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Semi-Private Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris
Keep it simple and personable with timed entry, train transport, and an ultra-small group
from$110.20
What's included
Walk where kings once ruled
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed entry Palace of Versailles tickets
Guided Palace of Versailles tour
Round-trip train transport
Free time to explore the Versailles Gardens
Access to Trianon Estate
Guided tour of the gardens
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide in central Paris
Start your day at a central Paris metro stop, where your expert guide welcomes your small group. You receive a fascinating overview of Louis XIV's estate before effortlessly boarding the train for the smooth, 30-minute journey to Versailles.
Head inside the Palace of Versailles with timed entry tickets
After arriving minutes from the gates, your guide leads you directly past the long tickets queues using your pre-reserved tickets. Step inside the palace for an immersive, guided exploration of its most magnificent halls and intimate royal chambers.
Explore the Royal Chapel and Princess' Apartments
Follow your guide through the stunning Royal Chapel, known for its soaring, gilded ceiling. Next, explore the elegant and historically revealing Princess’ Apartments (Louis XV’s daughters), gaining insight into the daily, personal drama of the court.
Admire the Hall of Mirrors and King's State Apartments
Behold the stunning Hall of Mirrors, the palace's masterpiece. Your guide will explain its political symbolism, including the Treaty of Versailles. Then, examine the King's State Apartments, the primary setting for royal receptions and state power.
Roam the Gardens of Versailles independently
Your guided tour ends at the garden entrance. Here, receive a 30-minute introduction to the famous landscapes. Your guide will provide your Paris return ticket before departing. You are then free to explore the grounds and the Trianon Estate at your own pace.
Your tour finishes at the entrance to the Gardens of Versailles
The structure of your visit grants you complete freedom in the gardens. You can spend hours enjoying the manicured lawns, visit the Trianon Estate, grab lunch, or simply head back to the Versailles train station at your convenience using the pre-provided return ticket to Paris.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, 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.
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.
Please Note: 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.
Tour Changes: The Palace of Versailles can close without notice for official state events; in such cases, we will be in touch to reschedule.
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 guide
Round-trip transportation by train from Paris
Timed entry to the Palace of Versailles
Guided tour of the palace
Introduction and access to the Gardens of Versailles
Access to Trianon Estate
Semi private experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Government-issued ID
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Reviewers frequently praise the guides for their extensive knowledge, clear explanations, and engaging storytelling, which enhanced the experience of visiting Versailles despite the crowds. Many also appreciate the well-organized logistics, including guidance on transportation and managing group flow, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable visit.
Semi private tour to Versailles
Carol G.
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November 08, 2026
Excellent tour and our tour director was excellent! Very knowledgeable and personable. Looked after all of our needs.
Semi private Palace of Versailles and Gardens tour
Joseph L.
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November 08, 2026
Very nice tour, no complaints! Our tour guide, Dalhi is very fashionable, pretty, knowledgeable, friendly with everyone, kept a good pace,. She explained well and in details was able to navigate among all of the tourists. Excellent job!
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Denise C.
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November 04, 2026
Great tour. Joe was amazing!!!
Beautiful Versailles
Alicia L.
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November 03, 2026
Victoria was a marvelous and very knowledgeable tour guide for Versailles. Instructions for the meeting point were very clear. We were lucky to have a small group of 10 so it was easier to navigate the hordes in some of the rooms in the palace. In spite of the crowds, Victoria always managed to find a pocket of space for us so she can tell us all about the room we are seeing. Taking the RER was very easy. After touring the palace itself, we were free to wander the gardens on our own. Victoria left us clear instructions on how to get back to the train station whenever we were ready. All in all, we highly recommend this semi-private tour.
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Christopher K.
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November 02, 2026
He was a great tour guide and we were lucky to have him! Thanks so much.
Tour of Versailles
Kay W.
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October 28, 2026
Dimitri did a fantastic job of providing us a very detailed and informative tour! We moved at a good pace but he was great in taking time to explain in detail all the amazing points of Versailles. We will definitely encourage others to use your service and recommend Dimitri!
Very good tour
Amy S.
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October 27, 2026
Melanie was an excellent guide taking us from Paris to Versailles by train. She was very clear and thorough in her explanations and even tipped us off to an outdoor market nearby that we were able to visit!
Informative tour guide
Kelley D.
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October 26, 2026
Loved the small group experience. Melanie was great and did a fantastic job of speaking clearly and emphasizing her information so that all could hear in the very crowded palace. I highly recommend this tour.
Great Visit to Versailles
Kim K.
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October 26, 2026
Our semi-private tour was great. We met the group in central Paris took the train together to Versailles and had a wonderful inside tour of the key parts of the Palace and then intro the gardens.
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Andrea W.
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October 25, 2026
Wonderful tour. Our tour guide Melanie was perfect for our group and explaining all we saw!! Loves it
Fabian rocks!
Brian P.
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October 23, 2026
Fabian was great. A very informative and fun tour. The Tour Guy for the win again!
Lee F.
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October 22, 2026
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Andrea W.
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October 22, 2026
Great tour Melanie was very interesting and informative
Susan M.
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October 21, 2026
Melanie was FABULOUS!
The best way to see Versailles
Gary S.
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October 21, 2026
There is no way I would attempt Versailles without a tour guide and my first call is always The Tour Guy. We've done over 20 tours in several countries with this group and they always get it right. Viva la Tour Guy!!
Finola B.
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October 21, 2026
Our tour guide was excellent, we’re very happy that we chose to book with ‘The Tour Guy’ everything was seamless from meeting point to tour of the chateau to directions on touring the gardens. Thank you!
James B.
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October 21, 2026
Our tour was good. Our tour guide gave good descriptions. Every once in a while, she didn’t quite understand a question and we had to wait to find some of our group at the end. The headsets were appreciated! After a few different tours in one week, we decided that we prefer smaller tours, 6 instead of 12 people.
Jane L.
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October 20, 2026
Great tour, just right!
Elizabeth T.
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October 18, 2026
Ana from Ukraine was our guide, and she was superb! She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Versailles and French history. Her English was superb. We would highly recommend her and this tour to anybody. The tour was just right - skip the line, small and easy to hear what she had to say with the included radio/earpieces. The tour included the state apartments and the private apartments, and access to the gardens on your own. Train tickets both there and back are included. Highly recommended!
Phan Family
Stacie P.
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October 16, 2026
The palace was very crowded. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and did her best to navigate the crowds.
Vivian P.
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October 14, 2026
Brian G.
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October 14, 2026
The palace of Versailles tour was wonderful
Brian B.
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October 13, 2026
The guide was very informative, well organized and entertaining. He provided great advice and was a lovely guide around the city between the Cory of Paris and Versailles.
A Wonderful Trip Thanks to a Terrific Guide
James W.
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October 11, 2026
Thanks to our guide Kinan, we had a very good experience during our visit to Versailles. Even before we departed for our tour, Kinan checked in with us. My wife uses a cane, and Kinan wanted to how comfortable my wife was with navigating the walk to the palace from the train station, and then he inquired about any accommodation my wife would need during the tour. Our guide also did a great job keeping our group together as we navigated getting on the train. He kept us informed when the train was delayed on our trip to Versailles. He also kept us together after we arrived at the train station in Versailles. During our tour of the palace, Kinan provided us with helpful information about what we were viewing in each room and area of the tour. At times the crowds visiting the palace with us made it difficult to get in some of the rooms we viewed. Our guide’s calm words of information and guidance helped us move through the tour in a deliberate way. Our guide was able to help us have a meaningful day at Versailles even with the large crowds we encountered. His professional, courteous, and caring manner for our visit to Versailles made all the difference.
Great Guide and Tour
Pamela S.
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October 10, 2026
Even with problems on the train line, she was able to re-route us and get us there in plenty of time to enjoy the day at Versailles. She was a master at getting us just where we needed to be in each room to see everything she was describing. So knowledgeable! What started out as a tricky beginning, turned out to be the perfect day. Great job!
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