Private Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour with Garden Access
Customize your time in the Chateau, plus round-trip transport from Paris and free time in Gardens
This exclusive three-hour private tour lets you experience the Palace of Versailles like royalty, focusing entirely on your interests and moving at your pace. Your expert guide meets you in Paris, and you'll travel together by train to Versailles. Then, head straight inside with skip-the-line tickets to tour the extravagant rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors. Afterward, wander the expansive Gardens of Versailles independently before returning to Paris with your pre-arranged train ticket.
What You Get With This Tour
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Private guide
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Round-trip train transport
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Skip-the-line Palace of Versailles tickets
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Access to Gardens
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Access to Trianon Estate
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your private tour begins at Café Pierre Hermé
Meet your dedicated guide outside Café Pierre Hermé, located near the Pont de l'Alma metro station in central Paris. Then, travel together by train for a relaxed journey to the magnificent royal estate of Versailles. -
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Skip the line and enter the Palace of Versailles
Once you arrive, you will bypass the standard long queues using your skip-the-line tickets and walk straight into the immense palace. Your private guide immediately begins your personalized guided tour through this opulent seventeenth-century residence. The experience is flexible, allowing you to set the pace. -
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Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments
Your guide will ensure you see the palace's most fascinating highlights, starting with the iconic Hall of Mirrors. This shimmering chamber, nearly 70 yards long, features 357 mirrors reflecting light and grandeur. You will move through the richly decorated State Apartments, hearing fascinating accounts of the lavish lifestyles and historic scandals of the Bourbon monarchs. -
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King's State Apartments
Continue your focused exploration of the extravagant interior as you pass through rooms where the King and Queen once lived. You will learn the history behind the precious artifacts and artwork filling the 2,000-room UNESCO World Heritage site. Feel free to stop and discuss the details or stories that capture your imagination most. -
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Introduction to the Gardens of Versailles
Next, your private guide leads you outside to experience the magnificent, meticulously manicured Gardens of Versailles. You receive an introduction to the vast geometric design and the history of the world-famous grounds. This marks the end of the guided portion of your tour, providing a perfect sense of the layout. -
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Your tour finishes at the entrance to the Gardens of Versailles
Your formal tour concludes here, giving you the freedom to explore independently for as long as you like. Wander the grounds and visit the Trianon Estate to see Marie-Antoinette's beautiful retreat before using your pre-arranged train ticket to return to Paris.
Additional Information
Good to know
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us after making the booking to make the proper arrangements.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Dress Code: Flat, comfortable shoes are strongly recommended due to extensive walking, parquet floors inside the palace, and cobblestone paths in the gardens.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, and luggage are not allowed on this tour.
Tour Changes: The Palace of Versailles can close without notice for official state events; in such cases, then we will be in touch with an alternative plan.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your 3-hour tour includes
Expert, English-speaking private guide
Round-trip train transport from Paris to Versailles
Skip-the-line entrance to the Palace of Versailles
Guided palace tour
Introduction to the Versailles Gardens
Free time in the gardens and Trianon Estate
What to bring
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
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Customer Reviews
The gardens were just spectacular. I absolutely adored being able to roam through the palace after a great tour of it.
You could just tell that our guide loved her job. Her energy and enthusiasm kept the whole group smiling and interested, even later in the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you, and maybe a snack too. We also recommend wearing a pair of comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of walking involved, especially if you want to spend more time in the gardens.
What if I have limited-mobility?
This private tour of the Versailles Palace and Gardens is your best bet if you aren't completely confident in your mobility. Your guide can tailor the tour to suit your needs.
Are train tickets included in the price of the Versailles tour?
Yes, round-trip train tickets are included. Your guide will escort you on the outbound journey, and you're free to return when you're ready.
Is a guided tour of the gardens included?
You'll have a 30-minute explanation of what you'll see as you stand at the garden entrance. Afterwards, you are allowed to stay and explore on your own until they close.
What to bring?
We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you, and maybe a snack too. We also recommend wearing a pair of comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of walking involved, especially if you want to spend more time in the gardens.
Is a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles included?
Yes, this tour includes a fully guided tour of the palace.
Will I be able to see the Trianon Estate?
Yes! Your ticket includes access to the estate, which you can visit on your own after the tour has finished.
