. Round-trip train tickets from Paris, entrance fees, and lunch included. Upgrade your tour with an additional visit to Petit Trainon.

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.

Venture outside the French capital to visit two of the countryside's most popular attractions. Experience the unmatched opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, where are you'll walk down the glittering Hall of Mirrors and step inside the private apartments of Marie Antoinette. Then, see the Japanese gardens and lily ponds that inspired one of Impressionism's leading figures at the Giverny home of Claude Monet. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and enjoy the personalized nature of a tour that's just for you and your party.

Breeze past the large crowds at Versailles on this 4-hour tour, including skip-the-line access. Follow your guide through the palace and gardens of Louis XIV, including all entrance fees and round-trip transportation from central Paris.

Save time and see Giverny and Versailles in one day on this action-packed day tour from Paris. You’ll save hours planning transport and waiting in long visitor lines by having round-trip transport and entrance fees included. Explore Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny, and the Musée des Impressionnismes-Giverny, before heading to Versailles to visit the Palace of Versailles. When you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch in Moulin de Fourges.

Learn about the royal scandals and mysteries that took place within the walls of one of Europe’s most extravagant palaces with a special, scandalous tour of the Château of Versailles that will keep both kids and adults entertained. Travel by train from Paris to the immense estate, where you’ll skip the long entrance lines with priority access. Stroll through the palace’s most ornate quarters, including the famous Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, Salon of Abundance and royal apartments, while a knowledgeable guide shares tales of intrigue, murder, ghosts and romance.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Palace of Versailles to avoid the often-long queues. Explore the opulent palace and expansive gardens, and — in the summer — take in the optional Versailles Fountain Show. This is a great way to see this must-see attraction outside Paris.

Swap Paris for Versailles on this intimate half-day tour. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free experience with hotel pickup, drop-off and transfers included. By having a private guide, you’ll be able to ask questions along the way and personalize your experience. You’ll save time waiting in line by having a skip the line entrance ticket when visiting the Palace and Gardens of Versailles.

Explore the Palace of Versailles on a day trip from Paris by train that includes time to discover the palace gardens and the Petit Trianon, where Marie Antoinette spent much of her time. Inside the palace, you'll see the Hall of Mirrors and the state apartments before heading outside to the private domain of the former French Queen. Many visitors to Versailles don't take the time to visit the queen's separate home and village with its farm and gardens, so don't miss this more in-depth experience.

Discover the magic of the Palace of Versailles, the magnificent former home of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. This full-day tour offers plenty of time to take in all the palace highlights including the lavish States Apartments, the palace gardens, Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Also included is a delicious 3-course lunch looking out over the Grand Canal and the palace gardens.

Pack in two of France’s main attractions into one day with this tour of the Palace of Versailles and Giverny, including round-trip transport from Paris. While at Versailles, see where King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette lived, enjoy skip-the-line admission, an essential when visiting Versailles. Then head to Giverny to explore Monet’s House and Gardens, and catch a glimpse of where the Impressionist painter got ideas for some of his most famous works.