Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris
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Are you planning a day trip to Versailles from Paris, but worried about the logistics of getting there and navigating the popular attractions? Let us take care of it for you with our half-day small group tour. With the help of our expert local guide, we'll whisk you away to Versailles and get off at the optimal stop. You'll enter the palace and have time to explore the stunning palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate. Get the most out of your trip to Versailles and leave the hassle to us!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that the scheduled time access can be slowed down on peak days due to various safety controls established by the Versailles Palace
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you and wearing a pair of comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of walking involved
Please note that the tour departs promptly at the scheduled start time. If you are not checked in by then, the group will have to depart for Versailles without you. Once the tour has departed, we cannot guarantee your participation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Paris
Meet your guide in Paris and enjoy a comfortable ride together by train to Versailles. After a short stroll to the palace, your guided tour will begin.
Palace of Versailles
Time to discover the grandeur of the French monarchy. Originally a hunting lodge, King Louis XIII transformed the site into the iconic Versailles Palace and Gardens in the 17th century, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you skip the line with your guide to enter the palace, you'll discover over 2,000 rooms, each adorned with exquisite art and treasures, offering a glimpse into the opulence of the French royal court. This estate served as the epicenter of French power and luxury during the reign of King Louis XIV, who spared no expense in his pursuit of perfection. Your expert guide will share fascinating tales of the court's lavish lifestyle and the notorious scandals that rocked Versailles during its heyday. The palace's stunning design also offers breath-taking views of the manicured gardens.
What‘s Included
Option to continue exploring the gardens and Trianon Estate
Round-trip transportation by train from Paris to Versailles (if option is selected)
Access to the Gardens of Versailles for independent exploration
A local, English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the Palace
Small group of 25 or fewer people
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
Guided tour of the Gardens of Versailles (self-guided only)
Options
Semi-private (Max 10 People)
Duration: 3 hours From Paris Smaller group guided tour Starting point: Café Pierre Hermé Pierre, Pl. de la Résistance, 75007 Paris, France
Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris
Starting point: Café Pierre Hermé Pierre, Pl. de la Résistance, 75007 Paris, France
Meet at Versailles Palace
Duration: 2 hours Meeting Point in Versailles: This option starts directly from the Palace of Versailles (no transportation from Paris is included). Versailles Palace Guided Tour Starting point: Statue équestre de Louis XIV, 78000 Versailles, France
Reviews
3,791 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This is a “must do” tour!
Susan C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Victoria, was wonderful. She was attentive and funny. She really explained Paris/Versailles life very well.
Shoutout to Melanie, our...
Thao G,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shoutout to Melanie, our tour guide, who did a great job. She gave us clear instructions regarding the commute to Versailles and repeated it multiple times so everyone was aware. Some of the rooms in the palace were crowded, especially the smaller rooms, but Melanie did a wonderful job giving us the highlights of the palace's history. Afterwards, we were able to explore the gardens on our own. We walked around for hours and was able to explore Petite Trianon and the Hamlet.
Please Save Your Money, Don’t Take this Tour
Bearsdsld,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Getting to and from Versailles was a night mare with this tour. I would not recommend it. The tour leader gave a good tour of the inside palace only, reason for 2 stars. It was suppose to be gardens too. The Metro and train to get there and just given a train ticket to return, via a very convoluted trip back with no guidence back. The worst part was the mile walk from train station to and from Versailles back in the HOT sun.
A very engaging and enjoyable tour of a unique slice of French history
shirleysC5732HR,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a well-organized and informative tour. Our guide was top notch, extremely knowledgeable, and provided a wealth of information on the palace, French kings, and historical context of Versailles; in short. The small group atmosphere also made the tour more enjoyable and personalized, and allowed ample opportunities for questions.
A nice view into the past and good exercise
James H,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Use this tour to beat the crowds. I was lucky to see the fountains on display and the history of it was great
For the first time...
Flo B,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00For the first time visitors to Paris, the tour to Versailles with transportation provided by Viator gave us a stress=free experience.
Great tour of Versailles
797natalyar,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Melanie was a very lovely guide. She was very knowledgeable and packed a lot of information into the explanation of every room.
Worthwhile!
I2698QSannew,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting trip! Guide was knowledgeable and had nice anecdotes to tell us.
Beauty of Versailles
Donna D,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be captured by the beauty and timelessness of Versailles. Choose an early entry time to make the most of your day. Guide Melanie was friendly, informative and efficient. Getting there and back was a piece of cake.
My tour to Versailles
brenda m,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Melanie was an amazing tour guide. However, I have been on these tours where if you are not back in time they leave you. I feel we waited far too long for the Donna Family party to join us at gate B, when they returned they did not apologize for holding us all up and missing our entry window. On side note the bathroom should have been offered before going into the first gates and before all the other tourists joined us,for instance at the metro station or at McDonald's.
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