Versailles Tours Fact Sheet
Paris Versailles Tours
After a short journey to Versailles, avoid the tremendously long lines by booking one of these tours. See the room where Marie
Antoinette's guards were killed as they protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk through the breathtaking
Hall of Mirrors where King Louis greeted guests, and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I.
Versailles Tours Information
Inclusions
Each tour includes English speaking guide
Bikes are provided for Bike Tours
Transportation to Versailles is included
All food is at an extra cost
How do I use my Voucher?
Rail Plus issues an e-voucher which can then be handed to the Tour Guide. Meeting points are different for each tour. The meeting
point, date and time will be printed on your voucher.
Versailles Tours Descriptions and Highlights
Multiple tour options available
Versailles Bike Tour
Upon arrival in the town of Versailles, we will ride to the famous city market to shop for our picnic supplies (cost not included). Then,
we'll cruise through the Chateau's enormous grounds along a network of fantastic trails and tree-lined paths to visit Marie Antoinette's
Hamlet and both the Petit & Grand Trianons. Next, it's on to our picnic at the end of the Grand Canal where we'll settle down for a
royal feast. After lunch, we'll continue through the grounds and enter the chambers of the Chateau itself. Our bike tour offers you
skip-the-line access to the Chateau to avoid the tremendously long lines. See the room where Marie Antionette's guards were killed as
they protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk through the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors where King Louis
greeted guests, and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I. Ride with us and you will explore
exponentially more of the 2,000+ acres of royal property than you would ever be able to see on your own.
Tour Highlights:
Versailles Open Market
Grand & Petit Trianons
Picnic Along the Grand Canal
Formal Château Gardens
Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles
Hall of Mirrors
Queen's Hamlet
Inclusions:
Bike
Helmet (provided but optional)
Roundtrip transportation from Paris to Versailles
Guided tour of Royal Grounds
Access to Chateau
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Access to Chateau
Access to Royal Gardens
Audio Guide inside Chateau
Ability to explore the Chateau and Royal Gardens on your own
Meeting Point: We meet at our offices at 24, rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris
Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours
Skip the line: Versailles Chateau and Gardens Tour
During this popular skip-the-line tour, a passionate and knowledgeable guide will explain the history of the palace and life at the royal
court as you stroll through Versailles' beautiful Royal Gardens. You will then bypass the long lines and be given immediate access to
the Chateau. An audio guide is provided so you can explore the famous palace rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, at your own pace.
The flexibility of this tour means you can return to Paris in your own time, allowing for another activity in the afternoon or a longer visit
of Versailles.
Tour Inclusions:
Round-trip Train Tickets from Paris
Skip-the-line Entry to the Palace of Versailles
Skip-the-line Entry to the Royal Gardens
Knowledgeable and personable guide for the Royal Gardens
Audio Guide for the Palace of Versailles
Tour Highlights:
Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles
Royal Gardens
Round Trip Transportation from Paris
Hall of Mirrors
Knowledgable Guide
Small Group Guaranteed
Meeting Point: We meet at our offices at 24, rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris
Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours
Skip the line: Behind the Scenes Versailles Tour
After a short train journey to Versailles, you will spend the morning learning the history of the palace while walking in the beautiful
Royal Gardens, your tour timed perfectly to catch the fountain show. Your guide will lead you to the Grand Canal for some free time
where you can have a picnic lunch or visit the local garden cafe (cost of lunch not included). Following lunch, enter the world famous
palace of Versailles through a special side entrance with absolutely no waiting time. While other hallways in the museum are crowded
with thousands of tourists, you will enjoy the serenity of being in the King & Queen's private residence with just our small group. This
area is past the velvet rope line and is inaccessible to the general public. You will explore the fascinating history of life at the royal
court with your Versailles-licensed guide as you are given privileged access to the historic private rooms including Louis XVI's library,
the royal dining hall, the chapel or the opera house, and the luxurious private game room. Of course, you don't want to miss the Hall
of Mirrors; this tour includes access to the public section of the museum also, which you can explore at your own pace.
Tour Inclusions:
Round-trip Train Tickets from Paris
Guided Tour of the Versailles Royal Gardens
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VIP Skip-the-line Entry to the Private Apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI
Experienced Versailles Tour Guide
Skip-the-line Entry to the Public Section of the Versailles Chateau
Tour Highlights:
Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles
Guided Tour of Royal Gardens
Hall of Mirrors
Behind-The-Scenes Access
Versailles Licensed Guide
Meeting Point: We meet at a cafe located at 1, rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris
Duration: Approx. 7 hours
Versailles Tours 2017 Departures
X - Tours are running on these days.
Versailles Bike Tour
Date
Time
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
1 Mar - 16 Mar
9am
x
x
x
x
17 Mar - 28 Oct
9am
x
x
x
x
x
x
29 Oct - 30 Nov
9am
x
x
x
x
Black out dates: No scheduled Versailles Bike Tours from Dec to Feb.
Versailles Chateau and Gardens Tour
Date
Time
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
1 Apr - 13 Apr
9am
x
x
x
14 Apr - 30 Apr
9am
x
x
x
x
1 May - 30 Sep
9am
x
x
x
x
x
x
1 Jun - 31 Jul
1.30pm
x
x
1 Oct - 31 Oct
9am
x
x
x
Black out dates: None
Behind the Scenes Versailles Tour
Date
Time
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
1 Apr - 31 May
9.45am
x
1 Jun - 31 Jul
9.45am
x
x
1 Aug - 31 Oct
9.45am
x
Black out dates: Sep 15
X - Tours are running on these days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the meeting point for my tour?
Each tour departs from a different location. Please have a read of meeting points under each tour mentioned here.
For tours departing from 24, rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris - please follow below directions:
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From the Eiffel Tower (7 minutes)
Walk through the Champ de Mars park away from the Eiffel Tower and the Seine river.
About 200 yards from the Tower you'll come to a street that transects the park and has a fountain in the middle of the street.
Turn right and walk to the large intersection with Avenue de Suffren.
Turn left onto Avenue de Suffren and walk two blocks and then turn right onto rue des Presles.
Walk past the Cuban embassy and turn right onto rue Edgar Faure.
You'll see us directly in front of you.
From the Métro station La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (lines 6, 8, 10) (4 minutes)
All but one of the exits from this Métro station are at the intersection of the streets Avenue de la Motte-Picquet and Blvd. de
Grenelle. There is a McDonald's and a Monoprix grocery store in this intersection.
Find the café named "Bouquet de Grenelle" and walk against traffic on the small street, rue de Pondichéry, that runs along the
side of the café.
Turn right onto the third street (actually count them), just at the back corner of the small park
(the street sign will say Place Dupleix) and walk 50 yards.
Turn left onto rue Edgar Faure.
You'll see us directly in front of you.
From the Métro station Dupleix (line 6) (3 minutes)
This is an elevated station and you must descend to street level to exit the station.
At the bottom of the stairs take the exit to the right and you'll find yourself at an intersection
Cross the intersection onto rue Humblot and walk to the far end of the street (about 200 yards).
Turn left along the side of the park and walk 50 yards. Turn left on rue Edgar Faure.
You'll see us directly in front of you.
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Payment & Ticketing
Conditions:
Vouchers need to be exchanged locally. The voucher must be handed to your Tour Guide.
We require full payment within 7 days of confirmation. For bookings made within 14 days, full payment is required prior to
confirmation.
Amendments can be made 14 or more days prior to the tours departure date, fees apply.
We also recommend that you take out suitable travel insurance to cover (as a minimum) the costs incurred if you cancel your trip.
Cancellation & Amendments
Conditions:
Vouchers are non-refundable once issued.
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