Versailles, Gardens & Hamlet: Full-Day Guided Small-Group Tour
Overview
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• Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Versailles Gardens, with musical fountain shows on select days
• Step into Marie-Antoinette’s enchanting Hamlet and working farm — a favorite with children
• Enjoy relaxing breaks at La Petite Venise and Angelina cafés
• Breeze past the queues with pre-booked tickets to the Palace of Versailles
Meet Alistair, your expert native English-speaking professional guide, at the Brasserie du Musée (a 2-minute walk from the Palace's main entrance) for a relaxed 6-7 hour adventure. Ideal for history buffs and families, this small-group walking and little train tour (up to 14 guests) by Storytale Tours makes Versailles effortless.
What Guests Say
“Like walking through history with a friend — Alistair is the Louis XIV whisperer.”
“Even our teens were engaged the whole time!”
“Alistair’s kindness and knowledge made our visit unforgettable.”
“The best tour of our entire Europe trip.”
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This 1.5-mile walk is downhill and may not be suitable for wheelchair users, individuals with canes, or small children (+7 years old only)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Timed entry Palace of Versailles Ticket for self-guided exploration, avoiding the long queues
Maximum group size of 14 guests for a more personalised tour
Versailles Gardens Admission Ticket with Guided Tour (Musical Fountains show as per program)
Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet Ticket and Guided Tour
Expert, native English-speaking professional guide
Hop-On Hop-Off Train Ticket in Versailles Gardens
Guests are required to arrange their own transportation to Versailles
Rain jackets
Snacks and Lunch
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Versailles, Gardens & Hamlet: Full-Day Guided Small-Group Tour
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wear comfy shoes and prepare to learn lots!
Lucy D,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Alistair, who took my sister and me on a wonderfully detailed and engaging exploration of the Versailles gardens, the Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet. We were super lucky with the weather, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable—especially feeding the enormous (and very enthusiastic!) carp in the canal, which was a real highlight. Alistair was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the history, and so friendly—he brought everything to life with fascinating stories and answered all our questions with enthusiasm. The tour was well-paced with plenty of stops, and he made sure we got to the main palace entrance right on time for our self-guided visit. A truly excellent experience from start to finish—we couldn’t recommend him more highly!
Great tour!!
Stephanie T,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Allister is fantastic! He was very knowledgeable, fun and gave us a different perspective of the palace and its grounds.
Alistair was fantastic!...
Tracie S,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alistair was fantastic! So knowledgeable about the history of Versailles. He made it a point to give us time for the bathrooms. Plenty of time to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee/lunch. Genius that we did the gardens and Hamlet first then the palace. The meeting point was straightforward and he was there waiting for us on time. He was engaging with all of the guests. It was so nice just having six people! I really felt I learned a piece of history today because of Alistair.
Premium Versailles tour
Lucy M,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were guided through the expansive and incredible grounds around the Palace of Versailles by Alastair, who did an incredible job of timing our movements around the grounds with the fountain displays as they were turned on. His knowledge and narrative built up a complete picture of the palace and its many and varied sites, sculptures, fountains and art works. Be aware the scale of the grounds is truly incredible so there is, of course, a lot of walking on the tour, however Alastair did ensure we had regular breaks to use the facilities and get a coffee and a bite to eat- wear comfortable shoes and settle in for a full day of breathtaking sights! Truly the highlight of our trip.
Easiest decision ever - absolutely worth it
Anja W,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We just enjoyed a tour with Alistair. He truly made it an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking setting. Don’t hesitate to book a tour with Alistair, we couldn’t be more pleased with our day at Versailles.
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