Paris: Semi Private Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Guided introduction to the Gardens of Versailles
- Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
- Round-trip train transport from Paris
- Timed entry tickets to the Palace of Versailles
- Free time to explore the gardens and Trianon Estate independently
- Semi-private experience
- Guide tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Guided introduction to the Gardens of Versailles
- Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles
- Round-trip train transport from Paris
- Timed entry tickets to the Palace of Versailles
- Free time to explore the gardens and Trianon Estate independently
- Semi-private experience
- Guide tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Versailles demands more than a glimpse, and this semi-private tour is designed to give you exactly that. With timed entry tickets, round-trip train transport from Paris, and a semi private group, be swept away to the grounds of Versailles and take it all in with an expert guide and free time in the gardens.
Your expert guide meets you at a central Paris metro stop and accompanies you on the 30-minute train ride to Versailles. Once there, your pre-reserved tickets take you past the general admissions queues, through security, and into the palace, where your guide leads you through the Royal Chapel, with its soaring gilded ceiling, and the Princess' Apartments, offering a rare look into the private lives of the court.
The highlight of the palace tour is the Hall of Mirrors, the grand centerpiece where Louis XIV projected French power to the world. Your guide explains its political significance, including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, before walking you through the King's State Apartments.
After the guided portion, receive a 30-minute introduction to the famous gardens before your guide hands you your return train ticket and leaves you free to explore. Wander the manicured lawns, visit the Trianon Estate, or enjoy lunch in the gardens before heading back to Paris at your own pace.
- Explore the Hall of Mirrors and King's State Apartments with an expert guide
- Roam the Gardens of Versailles and Trianon Estate independently
- Travel to and from Versailles by train with round-trip transport included
- Use timed entry tickets to enter the Palace of Versailles
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- 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 before returning at your leisure.
- Flat, comfortable shoes are strongly recommended due to extensive walking, parquet floors inside the palace, and cobblestone paths in the gardens.
- The Palace of Versailles can close without notice for official state events; if this occurs, we will be in touch to reschedule or refund your tour.
- 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.
