Top 11 Versailles guided tours (2026)

We compared 18 Versailles guided tours on Viator and 2 on Tiqets, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 11, each priced by the option we would book.

A Palace of Versailles guided tour includes admission and a live guide, from €68 for 1 hour 30 minutes. If you prefer your own pace in the Hall of Mirrors, the standard low-season Passport costs €25.

Updated 15 November 2026

Versailles guided tours compared

Tour and option	From	Time	Group	Guide	Rating
Palace of Versailles: Priority Entry Ticket + Guided Touron Tiqets	€68	1 h 30 min		English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese	4.5 (497)
Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved EntryEnglish Guided Tour	€70	1 h 30 min	Up to 27 people	English	4.6 (2,710)
Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens AccessGuided Tour in ENGLISH	€84.56	1 h 30 min	Up to 22 people	English	4.7 (740)
Palace of Versailles & Gardens: Trianon Estate + Guided Touron Tiqets	€78	1 h 30 min		English, Spanish, French, Italian	4.5 (670)
Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Full accessEnglish Guided Tour	€75	1 h 30 min	Up to 27 people	English	4.5 (593)
Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris	€89.90	3 h	Up to 20 people	English	4.7 (1,098)
Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional PickupClassic Group Tour No Pickup	€85	2 h 30 min	Up to 20 people	English	4.6 (1,487)
Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Tranportation from ParisSMALL GROUP Guided in English	€167.69	4 h	Up to 16 people	English	4.6 (715)
Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access	€139	4 h	Up to 10 people	English	4.6 (152)
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments	€309	2 h 45 min	Up to 6 people	English	5.0 (51)
Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Guided Tour	€269.92	8 h	Up to 16 people	English	4.7 (574)

Prices in euros per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of the named option, read 15 November 2026. The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.

The Hall of Mirrors with its chandeliers and arched windows

01 · A guide inside the Palace

Palace of Versailles: Priority Entry Ticket + Guided Tour

Priority Palace entry comes with a live guide for 1 hour 30 minutes. This tour fits a day when you want the Palace explained and can arrange your own travel.

Palace admission with guiding costs from €68; the standard low-season Passport costs €25. The tour meets in Versailles.

The catch: Your ticket excludes garden access during Musical Gardens and Musical Fountains shows. Transport is also extra.

1 h 30 minGuide: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese★ 4.5 (497 on Tiqets)

from €68 per adult

02 · Palace rooms with reserved entry

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

The State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors fill this 1 hour 30 minutes Palace visit. Your group has up to 27 people. It suits a day focused on the rooms.

The tour starts from €70 with timed Palace admission and a headset. Compare that with €25 for the standard low-season Passport.

The catch: Garden show tickets cost extra. Your reserved entry can still be delayed by security checks.

1 h 30 minUp to 27 peopleGuide: English★ 4.6 (2,710)

from €70 per adult · English Guided Tour

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03 · Palace guide and estate access

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

After 1 hour 30 minutes in the Palace, your Passport leaves the wider estate open to you. The guided group has up to 22 people. This fits a day when you want the State Apartments explained and time outdoors on your own.

Palace guiding with a Passport costs from €84.56 and includes garden show admission. The standard low-season Passport alone costs €25.

The catch: You arrange your own transport to Versailles. The gardens are self-guided.

1 h 30 minUp to 22 peopleGuide: English★ 4.7 (740)

from €84.56 per adult · Guided Tour in ENGLISH

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04 · Palace guide with Trianon access

Palace of Versailles & Gardens: Trianon Estate + Guided Tour

A 1 hour 30 minutes guided Palace visit comes with admission to the gardens and Estate of Trianon. This suits a day that continues at the Queen's Hamlet.

The tour costs from €78 with timed Palace entry and a headset. The standard low-season Passport costs €25 without this guided visit.

The catch: Transport to Versailles is excluded. The guided visit covers the Palace, so allow separate time for Trianon.

1 h 30 minGuide: English, Spanish, French, Italian★ 4.5 (670 on Tiqets)

from €78 per adult

05 · Palace guide then independent exploring

Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Full access

Your guide covers the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors in 1 hour 30 minutes, with up to 27 people. The gardens and Trianon are self-guided. This fits a day with time to explore after the Palace.

The tour starts from €75 with timed Palace entry. Garden show admission and Trianon access are included; the standard low-season Passport costs €25.

The catch: The guided time does not cover the full estate. Travel to Versailles is your responsibility.

1 h 30 minUp to 27 peopleGuide: English★ 4.5 (593)

from €75 per adult · English Guided Tour

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06 · Guided gardens with Paris train

Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

The guide stays with you through the Palace and gardens for 3 hours. Groups have up to 20 people. Choose this if you want the garden walk explained and an escorted train trip from Paris.

The guided trip costs from €89.90 with train tickets and Palace and garden admission. The standard low-season Passport costs €25 without the train or this guide.

The catch: Train travel takes extra time beyond the guided visit. Hotel pickup is excluded.

3 hUp to 20 peopleGuide: English★ 4.7 (1,098)

from €89.90 per adult

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07 · Palace and gardens with guidance

Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup

Meet in Versailles for a 2 hours 30 minutes visit that includes guiding in the Palace and gardens. The group has up to 20 people. Choose this if you can reach Versailles yourself and want a guide outdoors too.

The guided visit costs from €85 with reserved Palace admission and garden access. The standard low-season Passport costs €25 for an independent visit.

The catch: Paris transfers are excluded. The walking route is not wheelchair accessible.

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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08 · Paris minibus and Palace guide

Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Tranportation from Paris

A minibus from Paris brings you to a guided Palace visit and time in the gardens. Allow 4 hours for this trip with up to 16 people. It fits if you prefer road transport to arranging trains.

The minibus trip costs from €167.69 with Palace and garden tickets. The standard low-season Passport alone costs €25.

The catch: You join at a Paris meeting point, with no hotel pickup. Pushchairs are not allowed on this tour.

4 hUp to 16 peopleGuide: English★ 4.6 (715)

from €167.69 per adult · SMALL GROUP Guided in English

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09 · Small group with flexible return

Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access

With up to 10 people, this 4 hours trip includes train travel and a guided Palace visit. Your guide introduces the gardens before you explore independently. The open return fits a day when you want to stay longer.

The price starts from €139 with return train tickets and Palace, garden and Trianon access. Compare the standard low-season Passport at €25 without transport or guiding.

The catch: You return to Paris independently. The tour is unsuitable for wheelchair users or visitors with mobility impairments.

4 hUp to 10 peopleGuide: English★ 4.6 (152)

from €139 per adult

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10 · Inside the King's private apartments

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments

The King's private apartments are part of this 2 hours 45 minutes guided Palace and garden route. Your group has up to 6 people. It suits you if those rooms matter more than the standard Palace route.

The guided route with a full-estate Passport costs from €309. The standard low-season Passport alone costs €25.

The catch: This is a shared tour. Your guide leaves you to explore Trianon independently.

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

from €309 per adult

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11 · Palace and Marie-Antoinette's estate

Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Guided Tour

The Petit Trianon and Queen's Hamlet extend this trip beyond the guided Palace rooms. Set aside 8 hours for a group of up to 16. Choose it if you want Marie-Antoinette's estate in your day from Paris.

Minibus transport and admission along the Versailles route are included from €269.92. The standard low-season Passport costs €25 without transport or guiding.

The catch: Hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded.

8 hUp to 16 peopleGuide: English★ 4.7 (574)

from €269.92 per adult

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Know before you go

Palace opening and closed days

The Palace opens at 9:00 on open days. The Palace and Trianon close on Mondays.

Palace timed entry

You need a time slot for the Palace of Versailles, even with free admission. Buying online does not remove the possible wait at security.

Passport prices by season

Compare Versailles tickets and Passport prices: the standard low-season Passport costs €25 during 2 November to 31 March. EEA residents or nationals pay €22 in that season.

Garden admission on show days

Garden admission is free in low season. In high season, paid garden admission applies on days with Musical Gardens or daytime Versailles fountain shows.

Trianon after the Palace

In low season, Trianon opens at 12:00 for visits to the Grand Trianon and the rest of the estate. Allow 30 minutes on foot from the Palace or 20 minutes by little train.

Versailles station to the Palace

Versailles Château Rive Gauche station is 10 minutes on foot from the Palace. Allow for that walk when planning how to get to Versailles from Paris by RER C.

Questions about Versailles guided tours

Is a guided tour of Versailles worth it?

A guided tour is worth considering if you want the Palace rooms explained as you walk. Palace guiding with priority admission starts from €68 for 1 hour 30 minutes. If you prefer to pause and choose your route, the standard low-season Passport costs €25. You can use the free Palace app for audio tours.

What is the best Versailles tour from Paris?

The right Paris tour depends on how you want to travel. The train tour with guided gardens includes 3 hours of guiding, with travel time extra. The minibus trip takes 4 hours and includes Palace guiding and garden tickets. Neither includes hotel pickup. If you want control of your return, the small-group train tour lets you return independently.

What does a Versailles Passport ticket include?

The Passport covers timed Palace entry and the Estate of Trianon. Garden access and the temporary exhibitions are included too. In high season, the Passport covers daytime garden shows. The Night Fountains Show needs a separate ticket. The Passport alone suits an independent visit; a guided tour adds a fixed Palace route.

How much does entrance to Versailles cost?

The standard Passport costs €25 in low season, during 2 November to 31 March. EEA residents or nationals pay €22. For Palace entry from 15:00 in that season, the standard late rate is €18. Choose the late rate if your Palace visit can wait, but leave enough time before the low-season closure at 17:30.

Can you visit Versailles without a guide?

Yes, you can visit Versailles independently with a timed Passport. The free Palace app provides audio tours and a map. The rented audioguide costs €5 at the standard rate. Choose an independent visit if you want to linger in the rooms; a live guide suits you if you want explanations as you go.

Are Versailles guided tours available in English?

Yes, the guided tours compared here have English-speaking live guides. Check your guide language before paying. For English guiding in the Palace, the reserved-entry visit takes 1 hour 30 minutes with up to 27 people. It suits a day focused on Palace rooms. Garden show admission costs extra, so check the ticket coverage if your day continues outside.

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