Half Day Versailles Tour with Audioguide - Skip the Line

 

Whether your interest is in the history of France, royalty, architecture or horticulture, Versailles Palace definitely has something to suit everyone’s tastes.

Highlights
- Admire the intricate architecture and decoration of the Palace of Versailles
- Stroll through the spectacular gardens and countless rooms
- Travel to another era with the help of an audio guide

Indulge yourself with a visit to Versailles Palace and experience the extravagant architecture and décor of this royal residence. Relive the glorious periods of Louis XIV, XV, XVI as you peruse the Palace at your own pace. This Versailles tour will take you to the palace and allows you the freedom to explore the decadent State Apartments, with its elegant reception halls, Queen's bedroom and wondrous Hall of Mirrors. Then take your time as you roam the vast palace gardens, designed by André le Notre.

On route towards Versailles, you can listen to a recorded commentary about the history of Versailles (with background baroque style music) to give you some background about the palace so you can get the most out of your visit to this fascinating and historical site.

Travel back into France’s history to a period of decadence and royal excess experienced prior to the French Revolution. Versailles is known as the ultimate celebration of the flamboyant styles of the King Louis’ fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth. Combining a mixture of Classical and Baroque styles, the Palace has been on the World Heritage list for 30 years.

Versailles also boasts an impressive history from bygone years. Keep your eyes open for the hidden door in the Queens bedchamber that Marie-Antoinette escaped through when the Palace was stormed by a Paris mob during the Revolution.

Languages
Individual earphones inside the palace for the recorded commentary in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Korean and Mandarin Chinese.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
2 rue des Pyramides - 75001 - Paris - FR

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:00 - 12:00

Closing dates
01/05
25/12
01/01

Duration: 4 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Audioguide
Audioguide fee: Included
Group type: Shared