

Grand Canal Tours and Tickets
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The Grand Canal, a highlight of the 2,000-acre (800-hectare) Park at the Palace of Versailles, leads the eye to the farthest perimeter of the grounds. Designed by Andre Le Norte, the canal extends for nearly a mile and is the largest body of water on the palace grounds.
Parc du Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, France
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Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Timed Entry Ticket & Marie-Antoinette's Domain
Pedal your way around the parks of Versailles and enjoy timed entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Next, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore independently and discover the King’s apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors.
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$119.12
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$119.12

Versailles Small-Group Guided Tour from Paris
Escape the city of Paris for a day, and go on a tour to Versailles, which is known for its magnificent regal architecture. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Versailles, which takes the stress out of organizing transport. Conveniently, an entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles is included, so you beat the crowds. Your guide enriches your experience with stories about the area’s royal history.
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$194.36
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Versailles Half Day Trip from Paris with Audio Guided Visit
This tour allows you to explore Versailles independently and includes round-trip transportation from Paris to help make things easier for you when traveling. Skip the hassle of figuring out your own transport and settle in for the ride to Versailles, listening to recorded audio commentary about the French landmark as you relax on the way over, with priority access admission to the palace and gardens included.
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$91.08
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Versailles Château & Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train
Don’t like to waste time waiting in lines? Book this half-day Palace of Versailles tour that includes round-trip train transport from Paris, a tour of the gardens and a timed entry ticket into the Palace. After reaching Versailles by RER train, an informative guide takes on you a pleasant 2-hour tour of the garden grounds. Then, enter the Palace with a timed-entry ticket and explore its stately rooms at your own pace before returning to Paris via train at a time of your choosing.
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$81.96
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Versailles Day Bike Tour from Paris
The gardens of Versailles span an impressive 1,976 acres. Rather than exploring the sprawling grounds on foot, pedal your way around with an informative guide on this full-day Versailles bike tour from Paris. Discover garden trails and tree-lined paths behind the palace, and reach parts of the grounds that visitors on foot do not frequent, including Marie Antoinette's country-style hamlet, the Petit Trianon, and the Grand Trianon. Stop by the Grand Canal before heading inside the Palace of Versailles with Timed Entry admission.
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$119.12
Price varies by group size
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$119.12
Price varies by group size

Versailles Domain Guided Day Bike Tour with Palace Entrance from Paris by Train
Experience the magnificence of Versailles on a fun full-day bike tour, including round-trip transfers by train from Paris. Meet your guide on arrival and spend the day pedaling around the beautiful parks, royal gardens, and forest trails. Stop to explore Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, snap photos of the grandiose palace from unique viewpoints and enjoy a picnic (own expense) along the Versailles' Grand Canal.
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$119.12
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$119.12

Versailles Palace and Trianon Guided Day Tour with Lunch in Gardens from Paris
Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Palace of Versailles to avoid the often-long queues. Explore the opulent palace and expansive gardens, and — in the summer — take in the optional Versailles Fountain Show. This is a great way to see this must-see attraction outside Paris.
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$192.15
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$192.15

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour
See various parts of Versailles and its palace grounds on this day trip from Paris via a high-speed train. When you arrive, cruise around town and the grounds of the palace on a bike. Then, skip the long lines of the palace and enjoy a guided tour where you walk through the famous gardens and see the fountains. You also stop at the farmers market, visit Marie Antoinette's hamlet, and enjoy a picnic lunch by the Grand Canal with views of the palace.
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$163.93
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Versailles Palace Private Day Tour with Lunch from Paris
Discover the magic of the Palace of Versailles, the magnificent former home of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. This full-day tour offers plenty of time to take in all the palace highlights including the lavish States Apartments, the palace gardens, Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Also included is a delicious 3-course lunch looking out over the Grand Canal and the palace gardens.
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$2,221.26
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Small Group VIP Versailles Bike Tour from Paris with King's Apartments Access
Explore the unmatched opulence of Versailles in down-to-earth style on a full-day bike tour from Paris. Ride the train from the capital with a guide, then take a two-wheeled tour among canals and leafy boulevards to see outlying attractions many visitors miss, including the Queen’s Hamlet and Petite Trianon. Enjoy a French-style picnic in the famous gardens, and skip the line at the grand palace to access exclusive sections of King Louis XIV’s apartments, plus decadent highlights like the Hall of Mirrors and Marie Antoinette’s chambers.
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$180.32
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Sunset Versailles Bike Tour with Fireworks
See Versailles in a different light on this sunset bike tour. Witness the gardens of Versailles lit up with lights, special effects, a fountain show and fireworks. Catch a handy train from Paris to Versailles, where you'll pick up your bike and ride to the gardens. A fun and romantic evening at a must-see attraction.
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$140.98
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$140.98

Versailles Private Guided Day Trip With Lunch & Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet Estate
Experience the best of Versailles on this full-day private tour from Paris. After traveling to the must-visit town by luxury minivan, head straight past the entrance lines with your skip-the-line ticket and then explore the Palace of Versailles. Stroll through the State Apartments to see the ornate Hall of Mirrors, and then explore Versailles Gardens. Savor a 3-course restaurant lunch near the Grand Canal and then visit the Grand Trianon palace and the Queen’s Hamlet.
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$719.69
Price varies by group size
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$719.69
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Versailles Palace Skip the Line Guided Tour
Versailles, with its splendid gardens, magnificent interiors, and political significance, is a must-see for lovers of French history and decorative arts. This tour helps you make the most of your time with a skip-the-line entrance ticket plus guided visit to the Palace, where you’ll learn about the history and artistry contained within those walls. You’ll also receive an entrance ticket to the Trianon domain, which you can explore at your own pace along with the estate’s gardens and fountains.
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$71.61
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$71.61

Private Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Versailles
Skip the usual Versailles sightseeing tour for this full-day motorcycle sidecar experience with a private driver. Your driver takes you to top city sights and accompanies you inside each one: see the Palace of Versailles, the Place du Marche Notre-Dame Market, Le Grand Trianon, and more with your admission tickets in hand. What’s more, stop for a fully-equipped picnic lunch along the way.
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$572.66
Price varies by group size
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$572.66
Price varies by group size

NEW Versailles Golf Cart guided Tour + Romantic Small Boat Escape with Champagne
-Enjoy a Fun Golf Cart guided Tour through the Royal Gardens with stops at selection of viewpoints : groves (bosquets) and fountains
-Enjoy a romantic escape along the Grand Canal onboard our small rowing boats. A truly relaxing moment accompanied by a bottle of Champagne.
-Skip the line ticket for the Palace
-Our Tour was designed according to the fountains time schedule, so you can enjoy the stunning water jets in action (on weekends only)
-A bottle of Champagne will be served onboard the rowing boat
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$173.76
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$173.76

Private Half Day Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Versailles
Perfect for travellers with limited time yet who still want to experience the magic of Versailles!
In 3.5 hours, you will be chauffeured to the Main Palace of Versailles, through the town market, and into the estate's grounds. There, you will be able to enjoy the calm of the Grand Canal and a view of the garden-side of the Main Palace. Then, it's off to get up close to the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon palaces. And after a final little wink to Marie Antoinette's Love Temple, we drive back to Paris.
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$244.80
Price varies by group size
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$244.80
Price varies by group size

2-Hour Private Tour of Versailles in a Vintage Car (2CV)
Do not leave Versailles without having seen the 20 unmissable places of this magnificent Royal City and the Trianon estate in the Park of the Palace of Versailles.
I offer you a private historical tour of the city of Versailles and the Domaine de Trianon aboard my 1968 Dyane! This 2-hour circuit will take you to discover the most beautiful districts of the city: we will start with the Avenue de Paris, facing the Château, then we will visit the Saint Louis district and the Notre Dame district, the two districts that surround the Château and are steeped in history.
We will also make an incursion into the park of the Château (entrance fees to the park included) to discover the Petit Trianon, the Grand Trianon and the Grand Canal, including a "drinks" break.
You will leave enchanted by this immersion in the universe of the Kings and Queens of France, from Louis XIV "the Sun King" to Marie-Antoinette.
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$174.86
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$174.86
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All about Grand Canal
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- Versailles Gardens (Jardins de Versailles)
- Versailles Fountains (Les Fontaines)
- Orangerie of Versailles (l’Orangerie de Versailles)
- Neptune Fountain (Bassin de Neptune)
- King’s State Apartment (Grand Appartement du Roi)
- Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces)
- Versailles Royal Chapel (La Chapelle Royale)
- Scent Courtyard (Cour des Senteurs)
- Marie-Antoinette's Estate
- Grand Trianon
- Royal Opera of Versailles (L'Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles)
- Academy of Equestrian Arts