Paris Day Trip to Versailles: How to Do It and What to See
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Versailles Visit by Train
An escorted train ride from Paris to a lavish 17th-century estate
Highlights
- Take the worry and stress out of getting from Paris to Versailles with a host to handle the details.
- Relax with your host on an express train from Paris.
- Learn about the palace you’re about to see or ask your host for other Paris travel tips.
- Skip the line for your all-access ticket to the palace and grounds of Versailles. (Skip-the-line does not include security).
- Go at your own pace on a self-guided tour of the 17th-century palace, audio guide included.
- Discover the Hall of Mirrors, the quarters of the Sun King, the royal chapel, and more inside.
- Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
What you'll do
Journey through time from Paris to Versailles. You’ll begin in Paris, the city that housed a royal palace where the Louvre museum now stands — until Louis XIV decided to relocate to the outskirts of Paris to build a new palace. That new palace was the fabulous estate of ... Read more
Journey through time from Paris to Versailles. You’ll begin in Paris, the city that housed a royal palace where the Louvre museum now stands — until Louis XIV decided to relocate to the outskirts of Paris to build a new palace. That new palace was the fabulous estate of Versailles.
You’ll meet your host near the big church on 91 Bd du Montparnasse, near the train station, and they’ll guide you to your train and accompany you all the way to Versailles. Along the way, your host will share information so you can learn more about the palace you’re about to visit. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to talk with your host — who’s also a local expert — about other things to see and do in Paris.
Once you arrive at Versailles, your host will walk with you to the palace entrance, where you’ll receive your skip-the-line timed entry ticket. Before you enter Versailles, your host will also explain how to return to Paris on your own with your return train ticket. Skip-the-line does not include security, all guests must wait in the security line.
Spend the rest of the day enjoying Versailles at your own pace. Your ticket includes an audio guide to enrich your experience.
We recommend allowing 2-4 hours to enjoy this magnificent estate. Round-trip transportation between Paris and Versailles takes about 2-3 hours, so in total, plan around 5-6 hours for this experience.
Itinerary
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Église Notre-Dame des Champs
The large, Romanesque church we’ll meet in front of
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Train station
Where you’ll board your express train to Versailles
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Train to Versailles
A 90-minute ride as your host shares more about the estate
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Versailles
A self-guided tour with timed-entry ticket and audio guide included
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Return to Paris
With your included return train ticket whenever you wish to leave
Plan your trip
Admission
This experience includes all-access entry to Versailles plus an audio guide. Your tour is self-led.
Transportation
Your train tickets to and from Versailles are included. Your host will ride with you to Versailles and explain how to return to Paris.
Accessibility
This experience is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Meeting point
Please meet us in front of the big church at the following address: 91 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris.
Your guide will be holding an orange sign with “ExperienceFirst” written on it.
For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: 91 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris.
FAQs
Does the host return to Paris with us?
No. Your host guides you to Versailles and provides you with clear instructions for how to return on your own to Paris. You can enjoy the estate at your own leisurely pace.
Is my entry ticket, audio guide, and train ticket included?
Yes, your timed entry ticket, audio guide, and round-trip train ticket are all included in the price of the experience.
What should I do about lunch?
If you’d like to dine at Versailles, your host can share suggestions of where to get food. There are a number of good options on and near the estate.
Can I take pictures inside the palace?
Yes, taking pictures is allowed. However, some areas prohibit the use of flash photography.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs
What if it rains?
Our tours and experiences run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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