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Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup
★ 4.6 (1,487 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: PARIS WEBSERVICES
- Compared option: Small Group Tour Hotel Pickup
- 6 h for this option
- Up to 15 people, up to 8 per booking
- Live guide: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Editor's take
Hotel pickup in selected Paris districts brings the group to Versailles for Palace and garden guiding. The tour takes 6 hours including return travel. The guided group has up to 15 people.
An English-speaking guide covers the Hall of Mirrors and King's State Apartment. After the guided visit, you have free time to explore on your own. The tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs.
Is hotel pickup included in this Versailles tour?
6 options. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Group Tour No PickupHalf Day Tour / No transfer: Please note: No hotel pickup or transfer is provided. Palace guided tour 2:00 (palace & garden) Standard Group Tour up to 20p Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Lunch: Please note: food and drinks | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00, 13:00 | English | €85 |
| Essential Experience GroupHalf Day Tour Hotel Pick-up: Essential Experience Group Half day Hotel Pickup + Garden: Palace guided tour (1:30 hours) + Free time (2 hours) Pick-up location: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in dis | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:30, 08:45, 11:45 | English | €149 |
| Small Group Tour Hotel PickupComparedHalf Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Small Group Tour – up to 15 guests or fewer Half day Hotel Pickup : 6 hours tour Palace guided tour + Garden (2:00 ) & 1:45 h free time Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:30, 11:30 | English | €154 |
| Classic Group Hotel PickupHalf day Tour Hotel Pickup: Classic Group Tour Guided tour + Garden + Pickup:: Palace guided tour (2:00 ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) Pick-up location:: Hotel or Residence pick-up and | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:30, 10:00 | English | €169 |
| Semi-Private Group TourHalf Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Semi-Private Group Tour – up to 11 guests or fewer Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris. Guided tour + Garden + Pickup: Palace guided tour (2:00 hours ) + Musical fountains | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:45 | English | €174 |
| Private guided tour half dayPrivate Half day Tour: Private Guided tour : Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris. Palace guided tour + garden (2h00) Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Lunch not inc | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 | English | €420 |
What's included
Included
- Palace of Versailles admission ticket with reserved entry time included.
- English guided tour, half-day or full-day experience (6 or 8.5 hours).
- Meeting Options: Hotel pickup in Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles.
- Expert palace guided tour (1.5–2 hours), depending on your selected option.
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off available in selected Paris districts.
Not included
- Not wheelchair accessible. Our vehicles and guided tours cannot accommodate wheelchairs.
- Children under 3 years old are not permitted on this tour.
- Lunch, drinks and gratuities are not included.
- Transportation tickets to the Trianon Estate are not included.
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup outside Paris or in districts 3, 4, 9–13 and 17–20 is not included.
Tour or official ticket?
Palace and garden admission is included from €154, compared with €25 for the current season's standard Passport. The extra cost covers shared guiding and transfers from selected Paris hotels. Choose the Passport if you can make your own way to Versailles and prefer an independent visit.
Meeting point
Meeting point in front of boutique " Amorino"
Itinerary
From the operator: PARIS WEBSERVICES's own description of the route.
Our pages on places of this route: the Palace, the Gardens.
Stop 1
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.
Read more
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 )
Palace of Versailles
Option : No Transfer Palace : Guided Tour in English 1:30 hours
Gardens of Versailles
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.)
Palace of Versailles
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.
Stop 5
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 )
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: PARIS WEBSERVICES's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- 1. Minimum age: 3 years. All guests must be declared when booking, including children.
Access and children
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 2. Undeclared guests or children under 6 will be refused without refund.
- 13. Versailles has long walking distances, stairs, uneven cobblestones and crowded areas.
- 14. Guides cannot provide individual mobility or medical assistance during the tour.
- 15. Our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible and cannot transport wheelchairs.
- 1. Walking & Mobility Restrictions: This tour involves extensive walking, stairs, and uneven cobblestones. Guests must be able to walk independently and keep pace with the group. Our guides cannot provide personal mobility assistance.
- 2. Wheelchair & Vehicle: Restrictions Our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible and cannot accommodate or transport wheelchairs. Guests requiring wheelchair-accessible transportation should not book an option with our transfers.
Route and closures
- 9. Classic Full-Day: Max 20 guests, 2-hour Palace tour, gardens, Trianon and transfers.
- 11. Last-minute changes are not guaranteed. Late cancellations and no-shows incur a 100% fee.
Good to know
- 3. Semi-Private Half-Day: Max 11 guests, 2-hour Palace tour, gardens and Paris transfers.
- 4. Classic Half-Day: Max 20 guests, 2-hour Palace tour, gardens and Paris transfers.
- 5. Essential Half-Day: Max 27 guests, 1.5-hour Palace highlights tour, gardens and transfers.
- 6. Small Group Half-Day: Max 15 guests, 2-hour Palace tour, gardens and Paris transfers.
- 7. Classic Half-Day: Max 20 guests, 2-hour Palace tour and gardens. No transfers included.
- 8. Semi-Private Half-Day: Max 11 guests, 2-hour Palace tour and gardens. No transfers.
- 10. Private Half-Day: 2-hour guided Palace tour, gardens and private Paris transfers.
- 12. Guests must be able to walk and follow the guide for approximately 3 hours.
Reviews
4.6 out of 5 from 1,487 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 88% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.5
204 reviews
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Photos
From the PARIS WEBSERVICES listing, 15 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: PARIS WEBSERVICES's own description of the tour.
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.
Read more
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)
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