Semi-Private Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris
Keep it simple and personable with timed entry, train transport, and an ultra-small group
What You Get With This Tour
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Walk where kings once ruled
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Timed entry Palace of Versailles tickets
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Guided Palace of Versailles tour
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Round-trip train transport
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Free time to explore the Versailles Gardens
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Access to Trianon Estate
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Guided tour of the gardens
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide in central Paris
Start your day at a central Paris metro stop, where your expert guide welcomes your small group. You receive a fascinating overview of Louis XIV's estate before effortlessly boarding the train for the smooth, 30-minute journey to Versailles. -
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Head inside the Palace of Versailles with timed entry tickets
After arriving minutes from the gates, your guide leads you directly past the long tickets queues using your pre-reserved tickets. Step inside the palace for an immersive, guided exploration of its most magnificent halls and intimate royal chambers. -
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Explore the Royal Chapel and Princess' Apartments
Follow your guide through the stunning Royal Chapel, known for its soaring, gilded ceiling. Next, explore the elegant and historically revealing Princess’ Apartments (Louis XV’s daughters), gaining insight into the daily, personal drama of the court. -
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Admire the Hall of Mirrors and King's State Apartments
Behold the stunning Hall of Mirrors, the palace's masterpiece. Your guide will explain its political symbolism, including the Treaty of Versailles. Then, examine the King's State Apartments, the primary setting for royal receptions and state power. -
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Roam the Gardens of Versailles independently
Your guided tour ends at the garden entrance. Here, receive a 30-minute introduction to the famous landscapes. Your guide will provide your Paris return ticket before departing. You are then free to explore the grounds and the Trianon Estate at your own pace. -
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Your tour finishes at the entrance to the Gardens of Versailles
The structure of your visit grants you complete freedom in the gardens. You can spend hours enjoying the manicured lawns, visit the Trianon Estate, grab lunch, or simply head back to the Versailles train station at your convenience using the pre-provided return ticket to Paris.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to multiple staircases at each train station. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
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.
Please Note: After the guided palace portion, your guide provides your return train ticket to Paris. You are free to spend as much time as you wish in the gardens and at the Trianon Estate.
Tour Changes: The Palace of Versailles can close without notice for official state events; in such cases, we will be in touch to reschedule.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transportation by train from Paris
Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles
Guided tour of the palace
Introduction and access to the Gardens of Versailles
Access to Trianon Estate
Semi private experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Government-issued ID
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Customer Reviews
Excellent tour and our tour director was excellent! Very knowledgeable and personable. Looked after all of our needs.
Very nice tour, no complaints! Our tour guide, Dalhi is very fashionable, pretty, knowledgeable, friendly with everyone, kept a good pace,. She explained well and in details was able to navigate among all of the tourists. Excellent job!
Great tour. Joe was amazing!!!
Victoria was a marvelous and very knowledgeable tour guide for Versailles. Instructions for the meeting point were very clear. We were lucky to have a small group of 10 so it was easier to navigate the hordes in some of the rooms in the palace. In spite of the crowds, Victoria always managed to find a pocket of space for us so she can tell us all about the room we are seeing. Taking the RER was very easy. After touring the palace itself, we were free to wander the gardens on our own. Victoria left us clear instructions on how to get back to the train station whenever we were ready. All in all, we highly recommend this semi-private tour.
He was a great tour guide and we were lucky to have him! Thanks so much.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum group size?
This is a semi-private experience strictly limited to a maximum of ten guests. This ensures a personalized and intimate experience, allowing you to move efficiently through the palace and interact easily with your expert guide.
Is transportation from Paris included?
Yes, round-trip transportation by train from the Pont de l'Alma Metro Station in Paris to Versailles is included. Your guide manages the tickets and travel, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free 30-minute journey.
Can I stay in the gardens after the guided tour ends?
Absolutely. The guided portion ends at the garden entrance. Your guide provides your return train ticket at this point, allowing you to spend as much time as you wish exploring the gardens and the Trianon Estate before returning to Paris at your leisure.
Does this tour include access to the Trianon Estate?
Yes, access to the Trianon Estate is included in your ticket. You are free to visit the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette's Estate after your guided tour of the main palace concludes.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, no. This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to multiple staircases at the Paris and Versailles train stations, which are unavoidable parts of the round-trip transport.
