Elli was so passionate in her presentation of Versailles! She went out of her way to make sure we had the best experience. Her passion and knowledge makes me want to read more about Versailles and the French royalty. Thank you Elli!
Express Versailles Tour: Highlights of the Palace and Gardens
Make the most of limited time on this compact yet insight-packed visit, led by a knowledgeable expert.
Meet the Experts
Where You’ll Go
From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.
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Versailles Palace and GardensFrench royal palace with Baroque architecture, landscaped gardens, and fountains.
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
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English-speaking expert guideTours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
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Intentionally sized groupsA smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
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Tickets and entrance feesAll entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
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HeadsetsHeadsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Excluded
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GratuitiesWe encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
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Food and drinkRefreshments are only included during a tour when clearly noted.
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Transportation to and from the meeting pointGuests organize pre- and post-tour transport themselves - this service can be added by request.
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Hotel pickup or drop-offUnless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Make the Most of Your Tour
Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.
Dos:
- Wear comfortable footwear
- Check the weather and dress appropriately
- Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
- Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
- Bring firearms or weapons
- Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
- Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always
contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour begins in Versailles. You will meet your expert just outside the palace entrance.
If you are traveling from central Paris, we recommend either a Taxi/Uber (approx 1 hour drive) or the RER C train to the Château Rive Gauche train station in Versailles. It is about a 10 minute walk from the station to our meeting point. Download the Paris transport RATP app for detailed transport instructions.
For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased which allows you to directly enter the security line at the palace without waiting to purchase tickets. You may still have to wait in a security line or in a line to have your pre-purchased ticket scanned.
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
While the palace gardens are not easily accessible for people with reduced mobility, we do have the ability to alter the tour route in order to better accommodate mobility concerns.
Please let us know about any accessibility concerns at the time of booking so that we can best advise.
Service dog accommodations
Service dogs are authorized in the palace and gardens.
Don’t just take our word for it
Your guide Laurence was amazing. Beyond 5 star. The knowledge that was coming out of him was by far more than we could have asked for. Impressive !! He was also animated, funny and a pleasure to be with.
Our Highlights of the Palace and Gardens tour was exceptional. I am so glad we decided to do the tour. Versailles could be overwhelming, so it was so nice to have Kasia as our guide who was able to highlight all the important things to see in the Palace and the Gardens. Kasia had so much knowledge about the history and facts of Versailles that we got so much more out of our visit. Everything was perfect from start to finish!!
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