About this experience
Arguably the most famous palace-park ensemble in Europe attracts travelers with its grandeur and luxury. This architectural masterpiece was the project of Louis XIV's entire life and a monument to an entire era. To feel its harmonious greatness, you will pass through the palace halls, learn about what happened in the state apartments, admire the elegant fountains in the park. And you will immerse yourself in the idea of 'heaven on earth', which was embodied in Versailles at the Sun King's command.
What to Expect
The Splendor of Versailles and Its Stories
Royal residence - the place where decisive events took place. You will walk through the central alley and through the Golden Gates, visit the Hall of Coronation and the Throne Room, enjoy the view from the Sun King's chamber, and unravel the symbolism of the architectural design of the room. You will be amazed by the legendary Hall of Mirrors, where time seems to stand still: here you will hear a story about industrial espionage, examine the first French mirrors, and 'stroll through the garden' inside the palace. Versailles will reveal itself to you as a precious jewel, which in the 19th century became a museum and was intended to demonstrate France's power.
Organizational Details
How the Tour Goes
- The tour is conducted if at least 3 people have signed up for it. Please inquire via correspondence before paying for a single person whether the tour will take place.
- Participation in the tour with young children is possible: please bring a baby carrier, strollers are not allowed in Versailles
- In case of tour cancellation less than 7 days in advance, the prepayment is non-refundable, as the skip-the-line privilege for the guide, which allows queue-free access, is purchased in advance and is non-refundable
- We travel from Paris to Versailles by public transport (a convenient and budget-friendly way)
- No need to buy tickets on your own, the guide reserves group tickets with the right to conduct the tour. If you purchase tickets on your own, you will not be able to join the guided tour.
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the tour for you
Additional Expenses
- Additional expenses are paid in cash in euros to the guide before the tour
- Entrance ticket to the palace and gardens
— Winter period (November 1 - March 31): €21 per person
— Summer period (April 1 - October 31): €42 per person
— Children under 18 enter the palace for free
— Entrance to the gardens for children over 5 years old: €11 - Roundtrip on comfortable public transport - €10 per person
- In France, banknotes with denominations of €200 and €500 are not accepted, so we ask you to prepare banknotes of smaller denominations in advance.
The tour can be conducted in an individual format (up to 4 people). Price - €320 (transportation costs and tickets are the same - they are paid separately).
