Say goodbye to the lengthy queues and save both time and energy—up to an hour's worth. Glide past the crowds and discover the opulence of this grand palace-turned-museum at your own pace!
The Palace of Versailles being a popular attraction, sees hordes of visitors throughout the year. To optimize your Versailles experience, buy your tickets online, which allows you to skip the ticketing lines with ease. Present your e-ticket upon arrival for immediate access, cutting any wait times and ensuring a smooth entry into the Palace.
Maximize your time at Versailles with an early morning arrival. By arriving promptly at opening, you can explore the palace and gardens efficiently before the crowds descend. This strategic approach allows you to see more and enjoy a more relaxed and rewarding visit.
The Palace of Versailles has two main entrances - Gate A and Gate B.
Gate A - Used by visitors who buy tickets on-site and those with standard admission or Passport tickets.
Gate B - Used by visitors who hold skip-the-line admission tickets, skip-the-line Passport tickets, and guided tours.
– Wait time to buy tickets: 30-40 minutes
– Wait time at Gate A with online standard admission ticket: 60 minutes
Total time spent waiting: 1 hour 40 minutes
– Wait time at Gate A with on-site tickets: 60 minutes
Total time spent waiting: 60 minutes
– Wait time at Gate B: 15-20 minutes
Total time spend waiting: 20 minutes
– Wait time at Gate B: 15-20 minutes
Total time spend waiting: 20 minutes
Yes, you can buy your skip-the-line Versailles tickets online in advance. This means no waiting in line at the ticket office. Instead, guests queue up for a short duration with dedicated access — at Gate B. The wait time here is usually only 10-15 minutes long.
Versailles Palace skip-the-line tickets start from €55
If you decide to buy your tickets on-site, you will have to queue up once at the ticket office and then at the entrance at Gate A. This can easily take up to 2 hours of your time during the peak season.
The best time to visit the Palace of Versailles, in terms of lesser crowds, is the low season (November 1 to March 31). During the low months, the crowds are at their thinnest during the hours immediately after opening and before closing for the day. Anytime between 9:00am and 11:00am and after 3:00pm would be perfect for visiting the palace.
Versailles Palace skip-the-line ticket holders can use Gate B to enter the attraction.
Yes, some ticket variants have a skip-the-line and guided tour feature.
No, the Versailles Palace skip-the-line tickets do not come with a complimentary audio guide.