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Palace Gardens and Grounds: 15 to Book

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Cascades, mazes, orangeries and the private gardens the court used to escape its own palace. These 15 grounds tickets usually cost less than the state rooms and stay quiet a good deal longer.

Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket - Getting to the palace and handling your arrival
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Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket

1.Versailles Palace and Gardens Full Access Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41,579 reviews · 1 day · from $17Our pick

Spend a full day at Versailles with timed palace entry and access to the gardens, Grand and Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s Estate. Explore at your own pace without a guide. During April to October, choose Musical Gardens or the Fountain Show. Expect crowds, long walks, and a great deal of royal excess.

“Getting in was smooth and easy. This is probably one of the best tours I've taken. The audio guide is super cheap and very helpful during the tour. 10/10 recommend.”

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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access - Meeting at the GetYourGuide shop
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Versailles: Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

2.Skip-the-Line Tour of Palace and Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,429 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Meet your guide near Versailles, not at the palace, then enter with a reserved time slot for a 90-minute tour of the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Gabriella, Valery, Aurelia, and Anne-Sophie are praised for lively storytelling. Afterward, explore the gardens independently, with Marie Antoinette’s estate and the Trianon available as an upgrade.

“Our guide Vladina was wonderful - great sense of humour and clearly enjoys her job. How do you go to Paris and not see Versailles? The guide really helps focus you in on the stories behind what you’re looking at.”

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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour - Meeting at the Ehrenhof Fountain
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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour

3.Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,739 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Meet your guide under the green umbrella at the Ehrenhof Fountain, then tour 22 rooms of Schönbrunn Palace with priority entry and a personal audio device. Expect lively stories about the Habsburgs and Sissi, plus a garden walk with views toward the Gloriette. Guides include Lisa, Siri, Inga, and Rafael, depending on the departure.

“We had the best tour guide, Lisa, which made our whole experience wonderful, enjoyable, funny, etc. Not only did we learned a lot of new things but it was interesting with fun facts, which kept us focused and attentive. Thank you Lisa for your knowledge and the awesome visit! Highly recommend to everyone traveling to Wien, it’s a must!”

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Granada: Alhambra & Gardens Tour w/Nasrid Palaces Option - Choose the right Alhambra option
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Granada: Alhambra & Gardens Tour w/Nasrid Palaces Option

4.Alhambra & Gardens Tour w/Nasrid Palaces Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7,022 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $35

Choose a full Alhambra visit with the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife, and Charles V Palace, or a lower-cost tour of the surrounding grounds. Guides such as Hector, Carlos, Antonio, and Alfredo bring the site’s Islamic art, royal stories, and military past to life. Check your option carefully before booking.

“Some areas are not suitable for pram/stroller. Better to use carrier but check weather conditions.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation - Entering the palace and Hall of Mirrors
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From Paris: Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

5.Versailles Palace & Gardens with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,222 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $53

Travel from central Paris to Versailles by air-conditioned coach, with tickets and an audio-guided palace visit arranged for you. Explore the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, and, on the full-day option, Marie Antoinette’s estate and hamlet. Hosts such as Gabriella, Salome, Beatrice, and Ricardo help with directions and timing.

“It was nice to have transport from Paris to the castle and back. My main highlight was “skip the line entry”. Because it was raining no one wants to stay on the long line in cold. Our guide Ricardo was nice and gave some tips about the city.”

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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour - Inside 22 rooms on the Highlights Route
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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

6.Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,411 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Spend 150 minutes at Schönbrunn Palace with a licensed guide such as Alex, Mario, Nicole, or Alexander. Timed entry covers 22 rooms, including spaces beyond the standard individual route, followed by the courtyards, gardens, fountains, and distant Gloriette view. Choose English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“Absolutely brilliant. Alex the tour guide told excellent stories, interweaving the personal and the historical: the palace is beautiful but the guide makes it so much better”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access - Inside the palace: grand rooms with a clear story
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

7.Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,574 reviews · 330 - 570 minutes · from $84

Travel by comfortable coach from central Paris to Versailles, then follow an English-speaking guide through the State Apartments, King’s Bedroom, and Hall of Mirrors. Guides such as Mauro, Lucia, Ruben, and Vladina are praised for clear storytelling. Choose extra garden guidance or a full-day visit to Marie Antoinette’s estate.

“Adventure was fantastic. Full day of adventure and incredibly enjoyable. All of the guides made it easy, from check in, and to transportation, and quite comical on keeping us on schedule.”

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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris - Meeting in Paris and riding to Versailles
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

8.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,390 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet an English-speaking guide in central Paris, ride together by train to Versailles, and tour the palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments. After a garden introduction, you may explore the grounds and Trianon Estate on your own or return to Paris. Small groups have up to 20 people.

“Fantastic guide with so much context to Versailles. Truly enjoyed the entire experience from start to finish”

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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

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

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

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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Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens - Starting at the Alhambra and finding your guide
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Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens

10.Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,190 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Spend three hours at the Alhambra with entry to the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, and Generalife Gardens. A Spanish, English, or French-speaking guide explains the site’s Moorish architecture, royal life, myths, and symbols. Small-group and private options are available, with headphones included. Bring the original ID used when booking.

“Tour guide very informative for such a young lad. Really enthusiastic about his subject. Answered all questions well. Alhambra amazing place to visit. Would recommend to anyone.”

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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - Starting in Paris and reaching Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

11.Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,150 reviews · from $114

Ride about 10 miles through Versailles with a guide, visiting the Trianons, Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, and quiet garden paths. Shop for picnic food at the Notre Dame market, then enter the palace with timed admission and an audio guide. Guides such as Aaron, Rory, Martin, Dave, and Vladimir have earned strong praise for making the day safe, funny, and engaging.

“My kids are still talking about this experience and how much they enjoyed it. Particularly fond of our guide, Fergus. He had a wealth of knowledge and found exciting ways to share it. The kids (ages 14,12 & 5) enjoyed him, and the entire day! They measured up what we did Read more”

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Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris - The equestrian Louis XIV statue and Place d’Armes
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Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris

12.Versailles Palace and Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,775 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Ride an air-conditioned coach from central Paris to Versailles for a guided visit through the Royal Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, followed by garden time. Guides such as Anne, François, Florence, and Alex have earned strong praise, but crowding, unclear meeting instructions, and rushed garden time can affect the day.

“The trip to Versailles was very well organized and our guide Florence was excellent! The palace and gardens are beautiful.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer - The bus ride from Paris to Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer

13.Versailles Palace and Gardens with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,733 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

Travel by air-conditioned bus from one of three Paris meeting points to Versailles with a multilingual host. Explore the palace, Hall of Mirrors, Trianon Estate, Queen’s Hamlet, gardens, and park independently with a downloadable audio guide. The seven-hour outing includes round-trip transport and garden shows from April through October.

“The arrangement was excellent. The tour guide was very good. Quite friendly.”

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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access - Inside the palace: the State Apartments and royal chapel
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From Paris: Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

14.Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,706 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Meet a City Wonders host near Porte Maillot, ride by coach to Versailles, and tour the palace with an English-speaking guide and audio headset. See the State Apartments, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors, then explore the gardens if selected. A full-day upgrade adds Monet’s house and gardens at Giverny.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable, gave us time to look around and ask questions. We never felt rushed. It rained all day, appreciate the earlier access to the bus, not everyone wanted to tour the gardens and there is nowhere really to wait that is covered. Bus was comfortable, appreciate the host telling us about Paris. We went on a Sunday, guide said that was usually busier at palace, it was crowded. But overall a great time.”

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Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour - The gardens: a short introduction, not a full garden tour
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Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

15.Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,540 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Explore Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens on a roughly two-hour English tour with priority entry, headsets, and a professional guide. You’ll hear stories about the Habsburg court, see the palace highlights, and finish at the museum shop, free to keep exploring. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“100% worth it. Our tour guide Lisa was so knowledgable and funny. Yes you can walk around with hearing aides but this tour provides some “insider” information. Well worth it.”

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