Versailles, Gardens & Hamlet: Full-Day Guided Small-Group Tour
Overview
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Mobile ticket
Explore Versailles on this relaxed 6–7 hour small-group (14 ppl max) tour with Alistair, a native English-speaking expert guide and Versailles specialist. Enjoy a blend of a little train ride and walking tour through the Versailles Gardens, Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet, and the Palace of Versailles, brought to life with captivating stories and expert insights into French history and the Revolution. Perfect for families & history buffs.
• Guided highlights tour of the Versailles Gardens (Fountain Shows: Weekends, April–October)
• Guided highlights tour of Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet and farm
• Skip the queues with timed-entry Palace tickets, and enjoy expert insights into the Royal Chapel, Marie-Antoinette’s bedchamber, the magnificent State Apartments, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors.
• Little Train ride to discover hidden gems without the long walk
• Relax at La Petite Venise & Angelina cafés—snacks, lunch, restrooms. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free & other dietary options available.
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
It is imperative that you provide us with the guest’s MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including the country code). The reason is simple but crucial: guests sometimes arrive late. If a tour operator books on their behalf and uses the operator’s number instead of the guest’s, we have no way of contacting them directly. Unless the guest reaches out to us, they cannot rejoin the tour. However, if we have the guest’s own number, we can immediately send their tickets and ensure they can easily rejoin the tour without missing out.
This 1.5-mile walk is downhill and is not suitable for strollers or small children (+7 years old only)
This 1.5-mile walk is downhill and is not suitable for mobility walkers, wheelchair users or individuals with canes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Versailles Gardens Admission Ticket with Guided Tour (Fountain Shows: Weekends, April–October)
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
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
What To Expect
Encounter Louis XIV, the illustrious Sun King, and the majestic Palace of Versailles, which he transformed from a simple hunting lodge into a magnificent royal palace. Construction began in 1661 and took over 50 years, with every detail reflecting his grand vision.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Explore the captivating French garden design style created by André Le Nôtre at Versailles in the 17th century, which set the standard for the French garden aesthetic. Showcasing formal symmetry and geometric layouts, these gardens embody the grandeur of the French Baroque style and reflect the artistry behind these stunning landscapes.
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Versailles, Gardens & Hamlet: Full-Day Guided Small-Group Tour
Reviews
111 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative Versailles Tour
Charles A,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide, Alistair, was outstanding. He clearly has an exhaustive knowledge of the history of the place, and it’s part in the evolution of French history. In addition, his manner of explaining things was thorough and easy to understand. He patiently listened and answered questions from our group, without thinking that any question was irrelevant. We are very grateful for how well he handled the tour. The organization of the entire trip (transportation, etc) was top class. Will definitely recommend it and especially Alistair.
Informative, Interesting, Fun
helen s,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sign up for this tour! It was a perfect day! Very enjoyable walking tour of gardens of Versailles for my husband, myself and our 20 year old son. There was one other couple on the tour with us. Allister gave us a fun history lesson on the French monarchy that gave great insight into the French way of life. After the outside tour we toured the interior of Versailles on our own (tickets were included in price).
Fabulous tour!
Elizabeth V,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alistair was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide! He is a great storyteller and really makes the history of Versailles come to life! Would highly recommend this tour!!
10/10 would recommend
Danielle S,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Alistair! His insight into the history of Versailles was spectacular and his willingness to answer questions as they came up was refreshing. He also brought bread to feed the carp, ducks and swans which was a nice touch! The way he combined the history of Versailles with the larger history of France and the French Revolution made the tour engaging and far more worth doing than going inside the castle.
Excellent tour and enjoyable experience
Sharmeen A,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour group was made up of 8 people including elderly, teenagers and ASD needs. Our guide was punctual, welcoming and informative. The tour was thorough and insightful, enjoyable for everyone. There was a lot of walking throughout the entire day, but the pace was relaxed so manageable. We had to keep to a schedule in order to ensure timing for f fountain displays, garden transport links, lunch and palace entry. This is a new tour and would recommend to people with general good health and fitness. May not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
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