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15 Full-Day Palace Tours Worldwide That Earn Their Entry Fee

26 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The 15 best full-day palace tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are inside and which rooms the ticket opens. Number one is first for a reason.

Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - Riding through the gardens to the Grand Canal
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Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

1.Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,217 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours cycling Versailles with guides such as Rory, Jesse, Annie, or Toby. Shop at the Notre Dame market, picnic beside the Grand Canal, visit Marie Antoinette’s hamlet and the Trianons, then enter the palace independently with timed admission. Bikes, helmets, and child seats by request are included.

“This was so much fun! Our tour guide, Rory, was fantastic. He made the tour! He was knowledgable and presented the history in an easy and digestable way. We were upgraded to the small group tour so got to tour the king's apartment which was an added bonus. That made the day long but well worth it. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Rory!”

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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour - Chambord: France’s Grandest Royal Statement
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From Paris: Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

2.Full-Day Loire Valley Chateaux Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,269 reviews · 12 hours - 750 minutes · from $127

Spend a full day in the Loire Valley with ParisCityVision, visiting three very different châteaux: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny. Choose a live English or Spanish guide, or use an audio guide in eight languages. Guides such as Camille, Nina, and Manuela are praised for keeping the day organized and bringing royal stories to life.

“I liked the excursion very much, the Loire valley castles are beautiful! The driver was super! The bus was clean and neat. The only thing that I didn’t like was that the guides didn’t explain much during the travel between the castles. I am sure there is a lot of history and legends that they can share and make the long hours in travelling more enjoyable and interesting.”

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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - Tiananmen Square: a powerful first stop
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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

3.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 610 reviews · from $99

Spend about nine hours exploring Beijing’s imperial heart with an English-speaking guide such as Jenny, Lee, Mary, Murphy, or Michael. Hotel pickup, transport, entry tickets, and a Chinese lunch are included. The pace is brisk, the walking is real, and shopping stops may be added, so this suits first-time visitors with only one free day.

“The tour agency was very communicative as there was an unusual wind storm the original date of our tour, and accommodated a change in schedule so we could enjoy the city sites. Marry, our tour guide, was very informative and energetic, and did a good job wrangling our group despite the overly crowded sites. She gave good info and history on all of the historical areas, as well as helped with pointers for shopping and restaurants on other days. Be prepared for the crowds and give yourself and tour guide some grace as it can be hectic at times, but that is Beijing in general. The Forbidden City, Summer Palace…”

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Versailles: Full Day Tour & Shuttle from Paris - Inside the Palace of Versailles
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Versailles: Full Day Tour & Shuttle from Paris

4.Full Day Tour & Shuttle from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 356 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel by air-conditioned coach from one of three central Paris meeting points to Versailles. You receive timed palace admission and a multilingual audio guide, then explore the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, chapel, gardens, Park, and Trianon estate independently. The host helps with departure, but this is mainly transport and entry rather than a guided tour.

“The mirrored rooms were beautiful! The jardines were incredible! Large and tranquil. A must do attraction!”

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Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour - Frederiksborg Palace and a practical lunch break
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Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour

5.Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217

Spend 9.5 hours visiting four major Danish sights with a guide such as Simon or René. Ride in a small, air-conditioned van with WiFi and bottled water, enjoy included admission, and have free time for lunch in Hillerød. Expect a busy day with plenty of stairs and walking.

“This was a fantastic tour. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and fun. My twin 16 year old boys and 12 year old all enjoyed learning so much about Denmark history. The van was very nice and comfortable. This was a wonderful experience for our entire family.”

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Full Day Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais - Pena Palace: two hours among royal colors and hilltop views
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Full Day Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais

6.Full Day Tour: Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Lisbon in a small, air-conditioned group to Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. You’ll get a guided palace visit, free time for lunch and wandering, coastal viewpoints, and a relaxed guide-led day. Ricardo, Bruno, Isabel, or another guide may lead the tour.

“Did this tour solo and I’m so happy I did. It was lovely to spend a day out of Lisbon while learning the history. Ricardo is a fantastic guide!”

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Mesa Verde Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace and Lunch - Visitor center orientation and mesa-top sites
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Mesa Verde Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace and Lunch

7.Mesa Verde Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $206

Ride from Durango to Mesa Verde with an expert guide, then visit Cliff Palace on a ranger-led tour, explore ancient villages and kivas, enjoy a catered lunch, and stop at a Four Corners overlook. Guides such as Jay, Bella, Cat, and Art are known for bringing the park’s history and culture to life.

“Guide was tremendous value The trip was very worthwhile We saw all the sights we wanted to see It was great”

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Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace - Tiananmen Square and the practical side of visiting
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Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

8.Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $130

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. Your guide handles tickets, security routes, transport, and lunch at a local Chinese restaurant. Choose private vehicle service or subway travel, and ask for guides such as May, Peter, Jenny, or James when available.

“We booked with Catherine Lu tours. Jenny was our tour guide. We were trying to get the most out of our brief time in Beijing and they were very flexible and made some great recommendations. The Forbidden City was magnificent and mRead more”

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Full Day Tour Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais - Pena Palace: the colorful high point of Sintra
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Full Day Tour Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

9.Full Day Tour Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend a full day beyond Lisbon with a guide such as Pedro, Orlando, Manuel, or Felipe. Visit Pena Palace, explore Sintra at your own pace, see Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno, Cascais, and Estoril. Hotel pickup, transport, and guidance are included, but monument tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Fantastic trip. Felipe was a knowledgeable, friendly and amazing tour guide. From the beginning of our trip to the end of it, he was an open book and always happy to answer any questions and to give us tips.”

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Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace - Marnes-la-Coquette and the forest roads
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Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace

10.Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

This eight-hour guided ride takes you from western Paris through Saint-Cloud, Marnes-la-Coquette, forest paths, and the Notre Dame market to Versailles. You’ll buy lunch, picnic beside the Grand Canal, visit the palace, gardens, Petit Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet, then return by train. Guides such as Renaud, Adrian, and Rio are praised for friendly, careful leadership.

“It’s an exercise day, biking and walking throughout the day. We really enjoyed the e-bike tour, Adrian was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and shared historical sites along the way to Versailles, as well he shared much about the palace and the many gardens. Our group was larger than expected but he managed the group well. We had some light rain, rain gear was provided, which was nice.”

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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area - The journey from Chania starts early
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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

11.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 235 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $57

Travel from the Chania area to Knossos with an English, German, or French-speaking guide. Hear Minoan myths from guides such as Jo, Joanne, and Manoli, tour the palace, visit Heraklion’s museum, and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. The long bus ride is comfortable, but the schedule leaves limited time in Heraklion.

“Really comfortable coach, very friendly guides and lots of activities!”

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Sintra: Full-Day Private Tour & Pena Palace Entry Option - Pena Palace, the colorful centerpiece
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Sintra: Full-Day Private Tour & Pena Palace Entry Option

12.Full-Day Private Tour & Pena Palace Entry Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 218 reviews · 8 hours · from $306

Spend eight hours with a private guide exploring Sintra, Pena Palace if selected, and two other attractions, then visit Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Guides such as José, Miguel, Paolo, and Susana tailor the pace, explain Portugal’s royal past, recommend local pastries and lunch, and help you avoid the worst crowds.

“Filipe was an excellent guide who excelled in making our day a wonderful experience.”

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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas - Two hours at the Palace of Knossos
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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

13.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $25Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion. You can choose guided visits, with guides such as George, Sofia, Anastasia, or Antreas leading the day in English, French, or German. Allow extra cash for the €20 Knossos and €12 museum tickets, and expect a long day with free time for lunch, shopping, and the old town.

“We had a lovely time visiting Heraklion for a few hours and then Knossos Palace, our tour guide George was brilliant, we have now been on two trips with him and wow he is so good at his job, very knowledgable, very polite and informative and so so friendly. Overall really pleasant experience!!”

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Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle: Full-Day Tour - The walk between palace sessions
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Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle: Full-Day Tour

14.Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle: Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $168

Visit Buckingham Palace during its summer opening, then explore Windsor Castle and the historic town of Windsor. You’ll travel by comfortable coach, use multimedia guides in several languages, and hear practical commentary from an English-speaking host. Allow for a long, active day with a 15-minute walk between sessions and only 30 to 45 minutes for lunch.

“The tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and well organized. Excellent choice for the restaurant as it was centrally located and could handle a bus”

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From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour - The long ride from Chania to Knossos
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From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour

15.Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 153 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Travel from Chania to Knossos Palace, Heraklion, and Rethymno on a 12-hour guided tour. Learn about Minoan myths with a guide such as Katerina, use headsets at the main sites, and choose between museum time and exploring Heraklion. Expect a long day, limited free time, and extra entry fees.

“Our guide was excellent….very informed and had great stories about Greek history.”

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