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Are you planning a day trip to Versailles from Paris, but worried about the logistics of getting there and navigating the popular attractions? Let us take care of it for you with our half-day small group tour. With the help of our expert local guide, we'll whisk you away to Versailles and get off at the optimal stop. You'll enter the palace and have time to explore the stunning palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate. Get the most out of your trip to Versailles and leave the hassle to us!

Explore the Palace of Versailles with a 90 minute guided tour. Pick the start time that works best for you and meet your guide at our office in Versailles (meeting point). Visit the most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s State Apartments. After the tour, enjoy free time to stay longer in the Palace or visit the gardens (an additional ticket is required from April to October for the Musical and Fountain Show season. Gardens are free from November to March).

Tour is only in English. Embark on a journey to Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tailored packages to fit your schedule and budget. Upgrade for a small-group experience and extend your visit to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Choose transportation: meet at the site, central Paris pick-up, or hotel pick-up in western Paris. Tours last approximately 1.5-2.5 hours for half-day options, or 4 hours for full-day tours, led by knowledgeable guides. Duration varies depending on the chosen option. Highlights include the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and more. Full-day clients can explore Trianon palaces independently. Attention: Choose from 3 guided tour options for a personalized experience. Don't miss this captivating journey through history! The Tour will have a minimum 11 to 28 travelers (depending on the option chosen)

Enjoy a professionally guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, and skip the long lines to enter. View the Royal Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Queen's Private Apartment, and more, with free time to explore the gardens before your return to Paris.

Start by meeting at a central point in Paris and transfer by bus to Versailles. Upon arrival, access the palace through a separate entrance. Then, discover the opulence, beauty, and history of the palace on an interactive guided tour. During the 90-minute tour, see the State Apartments, the King's Bedroom, and the emblematic Hall of Mirrors. Learn about the main figures of the French monarchy, from King Louis XIV to Marie Antoinette. Hear about the many fascinating historical events that took place in the palace's rooms. After your tour of the palace, take some free time to stroll around the beautiful French Gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens if option selected. Discover Marie Antoinette’s private estate and controversial hamlet by choosing the Fullday option. Finally, hop back on the bus for your journey back to central Paris.

Discover Claude Monet's house in Giverny and the Palace of Versailles on a day trip from Paris. Skip the lines, explore these iconic attractions, and learn more about French art and royal history.

France’s Palace of Versailles is so massive, that if you explored it on your own, you’d surely miss something worth seeing or knowing. This Palace of Versailles Tour takes you through the Royal State Apartments with a guide so you don’t miss a thing. Plus, you’ll also get special, fast access to this famous attraction. After your guided tour you will have the opportunity to freely wander around the Estate with your passport's ticket giving Access to the gardens as well as to Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Estate, also included in this package.

Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After been welcome by your guide you will be taken on a guided inside visit of the Royal Apartments. You will walk through the palace and learn its history, including the fact that it was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. Following your interior visit of the Palace and after having said bye to your guide, you will have the opportunity spend some free time in the gardens, a 2,000-acre (809-hectare) park filled with fountains, statues, and classic formal garden landscaping You will even get the chance to see the Musical Gardens show if visiting Versailles on a Tuesday or a Friday or the Musical Fountains Show if taking the tour on a Saturday or a Sunday. (BUT Remember! Tickets to the Gardens are not included in the tour. You must expect to pay to get access to the Musical Gardens Show or Musical Fountains Show)

The brainchild of King Louis XIV and former home to Marie Antoinette, Versailles Palace holds a special place in French history. This 87 million square foot complex continues to astonish guests with its jaw-dropping architecture and well-manicured gardens. On your Versailles Palace & Gardens Private Tour your local expert guide will enlighten you on both the natural and cultural treasures of Versailles with skip-the-line privileges and a golf cart rental. Cover the massive magical garden grounds in a comfortable four-seat golf cart. See where former French kings and queens dined, danced, prayed and slept. Your private tour is led by a Professional Local Expert Guide.

Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the Château of Versailles with this tour from Paris. Marvel at the glimmering Hall of Mirrors, the lavish state apartments, and the beautifully-manicured gardens.

Enjoy a guided panoramic tour of Paris by land and water. See iconic monuments, including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, and travel aboard an amphibious vehicle down the River Seine.

Enjoy a half-day trip out of Paris to Versailles in the comfort of a private, WiFi-equipped Mercedes Benz. Enter into the palace to see the famous Hall of Mirrors, among other rooms. This half-day trip is a great way to see Versailles with less crowds and enjoy the safety and comfort of your own private vehicle driven by an expert guide.

Discover Versailles in the Most Comfortable, Fun and Exclusive Way The only Tour combining Golf Carts comfort with Bike exploration in Versailles. Skip the typical walking or basic bike tours—this premium experience gives you full access to the most stunning parts of the Versailles gardens, including the rarely visited Bosquets (groves), the Grand Canal, the Trianons, and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Ride through the Royal Gardens in style with stops at the most scenic viewpoints Explore Bosquets and Fountains that most bike tours skip Safe and Scenic Cycling – 100% Inside the Royal Domain -No city roads, just smooth paths inside Versailles grounds Prefer Not to Bike? No Problem! A shuttle option is available instead of biking—ideal for guests with mobility issues Our tour is aligned with the fountains schedule (Apr–Oct WE) so you don’t miss the majestic water shows! Exclusive 15% discount on Angelina's menu Enjoy stories, history, and hidden gems shared by our engaging guides

Enjoy the Palace of Versailles and its grounds on a full-day bike tour with transfers from Paris. Go to a local farmers market to purchase fresh French produce for a picnic lunch on the lake.

An amazing journey with licensed and passioned guide to discover the best of Versailles, the palace of The Sun King. You will admire the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. After you will have free time to discover the beautiful French style gardens with 55 fountains. A promenade leads from the palace to the Grand Canal, where you will have a lunch break (included) in one of the domain's restaurants or equivalent. After lunch, your guide will take you to visit two other palaces called Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon used like private ones. - 3 course lunch at the historical restaurant (Starter, Main Coarse, Wine, Dessert, Coffee included in the price) - High standard service and very competitive price. Professional, multilingual licensed guide-drivers, used to dealing with VIP clients. - A newest stretch Mercedes-Benz minivan with panoramic rooftop & free WiFi, perfect for this tour.

Discover Versailles Palace and the Trianons on this full-day tour from Paris. Visit the home of Louis XIV with a guide, and stroll around the Gardens of Versailles and Marie-Antoinette's estate.

Heads up! Alistair’s on a winter break from 15 Nov 2025 — back with stories from 28 Feb 2026! Discover Versailles with Alistair, a native English-speaking historian and specialist guide. This intimate full-day experience (maximum 12 guests) combines engaging storytelling with reserved access to Versailles’ most iconic landmarks. • Guided highlights tour of the Versailles Gardens, with Fountain Shows on weekends (April–October) • Guided highlights tour of Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet and Farm • With reserved Palace entry, you’ll avoid the queues and, through stories that bring Versailles to life, gain a deeper understanding of the Royal Chapel, Marie Antoinette’s bedchamber, the State Apartments, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors • Little Train ride to discover hidden gems without the long walk • Time to relax at La Petite Venise and Angelina cafés, with snacks, lunch, and restrooms available. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary options offered

Enjoy a visit to the spectacular Palace of Versailles. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors, see the State Apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens with an expert local guide to bring the Palace and its royal inhabitants back to life. For your convenience this tour starts in Versailles.

An unusual experience that will allow you to discover the Royal City in a fun and fatigue-free way.
You don't want to be with 30 or 40 people for your discovery of Versailles? With a maximum group of 7 people, you will have the impression to be a little VIP.
You will have the presence of a local guide, during the whole activity. You will use safe and easy to use electric scooters.
The discovery of known and unknown places of Versailles, culture, pleasure and fun in these rides.
(* according to the ease of the participants the circuit can be modified)
You will be able to see the monuments of the Park of the Castle, to begin the stroll in a natural space and to accustom you to the control of the scooters. Then, you will ride in the city (mainly on the bike paths) to see the historical districts of the city. All this in 2 hours with breaks, photos and good mood.

On your private half day tour, you don’t just see the iconic sites at Versailles: you’ll be immersed in the history of the Sun King’s palace. Upon pickup from your designated location in Paris, enjoy a totally private tour accompanied by both a chauffeur and your expert guide. On the way to Versailles, you will have the chance to get to know your guide so that they can tailor the visit to your interests for a truly personal experience of Versailles. You'll have your guide’s full attention as a chauffeur takes you on a comfortable safe drive to the palace in the luxury of a Mercedes vehicle. At the Palace of Versailles, your guide recreates the lives of those who once lived there as you pass through Louis XV’s Council Chamber, Louis XIV’s Bedchamber, the Bull’s Eye Antechamber, and the famous Hall of Mirrors, among others rooms. On this tour, enjoy complimentary macarons, a favorite treat of Marie Antoinette.