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Nancy_V, May 2026
French Fantasy
Versailles makes all other palaces look like the “Hood”! Be prepared to be impressed and amazed! You’ll need to do a lot of walking so wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The gardens are great for kiddos - the palace not so much, but if you go on this tour the time and sequence of the visit is set. If you have children - just purchase garden admissions and let them explore and run around as the gardens are spectacular and are a must see for everyone! Allow more time to see the rest of the palace to include the desk where they signed the treaty of Versailles, more fantastic beautiful rooms, apartments, the gift shop, etc. The gardens do have golf carts for rent if you cannot walk the vast long distances. Ask for Laetitia as a tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and gracious (even when a guest was inappropriate and rude to another wheelchair guest!) Don’t forget to tip your guides!
Joe_M, May 2026
A perfect day in Versailles
Julian was an amazing guide. On our way to Versailles he made excellent use of time and media to set the stage for what we were going to going to experience. Our tour had just the right amount of detail and we got to see everything we hoped to and more. He also researched a restaurant in town that offered vegetarian options which was important to us.
Julie_C, Apr 2026
Best tour guide ever!
Achille is an amazing guide. He is just like a walking, talking (and entertaining) French history book.
He has a gift for bringing history to life and this in turn makes the palace even more special. As someone who is not well educated in French history I feel like I am now.
I cannot say enough about Achille’s passion for his job and history itself.
Kateri_V, Apr 2026
Historical Versailles Private Tour
Gustavo was at our hotel a few minutes early, so we were already on our way by 2 pm. It was a great experience for our first visit to Versailles. Gustavo shared a lot of history about Versailles, including information about the royal families of France in relation to Versailles and history of Versailles itself - from the beginning to now. He pointed out the reservoir for the water that feeds the fountains and explained a little about how they work. After our tour of Versailles, we spent time in the gardens and were able to admire the fountains - which were running! We didn’t stay as long as we might have if it was warmer and not raining.
the3derbys, Apr 2026
Exceeded expectations
Our group of 12 had a really great time with guide Marlie. She was a delight and made our trip such fun despite the bit of drizzle. We learned so much from her relatable stories and were happy to get some book recommendations as well. We highly enjoyed this day trip.
Kristi_L, Feb 2026
Fantastic morning at Versailles!
The BEST way to see Versailles without the long lines! Our guide was so knowledgeable—talked nonstop (in a good way!) as soon as she picked us up from our hotel. Such fun conversations all the way to Versailles. Once we got there she had us inside and on our way in no time. The lines were already long and we zipped right in. We had headsets and she was an excellent guide throughout the palace. Towards the end of the tour she noticed one of our group was slow on the stairs (due to a recent knee injury) so she whisked us to the normally off limits elevators for the remainder of the tour. We didn’t even have to ask! The only downside was we want to come back and spend more time there! If you have a short stay in Paris and want to fit in a wonderful morning at Versailles then this tour is PERFECT!
Brenda_C, Dec 2025
A step back in time
Versailles is stunning with the painted ceilings and beautiful furnishings. The topping on the cake is Marie Antoinette’s farm. It truly takes you back in time. And there are no crowds there. You can take your time and soak it all in. There are even animals there. Our guide, Chris provided great information and answered all our questions. A truly special day
Frances_H, Oct 2025
Excellent and highly recommended tour
Our guide Lucile was exceptional. She was very knowledgable, warm and friendly, and took great care of our group. She readily adjusted to our group’s needs and answered any questions we had. She showed great care and made sure that we were comfortable all throughout the tour. Would highly recommend this tour as well because of the itinerary — Giverny and Versailles are beautiful and must-visit places.
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Versailles is as rich in history as it is in gilded furniture and over-the-top décor, as you can experience yourself with a visit to its opulent residences and gardens—and there’s no better way to take it all in than on a private sightseeing tour of Versailles. Many such tours include the services of a private guide, skip-the-line access to the palace, and private transportation from Paris to make you feel like a VIP.
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