Paris

Versailles Palace Audio-Guided Tour by Shuttle from Paris

Name: Versailles Palace Audio-Guided Tour by Shuttle from Paris
Brand: Magic Ways
SKU: 6601P5
Price: 99.37 USD
Rating: 3.5 (341 reviews)

Paris, France

Skip The Line Tour to Versailles with multiple departure points from Paris

Likely to Sell Out

From $99.37

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

7 hours
Offered in: English

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Overview

Gain entry to the famous Palace of Versailles without waiting in line with this 5-hour skip the line tour from Central Paris. With priority access to the UNESCO World Heritage site, don your audio tour (available in eleven languages) to listen as you walk through the legendary State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors. Stroll through the lush gardens, designed by André Le Nôtre, and learn about Louis XIV, the flashy king who once inhabited this opulent residence. Round-trip transportation from two departure points in Paris via air-conditioned bus is included.

Skip the line for priority access to the Palace of Versaille
Listen to an audio guide in your choice of 11 languages
Pickup at two central locations in Paris
Travel via air-conditioned coach

What's Included

Multilingual tour escort/host for the departures
Transport by air-conditioned coach from 3 departure points in Central Paris
Visit with an informative audio guide available in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Polish and Mandarin Chinese)
Musical Gardens and Fountain Show included in our option with Garden Shows

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

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End point

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What To Expect

Palace of Versailles

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Musical show of the gardens of Versailles is available some days of the week (Not available from November to March)
Fountains show of the gardens of Versailles is available some days of the week (Not available from November to March)

It is strongly advised not to wear high-heeled shoes (parquet flooring in the rooms and cobblestones in the courtyard)
Strollers are not permitted inside the palace
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Daily except Mondays, New year, christmas day and 14th of July
Skip the line to entry to the palace.
*If you arrive at a stop other than the one you chose when booking, we cannot guarantee you a seat on the bus at one of our other stops.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Karl_W

I would definitely recommend this tour...it saved a lot of time at the entrance! The Palace was beautiful and worth the visit.

Reviews

3.5

341 reviews

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Overpriced…. Book online entry and own transportation instead

Joy_M, Apr 2024

Being honest, and we have used Viator for many excursions and enjoyed every minute, but this excursion was extremely overpriced for what is offered compared to what you can book directly on your own. Buy the timed entry tickets directly from the Palace website, and use Uber or the train. With this excursion, you still end up in the same line based on the timed entry with everyone else. You are not skipping any lines at entry, aside from the entry ticket which you can do online prior. When I asked our guide about this, he replied that everyone skips the line. We regret paying so much extra for this excursion, which was basically the bus there, audio guide and access to the garden at the Palace. The Palace itself is lovely. Expect large crowds but we don’t regret visiting, and would recommend.

Versailles

Bruce_G, Apr 2024

Good experience, Versailles wasv very opulent, we had rented a cart for gardens and glad we did, so big tossed all if we walked

Rip off

Keith_D, Apr 2024

I purchased a tour advertised as skip the line. It was not. We arrived late and had to wait, in a long line, for over an hour. Since we arrived so late, we did not return to Paris until the end of the day ruining our plans. I have done tours to Versailles before and never had such an awful experience.

Our day at Versailles

Sandy_S, Apr 2024

The staff were friendly and made it easy to gain entry to the palace. The line wasn’t too bad. We enjoyed the audio tour so that we could go at our own pace. Versailles is amazing at every turn in its opulence.

Beautiful palace

Danielle_A, Mar 2024

The palace was beautiful . The pick up was not smooth . They left without us . I had to take a cab to the palace . They did meet us there and give us our tickets .

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Estimado danielle, Le agradecemos por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Lamentamos que la recogida no haya sido tan fluida como hubiéramos deseado. Queremos asegurarle que damos gran importancia al respeto de los horarios de salida para ofrecer a todos nuestros clientes una experiencia agradable y sin estrés. Entendemos que pueden surgir imprevistos y estamos dispuestos a hacer ajustes en la medida de lo posible. De hecho, si nos hubiera avisado con anticipación, podríamos haber esperado hasta 10 minutos para recibirle. Su retroalimentación es valiosa para nosotros y tomaremos medidas para mejorar nuestros servicios y evitar que esto vuelva a ocurrir en el futuro. Nos alegra saber que a pesar de este incidente, pudo disfrutar de la belleza del Palacio de Versalles. Si tiene otros comentarios o sugerencias, no dude en hacérnoslo saber, ya que estamos constantemente buscando mejorar para ofrecer a nuestros clientes la mejor experiencia posible. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de darle la bienvenida nuevamente en el futuro y ofrecerle una experiencia más agradable. Atentamente, El equipo de Magic Ways

Amazing!!! Superb tour experience!

Tina_B, Jan 2024

My goodness!!! Words fail me about this tour, it was everything we envisage and then some more. The representatives were very courteous and friendly, the drive from Paris to Versailles was very smooth and took about 35 minutes or so. My spouse and I had an AMAZING experience at the Palace of Versailles including sightseeing of the famous gardens - an experience that we would forever cherish. I highly recommend this tour and company.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello dear Tina, We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience on our Versailles tour exceeded all expectations! Your enthusiasm and kind words warm our hearts. At Magic Ways, we strive tirelessly to create memorable experiences, and knowing we succeeded with you is our greatest reward. Thank you so much for recommending our tour and company - it means the world to us! If you have more adventures to share or any questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks again, and we look forward to welcoming you for more extraordinary discoveries soon! 🚀👑 Best regards, Magic Ways."

Several uncomfortable hours to get nowhere and learn nothing.

Jules_H, Oct 2023

I want a refund! We booked this tour well in advance and met the bus in Paris as instructed. Spent an hour or so getting to Versailles, then spent another hour or so standing in the courtyard waiting to be allowed into the palace. Finally we were admitted, and within 15 minutes an alarm sounded and we were forced to evacuate. Terrorist threat? Regardless, we were out in the street in a milling crowd. Fortunately, one of the guides, Miriam, called on my cell and told me how to find the bus. We boarded the bus and we’re told that the delay would be at least two hours, which was too long for the company. We headed back to Paris, on the way, we were given the opportunity to visit the Museum of Perfume if we wished, which we declined. Along the way the guides gave essentially no history or other information on Versailles. So, we spent several uncomfortable hours to get nowhere and learn nothing. I seriously request a full refund.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Good afternoon sir, Firstly we want to thank you, your comment will help us improve our service. We apologise for the delay of the bus however the resevation being at 11:30 (the earliest time slot for a group reservation), you had to wait for the 11:30 line to open either way. The evacuation of the palace is, unfortunately,an event we cannot plan in advance. We understand your request , please write to magicways@contact.fr for any refound request.

Skip this spend another day at Louvre

William_Q, Oct 2023

They don’t have the ADA in France! Stair after stair, no help finding an elevator. The audio guide didn’t give any guidance on how to go in so we made it all the way up this staircase only to discover we had made it to the EXIT of the Hall of Mirrors, had to trudge over and find the correct way in. There’s no signage either!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Sir, Our company, Magic Ways, exclusively handles bus transportation for excursions and does not manage tours within the castle premises. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Have a Great Day. Kind regards, Magic Ways

Poor experience

Pampa_S, Oct 2023

Long waiting time in the cold and rain before boarding the bus… the bus was late by 45 mins. Unacceptable service

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello sir, We sincerely apologize for the 45-minute delay, which was due to heavy traffic and road closures in Paris. We understand that this was an inconvenience for you. To prevent such issues in the future, our management has implemented measures to avoid these kinds of delays. hank you for your understanding. Best regards, Magicwyasparis.

Evacuated

Conrad_B, Oct 2023

Evacuated approximately 1 hour into the tour. Waited in the cold and wind approximately 45 minutes for the bus.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Good afternoon, We sincerely apologize for the delay of the bus. For any refound request please reach the department in question: contact@magicways.fr.

A Must See

Steve_J, Oct 2023

What an experience! Make sure you allow enough time to get thru the line for entry. Ran out of time to see the garden. Please leave yourself plenty of time.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello Steve, thank you for your feedback. We're pleased that you enjoy your visit at Versailles. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again. Best regards, The Magic Ways Team

Expensive for what you get

3songs, Sep 2023

I am giving this only 3 stars because the guides didn’t seem to quite know how to properly direct us once we got off the bus causing confusion and a little anger from the Palace staff. If you are able to find transportation to Versailles, it is probably a lot cheaper since the Palace ticket is I believe 18 euros and the audio guide is 5 euros. Probably my fault, but I thought we would be provided more guidance for the cost.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, I hope that your visit and the discovery of the Palace of Versailles have fully satisfied you. We sincerely hope to welcome you back, and thank you very much for choosing us :).

The past

BRIGITTE_C, Sep 2023

It was amazing and needs two entire days to see it all! The Palace is extraordinary! Its walking into the past!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear brigitte, We're thrilled to hear that your experience was amazing, and you're absolutely right - exploring everything takes two entire days! 😊 The Palace is truly extraordinary, offering a journey into the past that is both captivating and enchanting. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm with us! If there's anything else you'd like to share or if you have more adventures in mind, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more extraordinary experiences soon! 🏰✨ Best regards, Magic Ways."

Beautiful & Amazingly Exhausting

Family_A, Aug 2023

It was a stunning and amazing palace. However the so called VIP luxury tour bus had no air conditioning and neither does the palace. It was EXTREMELY hot with large crowds. I noticed a few people had become quite faint from heat exhaustion and dehydration. Very few spots to purchase water inside, BUY the umbrella and/or PURCHASE the Train tickets to tour the gardens. This is a must if you’re going during summer months. Audio tour guide was also helpful due to the large crowds.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear customer, Thank you for participating in our excursion and we are sorry to hear that the visit could not meet your expectations. Your comment will allow us to resolve the problems you encountered, so that we can continue to improve.

No so good

Linda_M, Aug 2023

No background was given about Versailles - while the young women who signed us in and met us at the bus were lovely - the bus was extremely late for pick both coming and going - they were essentially providing transportation and skip the line - which we could have done by ourselves with less hassle.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Linda, We appreciate your feedback regarding your recent visit to Versailles. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, as they help us understand areas where we can improve the guest experience. We apologize if you felt that you were missing out on background information during the tour. We'd like to clarify that our standard tours at Versailles are designed to offer flexibility and independence with the use of an audioguide. This allows guests to explore at their own pace while receiving detailed commentary through the audioguide. However, we do understand that some guests prefer a more guided experience with a human touch. We're excited to let you know that we also offer a specialized guided tour of the palace, where a knowledgeable guide accompanies you throughout, providing in-depth information and historical context. This guided tour is an alternative option for those seeking a more personalized and interactive experience. We appreciate your feedback and will work on communicating these options more clearly to our guests to ensure that they can make an informed choice based on their preferences. Thank you again for sharing your insights, and we hope you might consider exploring our guided tour option in the future to fully immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Versailles. Best regards, The Magic Ways Team

LONG WAIT UNDER THE SUN BEFORE ACTUAL ENTRY!

Catherine_C, Aug 2023

The tour bus arrived at the Palace one hour before the time listed on the Entry tickets distributed by Magic Ways. So the people from the bus formed a line in front of the special entry area and waited about 50 minutes under the hot sun before they were allowed to enter the compound. That was certainly not fast entry we paid money for. The tour tickets should have had an entry time slightly earlier than the actual arrival time at the gate so that the tourists could enter right away!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Catherine, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience with our Versailles tour. We deeply regret the inconvenience you encountered due to the timing of the tour bus's arrival and the subsequent wait under the sun. We would like to clarify the reasons behind the timing of our tours and entry tickets. In Paris, traffic congestion can often lead to delays, which is why we schedule our tours with a buffer to account for potential traffic-related issues. On the day of your visit, it seems that the traffic conditions worked in our favor, resulting in an earlier arrival than anticipated. Regarding the entry time discrepancy, we understand how this could have caused frustration. It's important to note that during the summer period, entry to the palace is regulated by timed entry slots to manage the crowd flow efficiently. This means that even if the group arrives early, entry might not be permitted until the designated time. Outside the summer months, when there's less demand, our clients can typically enter the palace immediately upon arrival. We apologize for any confusion caused and are actively working on better communicating these details to our guests to avoid misunderstandings. We understand the importance of efficient entry and aim to make the experience as smooth as possible for our guests. We apologize for the inconvenience you faced due to the wait and want to assure you that we're working on ways to improve the overall experience. Lastly, thank you for highlighting the advantage of booking with Magic Ways, especially during peak seasons. We strive to secure entry tickets to the castle, which can be in high demand, ensuring our clients have a chance to explore without concerns about availability. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we hope that despite this setback, you were able to enjoy the beauty and history of Versailles. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best regards, The Magic Ways Team

Beautiful & yet sad

Shataya_S, Aug 2023

Very beautiful but if you know history, I understand why the people did what they did. The pickup location was a little confusing bc there were numerous buses out there but eventually someone wearing a tour shirt arrived. Had no issues with anything. Overall, it was a joyous (yet sad) experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Shatay, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent experience with us. We're glad to hear that you found the experience to be beautiful, even though understanding the historical context can shed light on the decisions made by people in the past. We apologize for any confusion you faced regarding the pickup location. We understand that multiple buses in the area can be a bit overwhelming, and we appreciate your patience while waiting for our team member wearing the tour shirt to arrive. We'll work on making our pickup process more straightforward to avoid any further confusion. We're pleased that you didn't encounter any issues throughout the experience and that you found it to be both joyous and thought-provoking, despite the complexities of history. Your appreciation of the experience, along with your constructive feedback, is important to us as we continuously strive to improve. Thank you for choosing us for your journey, and we hope that we can continue to provide you with memorable and meaningful experiences in the future. Best regards, The Magic Ways Team

Versailles

Elsa_L, Jul 2023

The mirrored rooms were beautiful! The jardines were incredible! Large and tranquil. A must do attraction!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

"Hello dear Elsa, We're thrilled to hear that you found the mirrored rooms beautiful and the gardens incredible! The spacious and tranquil atmosphere adds to the charm. It's truly a must-do attraction. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! If you have more thoughts to share or if there's anything else we can do for you, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to providing you with more memorable experiences in the future! Best regards, Magic Ways."

Versailles: go on your own

Julie_S, Jul 2023

It was our second visit. We took our teenagers with us this time. Bus was on time and staff was polite but they seemed a little disorganized. Taking the train RER and buying our tickets would have been a lot cheaper and more fun experience. There would have been a line to purchase tickets but to be honest, waiting 30-45 minutes is not the end of the world when you have grown children. Very crowded inside and following a guide is difficult. Visit the gardens! Arrive early and once done, have lunch OUTSIDE the Palace at nearby local restaurants.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Julie, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we apologize that our service did not satisfy your expectations. Your feedback will help us to do better. Please, note that the satisfaction of our clients is our first priority. We will be pleased to welcome you again in Magic Ways. Best regards, Magic Ways team

Accessibility was straightforward and helpful

dulep, Jul 2023

Pick up and drop off at locations were easily accessible. Tour assistants were also helpful with reminders and answering questions. Note that this is not necessarily “skip the line” as you will need to line up for the scheduled time of your ticket. However the tour assistants (Magic Ways) was able to get us earlier enough to be at the front of the line for our scheduled entry time. Overall good experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Dulep, Thank you for taking the time to let a review concerning your experience with Magic Ways. We are delighted that our services have been up to your expectations. We appreciate your support and can't wait to create more magical moments with you! Best regards, Magic ways team

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