Navigating transportation, dealing with tickets, and waiting in long lines can ruin your day at Versailles. Our half-day small group tour eliminates the hassle entirely. With train transport from Paris, skip-the-line access, and a friendly guide, you'll effortlessly explore the palace, discover its highlights, and enjoy free time in the gardens. After your guided experience ends, you're free to stay in the gardens and visit Trianon before using your pre-arranged train tickets to return to Paris.
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to Palace of Versailles
Guided tour of Versailles Palace
Introduction and access to the Gardens of Versailles
Access to Trianon Estate
Guided train transport to Versailles
Return train ticket to Paris (unguided)
Guide tips
Meals and drinks
Meet your guide in central Paris
Your tour begins near a metro stop in central Paris; look for the exact location on your booking voucher. Here, your expert guide greets you and gets everyone ready for the journey.
Arrive at Versailles
After a smooth 30-minute train ride, arrive near the Palace of Versailles. Your guide sets the scene with the history of Louis XIV’s grand estate during the 15-minute walk to the entrance.
Palace of Versailles
Skip long lines ticket lines and head inside the palace for an immersive guided visit. You’ll move through its grand halls and intimate chambers while your guide reveals the drama, power, and personalities behind the Bourbon court.
Royal Chapel
Enter the breathtaking Royal Chapel, where soaring ceilings, gilded carvings, and soft natural light create one of the most beautiful spaces in the palace. It once hosted royal weddings, ceremonies, and daily mass.
Princess' Apartments
Explore the elegant apartments of Louis XV’s daughters, filled with delicate décor, ornate furnishings, and richly detailed artwork. These quieter rooms reveal a more personal side of palace life.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026
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Suzanne B.
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April 26, 2026
Veronique was a fantastic guide.
James G.
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April 24, 2026
James G.
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April 24, 2026
Gregory S.
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April 23, 2026
Our tour was well organized and educational. Unfortunately we got separated from the group at the end as our guide attempted to accommodate my wife’s bad hip. We were left with the radios, but made arrangements with The Tour Guy to leave them with a local cafe. I would recommend this tour to others.
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Debby M.
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April 22, 2026
Our host Nadia was excellent.
Loved The Tour - Excellent Guide!
Mary C.
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April 22, 2026
Melanie was our tour guide and she could not have been better. She took the time to make sure the entire group understood the process of getting to the location, how the day would flow, and how we could choose to spend more time at the Palace at the end of the tour. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge with the group. Highly recommend the tour - especially if you have Melanie as your guide!
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Gary S.
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April 20, 2026
Guide was very knowledgeable but a bit hard to understand given her French accent.
Anna was great!
Jan S.
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April 18, 2026
We really enjoyed our trip. The train was easy and the tour was great.
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Jennifer G.
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April 18, 2026
Definitely 5 ⭐️! Our guide was so knowledgeable and funny adding in his British humor along the way! If you love history, this is your tour!
Great tour and guide!
Janice S.
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April 16, 2026
We loved our tour of Versailles with Dimitri as our guide. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would because of the history and insights. Dimitri is very knowledgeable and ensured we all could hear him and follow along. Well worth the cost!
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William N.
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April 15, 2026
Dmitry was excellent! Very knowledgeable and accommodating.
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Kristen S.
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April 15, 2026
This was our very first tour with Tour Guy. Our tour guide, Wayne, was excellent. He was very good at telling us history and interesting tidbits we didn’t know. We are so glad we booked with Tourguy versus just going on our own.
Dodi S.
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April 14, 2026
Great tour!
Jessica C.
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April 12, 2026
Well worth it - our tour guide was excellent. She was kind, funny, attentive and organized and it was great to be able to skip the line and have someone speak to each room we visited.
Wonderful tour!
Mark W.
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April 12, 2026
We tried The Tour Guy recently on a Rome visit and fell in love. Today’s Versailles tour with Nadia was amazing. She really took care of our small group, from the meeting place, train and all along the way in the stunning palace. Her knowledge of French history is amazing and it put things into perspective much, much more than if we just walked through by ourselves. She is an amazing guide and we loved the experience, then the gardens afterward. And thanks to Nadia’s care and directions, we didn’t even get lost going back alone after exploring the gardens. Thank you so much!!
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Jane F.
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April 11, 2026
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide. Nice radio ear pieces
Great Tour
MARK W.
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April 10, 2026
We had a great tour at Versailles!
DEBORAH S.
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April 10, 2026
It was great! Directions are helpful and able to find guides easily. Nadia our guide was very knowledgeable helpful and informative
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Kathryn B.
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April 10, 2026
Our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor.
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Susan W.
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April 10, 2026
We really enjoyed our tour and it was very easy taking the metro to and from Paris.
Exceptional tour guide
Gemma C.
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April 07, 2026
Will was our guide and knew his stuff! He was very well organized, very patient and gave crystal clear instructions. I don’t know if you can choose your guide but highly recommend Will! Thank you so much!
Melanie was amazing!
Billie C.
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April 07, 2026
Our group tour was very worth it. Our tour guide, Melanie, was so knowledgeable and truly enhanced our visit.
Jill T.
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April 06, 2026
Victoria was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Thank you
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David W.
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April 05, 2026
William is an excellent tour guide. He told the history well and had a very good depth of knowledge.
