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Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Tranportation from Paris
★ 4.6 (715 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Paris TRIP
- Compared option: SMALL GROUP Guided in English
- 4 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Up to 16 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
Paris TRIP runs this Palace and Gardens tour from Paris by minibus. The tour lasts 4 hours with up to 16 people on the guided Palace visit.
Your English-speaking guide covers the royal apartments and Hall of Mirrors. Headsets help you hear the guide. Garden admission is included before the return to Paris. Pushchairs are not allowed on this tour.
What is included in the Paris TRIP Versailles tour?
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMALL GROUP Guided in EnglishComparedMinivan ENGLISH Guided Tour: Versailles Tour incl. Transport leaving from Paris Group Limited to Max 16 Pax. Palace Tour led by guide in English! | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:15, 13:15 | English | €167.69 |
| PRIVATE TOUR' UpgradePRIVATE TOUR in English: Enjoy Versailles with your Personal English Speaking Guide, only for you and your party. | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 07:50, 08:30, 13:10, 13:30 | English | €480.70 |
What's included
Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transport by air-conditioned Minibus
- Local Professional Guide
- Small-Group Tour (Group up to 16 participants during the Guided Visit)
- Admission ticket to Palace of Versailles and Gardens
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour or official ticket?
For Palace and garden entry, the tour starts from €167.69 against €25 for a standard Passport in the current season. The difference pays for minibus travel and your Palace guide. Choose the Passport if you can reach Versailles yourself and want to stay beyond the tour.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
Itinerary
From the operator: Paris TRIP's own description of the route.
Our pages on places of this route: the Palace, the Gardens.
Palace of Versailles
The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years.
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The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery which boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows and crystal chandeliers.
Gardens of Versailles
Discover the famous gardens à la française ; a 2,000 acre park designed by André le Notre with its magnificent groves, statues, and fountains. Depending on the day and time of the year you join the tour, you will have the opportunity to have a glimpse of the Fountains Show or the Musical Gardens show before returning to Paris.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: Paris TRIP's own notes for this tour.
Access and children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed on this tour
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews
4.6 out of 5 from 715 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 90% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.7
362 reviews
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Photos
From the Paris TRIP listing, 9 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: Paris TRIP's own description of the tour.
Leave Paris behind for a guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles and discover the home and gardens of Louis XIV, the "Sun King."
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