Versailles Private Half-Day Guided Tour from Paris
Description
With your Private guide, you will be captured by the opulence of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles tour from Paris. Walk through the glittering Hall of Mirrors and see the Royal Apartments. Admire the enormous gardens and beautiful fountain displays. Weekend visitors from April to October can see the famous fountain shows.You will be having a pick up and return hotel at the end of the tour by private vehicle.
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Itinerary
Pick up from your central located hotel inside Paris (Zip code 75). Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned private minivan, our driver-guide will introduce you to Versailles and its History.
After one hour drive (approx) in Paris suburbs, you will arrive at the Magnificent Kingdom of Louis XIV!
Our guide will take you through the history of the Château de Versailles, one of the most illustrious monuments in the world. Thanks to him, you will enjoy a private guided tour of the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's Apartment. You will continue the guided visit in the French gardens by André Le Notre.
You will visit the State Apartments, the Magnificent Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s private Apartments.
You will then enjoy a guided visit of the gardens admiring the stunning white marble statues embroidery parterre and many more...
Your journey will end with a return back in Paris
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that due to actual traffic situation in Paris the real Pick-up may take place up to 30 minutes later than the time indicated on the voucher. Pick up location will be from the hotel or Private residence in Paris (Zip code must start by 75), should the address be provided to us at least 72 hours (local time) prior to tour's departure. Without the accommodation address and if booking is made less than 72 hours (local time) prior to departure, the pick up will be at 18 avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that due to actual traffic situation in Paris the real Pick-up may take place up to 30 minutes later than the time indicated on the voucher. Pick up location will be from the hotel or Private residence in Paris (Zip code must start by 75), should the address be provided to us at least 72 hours (local time) prior to tours departure. Without the accommodation address and if booking is made less than 72 hours (local time) prior to departure, the pick up will be at 18 avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris
- Return back to Paris around 1 PM for morning tour
- During the high season, this popular destination can experience significant crowds. As a result, there may be some unavoidable queues, especially during the morning hours when visitor numbers tend to be highest. We appreciate your understanding and recommend visiting later in the day if you prefer a slightly less busy experience.
- Fountain Show dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from Friday April 3rd to Sunday November 1st 2026
Reviews(8)
August 15th 2024- Nati was very nice, soft spoken and knowledgable. She guided us through the museum and gave us good points to tour the gardens and see the most after her tour. Very convenient to go from Paris in a bus.
I needed to bring the visit forward by a day and the assistance received from Barbara from the reservations service was truly excellent!
We were soooo looking forward to seeing Versailles and it was everything we expected but more. Our guide was brilliant! (I'm sorry to say I've forgotten her name) Fluent in English, Spanish & French. We had audio transistors where we could hear everything our guide said as she was connected to a headset. It can be quite busy and noisy in the buildings, so to hear commentary as we're looking around is very helpful. Although a bit quick as it was a half day tour, it gave us time to get a taste of Versailles. If you want to really experience the gardens I would recommend a full day experience. On the whole very happy with how this tour was run.
private tour due to limited mobility was of no added value. No wheelchairs. No reservation access to carts. Travel agent was advised carts and wheelchairs available. Tour guide said same. Tour guide said do building first then cart. No wheelchair then no cart. Cart stand was a long walk to find out nothing there. Back over cobblestone difficult without wheelchair.
Half day guided Versailles tour from Paris in a small group (priory access) Hotel pick up was scheduled for 9:15 never showed up! We had the concierge call and was informed they were not doing hotel pick up due to Covid 19! They said we should have been informed of the changes. We were told to take a taxi from Paris by this time it was 10:30. When my wife made the reservation she received a email stating they were having trouble generating a bar code and the tour operator would contact us. Never did! What a let down! Wasted day never got to see Versailles! So $357.92 later Viator refused to refund the money. We should have been contacted by either Viator or the tour operator!
So nice to be picked up at our hotel with a driver giving background information about the estate. The driver also gave us time to explore the gardens on our own. Then continued the story started on the drive when we entered the building. Again, answered any questions on the way back to the hotel.
Dear CactusFlower-Travels, Thank you for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor and giving us 5 bubbles. we appreciate. we are happy to read that you enjoyed your visit. Versailles is a must see and gardens are hugely impressive. Do you remember your guide's name ? Let us know at feedback@pariscityvision.com Hope to see you soon. Best regards, Thalia
I’ve been on a number of guided tours since 2008 when I retired from the military, and we’ve shuffled through the palace before. This tour with our guide Damien was by far the best and most informative small group tour I’ve been on in years. It’s all about the guide and his/her in depth knowledge not only of the site but the history of the area and the lifestyle - culture and traditions - of the inhabitants. Damien made the difference, a guide who will make your expensive tour worth every penny.
