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Versailles: which ticket to pick

Not one ticket but four scenarios. Pick by what matters most: price, coverage, a guide, or door-to-door convenience from Paris.

Prices verified: 20 June 2026High season

Our recommendation

For most first-time visitors the Passport ticket is the best fit: palace, gardens, Trianon and special exhibitions in one pass. A guided tour makes sense for history and context; a transfer makes sense if you don't want to deal with RER C.

  • First visit, want to see everythingFull coverage: palace, gardens, Trianon, special exhibitions.
  • Cheapest option matters mostPalace only; gardens are usually free outside Musical Fountains days.
  • I want historical contextSkip-the-line guided tour is the best format for context.
  • I don't want to deal with RER CRound-trip transfer from Paris bundled with the ticket.

Official price and partners

Starting in January 2026, the official base Palace ticket costs €25 for non-EEA (European Economic Area) residents and €22 for EEA residents. Partner prices may vary slightly due to booking fees.

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Entrance tip

All visitors must pass through the security check at Entrance A. Large luggage is not allowed (max 55x35x20 cm). Arrive right at opening (before 9:00 AM) or after 4:00 PM to avoid the longest queues.

Compare options

GetYourGuide
from €24Free cancellation
  • Palace
  • Gardens
  • Trianon
  • Guide
  • Transfer

GetYourGuide
from €69Free cancellation
  • Palace
  • Gardens
  • Trianon
  • Guide
  • Transfer

GetYourGuide
from €89Free cancellation
  • Palace
  • Gardens
  • Trianon
  • Guide
  • Transfer

Choose by your situation

I only have 2 hours
Palace Ticket
I have 4–6 hours
Passport Ticket
I only want the palace
Palace Ticket
I want to see everything
Passport Ticket
Visiting with children
Passport Ticket
Need historical context
Guided Tour
Don't want to plan the trip
Ticket with transfer

What is often not included

  • On Musical Fountains and Musical Gardens days the gardens are paid — separate ticket from €10 (Passport usually covers it).
  • The basic Palace Ticket does not include the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate.
  • RER C from central Paris is about €4 each way; a transfer ticket is worth it mainly for the time savings.
  • Audio guide is usually included on the official site and not always with resellers. Check before booking.

Discounts and free entry

Visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26 enter the Palace for free. However, they must still book a free timed-entry ticket on the official website and wait in the standard security line.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does a 'skip-the-line' ticket mean I won't wait in any lines?

    No. A 'skip-the-line' ticket lets you bypass the ticket purchasing counter, but everyone must still wait in the mandatory security line at Entrance A, which can take 30 to 60 minutes during peak hours.

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Our pickfrom €32