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Ophorus Tours - History Buff's Day at Versailles: Private Shore Excursion from Rouen

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History Buff's Day at Versailles: Private Shore Excursion from Rouen

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From Rouen Port of Call, private shore excursion to visit Versailles Palace & Gardens. Visit inside the Palace to admire the Hall of Mirrors, King's bedroom & apartments, theater. Tickets can be purchased during booking process!

Highlights

  • Discover the Stunning Palace of Versailles
  • Visit the Palace & Gardens of Versailles
  • Book your tickets to Versailles directly through us!
  • English speaking Driver or Driver/Guide
  • Tour can be fully customized to suit your interests
What is Included / Excluded for this tour

Program & Itinerary

Departing from Rouen Cruise Port, this Normandy full day private shore excursion will take you to the breathtaking Versailles Palace. Your driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal with a sign bearing the lead travelers name. You will then be taken to your A/C minivan where it will be time for presentations and a recap of your Versailles full day trip to come.Your drive to Versailles from ...

Departing from Rouen Cruise Port, this Normandy full day private shore excursion will take you to the breathtaking Versailles Palace.

First we will come and pick you up at your Cruise Ship in Rouen. 

Your driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal with a sign bearing the lead travelers name. You will then be taken to your A/C minivan where it will be time for presentations and a recap of your Versailles full day trip to come.

Your drive to Versailles from Rouen port of call is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Of course it will be possible to stop on the way for a small break.

Reach Versailles after your driving time. 

Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1979, the Palace of Versailles is one of the finest architectural treasures of France. Residence of the French Monarchy from Louis XIV (the Sun King) to Louis XVI, the Chateau de Versailles has been transformed over the centuries from a small hunting lodge built by Louis XIII to one of the most extravagant palaces wanted by his son Louis XIV.

Upon arrival you will be taken by your guide to the entrance where your tour of Versailles Palace will begin. Please note that we do not include any tickets on the day of the tour. You must purchase your entrance tickets during the booking process as there are many different options of visit available.

Depending on the tickets that you will have bought, your tour will include the visit of the main features of the Palace such as the Hall of Mirrors and the Petit Trianon building (a favored of Marie Antoinette) or you can purchase tickets that will allow a more in depth visit including guided tours to the King’s and the Queen’s State Apartments.If you are uncertain of which ticket to purchase don’t hesitate to contact us and one of our travel advisers will be happy to suggest the best possible option. You can also take a look at our FAQ section of this tour where information on tickets is also available.

After the visit, return to Rouen port of call and drop off at your ship. This private tour can accommodate a maximum of 8 persons per minivan. The tour can be fully customized depending on your wishes. If you would like to add a visit that is missing from this description, do not hesitate to let us know!

Our other shore excursions

We also organize tours from Le Havre Port of Call and other important sites from Rouen include skip the line tickets to Claude Monet’s house and gardens visit where you will see the Japanese Bridge and the water lilies. We also conduct guided walking tours of the City of Rouen where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

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  • Pick up at Your Ship in Rouen Cruise Port

  • Enjoy the Drive to Versailles

  • Visit of Versailles Palace and Gardens

  • Return to Ship in Rouen

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Ophorus Tours - History Buff's Day at Versailles: Private Shore Excursion from Rouen
Ophorus Tours - History Buff's Day at Versailles: Private Shore Excursion from Rouen
Ophorus Tours - History Buff's Day at Versailles: Private Shore Excursion from Rouen
Ophorus Tours - History Buff's Day at Versailles: Private Shore Excursion from Rouen
Ophorus Tours - History Buff's Day at Versailles: Private Shore Excursion from Rouen

Know before you book

  • If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business. We accept split payment transactions by credit card.
  • Small group, personalized experiences
  • 9 hour Private Versailles Tour from Rouen
  • Verseilles Palace is closed on Mondays
  • Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship
  • Minimum number of 2 participants applies.
  • Extras can be pre-paid during booking process
  • Price is per group, not per person.
  • English speaking tour, other languages on request
  • Tour involves some walking, good walking shoes recommended
  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

PLEASE NOTE ABOUT VERSAILLES
                                                           
The "Musical Gardens" show takes place on:
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursay and Friday from April 2nd to May 3rd 2024 (except May 1st)
Every Wednesday, Thursay and Friday from May 10th to June 28th 2024
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from July 2nd to October 31st (except Thursday August 15th: Muscial Fountains Show)

The "Musical Fountains Show" takes place on:
Every Saturday and Sunday from March 30th to October 27th 2024.
Every Tuesday from May 7th to June 25th 2024.

Meeting point

Quai Emile Duchemin 76000 Rouen

Departure

Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.

Return

Return to ship.

Included / excluded

Included

  • Services of English speaking driver or driver/guide
  • Small Group Private Shore Excursion limited to 8 persons
  • Itinerary can be customized
  • Transportation in A/C vehicle

Excluded

  • Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
  • Meals, drinks unless mentioned in the program
  • Personal insurance and expenses
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide

FAQ

  • How long is the drive from Rouen Cruise Terminal to Versailles?

    From Rouen Port of Call, the drive to Versailles in normal traffic conditions, is approximately 1 hour and a half. Since this is a 9 hour tour, it means that you will have 6 hours in Versailles to complete all your visits.
  • Who conducts your private shore excursions from Rouen Cruise Port?

    All our tours are conducted by English speaking local drivers or driver/guides depending on availability at time of booking. 
  • What type of vehicules are used during the private Shore Excursion from Rouen?

    Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are new or recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows, large leg space.
  • What should I expect on a Shore Excursion with Ophorus?

    As a specialized France Tour Operator and tours & activities provider, we organize worry free shore excursions departing from all cruise ports in France. Our professional team of travel advisors, drivers and guides speak fluent English, are experts in the destination and all our shore excursions take place on board premium vehicles.

    All our shore excursions in France include pick up and drop off at your ship, once you have exited the Cruise Port terminal. We will always indicate where your driver/guide will be waiting for you. Our itineraries and programs are customized to suit your needs and never include side visits or stops that you had not confirmed. We guarantee your return to ship on time and have a very flexible cancellation policy. All tours can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the tour.

    All our shore excursions are for small groups only, we do not cater for groups larger than 20 persons. Typically, we use premium minivans that will take up to 7 or 8 persons maximum. If your group is larger, then we will provide a small minibus but no larger than 20 passenger seats.
  • What does the Palace ticket grant admission to?

    The Palace ticket grants admission to all the spaces open for unaccompanied visits in the Palace of Versailles:

    The Queen's State Apartments are currently closed to the public due to restoration work.


    At the end of your visit you can also see The Gallery of Coaches which is free to enter for all throughout the year.

    You can also go round the gardens which are free to enter every day in Low Season.
    In High Season (from 31 March to 31 October), admission to the gardens is charged on Tuesdays, Fridays, weekends and French national holidays for the Musical Fountain Show and Musical Gardens, which are not included in the Palace ticket.

    During booking process you can include these special tickets. 

  • Is lunch included on this full day shore excursion from Rouen?

    We never include lunch on our private shore excursions from Rouen.
    There are different restaurants or snacks in the Versailles complex where you can enjoy lunch.

    If you would like us to pre-book a specific restaurant for you and your party just let us know and we will organize this for you at no extra cost.
  • Should I bring something specific for this Shore Excursion?

    Always check the weather before you follow one of our shore excursions. By doing so, adapt your clothing to the local weather conditions. On one of our shore excursions we will not require you to bring your passport but it is always better to have some type of ID just in case. We strongly recommend that you bring with you a photocopy of any ID. Good walking shoes are always recommended in France as you never know on what type of grounds you might be walking.
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