Direct trandfer from 3 meeting points located in Paris in a luxury air-conditioned coach. Entrance to the palace with audio guide in different languages. Free visit to the gardens The magnificent palace which has been classified for 30 years by the world heritage of humanity, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most beautiful achievements of French art in the seventeenth century. Galerie des Glaces, King's Apartments, Museum of the History of France: over the centuries, the Palace of Versailles, was the seat of power until 1789, has continued to unfold. Don’t fancy queuing for hours to get into the Chateau de Versailles, we offer queue jump tickets that can be waiting for you in the car!
Discover the timeless beauty of the Gardens of Versailles, a masterpiece of French artistry and elegance. Stroll through the meticulously designed pathways, where every detail reflects the grandeur of the 17th century. Admire the symmetrical parterres adorned with vibrant flowers, majestic fountains that come alive with water displays, and sculpted statues that tell stories of mythology and history. Lose yourself in the tranquil groves and hidden nooks, where serenity meets opulence. From the awe-inspiring Grand Canal to the intricate labyrinths, every corner of these gardens offers a glimpse into the splendor of the Sun King's vision. A visit here is not just a walk—it's a journey back in time, filled with beauty and wonder
Step into the opulent splendor of the Hall of Mirrors, a breathtaking masterpiece of art and architecture. This iconic gallery, stretching over 73 meters, dazzles with its 357 shimmering mirrors reflecting the sunlight that pours through the towering arched windows. Marvel at the ornate gilded decorations, intricate chandeliers, and ceiling frescoes that narrate the glory of King Louis XIV. As you walk along the polished marble floors, imagine the grand receptions, royal celebrations, and historic moments that unfolded here. A symbol of Versailles' unmatched grandeur, the Hall of Mirrors is a magical space where history, beauty, and luxury unite to leave visitors in awe.
Step into the Royal Chapel of Versailles, a sublime blend of divine elegance and regal artistry. This soaring masterpiece, with its gilded columns and intricate carvings, inspires awe with every detail. The majestic vaulted ceiling, adorned with breathtaking frescoes, seems to lift your gaze to the heavens. Golden accents gleam in the soft light streaming through the towering stained glass windows, casting a celestial glow across the space. Once the site of royal weddings and ceremonies, the chapel echoes with the grandeur of a bygone era, offering a serene yet majestic glimpse into the spiritual heart of Versailles
Tickets did not have audio guide included, I paid additional 10 Euro for audio guide. Our timed tickets were for 11:30 entry, Versailles closed at 1 pm. We were not told this until waiting in line to enter. Initially, they planned to leave us in cold rain without access to bathrooms until 3:30 pick up- but they did change to 1:30 pick up after complaints.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and prepare to walk for at least 2 hours and go up and down the stairs. Bring a pair of earphones to connect this to the accompanying audio guide. Make sure your smartphone battery is fully charged or bring along a portable battery pack since you will be taking a lot of photos. Brush up on French history and about Napoleon in particular to better appreciate the artwork.
Don't expect much help from the people on the bus. Their job is just to get you there and bring you back. If you want to see a lot of the gardens don't spend too long in the palace There really isn't enough time that they give you to look around to see everything
There was a delay in pickup. There was a confusion about the tour being guided…which it wasn’t. We had to rent audio for guidance. Then the bus didnt start on our way back . We were standing in the sun for almost an hour…so the ladies responsible booked us an uber an hour later than planned. Thanks for the ladies.
It is self guided once there. We rented a cart for the gardens and got to see lots of things. They are slow moving though. When meeting back for shuttle home we were asked if we would take a taxi back as there was not enough room for everyone on the provided van.
Description and accurately describes twice as much as you can actually see. Impossible to see the grand Palace or petite Palace if you go into the main Versailles building. Theater will not separate the description to guide you. One route versus the other. You’re paying for a fancy bus ride when you can take the metro much cheaper than tour guides are no help. They leave you to your own devices and the facility of Versailles itself has extremely poor directions. Save yourself some money and go another way.
Excellent service. From the driver to the staff, everything was on time, organized, friendly and smooth.
Absolute shambles!! All was well before pick up. Got the tickets from the rep and then the bus came. Single seats available only so we sat split up. On the bus, a carryon of sorting tickets for those who had not got them. Off the bus we were instructed to get in a line, ‘a straight line!!’, which disintegrated as we went through bag check. When the line was reforming, other people joined it and they were told to move by the guides. Understandably these people were not going to move to let others in and basically stand behind a bus load of people. Some of us had 11.30 and some had 1.30 entry tickets which was confusing as the guides gave mixed instructions as they hoped to get us all in at 11.30. Ended up walking away in embarrassment! Entered the palace and when finished got an uber back home. Palace and gardens were amazing
Architecture like no other. Beautiful architecture and landscape. Decent food options a garden restaurant and cafe.
This was a great tour. The meeting spot was easy to find. The staff was very helpful. The audio guide was informative and the palace was mind blowing. My only issue is the time was short return to the bus as I did not get enough time in the gardens as the palace was so big. Maybe closing off at 4:30 p.m. would be better.
The tour ran on time and the bus was clean, the driver was very good. The guides were polite and spoke English and French. The tickets were advertised as "coupe-file", which translates to "skip the line" when in reality they were just tickets for the specific date/time and we still had to wait 45 minutes in line outside (being December, it was quite cold). Other than that, everything was smooth. Not sure it's worth the extra cost just for the transportation.
Do not book this. you are basically paying for transportation We were picked up late, than dropped at the gate and left on your own. You still need to line up everywhere. I got no help at all from staff and was given a audio guise in chinese Basically you can just buy your own tickets and catch a bus, train or uber and there is no need for this so called tour We didnt have enough time to look and was pressed for time to get the bus back because we arrived late. Some people missed the bus We had to rush to be able to see everything in 4 hours and no time to eat Huge waste of money!!!!
This was not a great tour. Even though it was very well organised and covered all of the key items at the Louvre, because I speak English and the tour guide had a very heavy Japanese accent which, when combined with all the background noise, made it virtually impossible to understand a word she said, so quite disappointing.
Versailles is beautiful but so crowded. The bus picked up late and dropped off in the wrong location because of traffic. Clean bus. The staff was very nice and we were able to skip the line.
Very disappointed. The gardens mostly dirt,no flowers, no water fountains Not worth the time and money
Bus had no Air Conditioning and we took a cab back. Horrible experience! Please look else where. They were not concerned about this and less worried about accommodating the situation.
This tour turned into fiasco. I'm fast, I'm betting that this won't even get posted. It's was a cold, rainy day. We stood at the meeting point with the guide for about 30 minutes past the time the bus should have come and we should have left. Finally, we had to ask the guide what was going on. She said a bus couldn't come and they were sending Ubers. After another 20 minutes, 1 Uber showed up and was quickly filled, so we were left standing again. At the point, I asked for a refund and was told I would one, so we left. (Leaving Paris so late would take away and hour of our tour time) Neither the tour company, Magic Ways, will refund my money. In fact, they didn't even realize we didn't arrive in Versailles! I get a call at the leaving time along me to come to the bus, as if we were touring Versailles and we're just late getting the bus!
Incredibly long bus ride with many stops. Turned what could have been a 30 minute train ride into 1.5 hours. The Palace was crowded and guides only wore vests (no flags), impossible to find them in the crowd. The Palace is beautiful but incredibly crowded.
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.
Good experience, Versailles wasv very opulent, we had rented a cart for gardens and glad we did, so big tossed all if we walked
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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!
Long waiting time in the cold and rain before boarding the bus… the bus was late by 45 mins. Unacceptable service
Evacuated approximately 1 hour into the tour. Waited in the cold and wind approximately 45 minutes for the bus.
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.
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.
It was amazing and needs two entire days to see it all! The Palace is extraordinary! Its walking into the past!
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.
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.
My husband and I loved the Versailles Palace & Garden but, not happy with the tour guide and drivers. Waited almost an hour for the first driver to pick us up, I think he was a new driver, he had to reverse to be able to do the turns. For return the same, had to wait for the second driver 40 to 45’. Very dissatisfied and disappointed.
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!!!
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.
The mirrored rooms were beautiful! The jardines were incredible! Large and tranquil. A must do attraction!
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.
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.
Much too crowded! There were over 100 buses in addition to those who arrived via taxi, train or private vehicle. Visitors were stopping in the middle of the staircase to take photos causing hundred to be stuck on the stairs. Very dangerous situation.
The Palace was amazing. The guides were unorganised. They told us nothing in regards to what we were to see or do. No commentary to engage us on the trip. They told us nothing about what we would see and be prepared for. Many on the tour were unhappy with the guides. I would not recommend this tour. My suggestion would be to visit Versailles and the Gardens but do it on the train on your own!!! Don’t do a self guided tour have a guide. The extra money would be well worth it. Once again the guides on this tour were useless and I would not recommend the company Magic Way.
They made it so easy for us to be able to visit Versailles from Paris. We would definitely book with them again!
Guides were late. The bus was late on return. We stood in line.overall it was not good transportar coordination
Bad experience. No air conditioning in bus. No proper communication. Reservation showed me gardens were included in reservation but were not.
The girls on the tour bus was great and helpful. They explained all in detail. They walked us in and met us to get back on the bus
Good staff. Very caring and explained everything to all the guests. Stayed on time and respectful of schedule. Versailles is a beautiful place.
Difficult to navigate around. Audio guide not straight forward and little or no information about many art works.
The gardens were beautiful! We could have spent a couple hours exploring. The palace was very crowded and hot but worth visiting.
Versailles was a nice one and done trip. Glad it’s done. Just be careful not to pick Viator as your tour. If you need assistance or wish to communicate with them your out of luck
The bus ride was very nice and the staff was friendly. However, I would have preferred a guided tour. There was no guidance about where to go first. We just wandered around. For many of the rooms that we went in, we could not find the number to punch into the audio.
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