Versailles Palace & Garden Tour by Minivan from Paris with Ticket

3.9 (16 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 32 travelers

Overview

Trade the stress of organizing trains and tickets for a smooth half-day escape from Paris to the Palace of Versailles. Travel from a central Paris meeting point in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan.
Inside, explore at your own pace with the official audio guide, following in the footsteps of Louis XIV through the King’s Grand Apartments, the Queen’s Apartments and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors. After the palace, step outside to discover André Le Nôtre’s famous French gardens, with grand perspectives, ornamental pools and perfectly aligned avenues stretching towards the Grand Canal. On selected days from spring to autumn, your ticket also includes the Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens show, when water and baroque music bring the royal park to life. With round-trip minivan transfers, this tour lets you experience one of France’s most iconic sites in just a few hours.

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Departure 8 am

8h00

Versailles Private Tour

Private Tour + Champagne: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or private accommodation within Paris
One glass of Champagne per person, or one soft drink

Versailles Private Guided Tour

Private Guided Tour +Champagne: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel/One glass of Champagne per person, or one soft drink/Trilingual Professional guide

Departure 2:00 pm

What's included

  • Round-trip transport from central Paris
  • Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens show on operating days (April–October, according to schedule)
  • Access ticket to the Palace of Versailles
  • Access to the Versailles gardens
  • Official audio guide to visit the palace at your own pace
  • Air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 1h
    Meet your driver at a central location near the Louvre. Board your air-conditioned minivan and leave Paris for the royal town of Versailles, about 20 kilometers southwest of the capital.
    Relax during the drive as you pass through the Paris suburbs and hear a short introduction to the history of the château, Louis XIV (the “Sun King”) and the creation of this former hunting lodge into one of Europe’s most famous royal residences.
  2. Palace of Versailles
    2h · Admission ticket included
    On arrival, avoid long ticket lines with your prebooked entrance. Once inside, follow the audio guide through the main ceremonial rooms: the King’s Grand Apartments, the Queen’s Apartments, the Royal Chapel (view from the gallery) and the spectacular Hall of Mirrors, where royal ceremonies were held and where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919. You are free to follow the suggested route or focus on the rooms that interest you most.
  3. Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After the palace, head out into the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. Admire perspective views, fountains, sculptures and ornamental pools. On selected days from spring to autumn, your ticket gives you access to the Musical Fountains or Musical Gardens show, when jets of water and baroque music recreate the atmosphere of royal festivities.
  4. 1h
    Meet your driver at the agreed time and location, then relax on the journey back to central Paris, where your tour ends at the original meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Métro : Louvre Rivoli

The agency is a three-minute walk from the Louvre.

End point

Métro : Louvre Rivoli

The agency is a three-minute walk from the Louvre.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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