Versailles Palace and Gardens Semi Private Tour Max 11 Guests

Duration2h 30m - 6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 11 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Versailles with a licensed English-speaking guide in a semi-private group of just 11 guests maximum. This smaller group allows for a more personal experience, with time to ask questions and enjoy the stories behind the royal apartments and the Hall of Mirrors.
Enjoy a two-hour guided Palace visit followed by a 30-minute introduction to the gardens. Reserved timed admission and audio headsets are included.
Choose to meet your guide directly in Versailles or book the option with Paris hotel pickup and round-trip transportation. Hotel pickup is included only with the transportation option.
Guests choosing the no-transport option receive a Passport ticket including the Trianon Estate and can continue exploring independently after the guided tour.

Options

Hotel Pickup & Return Transfer

Duration: 6 hours: Approximately 6 hours, including pickup and round-trip transportation
Air-conditioned minivan
Round-Trip Transportation: Pickup from eligible Paris hotels and round-trip transportation included.
Pickup included

Versailles - No Transport

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meet in Versailles. : No pickup. Passport includes Trianon admission for a self-guided visit.

What's included

Audio headsets to hear your guide clearly
Approximately 2-hour guided Palace tour
Paris hotel pickup and round-trip transport ONLY if the transport option is selected
Approximately 30-minute guided introduction to the gardens
Semi-private guided tour with a maximum of 11 guests
Garden admission (April-October), including musical events when scheduled
Licensed English-speaking guide
Reserved timed-entry admission to the Palace of Versailles

Hotel pickup and transportation for the “Meet in Versailles — No Transportation” option
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Guided visit of the Trianon Estate
Little train rides and golf cart rentals

What to expect

Palace of Versailles
2h · Admission ticket included

Explore the Palace of Versailles with a licensed English-speaking guide in a semi-private group limited to a maximum of 11 guests. During this approximately two-hour guided visit, discover the King's State Apartments and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. Your guide brings to life Louis XIV, the French royal family and the traditions of daily life at court. Audio headsets help you follow the commentary throughout the visit. Reserved timed admission is included; mandatory security checks still apply.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide to the right of the Grille d’Honneur (main entrance gate), next to the sculpture on the coach parking side, as you face the Palace.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked tour time. Meet your guide here before entering the Palace.

End point

Meet your guide to the right of the Grille d’Honneur (main entrance gate), next to the sculpture on the coach parking side, as you face the Palace.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked tour time. Meet your guide here before entering the Palace.

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is included ONLY with the Paris Hotel Pickup option.

Pickup is available in the 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 15th and 16th arrondissements, plus selected addresses in the 2nd, 9th, 14th and 17th. All pickup addresses must be confirmed by Paris Webservices.

Morning pickup: between 8:15 and 9:30 a.m.
Afternoon pickup: between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. times refer to the guided visit in Versailles, NOT hotel pickup. Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed before the tour. Please be ready five minutes beforehand.

Road restrictions may require a nearby accessible pickup location.

If you booked Meet in Versailles, make your own way to the Versailles meeting point. No hotel pickup or transportation is included.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
This tour involves approximately 2–3 hours of walking and standing.
Minimum age: 6 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.