Make the most of your trip by combining your visit to Paris with a half-day tour to Versailles. This ticket includes a Paris hop-on hop-off bus tour, round-trip transportation from Paris to Versailles by coach, admission to the Palace of Versailles, and a dedicated audio guide.
Buses run daily. Check the Paris Discovery page for further details on the hop-on hop-off bus service.
ON THE WAY TO VERSAILLES
Departure point: 11, rue Auber 75009 Paris
Departure time: 12:30pm
ON THE WAY BACK
Return meeting point : First pond of the Grand Canal, in front of "Les Terrasses"
Return departure time: 05:30pm
Guests are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
Please note boarding closes 5 minutes before the departure time.
About the visit
- The Origami bus will drop you off at the parking "Place des Armes" right in front of the Palace.
- You may use the A Entrance to access the Palace.
- After the mandatory security check, you can begin your visit freely.
- You will have around 4 hours to visit the Palace, the Park, the Gardens and the estate of Trianon including the "Grand Trianon", the "Petit Trianon" and the Queen's Hamlet.
Good to know! There is a 30 mins walk in between the Palace and the return meeting point.
Audio Guide
To access the audio guide, download the "Palace of Versailles" app available for smartphones and tablets. It can be used without internet connection and also includes an interactive map of the Estate.
The commentaries are available in 10 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean.
How to collect your tickets
Once your booking finalised, you will received a confirmation e-mail that IS NOT YOUR TICKET. The ticket including the round trip shuttle from Paris to Versailles and the entrance ticket to the Versailles Palace will be sent to you by email the day before the tour. Please make sure you check your emails to collect your tickets!
You can amend or cancel your Paris Discovery ticket for free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour date and your Versailles ticket 72 hours before the tour date.
Plan your visit according to your preferences. Choose the date and time, that suit you best to visit the Versailles Palace and plan your hop-on hop-off bus tour any time during your trip.
Departing from Paris, we will take you discover the splendour of the Versailles Palace, iconic symbol of French history, art, and architecture. Your visit includes a return ticket to Versailles, access to the Palace, the Park, the Gardens, and the estate of Trianon including the "Grand Trianon", the "Petit Trianon" and the Queen's Hamlet.
The Estate covers 800 hectares and has served as a hunting lodge, a seat of power, and since the 19th century, a museum. The rooms of the Palace house collections of paintings and sculptures representing both the prominent figures that illustrate the history of France and the significant events that have shaped it.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, the Palace of Versailles now boasts 2,300 rooms spread over 63,154 m2 and stands as one of the finest achievements of French art in the 17th century. Discover all the treasures of this heritage through the dedicated audio guides included in your ticket.
Make the most of your Paris Discovery tour before or after your visit to the Palace of Versailles. Our 100% planet-friendly panoramic buses allow you to explore the city's main attractions such as the Opera, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Orsay Museum, the Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Grand Palais, and many other exceptional sites. You can hop on and off at any stop and visit the city at your own pace over one, two, or three days.
Learn more about Paris through the audio guide specially designed for our route. If you are traveling with children, let them discover our dedicated channel available in French and English. They will love it!
