Can someone explain how the Museum Pass works for Versailles? I have read about getting a timed entry ticket as well. Do I need both for entrance and what parts do they cover? Appreciate any info on this topic! We are going late September.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11524 posts
The museum pass simply is your admission ticket - you will still wait in the sometimes ( usually ) very long security line - if you’re not there at least 45-60 minutes BEFORE it opens !
You also will not have admission to the Kings Apartments , which are only allowed on a private small group tour basis that has a timed entry with separate security from masses .
With your museum pass you can buy a supplement to do Kings Tour and I recommend it - goes on official Versailles website to purchase and select time slot . That way you skip the horrendous lines and will have a better experience.
I love Versailles , have been many times over several decades ( since early 70s ) and my last time was about 5 hrs ago now - it’s simply become too busy and crowded now to enjoy the palace ( the grounds and gardens being so large never fee crowded however ) . It’s like a sweaty mosh pit in main areas of palace now - take the Kings Apartment tour if you’d like to enjoy the experience of the palace rather than endure it
Posted by
OP
Jersey
8 posts
Thank you, I will look into that!
Posted by
Chicago
8770 posts
You can't get a timed entry and also use the Museum Pass except the KAT already mentioned which is in addition to the pass. I would get there an hour early and just use the Museum Pass Myself especially on a hot day when adding another 90 minutes of touring onto the front end of the trip may be exhausting.
Best is to not use a museum pass for this but time your pass to be before or after you start using the Museum Pass and get a timed entry instead.