Paris Discovery + VersaillesCombine your visit to Paris with a half-day tour to Versailles
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.
- 24‑, 48‑ or 72‑hour unlimited hop‑on hop‑off access on open‑top buses in Paris.
- Round‑trip coach transportation from Paris to Versailles.
- Admission to the Palace of Versailles, including the Palace, Gardens, Park, and Trianon Estate.
- Dedicated audio guide available in multiple languages.
Presentation
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.
- 24‑, 48‑ or 72‑hour unlimited hop‑on hop‑off access on open‑top buses in Paris.
- Round‑trip coach transportation from Paris to Versailles.
- Admission to the Palace of Versailles, including the Palace, Gardens, Park, and Trianon Estate.
- Dedicated audio guide available in multiple languages.
Your itinerary
Our Paris hop-on hop-off route
Your ticket gives you access to the blue route. Hop on and off at any of the stops to explore Paris at your own pace.
Highlights
Paris Discovery
Buses run daily. Check the Paris Discovery Bus Tour page for further details on the hop-on hop-off bus service.
Return Transportation to Versailles
Your round-trip transport between Paris and Versailles is operated by our partner, Origami. Please note that this is not an open-top bus, but a white coach branded Origami.
Versailles Palace
About the visit
Your entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles includes access to the Palace, its Gardens, the Park and the estate of Trianon including the "Grand Trianon", the "Petit Trianon" and the Queen's Hamlet. Please note that the estate of Trianon is open only from 12:30 pm.
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.
Good to know! There is a 30 mins walk in between the Palace and the return meeting point.
Audio Guide
Download the “Palace of Versailles” app on your smartphone or tablet to access the audio guide. It works offline and includes an interactive map of the Estate.
Commentaries are available in 10 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Korean.
How to collect your tickets
You'll receive your entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles when boarding the Origami bus to Versailles.
Free Cancellation
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.
Timetable
Paris Discovery
- First departure : 09:30 AM
- Last departure : 06:30 PM
Versailles: First tour departure
- From Paris to Versailles : 12:30PM
- From Versailles to Paris : 5:30PM
Versailles: Second tour departure
- From Paris to Versailles : 12:30PM
- From Versailles to Paris : 5:30PM
Paris Discovery - HOHO
Last bus leaves from stop no. 1 Opéra/Grands Magasins.
Versailles Palace half-day tour from Paris
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time. Boarding closes 5 minutes before departure.
📍Paris meeting point: 23 Boulevard de Capucines - 75002 PARIS
📍Versailles meeting point: First pond of the Grand Canal, in front of restaurant "Les Terrasses"
Please strictly respect the return meeting time. Being on time is your responsibility. In case of delay, the return to Paris will be at your own expense and will not be refundable.
If you decide not to take the return transfer, it will not be refundable and you must inform our customer service in advance. If you have booked the first departure in the morning, it is not possible to take the return transfer on the second departure of the day.
The shuttle service Paris-Versailles-Paris is not wheelchair accessible.
- Paris meeting point | 2. Versailles meeting point
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Description
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!