Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

Does the private Versailles tour include hotel pick-up?

1 option. 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.

What's included

Tour or official ticket?

Palace and Gardens admission comes with the tour from €637 per person, against €25 for a standard low-season Passport. The extra pays for private guiding and chauffeured travel from Paris and back. Choose the Passport if you are happy to organise your own travel and visit without a guide.

Itinerary

From the operator: Paris To Versailles Private Tours's own description of the route.

Our pages on places of this route: Hall of Mirrors, the Palace, the Gardens.

1. 1

   Palace of Versailles

   1 h 30 minAdmission included

   Visit the Royal Palace of Versailles, home of the French Monarchy. Your private guide brings history to life as you admire the War Room, the Peace Room, Louis XV’s Council Chamber, Louis XIV’s Bedchamber, and the Bull’s Eye Antechamber. In the State Apartments, you'll hear about King Louis XIV's love for grand entertainments and the significance of each of the seven rooms.

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   The stories come alive as you pass billiard rooms, ballrooms, and lavish areas like the Apollo Salon, where Louis XIV hosted concerts and receptions — the grand throne room is a true symbol of the decadence at this World Heritage Site. You'll also have the chance to see the Queen's Apartments, specifically the Queen's Bedchamber, whose last resident was Marie Antoinette. Throughout this part of the tour, your guide will share insights on royal etiquette, revealing surprising rules that controlled every aspect of life at the royal court, both day and night.

2. 2

   Royal Chapel

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   Admire the Royal Chapel, completed in 1710 at the end of Louis XIV’s reign. Here your guide will divulge the traditions, music, and ceremonies that took place inside the chapel. Inside, you will also receive a lesson on the Absolute Monarchy: the belief that the King was elected by God.

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   Pay attention to the Gothic-inspired features, as well as the more traditional architectural style of European palatine chapels.

3. 3

   Hall of Mirrors

   20 minAdmission included

   Visit the dazzling Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. This opulent gallery, adorned with 357 sparkling mirrors, was designed to reflect the power and glory of Louis XIV. Imagine the grandiose balls and royal receptions that once filled this magnificent space, where every glittering reflection echoes the splendor of the Sun King's reign.

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   As you stroll through, let the shimmering light transport you to a time of unparalleled elegance and majesty. Our guide will help you to feel the history and grandeur that still linger in these resplendent walls.

4. 4

   Gardens of Versailles

   1 h 30 minAdmission included

   Finally, you’ll end your visit with some fresh air in the ornate gardens of Versailles. The 173-acre (70-hectare) grounds are vast, and unsurprisingly, it is easy to get lost in the labyrinth of lush garden delights, packed with hidden treasures that your guide points out as you stroll along the well-maintained paths.

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   When the gardens were designed, each grove, fountain and statue was designed using Roman mythology. During your visit, you will also see the orangery (orangerie), filled with some 2,000 amazing orange trees from Spain, Portugal, and Italy. After your tour, head back to Paris for drop off at your hotel.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

From the operator: Paris To Versailles Private Tours's own notes for this tour.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 from 201 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 100% gave 4 or 5 stars.

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Photos

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From the operator

From the operator: Paris To Versailles Private Tours's own description of the tour.

On your private half day tour, you don’t just see the iconic sites at Versailles: you’ll be immersed in the history of the Sun King’s palace. After pickup from your preferred address in Paris, enjoy a totally private tour accompanied by your expert guide. At the Palace of Versailles, your guide tailors the visit to your interests for a truly personal experience. You will explore the classic French gardens and step into history, seeing iconic rooms inside the Palace.