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Top 6 Versailles Small Group Tours (2026)

We compared 7 small group Versailles tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 6, each priced by the option we would book.

Small group Versailles tours here have a shared group capped at 12 guests. Walks includes Palace guiding and return trains from Paris over 4 hours.

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Small group Versailles tours compared

Tour and optionFromTimeGroupGuideRating
Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access€1394 hUp to 10 peopleEnglish4.6 (152)
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments€3092 h 45 minUp to 6 peopleEnglish5.0 (51)
Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional PickupSemi-Private Group Tour€1746 hUp to 11 peopleEnglish4.6 (1,487)
Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour€1608 hUp to 12 peopleEnglish5.0 (1,419)
Paris to Versailles by Electric Bike: Point of Sale, Picnic and Castle€1698 hUp to 12 peopleEnglish, French4.9 (276)
Discover Versailles on electric 2-wheelers (Yes to PRM)€652 hUp to 7 peopleEnglish, French5.0 (72)

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 · Paris trains and independent afternoon

Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access

After an escorted train ride from Paris, Walks guides you through the Palace. Allow 4 hours with up to 10 guests, then use the Gardens introduction to plan your own afternoon.

The tour costs from €139 per adult with Palace admission and return rail tickets. Today's standard Passport alone costs €25.

The catch: You return to Paris without the guide. The walking route is unsuitable for visitors with mobility impairments.

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

from €139 per adult

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02 · King's Private Apartments access

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments

The King's Private Apartments are part of LivTours' guided Palace visit. Allow 2 hours 45 minutes for the Palace and Gardens with up to 6 guests. This suits you if those rooms are your reason to book a guide.

LivTours costs from €309 per adult with a full-estate Passport included. Today's standard Passport bought alone costs €25.

The catch: You meet in Versailles. Any visit to Trianon after the guided tour is independent.

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

from €309 per adult

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03 · Paris hotel pickup

Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup

For pickup at an eligible Paris hotel, choose Paris Webservices' Palace and Gardens visit. The group is capped at 11 guests. Allow 6 hours, including transfers.

Reserved Palace admission and Paris transfers cost from €174 per adult. The standard Passport costs €25 today without transport or a guide.

The catch: Pickup covers selected Paris districts only.

6 hUp to 11 peopleGuide: English★ 4.6 (1,487)

from €174 per adult · Semi-Private Group Tour

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04 · Cycling with Palace guiding

Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

A 8 hours day with Boutique Bike Tours pairs cycling with live Palace guiding. Up to 12 guests also visit the Gardens and Queen's Hamlet. Book this if you want time outdoors alongside the guided rooms.

The price starts from €160 per adult with Palace entry and bike hire included. Today's standard Passport alone is €25.

The catch: Your market picnic costs extra.

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

from €160 per adult

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05 · Electric cycling from Paris

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

If you want to cycle from Paris, inAeri takes electric bikes through Saint-Cloud to Versailles. The 8 hours day has up to 12 guests and includes Palace entry after the ride.

The tour costs from €169 per adult with Palace and Gardens admission included. Today's standard Passport costs €25 without a bike or guide.

The catch: Lunch and the return train fare are extra. You need moderate fitness and confidence riding on roads and dirt paths.

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

from €169 per adult

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06 · Scooters through Park and town

Discover Versailles on electric 2-wheelers (Yes to PRM)

The Park and Versailles town form Trip'in Trott's route on electric scooters. You join up to 7 guests for 2 hours, with stops outside the Trianon palaces. Choose this for outdoor sightseeing if Palace interiors can wait.

The guided scooter ride costs from €65 per adult and excludes Palace admission. Today's standard Passport would cost €25 separately.

The catch: The route does not enter the formal Gardens or Trianon palaces.

2 hUp to 7 peopleGuide: English, French★ 5.0 (72)

from €65 per adult

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Know before you go

Palace time slots

The Palace of Versailles opens at 9:00 on opening days. A Palace time slot is required even with free admission.

Palace security checks

Buying a ticket online does not grant priority entry. Security queues can still form on busy days.

Trianon after the Palace

In low season, Trianon opens at 12:00 on opening days. From the Palace, allow 30 minutes on foot or 20 minutes by little train to the estate for your Grand Trianon visit.

Versailles station walks

Versailles Château Rive Gauche is 10 minutes from the Palace on foot. Versailles Chantiers is 18 minutes away on foot: plan how to get to Versailles from Paris.

Palace and Trianon closures

The Palace and Trianon are closed if you visit Versailles on Mondays. Check the official opening information when planning your day.

Versailles without a live guide

The free Palace app has audio tours and an interactive map. Use it if you want commentary at your own pace.

Questions about small group Versailles tours

What counts as a small group Versailles tour?

This selection uses a limit of 12 guests in a shared group. Walks caps its tour at 10 guests. LivTours caps its Palace and Gardens visit at 6. Choose by the route as well as the cap. The scooter tour visits the Park and town but excludes Palace admission.

What is the best small group Versailles tour from Paris?

Walks suits you if you want an escorted train ride and guided Palace visit. Allow 4 hours with up to 10 guests. Return train tickets are included. You travel back independently. Paris Webservices suits travellers wanting hotel pickup, provided their address is in a covered district. Check that coverage before paying.

Do small group Versailles tours include transport from Paris?

Transport depends on the tour you book. Walks includes return trains. Paris Webservices includes pickup and drop-off in selected Paris districts. LivTours meets in Versailles. inAeri reaches Versailles by electric bike, but you pay for the train back. If you choose Boutique Bike Tours, check whether the train fare is included.

How much does entrance to Versailles cost?

Today's standard Passport costs €25. EEA residents or nationals pay €22. For Palace entry from 15:00, today's late rate is €18, or €15 for eligible EEA visitors. These official ticket prices cover admission: see Versailles tickets and Passport prices. A guided group adds the services shown on its card, such as Palace commentary or travel from Paris.

What does a Versailles Passport ticket include?

The Passport includes the Palace with a time slot and access to Trianon. The Gardens and temporary exhibitions are also included for your day. On daytime show dates, the Passport covers the Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens. The Night Fountains Show needs a separate ticket. A standard Passport does not include your small group tour.

Are small group Versailles tours guided inside the Palace?

Some small group Versailles tours include live Palace guiding. Walks guides you through the Palace with up to 10 guests. Boutique Bike Tours also includes guiding inside the rooms. inAeri leaves you to visit the Palace independently after cycling. Trip'in Trott stays outdoors and excludes Palace admission. Choose by the guided route as well as the group size.

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