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Private Versailles Palace Tour with Garden Access from Paris
Alongside an expert guide, personalize your pace, travel by train, and hear fascinating stories
What's included
Hear stories of France's wild history
Private English-speaking guide
Round-trip train transport from Paris
Timed entry Palace of Versailles tickets
Access to the gardens
Access to the Trianon Estate
Guide tips
Guided tour of the gardens
Itinerary
Your private tour begins in central Paris
Meet your dedicated guide outside Café Pierre Hermé, located near the Pont de l'Alma metro station in central Paris. Then, travel together by train for a relaxed journey to the magnificent royal estate of Versailles.
Enter the Palace of Versailles with timed entry tickets
Once you arrive, use timed entry tickets and walk straight through security and into the immense palace. Your private guide immediately begins your personalized guided tour through this opulent seventeenth-century residence. The experience is flexible, allowing you to set the pace.
Gaze at the spectacular Hall of Mirrors and State Apartments
Your guide will ensure you see the palace's most fascinating highlights, starting with the iconic Hall of Mirrors. This shimmering chamber, nearly 70 yards long, features 357 mirrors reflecting light and grandeur. You will move through the richly decorated State Apartments, hearing fascinating accounts of the lavish lifestyles and historic scandals of the Bourbon monarchs.
See the lavish King's State Apartments
Continue your focused exploration of the extravagant interior as you pass through rooms where the King and Queen once lived. You will learn the history behind the precious artifacts and artwork filling the 2,000-room UNESCO World Heritage site. Feel free to stop and discuss the details or stories that capture your imagination most.
Hear an introduction to the Gardens of Versailles
Next, your private guide leads you outside to experience the magnificent, meticulously manicured Gardens of Versailles. You receive an introduction to the vast geometric design and the history of the world-famous grounds. This marks the end of the guided portion of your tour, providing a perfect sense of the layout.
Your tour finishes at the entrance to the Gardens of Versailles
Your formal tour concludes here, giving you the freedom to explore independently for as long as you like. Wander the grounds and visit the Trianon Estate to see Marie-Antoinette's beautiful retreat before using your pre-arranged train ticket to return to Paris.
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us after making the booking to make the proper arrangements.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Dress Code: Flat, comfortable shoes are strongly recommended due to extensive walking, parquet floors inside the palace, and cobblestone paths in the gardens.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks, and luggage are not allowed on this tour.
Tour Changes: The Palace of Versailles can close without notice for official state events; in such cases, then we will be in touch with an alternative plan.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert, English-speaking private guide
Round-trip train transport from Paris to Versailles
Timed entry tickets to the Palace of Versailles
Guided palace tour
Introduction to the Versailles Gardens
Free time in the gardens and Trianon Estate
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
See what people are saying
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Christopher G.
September 17, 2026
Best guide we had of all the tours we took.
Outstanding tour with incredibly knowledgeable guide
Phillip B.
August 17, 2026
We could’ve not asked for a better tour experience out of the many tours I’ve taken in Europe this was by far the best. Our guide had the added task of helping my husband get through Versailles with a wheelchair and she did it with such grace and charm to all those we had to ask to let us by. Highly highly recommend.
Great Tour!
Sharone S.
August 14, 2026
Our guide, Philippe, made the experience of visiting Versailles truly memorable. He had so many interesting facts and stories about the palace and kings, and the time really flew by. Glad we booked the tour - we got so much out of our time there!
Carole S.
August 11, 2026
Very engaging
Lora R.
June 28, 2026
Our guide was fantastic. He drew our boys into the experience and helped them engage in the history of Versailles. (Boys, ages 11 & 13)
Garden like a dream
Lydia N.
November 25, 2025
The gardens were just spectacular. I absolutely adored being able to roam through the palace after a great tour of it.
Alana S.
November 23, 2025
Zara R.
November 20, 2025
York Q.
November 17, 2025
Passionate Guide Stories
Keegan M.
November 14, 2025
You could just tell that our guide loved her job. Her energy and enthusiasm kept the whole group smiling and interested, even later in the day.
Wallace P.
November 13, 2025
Absolutely Mesmerizing
Jeffrey K.
November 08, 2025
Our private guide was exceptional brought history to life while navigated us effortlessly!! The Hall of Mirrors was breathtaking and exploring the garden & Trianon Estate was a delight!!!
Valerie O.
November 06, 2025
Relaxed Historic Visit
Ines H.
November 03, 2025
Although Versailles is full of things to see, it went very smoothly according to the guide's plan. We never felt rushed but still covered all key spots.
Ulysses N.
November 02, 2025
Worth It
Hank H.
October 30, 2025
The tour was perfect for exploring Versailles without rush!! Skipping long lines made the tour stress-free and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly!
Tara M.
October 28, 2025
Simply Incredible
Ginny G.
October 27, 2025
Excellent Tour!! Our guide was knowlegeble & informative made the history of the palace so engaging. The gardens were vast & stunning. This tour provided an unforgettable & luxurious experience!! Highly highly recommend!
Easy Versailles Travel
Eleanor A.
October 23, 2025
Meeting in Paris and traveling together by train removed all the guesswork. We never worried about getting lost or missing something important.
Worth every penny
Damian A.
October 20, 2025
The tour was beyond magical! The Hall of Mirrors left me speechless and strolling through the gardens felt like stepping into fairy tale!! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made history come alive- Highly recommend
Shane L.
October 18, 2025
Palace Secrets Shared
Carly Z.
October 16, 2025
We loved hearing small "behind the scenes" stories about life at Versailles. Those little details made the big rooms feel less cold and more like a real home once was.
Beautiful Experience
Brady Y.
October 12, 2025
The palace and gardens were beautiful beyond words!! Our guide, Lucas was amazing, made sure we saw all important parts and shared interesting stories!! Highly Recommended
Ricardo K.
October 09, 2025
Lovely Garden Time
Arnold W.
October 08, 2025
That was nice, because after the guided part in the gardens, we had some extra time. We could wander around, take photos, and enjoy the fountains at our own pace.