Palace of Versailles: Priority Entry Ticket + Guided Tour

Palace of Versailles Priority Entry Guided Tour

This guided tour of the Palace of Versailles combines priority entry with expert commentary to bring France's most opulent royal residence to life. You'll meet your local guide at the equestrian statue of Louis XIV and skip the queues to enter the palace directly. Your guide leads you through the Royal Apartments where Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI once lived, sharing stories of their reigns and the palace's construction.

The tour highlights the famous Hall of Mirrors, where lavish court ceremonies took place, and reveals the daily life of French royalty. After the guided portion, you're free to explore the 809 hectares of manicured gardens and visit the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette, the queen's private retreat where she escaped court life. This combination of guided expertise and independent exploration gives you a complete Versailles experience.

What is Included

• Priority entry to the Palace of Versailles
• Professional guided tour of the Royal Apartments
• Access to the Hall of Mirrors
• Entry to the palace gardens
• Access to the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette

Good to Know

Meet your guide at the equestrian statue of Louis XIV outside the palace entrance, arriving 15 minutes early. The tour involves extensive walking through the palace and gardens, so wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring valid ID if you've booked reduced-price tickets.

Garden access is included except during special Musical and Fountain shows from April to October. Public transportation to Versailles is not included in this ticket. The tour is led by a live guide rather than audio equipment.

If you're planning more Paris tours, consider exploring the city's artistic side with a Louvre Museum guided tour or discover royal history closer to the city centre with a Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie tour that covers French royal and revolutionary history.