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Top 7 Best Versailles Tours (2026)

We compared 7 Versailles tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 7, each priced by the option we would book.

For cycling with live Palace guiding, Boutique Bike Tours runs for 8 hours with up to 12 people. A private tour suits visitors who want their own guide without a bike day.

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Versailles bike and private tours compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour€1608 hUp to 12 peopleEnglish5.0 (1,419)
Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet€1098 hUp to 14 peopleEnglish4.9 (3,015)
Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris€1098 h 30 minUp to 14 peopleEnglish4.8 (623)
Paris to Versailles by Electric Bike: Point of Sale, Picnic and Castle€1698 hUp to 12 peopleEnglish, French4.9 (276)
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart€3503 hPrivateEnglish4.9 (474)
Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch€7258 hPrivateEnglish, French, Russian, Spanish4.9 (205)
Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer€6375 hPrivateEnglish, French5.0 (201)

Prices in euros per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of the named option, read . The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.

01 · Bike day with Palace guiding

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

A live guide accompanies your group inside the Palace. This 8 hours bike day includes the Queen's Hamlet and takes up to 12 people. This keeps a live guide with you if the Palace rooms are your priority.

The estate ticket and bike are included from €160 per person, against €25 for today's standard Passport. The tour meets at Montparnasse station in Paris.

The catch: Picnic food costs extra. The tour runs in wet weather.

8 hUp to 12 peopleGuide: English★ 5.0 (1,419)

from €160 per adult

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02 · Market picnic and Trianon access

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

Blue Fox Travel combines a market stop with the Queen's Hamlet. The 8 hours bike day takes up to 14 people. The Trianon tickets are useful if you want to explore beyond the main Palace.

Palace and Trianon admission with return Paris train tickets costs from €109 per person. Today's standard Passport costs €25 before transport or bike hire.

The catch: The Palace visit is independent. You buy your own picnic food at the market.

8 hUp to 14 peopleGuide: English★ 4.9 (3,015)

from €109 per adult

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03 · Guided train departure and cycling

Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

Your guide joins you on the train during this 8 hours 30 minutes bike day. Groups of up to 14 explore the grounds and Trianon. A return at your own pace is useful if you want time inside the Palace.

Estate admission with a bike and return train tickets costs from €109 per person. Today's standard Passport alone is €25.

The catch: Your live guide does not accompany you inside the Palace. You need to ride a bike confidently.

8 h 30 minUp to 14 peopleGuide: English★ 4.8 (623)

from €109 per adult

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04 · Electric-bike ride from Paris

Paris to Versailles by Electric Bike: Point of Sale, Picnic and Castle

The ride from Paris includes stops in Saint-Cloud before Versailles. Allow 8 hours with up to 12 riders. The ride is part of the appeal if you enjoy cycling on roads and paths.

Palace and Gardens admission with the Queen's Hamlet costs from €169 per person. Today's standard Passport costs €25 before you arrange transport.

The catch: Your guide leaves with the bikes while you visit the Palace independently. Your return train ticket costs extra.

8 hUp to 12 peopleGuide: English, French★ 4.9 (276)

from €169 per adult

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05 · Private Palace visit with cart

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart

A golf cart covers the Gardens on this 3 hours private visit for your party. A guide also leads you inside the Palace. The cart offers a way round the Gardens if you prefer a visit without cycling.

The tour costs from €350 per person with a Passport and priority Palace entry. Today's standard Passport costs €25 without the private guide or cart.

The catch: The tour meets at Versailles. A physical driving licence is required for the cart rental.

3 hPrivateGuide: English★ 4.9 (474)

from €350 per adult

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06 · Private estate day with lunch

Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch

Lunch is arranged within this 8 hours private estate visit for your party. The Palace route extends to Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. The included meal helps if you prefer to have lunch arranged within the visit.

Estate admission with restaurant lunch and return hotel transport costs from €725 per person. Today's standard Passport is €25 for admission alone.

The catch: The visit takes 8 hours. Choose a shorter Palace tour if you need to keep part of the day free.

8 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Russian, Spanish★ 4.9 (205)

from €725 per adult

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07 · Private Palace and garden guiding

Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

The Gardens get a guided walk on this 5 hours private trip. Your party's interests also shape the Palace visit. Choose it if you want explanations outdoors and inside, with chauffeured transport from Paris.

Palace and Gardens admission with return hotel transport costs from €637 per person. Today's standard Passport costs €25 without your guide or chauffeur.

The catch: Cancellations receive no refund. The schedule has no lunch break.

5 hPrivateGuide: English, French★ 5.0 (201)

from €637 per adult

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Know before you go

Versailles Passport prices

Compare Versailles tickets and Passport prices: today's standard Passport costs €25. EEA residents or nationals pay €22 for the same admission coverage.

Palace time slots

The Palace of Versailles opens at 9:00 on open days and requires a timed booking. A reserved entry can still involve waiting at security.

Versailles visit days

The Palace and Trianon close on Mondays. Tuesdays and weekends are busiest in high season.

Versailles cycling rules

The Park of Versailles is free for cyclists. Bikes are not allowed in the formal Gardens, so your bike tour still involves time off the saddle.

Palace to Trianon travel

For a Grand Trianon visit, allow 30 minutes on foot from the Palace to the Trianon estate. The little train takes about 20 minutes.

Paris to Versailles roadworks

The A13 closure towards Versailles runs from 16 November 2026 to 31 August 2027. The Palace recommends public transport during the roadworks: see how to get to Versailles from Paris.

Questions about choosing a Versailles tour

What is the best Versailles tour from Paris?

Boutique Bike Tours suits you if you want cycling and live guiding inside the Palace. Allow 8 hours with up to 12 people. Picnic food costs extra. For a visit without cycling, Paris To Versailles Private Tours lasts 5 hours with hotel pickup. That private tour cannot be refunded.

What is the best way to get to Versailles from Paris?

The RER C suits independent visitors travelling to Versailles Château Rive Gauche. The Palace is 10 minutes away on foot. If you want your train travel arranged, Blue Fox Travel includes return tickets with its bike tour. Choose hotel pickup instead if you want transport from your accommodation.

What is the best day to visit the Palace of Versailles?

In high season, choose an open weekday other than Tuesday if your date is flexible. Tuesdays and weekends are busiest. The Palace recommends arriving for 9:00. The Palace and Trianon close on Mondays. You still need a timed Palace ticket, and security can involve a wait.

Is a guided tour of Versailles worth it?

A guided tour is worth considering if you want live explanations in the rooms. Boutique Bike Tours and the private visits include Palace guiding. Some bike tours leave you to explore the Palace independently. If you prefer setting your own pace, today's standard Passport costs €25. The Palace app offers free audio tours.

Is the Versailles audio guide worth it?

The Palace audioguide suits you if you want recorded commentary during an independent visit. The audioguide costs €5. The free Palace app also has audio tours. The app suits visitors who prefer using their phone. A live guide suits you if you want to ask questions.

Is a Versailles skip the line tour worth it?

Reserved Palace entry secures a visit time, with a security check still to pass. A Passport already includes timed Palace entry. A tour adds services such as guiding or transport. Choose the Passport alone if those services do not help your day.

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