Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After been welcome by your guide you will be taken on a guided inside visit of the Royal Apartments. You will walk through the palace and learn its history, including the fact that it was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years.
Following your interior visit of the Palace and after having said bye to your guide, you will have the opportunity spend some free time in the gardens, a 2,000-acre (809-hectare) park filled with fountains, statues, and classic formal garden landscaping
You will even get the chance to see the Musical Gardens show if visiting Versailles on a Tuesday or a Friday or the Musical Fountains Show if taking the tour on a Saturday or a Sunday. (BUT Remember! Tickets to the Gardens are not included in the tour. You must expect to pay to get access to the Musical Gardens Show or Musical Fountains Show)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace
Versailles Palace entrance with scheduled time access
Guided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide
Transportation to/from attractions
Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Don't miss the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes once at Versailles, where you will meet your Guide.
Palace of Versailles
The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery which boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows and crystal chandeliers.
Options
Portuguese Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
French Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Italian Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Spanish Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Mandarin (Chinese) Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle
English Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle: Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes in front of the palace.
Reviews
441 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great tour if you are limited on time!
Emily S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on the tour. Our guide told us great facts, and we enjoyed learning the ins and outs of the property. Thank you!
Bo knows Versailles
Patrick W,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our fabulous tour guide Bo kept our small group moving and hit all the highlights. Exactly what I signed up for!
Great tour of Versailles !
KristinF520,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was wonderful and very informative. Interesting facts and history. He’s took a nice amount of time pointing out details of the art and architecture.
Great tour
matthewsG7037GJ,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the tour. Very informative. We had a great time on the tour with Eric. We left with new found interests………….::::..:
Review
Kestutis G,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had fantastic time with a guide Francesco. He is warm, expressive, knowledgeable person. Thank you !!!
Interesting and informative
Paul V,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour. We were on a tight travel schedule and I wish I would have scehduled more time to see the grounds and just take in the enormity of Versailles. I would set aside at least 4 hours but I could probably have spent the entire day here.
Great tour, fantastic guide
John W,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scheduled via Les Frenchies. Very knowledgeable guide. Right amount of detail in each room, but kept it moving. Would recommend.
Can’t Wait to Return!
Shannon B,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful apartment, great location. The view of Tour St Jacques was amazing. Laurence was very responsive and a wonderful host.
Very pleasant visit of the castle with the history of France at the time beautifully told by Eric
Isabelle L,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with Eric our afternoon guide. Beautiful discoveries in a sumptuous place. We enjoyed this moment.
Fantastic tour! Beautiful palace!
Sanjay P,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide and small group experience was outstanding! You will learn a lot about Versailles! Viator is a great company. It can be a good idea to book the Versailles tour through them!
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