Top 10 Versailles Private Tours (2026)

We compared 11 private Versailles tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 10, each priced by the option we would book.

If you can meet at Versailles, LivTours' private Palace and Gardens tour costs from €350 per person with a Passport included. Your party has its own guide for 3 hours.

Updated 15 November 2026

Private Versailles tours compared

Tour and option	From	Time	Group	Guide	Rating
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart	€350	3 h	Private	English	4.9 (474)
Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional PickupPrivate guided tour half day	€420	6 h	Private	English	4.6 (1,487)
Versailles Palace Private Half Day Guided Tour including Hotel Pickup from Paris	€480.70	4 h	Private	English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish	4.9 (71)
Versailles Palace Private Tailored Guided Tour With Hotel Pickup	€495	4 h	Private	English, French, Russian, Spanish	4.8 (357)
PRIVATE Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with transfer included	€530	4 h 30 min	Private	English, French, Italian, Spanish	5.0 (40)
Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from ParisHalf Day Option	€589.50	5 h	Private	English, French, German, Italian, Spanish	4.9 (102)
Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer	€637	5 h	Private	English, French	5.0 (201)
Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Full Day Private Tour from Paris	€655	8 h	Private	English, French, Russian, Spanish	4.9 (72)
Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch	€725	8 h	Private	English, French, Russian, Spanish	4.9 (205)
Versailles Private Tour with Golf Cart and Trianon Access	€749	7 h	Private	English, French, Portuguese, Spanish	5.0 (60)

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.

01 · Palace and Gardens by cart

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart

A golf cart covers the Gardens during this 3 hours private visit. Your party also explores the Palace with a guide. The cart helps if covering the Gardens on foot feels like too much walking.

The tour costs from €350 per person with a Passport and priority Palace entry. Today's standard Passport costs €25 and covers independent access to Trianon.

The catch: A physical driving licence is required for the cart rental.

3 hPrivateGuide: English★ 4.9 (474)

from €350 per adult

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02 · Paris pickup with Palace guiding

Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup

Paris hotel pickup is part of this 6 hours private visit, including return travel. Your party visits the Palace and Gardens. Hotel pickup keeps the travel arrangements together if your address is covered.

The tour costs from €420 per person with reserved Palace admission included. Today's standard Passport alone costs €25.

The catch: The vehicle and guided visit cannot accommodate wheelchairs.

6 hPrivateGuide: English★ 4.6 (1,487)

from €420 per adult · Private guided tour half day

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03 · Palace with an art historian

Versailles Palace Private Half Day Guided Tour including Hotel Pickup from Paris

An art historian guides your party through the Palace on this 4 hours private trip. Garden time is independent. The art historian suits visitors who want live explanations inside the Palace.

The tour costs from €480.70 per person with Palace and Gardens tickets plus return hotel transport. Today's standard Passport costs €25 if you arrange travel independently.

The catch: Your guide does not lead the garden visit. Choose a longer estate tour if Trianon is central to your day.

4 hPrivateGuide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish★ 4.9 (71)

from €480.70 per adult

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04 · Palace guiding and garden time

Versailles Palace Private Tailored Guided Tour With Hotel Pickup

The State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors anchor this 4 hours private visit. Your party has free time in the Gardens afterwards. Independent garden time works if you prefer to explore outdoors alone.

Palace and Gardens admission with hotel pickup and drop-off costs from €495 per person. Today's standard Passport is €25 if you arrange the visit yourself.

The catch: The garden visit is independent. This route leaves out Trianon.

4 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Russian, Spanish★ 4.8 (357)

from €495 per adult

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05 · Palace and Gardens with pickup

PRIVATE Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour with transfer included

Door-to-door transport brings your party to a private Palace and Gardens visit lasting 4 hours 30 minutes. The transport is useful if you prefer to start from your accommodation.

The tour costs from €530 per person with Palace and Gardens admission plus private transport. Today's standard Passport costs €25 before you arrange your travel.

The catch: You need moderate fitness for this visit. Snacks and refreshments cost extra.

4 h 30 minPrivateGuide: English, French, Italian, Spanish★ 5.0 (40)

from €530 per adult

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06 · Private guide and separate chauffeur

Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from Paris

Your guide and chauffeur have separate roles on this 5 hours private tour. Your party visits the Palace and Gardens by the Grand Canal. The separate chauffeur suits a party that wants its guide free from driving.

Reserved Palace and Gardens admission with central Paris pickup costs from €589.50 per person. Today's standard Passport alone is €25.

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

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

from €589.50 per adult · Half Day Option

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07 · Palace interests and garden guiding

Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

Your interests shape the private Palace visit on this 5 hours tour. Your party also has a guided walk in the Gardens. Choose it if you want garden explanations as well as time inside.

The tour costs from €637 per person including Palace and Gardens tickets with chauffeured return transport. Today's standard Passport costs €25 without those services.

The catch: Cancellations receive no refund. There is no scheduled lunch break.

5 hPrivateGuide: English, French★ 5.0 (201)

from €637 per adult

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08 · Palace and Marie-Antoinette's estate

Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Full Day Private Tour from Paris

Marie-Antoinette's estate extends your party's private visit beyond the Palace on this 8 hours day. The route includes the Grand and Petit Trianon. For visitors planning to see the Queen's Hamlet, the longer route includes that stop.

The tour costs from €655 per person with estate admission and private transport from Paris. Today's standard Passport covers the estate for €25 without your guide or transport.

The catch: Lunch costs extra. A shorter Palace visit suits you if you need the afternoon free.

8 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Russian, Spanish★ 4.9 (72)

from €655 per adult

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09 · Estate visit with restaurant lunch

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

Restaurant lunch is included in this 8 hours private day for your party. The Palace visit extends to Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. Choose it if you want your meal arranged within the estate visit.

The tour costs from €725 per person including estate admissions with lunch and return hotel transport. Today's standard Passport costs €25 for admission alone.

The catch: The 8 hours schedule takes the day. Choose a shorter visit if you only want the Palace and Gardens.

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

from €725 per adult

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10 · Guided estate day by cart

Versailles Private Tour with Golf Cart and Trianon Access

Trianon is guided on this 7 hours private day, alongside the Palace visit. Your party uses a golf cart in the Gardens. It is a fit for visitors who want guiding at the Queen's Hamlet.

The tour costs from €749 per person with Palace and Trianon admission plus a transfer from Paris. Today's standard Passport is €25 before guiding or transport.

The catch: Your return to Paris is not included. You may need to drive a cart and carry a physical photo driving licence.

7 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish★ 5.0 (60)

from €749 per adult

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Know before you go

Versailles Passport prices

Compare Versailles tickets and Passport prices: today's Passport costs €25 at the standard rate or €22 for EEA residents or nationals. The ticket alone suits you if you want to explore without a live guide.

Palace entry and security

The Palace of Versailles opens at 9:00 on open days and requires a booked time slot. Allow for a wait at security even with reserved entry.

Versailles Monday closure

The Palace and the Estate of Trianon close on Mondays. Choose another day for your indoor visit.

Palace to Trianon travel

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

Gardens and show tickets

The Gardens are free in low season, 2 November to 31 March. In high season, Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days require paid garden admission: see Versailles fountain shows.

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 private Versailles tours

What is the best private Versailles tour from Paris?

MY PRIVATE PARIS suits you if you want a separate chauffeur and guide. The private Palace and Gardens visit lasts 5 hours. The price is from €589.50 per person with admission and central Paris pickup. Choose an estate tour instead if Trianon matters to you. This route stops at the Palace and Gardens.

How much does entrance to Versailles cost?

The standard Passport costs €25 in low season. EEA residents or nationals pay €22. On high-season garden-show days, the standard Passport costs €35, or €32 at the EEA rate. Your private tour includes Palace admission. Check the route's garden and Trianon coverage before buying an additional ticket.

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 show days, the Passport covers daytime garden shows. The Night Fountains Show needs a separate ticket. Choose a tour if you want a live guide.

Can you book a private tour of Versailles after hours?

The private tours compared here do not offer after-hours access. Your guide is reserved for your party during the visit. The Palace closes at 17:30 in low season and 18:30 in high season. Private guiding does not promise empty rooms or exclusive use of the Palace.

How much does a private tour of Versailles cost?

LivTours' private Palace and Gardens visit costs from €350 per adult with a Passport and golf cart included. You meet at Versailles. MY PRIVATE PARIS costs from €589.50 per adult with Palace and Gardens admission plus central Paris transfers. Today's standard Passport alone costs €25. Your date can cost more.

Does a private Versailles tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup depends on the private tour you book. MY PRIVATE PARIS includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in central Paris. Paris Webservices covers selected Paris districts only. LivTours' Palace and Gardens visit meets at Versailles. Choose a tour with return transport if you want travel back to your hotel arranged.

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