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Top 8 Versailles Gardens Tours (2026)

We compared 21 Versailles gardens tours on Viator and 1 on Tiqets, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 8, each priced by the option we would book.

Versailles gardens tours offer guided walks or visits by golf cart. Fat Tire combines a garden walk with independent Palace entry over 3 hours, with up to 15 guests.

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Versailles gardens tours compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour€653 hUp to 15 peopleEnglish4.5 (744)
From Paris: Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens AccessPalace & Gardens Tour€1356 hUp to 27 peopleEnglish4.6 (915)
Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional PickupClassic Group Tour No Pickup€852 h 30 minUp to 20 peopleEnglish4.6 (1,487)
Versailles Golfcart and BikeTour: Gardens Hamlet Fountains€189.996 hUp to 15 peopleEnglish4.7 (268)
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart€3503 hPrivateEnglish4.9 (474)
Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer€6375 hPrivateEnglish, French5.0 (201)
Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from ParisHalf Day Option€589.505 hPrivateEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish4.9 (102)
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments€3092 h 45 minUp to 6 peopleEnglish5.0 (51)

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 · Garden walk with Palace entry

Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour

The guide walks you through the Gardens before independent Palace entry. Allow 3 hours for this visit with up to 15 guests. Choose Fat Tire if you want your guide outdoors.

The guided garden walk with timed Palace entry costs from €65. Compare that with €25 for the standard low-season Passport alone.

The catch: You explore the Palace without a guide. The route involves substantial walking and has no lunch stop.

3 hUp to 15 peopleGuide: English★ 4.5 (744)

from €65 per adult

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02 · Coach from Paris with guiding

From Paris: Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access

A return coach from Paris takes you to guided Palace and Gardens visits. Allow 6 hours with up to 27 guests if you want transport arranged with your garden walk.

The tour costs from €135 and covers the coach and Palace and Gardens admission. The standard low-season Passport costs €25 without transport or this guide.

The catch: You meet in Paris rather than at your hotel. Lunch is extra and the coach has no toilet.

6 hUp to 27 peopleGuide: English★ 4.6 (915)

from €135 per adult · Palace & Gardens Tour

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03 · Guided visit starting at Versailles

Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup

If you are arranging your own travel, meet at Versailles for Palace and Gardens guiding. The 2 hours 30 minutes route takes up to 20 guests through the rooms and garden paths.

Palace and Gardens admission with guiding starts from €85, against €25 for the standard low-season Passport. Paris transfers are excluded.

The catch: You need to keep pace on stairs and uneven paths.

2 h 30 minUp to 20 peopleGuide: English★ 4.6 (1,487)

from €85 per adult · Classic Group Tour No Pickup

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04 · Golf cart with estate cycling

Versailles Golfcart and BikeTour: Gardens Hamlet Fountains

Golf carts cover the Gardens before cycling around the Grand Canal. The 6 hours visit allows up to 15 guests and includes time at the Queen's Hamlet. Choose this if you want an outdoor estate visit.

Cart hire and bikes with Palace, Gardens and Trianon admission cost from €189.99. The standard low-season Passport alone costs €25.

The catch: The Palace and Queen's Hamlet visits are independent. You also pay for your own lunch.

6 hUp to 15 peopleGuide: English★ 4.7 (268)

from €189.99 per adult

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05 · Private guide with golf cart

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart

Your private guide starts in the Gardens by golf cart. The 3 hours tour also goes inside the Palace and Hall of Mirrors. Choose this if you want a private visit with less garden walking.

The guided golf-cart visit with a Passport costs from €350. A standard low-season Passport without the guide or cart costs €25.

The catch: A driver must bring a valid physical driving licence.

3 hPrivateGuide: English★ 4.9 (474)

from €350 per adult

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06 · Private guiding with hotel pickup

Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

Hotel pickup in Paris begins this private 5 hours visit. Your guide covers the Palace and leads a walk through the Gardens. Choose it if you want guiding shaped around your interests.

Palace and Gardens entry with return transport starts from €637. The standard low-season Passport costs €25 before you add travel or private guiding.

The catch: Cancellation brings no refund. There is no scheduled lunch stop.

5 hPrivateGuide: English, French★ 5.0 (201)

from €637 per adult

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07 · Private visit by the canal

Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from Paris

The French Gardens by the Grand Canal form part of this private 5 hours visit. Your guide also covers the Palace and Hall of Mirrors. Choose it if you want a dedicated chauffeur alongside your guide.

Palace and Gardens entry with central Paris transfers costs from €589.50. The standard low-season Passport alone is €25.

The catch: Food and drinks cost extra. This route does not include a Trianon visit.

5 hPrivateGuide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish★ 4.9 (102)

from €589.50 per adult · Half Day Option

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08 · Garden walk with private apartments

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments

The King's private apartments add an indoor focus to this guided garden walk. Allow 2 hours 45 minutes with up to 6 guests for the Gardens and Palace. Choose it if those rooms matter to you.

Private-apartment access and a Passport cost from €309 on this tour. Compare that with €25 for the standard low-season Passport without this guided visit.

The catch: Trianon entry is included for an independent visit after the guided tour. You need to leave time for it yourself.

2 h 45 minUp to 6 peopleGuide: English★ 5.0 (51)

from €309 per adult

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Know before you go

Versailles Gardens opening hours

In low season the Gardens of Versailles open at 8:00 and close at 18:00. High-season hours are 7:00 to 20:30, subject to earlier show-day closures.

Versailles Gardens free entry

The Gardens of Versailles are free in low season, 2 November to 31 March. In high season you pay on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days.

Passport tickets on show days

For daytime Versailles fountain shows in high season the Passport includes garden entry for €35 at the standard rate. EEA residents or nationals pay €32.

Versailles garden shows

Musical Gardens opens the groves with baroque music. The Musical Fountains Show has scheduled water displays, while the Night Fountains Show needs a separate ticket.

Map of Versailles Gardens

The free Palace app includes garden audio tours and an interactive map of the Versailles estate. The Palace's practical guide also links to the map.

Bikes in Versailles Gardens

Bikes are not allowed inside the formal Gardens. The Park of Versailles admits cyclists free, so keep that distinction in mind when you choose a bike tour.

Questions about Versailles gardens tours

Can you visit the Gardens of Versailles with a guide?

Yes, Fat Tire leads a guided walk through the Gardens of Versailles. The 3 hours visit includes independent Palace entry and takes up to 15 guests. GetYourGuide France runs a Versailles Palace and Gardens tour from Paris with return coach travel. That 6 hours visit includes guiding in the Palace and Gardens. Lunch costs extra.

How much does entrance to Versailles cost?

The Passport costs €25 at the standard low-season rate or €22 for EEA residents or nationals. On high-season daytime show dates those rates are €35 and €32. The official ticket page explains the coverage. If you only want the Gardens, entry is free in low season. Compare Versailles tickets and Passport prices.

How often do the fountains go at Versailles?

Fountain displays follow a timetable for the show day you choose. The Musical Fountains Show publishes separate display times; you should check the official show schedule before booking. Musical Gardens also has automatic displays at selected fountains. Garden admission alone does not mean you will see every fountain running.

What does a Versailles Passport ticket include?

The Passport covers timed Palace entry and the Estate of Trianon. The ticket also includes the Gardens and temporary exhibitions. On high-season daytime show dates, the Passport covers garden admission during the show. You still need a separate Night Fountains Show ticket. A Passport alone does not provide the live guiding compared here.

Can you tour the Gardens of Versailles by golf cart?

Yes, LivTours offers a private Gardens golf cart ride with a guided Palace visit. Allow 3 hours for the tour. An eligible participant must bring a physical driving licence. Kingtours combines a Gardens cart ride with cycling by the Grand Canal over 6 hours. Choose Kingtours if you want the ride and an independent Palace visit afterwards.

Do Versailles gardens tours run on fountain show days?

Yes, Kingtours runs its Gardens cart tour on scheduled daytime fountain show dates. The route follows the fountain timetable and includes Gardens admission. The 6 hours visit also includes Palace entry, which you use independently. Fountain displays have their own running times. The Night Fountains Show needs a separate ticket.

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