Semi-Private Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Q: "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.")

Q: "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.")

Q: "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.")

Q: "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.")

Q: "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.")

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· 3.00h · Paris, France

Semi-Private Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Immerse yourself in French opulence on this exclusive semi-private Versailles palace tour. Travel effortlessly from Paris via roundtrip transport by train, and use skip-the-line access to bypass the crowds with your expert guide. Limited to a maximum of ten guests for a more intimate tour, walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors and the lavish King's State Apartments. Your specialized ticket allows unlimited free time after the tour to roam the rambling gardens and Trianon Estate.

What You Get With This Tour

Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line palace entry tickets
Guided palace tour
Round-trip train transport
Access to Versailles Gardens
Access to Trianon Estate
Guided tour of the gardens
Guide tips

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your guide at Pont de l'Alma Metro Station
Start your day at this 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.
2

Palace of Versailles: Fast-Track Entry
After arriving minutes from the gates, your guide leads you directly past the long queues using your skip-the-line access. Step inside the palace for an immersive, guided exploration of its most magnificent halls and intimate royal chambers.
3

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.
4

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.
5

Gardens of Versailles: Introduction and Free Time
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.
6

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.
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 fifteen 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 guide
Round-trip transportation by train from Paris
Skip-the-line entrance to the Palace of Versailles
Guided tour of the palace
Introduction and access to the Gardens of Versailles
Access to Trianon Estate
Maximum group size of 10

What to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Government-issued ID

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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.

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