20 reviews
Palace of Versailles – Effortless Access from Paris with Expert Escort
Step into the world of French royalty with a smooth, well-organized journey from central Paris to the Palace of Versailles. This experience includes dedicated escort service to ensure a stress-free visit, from navigating the Paris metro and RER lines to arriving confidently at the palace gates. Your escort will handle all logistics, from train tickets to cultural context during the journey. Upon arrival, you'll be given your entry ticket and guided to the correct entrance. Choose between two ticket types when booking: Palace Entry (access to the palace only) or the Passport Ticket, which includes the entire estate — the Palace, Gardens, Musical Fountains (on show days), Grand Trianon, and Petit Trianon. The choice is yours depending on how much of Versailles you wish to explore.
$75 per adult
2:00 p.m. Tue-Sun • 4.5 hours
Maison de la Culture du Japon, 101 bis Quai Jacques
Chirac, 75015 Paris
Free cancelation 48 hours prior to tour start time
Tour Highlights
Guided journey from Paris
Enjoy full support from your escort, who manages all public transport logistics and provides key insights throughout the journey.
Two ticket options
Select Palace Entry for access to the main palace or Passport Ticket for full estate access, including the gardens and Trianon palaces. Choose what best suits your interests.
Public transit advantage
Travel on the RER Line C — often faster than tour buses, especially during major city events like the Summer Olympics — with guidance every step of the way.
Independent exploration
Explore Versailles at your own pace with included entry. Spend as much time as you like in the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and royal chambers.
Cultural orientation
Your escort provides historical background and helpful tips before entry, so you can navigate the palace with confidence and understanding.
Itinerary
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1. Meet your escort
Your journey begins outside the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris, where your escort will be waiting with a red "One Journey Tours" sign. -
2. Transit to Versailles
Board the RER C train for a direct ride to Versailles Château–Rive Gauche. Your escort will manage all ticketing and offer insights into the Paris transit system and French history. -
3. Walk to the Palace
Enjoy a 15-minute stroll through Versailles, following the path once taken by royalty. Along the way, your escort will share stories and context about the surrounding area. -
4. Entry & orientation
Upon arrival at the Palace gates, your escort will explain your ticket type (Palace only or Full Estate) and guide you to the appropriate entrance. -
5. Self-guided visit
Use your included ticket to explore the grandeur of the Palace or the full estate — at your own pace and on your own terms.
Plan your trip
What's included
A professional escort from Paris to Versailles and entry to the estate based on your chosen ticket type (Palace only or Full Estate/Passport).
Ticket types explained
Palace Entry includes access to the main palace and temporary exhibitions. Passport Ticket includes full access: the Palace, Gardens, Musical Fountain Shows (on select days), and the Grand & Petit Trianon.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, a camera, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Be prepared for security checks at the entrance.
Not included
Metro and RER tickets, guided tour inside the palace, meals, or gratuities. The escort service concludes at the palace entrance to allow for independent exploration.
Reviews
Great experience
It was definitely a great experience! Our guide Rashi
was super helpful and made the entire journey smooth.
Highly recommend
- Naheed M
Versailles trip
Guide was very informative and friendly. took photos of
us. He explained how the process of travelling and
getting into Versailles was done and unfortunately what
we cannot have a tour of the palace. Overall great trip
and glad we organised through these guys as it could
have been confusing otherwise
- Jeevan M
$75 per adult
2:00 p.m. Tue-Sun • 4.5 hours
Maison de la Culture du Japon, 101 bis Quai Jacques
Chirac, 75015 Paris
Free cancelation 48 hours prior to tour start time
Journey meeting point
48.85039° N, 2.28080° E
Maison de la Culture du Japon, 101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac, 75015 Paris
Finding Your Guide:
Meet on the corner in front of Maison de la Culture du
Japon (House of Culture of Japan) in Paris. Your guide
will be clearly visible, holding a red "One Journey Tours"
sign.
This convenient meeting point is near the Gare Champs de
Mars Tour Eiffel RER C station, which we'll use to journey
to Versailles.
From here, your escort will guide you through the metro
system, handling all transportation logistics so you can
relax and enjoy the journey to the magnificent Palace of
Versailles.
