Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Book your Palace of Versailles day trip from Paris and experience a remarkable half-day adventure! Take a guided walking tour of the Versailles Gardens and then explore the Palace at your leisure. This half-day Versailles tour includes entry to the formal gardens a timed entrance ticket to the Palace.

Numbers are limited to 15 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. And by booking ahead, you can let us take care of all of the planning!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The guided part of the tour is approximately 2 hours. The length of time you spend exploring the Palace and Gardens independently is up to you.

Dress accordingly to the weather with appropriate shoes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Timed entry to the Palace

Professional guide for the gardens

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Umbrella & wet weather gear

What To Expect

Palace of Versailles

Timed entry into the chateau

1 hour • Admission Included

The Royal Chapel

Timed entry into the chateau

20 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Versailles Tour from Paris

Reviews

4.52

726 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

504

149

Outstanding
johnwU6051ND,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour and tour guide. Even though the Chateau was closed due to an electrical issue, it was still a great experience.
Great guide, fun tour
8tanimab,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a wonderful experience. Toby, our tall Argentinian guide, regaled us with stories about the Chateau and the gardens. It was thoroughly interactive and we absolutely loved it!
A must book if you are in Paris!
Daniel T,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Toby was phenomenal! Super knowledgeable and full of stories; not only for the tour but also about the town and culture! He went our pace, athletic, and it was amazing! He took photos of us, and gave us extra inside knowledge on other things around the area and our future plans!
Not worth it to go on this trip.
Philip W,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The cost is much too high given that you are on your own inside the Palace. After the garden tour we were abandoned and left to find our own way back to the train.
Opulence galore
gail t,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Versailles is an iconic piece of French history. Andreas was knowledgeable and shared his knowledge in a down to earth, entertaining way. With only 5 in our group, we all had a chance to ask our questions. The property and building are beautiful, but you will walk many miles and be overloaded with the opulence by the time you are finished.
Andrea is AMAZING
elizabethaL1711KW,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andrea was incredible! He was able to quickly swoop in when there was a mistake in communication with meeting location. He escorted us to the grounds for a private tour of the gardens and palace. His vast knowledge of the grounds is remarkable. He was able to show us the expansive gardens and explain the history of each area down to the statutes found through out. Andrea was shockingly knowledgeable about all of the hidden symbols and their meanings from the fountains to the flowers. Beyond his knowledge of Versailles, Andrea is an amazing person. He is very personable, kind, authentic, gracious and everything a person should be! I highly recommend Andrea and Fat Tire Tours
A beautiful tour with an amazing guide!
Compass583761,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family had a wonderful walking tour of the gardens of Versailles, made possible by Andrea, our fantastic guide. Andrea was knowledgeable, personable, and a true delight to be with from start to finish, lifting our experience of this beautiful location to another level. After the gardens, he gave us great advice for navigating the interior of the immense palace, making that part of our tour run smoothly as well. We would definitely recommend this tour, and if you can, try to get Andrea as your guide! Andrea - best of luck with your upcoming nuptials!
Efficient, comfortable and stunning!
140sarikap,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour covered up the most significant parts of the Versailles castle and gardens. My guide, whose name I unfortunately have forgotten, was friendly and shared many, many interesting facts from his studies and observations, which added a personal touch to the experience. He also clicked stunning pictures, ensuring I shared the memories of this beautiful visit with family and friends. Towards the beginning of the tour, he also kindly stopped at a cute coffee shop inside the Versailles gardens, which energised and refreshed me to go on the rest of the tour, after the trip to the common point in Pairs, followed by the train ride to Versailles. What I appreciated the most about this tour was how easy it was to get both the ride to Versailles from Paris (with return) as well as the ticket to see the castle and gardens. It also helped explore the gardens just enough to know how grand they are, but not to the extent that it gets overwhelming. Then there was time given to explore the castle itself on one's own, which was much needed to take it all in at one's pace and per one's taste. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour for the ease with which it helps you discover an incredible place.
Great way to experience Versailles!
kristenpI660EM,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great experience! Our guide was incredible and made the tour so informative and fun. Highly recommend!! The picnic lunch was so fun and the. In if really was not diifficult and made seeing the grounds very accessible.
E-Bike Tour of Versailles!
244aut,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dave was incredibly knowledgeable and full of energy throughout our tour. We originally booked the standard bike tour of Versailles and ended up upgrading to their new e-bikes—which was totally worth it. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, with great timing, and the day flew by. We had an amazing time!