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 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.
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
Options
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.
Mandarin (Chinese) Guided Tour
Guided Visit of the Castle
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.
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.
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.
Reviews
449 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
214aileenv,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so happy to have booked this tour and not just have walked through Versailles on our own. Our tour guide, Julie, was so knowledgeable (and humorous) from start to finish. We learned so much about every single room and the fascinating history of the palace. Julie was a pro at navigating the crowds and guiding us through. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience of this beautiful landmark!
Very informative tour.
189hazelb,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Olivier was a mine of information. If you are interested in the history of Versailles take this tour. All sorts of interesting stories. Not really suitable for young kids.
The Worst Tour Guide I Have Ever Had
vijaykundra10,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I am surprised to give this low a score for this tour, as the previous reviews and ratings were positive. Unfortunately, our experience was anything but. I went with my family hoping to learn a lot about this beautiful palace. However, our tour guide had other ideas. I don’t completely recall our tour guide’s name, but I think it was Francesco. Right from the beginning, the first impression was bad: a sad energy combined with a lack of a greeting and introduction. Throughout the whole 1.5hr tour, we learned very little about the palace and its history. Our guide instead chose to ramble aimlessly, speaking about nothing in particular and glossing over important facts and history, if mentioning any at all. Overall, we left the palace no more knowledgeable than when we started, feeling thoroughly annoyed and as though we had wasted our time and money. If you choose the English option for this tour, pray that you don’t get the same guide!
Great way to see the highlights
jrworley,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Julie, our guide, was great. She clearly explained the history and was funny/enthusiastic. Loved that the company gave a time/place to meet up and was there on time with a small flag to easily see our tour guide. It was very professional.
Better than I expected!
Mariana R,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved the guide! Very cool, patient, likes kids! You explained everything very clearly! It was a wonderful experience!
Very nice visit
ChristineB6098,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice visit , a very good guide who explained us very well the visit , a guide who gave very interesting explanations
Knowledgeable guide, very...
Richard M,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable guide, very interesting tour of a beautiful estate. Very crowded nut guide got us through
Excellent tour
Ian B,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and thorough and explained everything so well. It was an excellent tour.
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!
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