Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None
Description
Tour is only in English. Embark on a journey to Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tailored packages to fit your schedule and budget. Upgrade for a small-group experience and extend your visit to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Choose transportation: meet at the site, central Paris pick-up, or hotel pick-up in western Paris. Tours last approximately 1.5-2.5 hours for half-day options, or 4 hours for full-day tours, led by knowledgeable guides. Duration varies depending on the chosen option. Highlights include the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and more. Full-day clients can explore Trianon palaces independently. Attention: Choose from 4 guided tour options for a personalized experience. Don't miss this captivating journey through history! The Tour will have a minimum 11 to 28 travelers (depending on the option chosen)
Tour Options
Itinerary
Option : Pick-up by Minivan We offer a diverse range of packages tailored to suit both your schedule and budget. Opt for an upgrade to enjoy a more intimate small-group experience and extend your visit for a full-day experience to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Additionally, personalize your transportation preferences. Choose to meet your guide directly at the site, enhance your experience with a pick-up from a central meeting point in Paris, or select alternative transport options, including hotel pick-up in the western part of Paris. Only for option with transfer ( option: 1,2,3 )
Option : No Transfer Palace : Guided Tour in English 1:30 hours
Garden : Guided tour in the garden for 30 mn. (Available only for Standard, Small Group, and Semi-Private options. Essential groups visit on their own.)
After the guided portion, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Versailles for approximately 2 hours (for half-day tours) or 4 hours (for full-day tours) to wander at your own pace and discover its treasures independently.
After 4 hours at Versailles for the half day and 6 hours for the full day, your driver will pick you up in front of the castle to return to Paris. ( except option 5, no transportation )
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Important Information The time on your voucher indicates the start of the pickup window, not the exact pickup time. Your actual pickup time depends on your location and will be confirmed by text and/or email the day before your visit. _________________________________ Hotel Pickup & Drop-off Zone: Available only in the western districts of Paris (1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th, and western parts of the 2nd, 5th, 14th, 17th). We offer hotel pick-up whenever conditions allow. However, in Paris there are many restrictions such as bus lanes, one-way streets, and no-stopping zones. As a result, it may not always be possible to collect you directly in front of your hotel. In such cases, we will provide you with a meeting point just around the corner or at a nearby accessible location. _________________________________ Meeting Point Option: If your address is outside this zone, you can choose one of our two fixed meeting points: Champs-Élysées, Near the Eiffel Tower
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 6 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases.
- Option 1: "Half Day Semi-Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 2: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden
- Option 3: "Half Day Essential Group Tour (up to 27 guests), lasting 1:30 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden. This tour focuses solely on the essential information, providing a concise and engaging experience for those eager to discover the highlights.
- Option 4: "Half Day Small Group Tour (up to 15 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 5: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 6: "Half Day Semi Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 7: "Full Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden+Trianon ticket
- Option: Half Day Private Tour lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Our tours are limited, we cannot cancel or modify bookings at the last minute for any reason. Tickets are non-refundable by the museums. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event date or no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Participants should be prepared to follow their guide for about 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles can be quite crowded, and we must stick to the scheduled visiting times. Please note that the guide is unable to provide personal assistance. If you have any concerns about walking difficulties, health issues, or other considerations, we recommend reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
- The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens
- Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.
Reviews(1,363)
I have wanted to visit Versailles most of my adult life and we couldn't have had a better guide. She was very knowledgeable and was able to explain the history behind the Bourbons and the palace. Everything was so convenient from when we stepped off the van to getting back on. Thank you! I will never forget it.
Although the palace and garden were beautiful, our tour was rushed. Naomi, our tour guide, did not allow for time to take pictures or explore. There was a retired couple who needed to take a break and she only allowed them five minutes and encouraged them to “power through.” We felt as if she had something else to do immediately afterwards and we were not a priority. While we are not looking for a refund, we felt it important to share the experience for future customers. Since we arrived in France, we have taken five tours and this one is the only one that did not meet our expectations.
Our guide was Nafi and she was fantastic
We loved our tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
The tour was great. Nafi, our guide was very good explaining the history of the Versailles p”Palace and the gardens. Our driver, Sumith picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off at the hotel at the end of the tour with great care. Thank you Nafi and Sumith for a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend this tour.
Even though it was hot so very hot. The tour was fabulous. So much beauty and history! Such a great tour!
Although a little bit pricey, however if gives us a peace of mind especially when in comes to transportation in going to Versailles with our limited time spent in Paris. Tour guide Namfi is very knowledgeable about the history of the palace in addition to what we had learned from books and documentary films. She speaks so fluent English that we can really understand the history. With her guidance it’s easy for us navigate the place afterwards. I will give her 5 star for that tour.We are really satisfied the way she handles it.
We loved our tour and tour guide Nofi at Versailles. My poor review comes from the tour driver / operator leaving us at Versailles during a security incident that closed down all the exits. We could not get out in time to meet up with our guide. There was much confusion at the site and we were redirected several times to various exits that ended up being closed as we were trying to leave. My husband texted the tour operator stating we would be late but when we went to the meetup spot ten minutes late- there was no driver. We ended up paying for a very expensive taxi ride back into Paris. Viator has taken no responsibility - nor has the tour operator. No one even reached out to us to see if we were ok. Put a damper on what was a lovely day.
Dear customer, Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that you appreciated your guide, Nofi. We are sincerely sorry that the security incident at Versailles caused confusion and stress during your visit. However, we would like to clarify an important point regarding the return transfer. Our driver did not leave immediately. He waited 10 minutes at the meeting point, inside the vehicle, with the other clients already on board. These clients were also waiting and can confirm that the driver remained there during this additional waiting time. As this is a shared tour, we have to apply the same rule for all guests. We cannot manage delays on a case-by-case basis, because if one party is late, the entire group is delayed. This would be unfair to the other clients and can also affect the rest of the day’s organization. Regarding your message, our records show that we received a message from you approximately six hours later, not at the time of the pickup. We did not receive any message or phone call during the actual meeting time. Had you contacted us directly at that moment, our customer service team would have responded quickly, as we are used to handling these situations in real time. We understand that having to take a taxi back to Paris was frustrating and costly, and we regret that this situation affected the end of your day. However, the delay was caused by an external security incident at Versailles, and the driver followed the scheduled procedure after waiting beyond the planned departure time. We remain sorry for the inconvenience, but we cannot accept responsibility for circumstances outside our control or for a late arrival at the meeting point after the driver had already waited. Best regards,
Our tour guide was outstanding! She provided wonderful information on Versailles and the kings and tips for visiting the gardens. Our only disappointment was the delayed start time and the fact that the driver would not allow us to be dropped off with another group much closer to our hotel, leaving us to travel 40 minutes extra back to our hotel. He told us he wasn’t a taxi!!! We weren’t asking for an extra stop just one significantly closer to our hotel and a stop he was already making. Not the best end to a wonderful day.
The tour was great and very informative. I guide was very knowledgeable. However the cab driver was horrible!! We were checking out of our hotel in Paris to transfer to the Waldorf Astoria, which is a half mile from Versailles. The plan was to drop off our luggage and go to the 10 am tour. The driver pulled up in a 10 passenger van and was very upset when we had our backpacks and two large suitcases in tow. He said there was no room to put them. We argued that the van was empty and that we could put the luggage at our feet. He went off in a temper, taking out two carry on bags and made a call to Viator. He came back 10 minutes later and dumped the bags and dumped us - even though out ticket price included transportation! Our hotel scrambled to get us another cab and we just made it to the tour. We spent cab money unnecessarily and experienced a lot of unnecessary anxiety. I would like to get a refund for the cab fare.
Hello, We acknowledge your message; however, we would like to provide an important clarification. We are a tour company and not a taxi service. Our vehicles are exclusively reserved for scheduled tours and excursions and do not provide luggage transport services. In accordance with our booking terms and conditions, large suitcases and bulky luggage are not permitted on board for reasons of safety, comfort, and operational organization. Furthermore, it is important to note that entry to the Palace of Versailles is strictly prohibited with suitcases or large bags. Such items are not allowed inside the site, and visitors are systematically refused entry or directed to external storage facilities. In this context, the driver’s decision was fully in line with the applicable rules and procedures. We would also like to clarify that some clients may mistakenly assume that our service operates like a taxi or moving service. This is not the case. Our excursions are strictly limited to the advertised tour activities and do not include luggage transport or hotel-to-hotel transfers.
