Versailles Half-Day Guided Tour with Palace and Garden Access
Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles

Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles
Group size
Discover the Palace of Versailles on a carefully organised half-day tour from Paris, combining comfortable transportation, reserved timed admission and the expertise of a professional English-speaking guide.
Your experience begins with pickup from selected hotels and private residences in western Paris. After booking, our team will confirm your exact pickup time and location. Travel comfortably to Versailles, where you will meet your guide near the palace entrance. During your guided visit, lasting approximately 1½ to 2 hours, discover the history of the French royal court and explore the palace’s most remarkable rooms, including the King’s State Apartments and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. The Royal Chapel may also be included when access conditions permit.
Your guide will then accompany you through the formal French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. You will learn about their fountains, sculptures and impressive perspectives before enjoying some free time to take photographs and explore independently. At the end of the visit, your driver will take you back to your accommodation or to the nearest accessible location within the confirmed pickup area.
This tour is ideal for travellers looking for a well-organised introduction to Versailles without committing to a full-day excursion. For a smaller group, choose a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday morning departure, or any afternoon departure.
Total duration: approximately 5:30–6:30 hours, including transportation from Paris.
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Duration : 6 hours / 2:00 hours Guided tour & Garden Show / 15-20 people Max
Tour Language : English.
From 164 €
TOUR DETAILS
Included :
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS
• Choice between pickup and return from selected accommodations in western Paris
or a designated meeting point
• Comfortable round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
• Palace admission with a reserved entry time
• Professional licensed English-speaking guide
• Approximately 1½–2-hour guided tour of the Palace
• Approximately 30-minute guided walk through the French Gardens
• Approximately 1 hour of free time in the gardens
• Admission to the Palace and Gardens included
• Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens included when scheduled from April to October
• Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings: maximum 20 guests
• Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings: maximum 15 guests
• All afternoon departures: maximum 15 guests
Please note: Security checks and crowd management may occasionally delay
admission, even with a reserved time slot.
Not Included :
• Food and drinks
• Pickup and drop-off outside the confirmed western Paris service area
• Admission to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet
• Little Train or other transportation to the Trianon Estate
• Gratuities (optional)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Walking and Mobility
This tour requires approximately 2–3 hours of walking and standing, sometimes on cobblestones, uneven paths and other difficult surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes and a good level of physical fitness are strongly recommended.
Although the Palace of Versailles provides certain accessibility facilities, the transportation and itinerary of this shared tour are not wheelchair accessible. The tour may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility, significant walking difficulties or health conditions that could make prolonged standing difficult. Guides cannot provide individual mobility assistance.
Punctuality
Please be ready at the confirmed pickup or meeting point at least five minutes before your scheduled time. Late arrivals cannot be refunded, as the group must respect the Palace’s reserved admission time and the planned return schedule.
Reserved Timed Admission
Your booking includes Palace admission for a reserved time slot. However, timed admission does not guarantee immediate entry. Security checks, crowd management and operational decisions by the Palace may occasionally cause delays.
Identification Requirements
Guests booked under an age-based or reduced rate must carry valid proof of identity. Without the required documentation, the Palace may charge an additional fee or refuse admission.
Tickets, Transportation and Voucher
Palace admission, garden access and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle are included as described in your selected option.
Your Paris Webservices voucher is proof of your reservation but is not an admission ticket for direct entry to the Palace. It must first be presented to your driver, guide or Paris Webservices representative.
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HALF-DAY TOUR INFORMATION
This half-day experience focuses on the Palace of Versailles and its formal gardens. The programme does not allow enough time to visit the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon or Queen’s Hamlet.
Please do not rent a golf cart during your free time, as this could cause you to miss the group’s scheduled departure and return transportation to Paris. Remain close to the palace and main garden areas and follow the instructions provided by your guide.
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SEASONAL GARDEN PROGRAMME
From April to October, your visit may include the Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens when one of these programmes is scheduled on the date of your tour. Garden admission is included in this package. However, fountain operation, music, access to the groves and garden routes vary according to the official Versailles programme, weather conditions and operational restrictions. A fountain display cannot be guaranteed at every moment of the visit.
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TRAFFIC AND PICKUP IN PARIS
Traffic between Paris and Versailles can be heavy, and the journey may occasionally take more than one hour.
To reduce unnecessary travel time and protect the reserved Palace admission schedule, hotel pickup and return are limited to selected hotels and private residences in western Paris. Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking.
If your accommodation is outside the confirmed pickup area, you will be asked to join the tour from a designated meeting point or the nearest available pickup location within the service zone.
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GOOD TO KNOW
* Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather.
* Large bags and suitcases are not accepted on this tour.
* Travel light, as certain bags, umbrellas and bulky items are prohibited inside the Palace.
* Keep your personal belongings with you and remain alert in crowded areas.
* Security checks may delay admission, even with a reserved time slot.
* Follow the guide’s instructions and return to the designated meeting place at the stated time.
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**Tour operated by Paris Webservices.**
MEETING POINT & MAP
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellation deadlines are based on Paris local time (CET/CEST).
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INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS — 1 TO 7 PARTICIPANTS
• More than 24 hours before departure: full refund.
• 24 hours or less before departure: no refund.
• Late arrivals and no-shows: no refund or rescheduling.
Bookings made through Viator or Tripadvisor must be cancelled directly through the original platform.
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GROUP BOOKINGS — 8 PARTICIPANTS OR MORE
Applies only to bookings made directly with Paris Webservices.
• More than 7 days before departure: full refund.
• Between 7 days and 48 hours before departure: 50% cancellation fee.
• 48 hours or less before departure: no refund.
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IMPORTANT CONDITIONS
Please be ready at your confirmed pickup location or meeting point at least five minutes before departure.
If a participant leaves the tour after it has started, no refund will be issued.
If Paris Webservices cancels the tour due to force majeure, safety concerns or operational circumstances, an alternative date or a full refund will be offered.
A reservation is confirmed only after you receive our confirmation email.
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PAYMENT AND CONFIRMATION
Full payment is required by Visa or Mastercard through our secure online platform.
Your bank may temporarily hold the amount while we confirm availability. If the service is available, your card will be charged and a confirmation email will be sent, normally within one business day.
If we cannot confirm the booking, no payment will be collected. The time required for a pending authorisation to disappear depends on your bank.
Online payments may require 3D Secure authentication through your banking application, a one-time code or another method selected by your bank.
Paris Webservices will never request your complete card details by email.
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CURRENCY
All payments are processed in euros (€). Prices include applicable French taxes and VAT.
Your bank may apply its own exchange rate or international transaction fees. pareille pas de ligne entre les 2
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GROUP BOOKINGS — 8 PARTICIPANTS OR MORE
Applies only to bookings made directly with Paris Webservices.
• More than 7 days before departure: full refund.
• Between 7 days and 48 hours before departure: 50% cancellation fee.
• 48 hours or less before departure: no refund.
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IMPORTANT CONDITIONS
Please be ready at your confirmed pickup location or meeting point at least five minutes before departure.
If a participant leaves the tour after it has started, no refund will be issued.
If Paris Webservices cancels the tour due to force majeure, safety concerns or operational circumstances, an alternative date or a full refund will be offered.
A reservation is confirmed only after you receive our confirmation email.
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PAYMENT AND CONFIRMATION
Full payment is required by Visa or Mastercard through our secure online platform.
Your bank may temporarily hold the amount while we confirm availability. If the service is available, your card will be charged and a confirmation email will be sent, normally within one business day.
If we cannot confirm the booking, no payment will be collected. The time required for a pending authorisation to disappear depends on your bank.
Online payments may require 3D Secure authentication through your banking application, a one-time code or another method selected by your bank.
Paris Webservices will never request your complete card details by email.
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CURRENCY
All payments are processed in euros (€). Prices include applicable French taxes and VAT.
Your bank may apply its own exchange rate or international transaction fees.
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