Take a journey in the footsteps of the Kings and Queens of France, as you visit the most famous and prestigious royal palace in Europe. During the reign of Louis XIV Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendours of this incredible chateau. Our skip the line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and our expert local guides will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures that once inhabited this palace back to life.

Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the world. Hear how the Kings and Queens lived out their lavish lives in public and how they kept the gossiping courtiers under their thumb. Discover a typical day in the life of Marie Antoinette. Her opulent lifestyle here would ultimately lead to her tragic demise during the French Revolution; she left Versailles in 1789 never to return.

After visiting the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens. Explore hidden groves, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. On fountain show days discover the amazing waterworks, still running to music today as they did in the times of the royal court.

At the end of your tour you are free to return to Paris or to remain in Versailles and explore at your leisure.