The day trip to the Palace of Versailles from Paris, with round-trip transport, skip-the-line entry and an English-speaking guide, starts at €75 per person. Instant confirmation and free cancellation.
Palace of Versailles Tickets: Skip-the-Line Day Trip from Paris (2026 Prices)
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The palace of the kings of France awaits on the outskirts of Paris. Book the Versailles day trip from €75, with transport, skip-the-line entry, an English-speaking guide and free time in the gardens.
Facade and gardens of the Palace of Versailles. Photos: Basile Morin, Myrabella and ToucanWings (CC BY-SA), via Wikimedia Commons.
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Palace of Versailles key facts 2026:
Day trip with transport + guide: from €75
Palace-only ticket: ~€21 (official site)
EU under-18s: free entry
Hours: 9:00–18:30 (closed Mondays)
RER C: Versailles Château Rive Gauche (~40 min)
Gardens: 800 ha · Musical Fountains on set dates
English-speaking guide and skip-the-line access
Tip: set aside extra time for the gardens
How much are Palace of Versailles tickets in 2026?
The day trip to the Palace of Versailles from Paris costs from €75 per person in 2026, with round-trip transport, skip-the-line entry and an English-speaking guide. A palace-only ticket runs around €21 on the official site, but on your own you'll have to arrange the train and stand in the queues. EU under-18s enter free.
Versailles day trip: skip-the-line entry and transport
With the Versailles day trip you'll explore the most famous palace in France, a symbol of absolutism and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, without worrying about transport or queues. The activity departs from near the Eiffel Tower, takes you by coach to Versailles (about 45 minutes) and gives you priority access to the palace with an English-speaking guide.
Booking ahead secures your place (essential in spring and summer) and spares you the long queues that form at the palace entrance. The guided tour of the interior lasts around 1.5 hours, after which you have free time to stroll through the gardens at your own pace.
What to see at the Palace of Versailles
Versailles is vast: between the palace, the gardens and the Trianon you could easily spend the whole day. These are the must-sees:
The Hall of Mirrors: the most famous room, with 357 mirrors and 17 windows overlooking the gardens. This is where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919.
The King's Grand Apartments: Louis XIV's state rooms, each dedicated to a planet, with painted ceilings and period furniture.
The Royal Chapel and the Royal Opera: two gems of French Baroque inside the palace.
Le Notre's gardens: 800 hectares of parterres, statues, the Grand Canal and the fountains. On set dates the Musical Fountains (a fountain show set to Baroque music) come to life.
The Grand and Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate, a quieter haven at the far end of the grounds (included in the long option).
Palace, gardens and Trianon: how to plan it
The distance between the palace and the Trianon is considerable (over 1 km). If you want to see it all, start early with the palace, grab a bite near the Grand Canal and leave the afternoon for the gardens and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.
Our honest take
Versailles is a near-mandatory day trip from Paris, but it's big, it gets busy and it's out of town: going with transport, skip-the-line entry and a clear plan is the difference between enjoying it and wearing yourself out.
What we like most
Transport and skip-the-line entry save you the hassle of the train and the waits.
The Hall of Mirrors and the gardens are spectacular.
The English-speaking guide puts the history of the court in context.
What to know before booking
It's a long day trip (6-9 h): it takes up most of the day.
The palace is closed on Mondays.
The gardens are enormous and there's a lot of walking.
Who it's for (and who it isn't)
Yes if you're into history and don't want to bother with trains and queues. Maybe not if you have very few hours in Paris or don't fancy a full day out of the city.
Versailles tickets and day trips: types and options
You can choose from several ways to visit Versailles depending on your time and budget:
Day trip with transport + guide (half day): round-trip coach from Paris, skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of the palace, with free time in the gardens. From €75.
Full-day trip (9 h): adds the Grand and Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate, to see it all without rushing.
Trip with audio guide: transport and skip-the-line entry, but exploring the palace at your own pace with an audio guide.
Palace-only ticket: basic access to the palace (~€21 official) if you'd rather go on your own by train.
What does the day trip include? Round-trip transport from Paris, skip-the-line entry to the palace and gardens, and an English-speaking guide during the interior tour. The full-day option adds the Trianon.
How to book your Versailles day trip
Booking your Versailles day trip online is simple and takes just a couple of minutes. Follow these steps:
Choose the date: pick your day (remember the palace is closed on Mondays; to see the fountains, choose a Musical Fountains day).
Select the option: half day, full day with the Trianon or with audio guide.
Enter the number of travellers: with adult and child rates.
Meeting point: you'll receive the departure address, near the Eiffel Tower.
Instant confirmation: after payment you receive the voucher straight away by email and on your phone.
Once you're set, just hit book and complete the purchase of your Versailles day trip 100% securely.
Versailles is about 20 km southwest of Paris. If you book the day trip, there's nothing to worry about: coach transport is included and departs from near the Eiffel Tower (about a 45-minute journey). If you'd rather go on your own, these are the options:
RER C (most common): to Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, about 40 minutes from the centre and a 10-minute walk from the palace.
Train from Montparnasse: line N to Versailles Chantiers (~15 min walk from the palace).
Train from Saint-Lazare: to Versailles Rive Droite.
By car: via the A13; there's paid parking beside the palace (the Place d'Armes).
The gardens and the Musical Fountains
The gardens of Versailles, designed by André Le Notre, are almost as famous as the palace: 800 hectares of geometric parterres, sculptures, groves and the Grand Canal. Strolling through them is free on most days, except when the fountains are running.
Musical Fountains: the fountain show set to Baroque music runs on specific dates (mainly weekends from spring to autumn). On those days access to the gardens is ticketed.
Musical Fountains Nights: in summer there are evening sessions with fireworks over the Grand Canal.
Getting around: you can rent a rowing boat on the Grand Canal, a golf cart or a bike to cover the distances.
Best time to visit and how to avoid queues
Versailles welcomes millions of visitors a year and the palace gets crowded by mid-morning. These tips genuinely work:
Start first thing: right at opening (9:00) the Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors are far clearer.
Avoid Tuesdays: with the Louvre and the Orsay closed that day, many visitors redirect to Versailles and it gets busier.
Remember it's closed on Mondays: don't plan the palace visit for that day (the gardens do open).
Palace in the morning, gardens in the afternoon: that way you dodge the peak hours inside the building.
With transport included you skip the RER queue and the ticket-desk waits, which eat the most time.
Travel guides
Plan your visit: our Palace of Versailles guide
Take our Palace of Versailles guide with the ideal route through the palace, the Hall of Mirrors, the gardens and the Trianon, the best times to go and tricks to avoid queues. Browse our travel guides for the essentials and the full itinerary with the map.
These are our own guides · tickets are booked separately.
Versailles FAQ
How far in advance should I book Versailles?
The earlier the better. Versailles is one of the most visited sites in France and places sell out, especially in spring and summer, at weekends and on Musical Fountains days. Booking online secures your transport and skip-the-line entry.
Where can I buy the Versailles day trip?
You can book your Versailles day trip online on this very page: our booking button takes you to the Civitatis platform, where you choose the date and the option. Booking online is the most convenient way: it includes transport, you skip the palace queues, you receive the voucher on your phone and you get instant confirmation and an English-speaking guide.
How much is a ticket to the Palace of Versailles?
The day trip from Paris with transport, skip-the-line entry and an English-speaking guide starts at €75 per person. A palace-only ticket costs around €21 on the official site, and EU under-18s enter free; but on your own you'll have to sort the train and stand in the queues.
What must-sees are there at Versailles?
The must-sees are the Hall of Mirrors (where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919), the King's Grand Apartments, the Royal Chapel and Le Notre's gardens. With more time, the Grand and Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.
How do you get to Versailles from Paris?
The organised day trip includes coach transport from near the Eiffel Tower (about 45 minutes). On your own, the most common option is the RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche station (about 40 minutes), a 10-minute walk from the palace; there are also trains from Montparnasse and Saint-Lazare.
Is the Palace of Versailles open every day?
No. The palace is closed on Mondays and some public holidays. On other days it opens roughly 9:00 to 18:30. The gardens open almost every day; the Musical Fountains show runs only on specific dates from spring to autumn, mainly at weekends.
How long does a visit to Versailles take?
The day trip from Paris lasts between 6 and 9 hours depending on the option (the 9-hour one includes the Trianon). If you go on your own, allow at least half a day: the palace needs 1.5-2 hours and the gardens another good while.
Do I need to print the voucher or can I show it on my phone?
No need to print anything. The Versailles day trip voucher is electronic: you can show it straight from your smartphone at the meeting point for quick access.
Versailles Day Trip
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