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Versailles Domain Private Half Day Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Paris

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Versailles Full Day Private Guided Tour wih Hotel Pickup
  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Depart Paris via comfortable luxury vehicle for a private tour of Versailles, the stunning château and gardens that were once home to French royalty. Enjoy direct pick-up from your Paris lodging and journey to this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, where your licensed guide helps you unlock its secrets. Skip the lines and go straight inside to explore such rooms as the King's Grand Apartment and the opulent Hall of Mirrors, then return outdoor to stroll Versailles's exquisite gardens before returning to Paris.
  • Half-day private guided tour of Versailles from Paris
  • Skip the lines for direct access to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its spectacular gardens
  • Includes convenient hotel pick-up
  • Savor the personalized attention that comes with an expert guide

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private guide
  • Private tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens
  • Versailles "skip-the-line" tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

02:00 PM

Pickup details

We pick up from all Hotels located in Paris

What To Expect

Your half-day guided tour begins with hotel pickup from any location within Paris. Ride through the city by private vehicle toward the palace of Versailles.

Upon arrival in Versailles Palace and Gardens, you’ll sail past the crowds at the entrance with skip-the-line admission tickets.

From there, you’ll explore star attractions like the King’s Apartment, where Louis XIV once dined and slept, and the famous Hall of Mirrors. Your guide will give explanations and point out details you might otherwise have missed. Since this is a private tour, you’ll be able to ask unlimited questions.

Head to the opulent landscaped gardens with your guide. From spring through early fall, you’ll be able to catch a musical fountain show at select times of day. Enjoy the tranquil setting before returning to your Paris hotel.

Palace of Versailles

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Infant seats available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by TOURS FROM PARIS

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great tour
Laurie_M, Dec 2023
We enjoyed our Versailles tour. It was cold so dress warmly because about half of tour is outdoors. The guide was very knowledgeable and skipping the long lines was great
The Gardens!
Jeanne_B, Nov 2023
I would say the gardens are the best part of the Palace of Versailles. Jose, who was Amazing, took us all through the gardens, explaining everything, …. The fountains and sculptures are just beautiful! We just absolutely loved it! Thanks Jose!!!
Great experience
Bery_N, Sep 2023
Our tour guide was the best! We learned so much and enjoyed our day! He was very knowledgeable and sweet.
Great guide that brought...
Linda_H, Jul 2023
Great guide that brought the history and art alive Incredible site! Enjoyed the beauty of the gardens and the art
1/2 day trip to Versailles
jane_s, Jun 2023
This was a bucket list trip for our life long friends in the US, but unfortunately due to the French strike it didn’t turn out as planned. Our guide was fantastic but because of the strike we were unable to get into Versailles so only saw the outside. We have been promised a refund but to date nothing has happened despite numerous emails and messages to the company
Wonderful experience
Kimberly_T, Jun 2023
Our guide Jose was amazing! Very knowledgeable and personable! We loved the pick up and drop off at our hotel. He gave us a lot of information while we were driving there. The experience was wonderful!
Waste of time and money!
Craig_Y, May 2023
Tour was a waste of time. Did not go to the palace first as described and then gardens. Instead drove around the outside areas of Versailles for 90 mins. Then came in the back gate of the gardens and spent only 30 minutes in the gardens. Finally we got to the palace at 12:30 when it was totally packed with people instead of first thing in the morning, skip the line which was what we paid for. Biggest waste of $1,200.00 I have ever spent. Would not recommend guide.
Not worth the almost $900
Barbara_P, May 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable about Versailles and its history. For $900, we should have been driven in one of the golf carts around the extensive gardens. I have MS and it was too much uphill walking to start at the bottom by the lakes and boat rental where he parked and walk up to the palace. He didn’t point out the extensive manicured gardens to be seen looking down from the courtyard. Luckily we had planned to visit with a local Collette guide the next day as well. Live and learn.
Kevin was fantastic!
Robin_W, Apr 2023
Kevin shared interesting information about Versailles that appealed to my 82 year old mother and 14 year old daughter!!
Tour of Versailles
Catherine_H, Mar 2023
Tour of the inside of Versailles with the stories of the affairs within the individual rooms. Enjoyed the political discussions with the tour guide.
If you are a family group traveling, then this is your tour!
Deryl_R, Jan 2023
AMAZING!! If this is your first (and potentially only) time to Versailles - spend the money and do this tour! We first had contact with our guide, Gustav, about a week before to confirm details, which was really nice and reassuring for our group - grandma, the five-year-old, and four adults. He reached out again the day before to confirm one more time, then arrived on time for our adventure to begin! Gustav navigated us through Paris then to Versailles with the ease and precision only a local has - and without it, the tourists would have been overwhelmed. He knew exactly where to park and we got to it! From here, Gustav's knowledge of Versailles was abundant! It wasn't just the French side of things either. He knew the story behind the story as it pertains to the marriages, other countries influence, allegiances, the wars - all of it! The way he shared these stories was conversational and not at all like listening to a lecture. We ended the day with a safe and easy ride back to our hotel where we parted ways after a wonderful afternoon. To sum it up, Gustav made this tour what it was for us. It was phenomenal. HIGHLY recommeneded!
Great Tour
cynthia_b, Dec 2022
Knowledgeable and caring guide. Hotel pickup and return ran smoothly. Guide got a wheelchair for my husband and pushed him the entire time. Knew his history not only of Very but other landmarks along the way.
Exceptional tour and tour guide
Robin_W, Dec 2022
Joseph, our tour guide was amazing! He was very knowledgeable on everything about Versailles and made it interesting. He was prepared to show us photos and back stories regarding the palace and the people. We all agreed that we wished he could have joined us for dinner! Exceptional experience!
Private Tour of Versailles
Marigo_M, Nov 2022
We were so thankful to Gustavo for a truly lovely and insightful experience. We were in awe at the beauty of Versailles, but taken away by its history. Gustavo had so much knowledge of the Kings, the families, and even guests of the palace. We felt like we were part of history. Gustavo was funny and kept us engaged. The pickup was smooth, the drive was beautiful - there is no better way to see the Palace. I would highly recommend this private your. The half day is also perfect amount of time to do and learn it all.
Worth every cent
Nathan_G, Nov 2022
Our guide was terrific - he gave very detailed historical facts throughout the day, did a wonderful job interacting with our kids, and took terrific photos of us. Highly recommend!
Really great experience
Andrea_M, Nov 2022
Learned so much and had a wonderful day. Our guide went above and beyond to make our day perfect during and after our tour.
Our Paris Adventure
William_S, Nov 2022
The trip was perfect. The pick up at our hotel was timely and our guide was friendly and very very knowledgeable. We enjoyed every minute.
Very informative tour of Versailles.
Mark_N, Oct 2022
Gustavo, our guide, is a wonderful source of knowledge of art, history, and information. We would love to have the opportunity to tour all of France with him as our guide. Our favorite tour of our entire vacation.
Excellent
David_L, Oct 2022
Our guide Pierre was amazing. Made the experience easy and enjoyable. Lots of great info as well. No lines and spent just the right amount of time there.
Kevin is great
JohnPaul_C, Sep 2022
Kevin was very knowledgeable, funny, and nice. We hope to have another tour with Kevin in the future.
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