Versailles Palace Guided Tour: Hall of Mirrors & Gardens

Walk the Hall of Mirrors with a guide, then explore the Gardens at your own pace

A half-day guided tour of the Palace of Versailles in Île-de-France combines a licensed expert's 1.5-hour commentary on the Hall of Mirrors, State apartments and Baroque architecture with self-guided time in the Gardens, Grand Canal and Grand Trianon. Timed-entry palace admission, an audio headset, and entry to the Musical or Fountain Show (seasonal) are included. Check in at a local partner shop in Versailles a few minutes before departure, and allow extra time for security screening on peak days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Palace of Versailles1h 15m · entry included
2. Hall of Mirrors15m · entry included
3. Grand Canalpass by
4. Versailles Gardenspass by
5. Grand Trianonpass by

Explore Palace and Gardens of Versailles

• Discover Palace of Versailles
• Visit Hall of Mirrors
• See Grand Canal
• Self-guided visit to Versailles Gardens
• Self-guided visit to Grand Trianon

The experience

The palace tour itself runs 1.5 hours with a professional guide who walks you through the rooms where King Louis XIV moved his court and government in 1682. You'll see the Hall of Mirrors, the State apartments and the art and furnishings that reveal how the nobility actually lived. An audio headset lets you hear clearly even when the palace is crowded. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on which departure time you book.

After the guided portion, you move into self-paced exploration: the Versailles Gardens spread across the grounds with the Grand Canal running through them, and the Grand Trianon palace sits on the estate's northern edge. Both are included with your admission. From April through October, entry to the Musical Show or Fountain Show is also part of your ticket. You set the rhythm here: linger at the fountains or move through quickly, depending on what interests you.

Plan for 30 minutes beyond the 1.5-hour tour for ticket collection and security checks. The meeting point is a local partner shop in Versailles. The tour departs a few minutes after your check-in time. Arriving late risks losing your timed-entry slot, and rescheduling carries a fee. On busy days, palace access can be delayed due to safety controls. Public transport reaches the meeting point, and from mid-July through August, some RER lines serving Versailles change. Check which station your route uses before you travel.

What’s included

• Expert guided tour of the Palace of Versailles in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• timed-entry admission to the Château de Versailles.
• personal audio headset for clear hearing in crowded areas.
• self-guided access to the Versailles Gardens, Grand Canal and Grand Trianon.
• entry to the Musical Show or Fountain Show from April through October.
• admission to Marie-Antoinette's Estate.

Options for this experience

8 options

English tour at 9:40 am09:40Full-access palace visit

English tour at 10:00 am10:00Full-access palace visit

English tour at 10:25 amAvailable from 22 DecFull-access palace visit

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English tour at 10:40 am10:40Full-access palace visit

English tour at 11:00 amAvailable from 26 DecFull-access palace visit

English tour at 9:15 amAvailable from 1 Nov · 09:15Full-access palace visit

English tour at 9:30 am09:30Full-access palace visit

English tour at 12:40 pm12:40Full-access palace visit

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday6 departure times: the first at 09:15, the last at 12:40Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 27

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by GetYourGuide France

Is this one for you?Book an English, Spanish, Italian or French departure based on which language you prefer and which time fits your schedule. The guided portion is fixed at 1.5 hours, but the Gardens and Grand Trianon afterward are entirely self-paced, so you can linger or move through depending on your energy and interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly happens during the 1.5-hour guided portion of the tour?

The expert guide leads you through the Palace of Versailles, focusing on the Hall of Mirrors and the State apartments while explaining the Baroque architecture and the history of King Louis XIV's court. You wear an audio headset so you can hear the commentary clearly in crowded areas.

Can I spend as much time as I want in the Gardens and at the Grand Trianon?

Yes. After the guided palace tour ends, the Gardens, Grand Canal and Grand Trianon are self-guided, so you explore them at your own pace and decide how long to spend at each spot.

Does the Musical Show or Fountain Show cost extra?

No. From April through October, tickets for the Musical Show or Fountain Show are included in your admission. Outside those months, the shows do not run.

What happens if I arrive late to the meeting point?

The meeting time on your voucher is when you check in at the partner shop. The tour departs a few minutes later. If you arrive after that window, the palace may not honor your timed-entry ticket, and rescheduling to a later tour will incur a fee.

How do I get to the meeting point from Paris?

Public transportation is available nearby. From mid-July through late August, some RER lines serving Versailles are closed for maintenance. Use RER line L (Versailles Rive Droite) or line N (Versailles Chantiers) instead of line C to reach the meeting shop.