Tour Itinerary
Versailles is world famous for its awe-inspiring, extravagant palace and breathtakingly beautiful gardens. You’ve experienced the excitement and wonder of cosmopolitan Paris – Now journey back in time with us! Revel in the over-the-top decadence, harmonious open spaces, and luscious splendor of an intricately landscaped paradise just a short ride from the capital.
We walk you around and through these enchanted grounds and reveal the stories of the shamelessly self-indulgent kings, queens, and consorts of 17th and 18th century France.
Unravel the glory of the Sun King, the stifling court etiquette, and the scandals that rocked the monarchy and ignited the Revolution. Hear the fantastic myths and legends behind the statues and fountains. Explore with us the hidden corners you wouldn’t find on your own!
At the end of the tour, stay with us for a relaxing, quintessentially French wine and cheese interlude in the magnificent gardens as we divulge the intriguing details of the Château interior. If you’d prefer to actually venture inside (an additional €16*), we’ll even show you how to avoid the lines and get the best-priced tickets!
On this 6-hour tour we cover:
• The Château and Gardens of Versailles*
• The Hall of Mirrors
• The Treaty of Versailles
• The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
• The Women’s March to Versailles
• The Sun King
• Marie-Antoinette
• The Fountains of Versailles
• Little Venice
• Latona and the Peasants of Lycia
• The Grand Canal
• Enceladus and the War of the Giants
• French Absolutism
• The Abduction of Persephone
• Court Etiquette
• The Orangery
• The world’s first balloon flight
• The road to Revolution and Marie Antoinette’s downfall
...and much more!
The VERSAILLES Tour starts EVERY DAY at 11 AM
Meet in front of the fountain on the Place St. Michel in the Latin Quarter.
Take Métro 4 to Saint Michel or RER B & C to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.
Just look for our guides in red T-shirts!
€30 adults / €28 students **
* The Château at Versailles is closed on Mondays. Our tour of the gardens, exterior, and stories still runs!
** Includes all public transport fees. On weekends and public holidays, the magnificent fountain displays are put on. On these days, the garden entry – and our tour price – is €8 / €6 extra. It’s absolutely worth it!