Palace of Versailles Tours and Tickets Compared
Nine Palace of Versailles tours and tickets sit on this page, priced from EUR 15 to EUR 335 per person, sorted into four groups: tickets and passes, guided tours, active tours by bike and golf cart, and a private luxury tour. I have ordered them from the plain entry ticket up through live-guided options, active ways to cover the grounds, and finally the private Mercedes tour, so each group adds one more layer, a guide, transport, or door-to-door pickup, on top of the one before it. Guided tours split further by whether transport from Paris is bundled in, since that's usually the bigger decision than the palace itself.
Should you buy the plain entry ticket or add the audio guide?
The audio guide ticket adds ten languages of narration for twenty euros more than the plain ticket, the main difference between the two. Palace of Versailles Entry Ticket costs EUR 15 and covers one timed slot into the palace plus same-day access to the gardens and Trianon estate, self-paced over 3 to 5 hours. Palace of Versailles Ticket with Audio Guide costs EUR 35 for the same access plus an app narrating in ten languages, including English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Neither includes transport or a live guide. I'd book the plain ticket if you're happy reading a little history beforehand, and add the audio guide only if you want context without joining a group.
★ Top pick Tickets & passes
Palace of Versailles Entry Ticket
Cheapest way in, self-guided
✓ Free cancellation available
Tickets & passes
Palace of Versailles Ticket with Audio Guide
Self-guided with audio narration
✓ Free cancellation available
Which guided tour handles transport from Paris, if any?
Two of the four guided options bundle transport from Paris; two don't. Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour costs EUR 75 for 4 hours, meets you at the palace gates with a live guide and skip-the-line entry, though it's single-entry only. Versailles Tour by Train from Paris costs EUR 62 for 3 hours and bundles round-trip train tickets with the guide. Versailles Tour by Coach from Paris costs EUR 74 for 6 to 11.5 hours, picks up at one Paris meeting point and offers a Giverny upgrade. Giverny and Versailles Day Trip from Paris costs EUR 129 for 9 hours and makes that Giverny combination the default, lunch included. I'd pick the train for speed and the coach for one fixed pickup point.
Popular pick Guided tours
Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Guide at Versailles, no transport
✓ Free cancellation available
Guided tours
Giverny and Versailles Day Trip from Paris
Versailles plus Giverny in one day
✓ Free cancellation available
Guided tours
Versailles Tour by Coach from Paris
Coach transport, skip-the-line entry
✓ Free cancellation available
Guided tours
Versailles Tour by Train from Paris
Train transport included, half day
✓ Free cancellation available
Should you tour the gardens by bike or by golf cart?
A straight bike route covers more ground for less money; the golf cart trades distance for comfort and needs a licensed driver. Versailles Palace and Garden Bike Tour costs EUR 98 for 7.5 hours, includes a timed chateau entrance, a bicycle and a picnic stop along the Grand Canal. Versailles Golf Cart and Bike Tour costs EUR 165 for 6 hours, pairs a golf cart for the long stretches with a bike for the Queen's Hamlet, and requires one rider aged 24 or over with a physical driver's license. I'd take the bike tour if your group is reasonably fit, and the golf cart if you have mixed fitness levels or want the fountains show timed into your day.
Active tours
Versailles Palace and Garden Bike Tour
Active, scenic garden exploration
✓ Free cancellation available
Active tours
Versailles Golf Cart and Bike Tour
Golf cart plus bike, fountains and Hamlet
✓ Free cancellation available
Is the private Mercedes tour worth the price jump?
Only if hotel pickup and guided time inside both Trianon palaces matter more to you than cost. Private Versailles Tour from Paris costs EUR 335 for 6.5 hours, picks you up at your Paris hotel in a Mercedes or minivan, and is the only tour on this page with a real guided visit inside the Grand and Petit Trianon rather than a walk past them, plus access to the Hamlet de la Reine. It skips food in the vehicle and isn't suited to children under 6 or wheelchair users. I'd only book this if door-to-door convenience and a private pace are worth several times the price of a ticket-only option.
Popular pick Private tours
Private Versailles Tour from Paris
Private luxury car and guide
✓ Free cancellation available
How do these 9 Palace of Versailles tours actually compare?
Every price here is the lowest published adult fare on 2026-10-07, shown per person unless a listing says otherwise. Duration is the operator's own figure: a 4-hour guided tour means the group plan runs about that long, not that the palace enforces it. The two self-guided tickets sell a single timed slot with no fixed exit time, while the guided tours run a fixed itinerary, and the skip-the-line tour is single-entry only, meaning you can't step out and return. Weigh the per-person price against how much of the day you want handled for you.
| Tour or ticket | Duration | Best for | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace of Versailles Entry Ticket Tickets & passes Self-paced, plan 3 to 5 hours | Self-paced, plan 3 to 5 hours | Cheapest way in, self-guided | 15EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Private Versailles Tour from Paris Private tours 6.5 hours | 6.5 hours | Private luxury car and guide | 335EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Versailles Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Guided tours 4 hours | 4 hours | Guide at Versailles, no transport | 75EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Giverny and Versailles Day Trip from Paris Guided tours 9 hours | 9 hours | Versailles plus Giverny in one day | 129EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Versailles Palace and Garden Bike Tour Active tours 7.5 hours | 7.5 hours | Active, scenic garden exploration | 98EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Versailles Tour by Coach from Paris Guided tours 6 to 11.5 hours | 6 to 11.5 hours | Coach transport, skip-the-line entry | 74EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Versailles Golf Cart and Bike Tour Active tours 6 hours | 6 hours | Golf cart plus bike, fountains and Hamlet | 165EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Palace of Versailles Ticket with Audio Guide Tickets & passes Self-paced, plan 3 to 5 hours | Self-paced, plan 3 to 5 hours | Self-guided with audio narration | 35EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Versailles Tour by Train from Paris Guided tours 3 hours | 3 hours | Train transport included, half day | 62EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
Prices checked: 2026-10-07 · prices may vary
What does a Versailles ticket or tour fare actually buy?
Every option on this page buys entry to the palace itself, and most extend same-day access to the gardens and the Trianon estate. None of the self-guided or ticket-only options include transport, a guide, food or gratuities. The guided and coach tours add a live guide and, where stated, round-trip transport, but garden entry on Fountain Show days is a separate ticket unless the listing says it's bundled. Extras like a child seat on the golf cart, a private-guide upgrade or a second cart are options you select at checkout, not part of the base fare.
- Free cancellation available
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How should you choose between these tours?
Start from how much of the planning you want to hand off, not from price alone. If you're comfortable arranging your own travel and reading a little history, the entry ticket or the audio guide ticket covers the whole site for the least money. If you want transport solved and a live guide, pick the train or coach tour, and add the Giverny upgrade only if you're genuinely up for a long day covering two sites. Book the bike or golf cart option if seeing the full grounds matters more than the palace interior, and the private tour only if door-to-door convenience is worth paying several times over.
How does booking a Versailles tour or ticket work?
Every listing on this page completes on GetYourGuide, which resells these operators' tickets and tours, and this site earns a commission when you book through it. You choose a date and a time slot, pay on GetYourGuide's checkout, and get a mobile ticket that scans straight from your phone at the gate or the meeting point. Most listings offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, with the exact window shown before you pay. Prices move with demand, so the figures on this page carry the date they were last checked rather than a guaranteed rate.
FAQs
If I leave the palace, can I go back in on the Versailles skip-the-line tour?
No. It's sold as a single-entry ticket, so once you walk out of the palace building, that part of the visit is finished. Use the restroom and get water before you go in, since there's no second entry on this ticket.
How many languages does the Versailles audio guide ticket cover?
Ten: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. You download the app after booking, and it runs on your own phone rather than a rented device, so bring your own headphones for a better experience in crowded rooms.
Do I need a driver's license for the golf cart and bike tour?
Yes. At least one person in your group needs a valid physical driver's license and must be 24 or older to rent the golf cart, which seats four. Groups larger than three people need a second licensed driver and a second cart.
Is the private Versailles tour suitable for young children?
Not really. It isn't recommended for children under 6, since the Trianon grounds involve a fair amount of walking even with the Mercedes handling transport between stops, and the same walking rules out wheelchair users on this tour as well.
Can I add Giverny to a Versailles tour without booking a separate trip?
Yes. The coach tour from Paris offers a Giverny and Monet's House upgrade at booking, stretching the day to about 11.5 hours, or you can book the dedicated Giverny and Versailles day trip, which makes that combination the default and includes lunch.
Is lunch included on any of these Versailles tours?
Only one: the Giverny and Versailles day trip includes a stop at a local restaurant near Giverny as part of its EUR 129 price. The bike tour includes a picnic along the Grand Canal instead, though check your booking for what food is actually provided.
Which Versailles tours are not wheelchair accessible?
The skip-the-line guided tour, the train tour from Paris and the private Mercedes tour all involve walking, stairs or uneven garden paths that rule out wheelchair use. None of the nine options on this page are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring a child's bike on the Versailles bike tour?
Yes, but you need to request a children's bike or a child seat when you book, not on the day. The tour itself runs in all weather, so the operator won't offer a rain check if the forecast turns.