Versailles Private Day Excursion with Palace, Gardens & Trianon
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Paris, France
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Don’t worry about making your own way to Versailles: This private, round-trip tour from Paris takes all the hassle out of exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart in the morning from your hotel, and travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. See the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s and Queen’s Apartments, explore the palace’s sprawling Gardens, visit the Petit Trianon, and more.
- See more of Versailles than what most other tours offer
- Learn all about Versailles’ history from your guide’s commentary
- Round-trip transit from your Paris hotel makes logistics easy
What's Included
- Private Tour - Exclusive Services
- Accredited Professional Guide
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Gardens access all the time - even during specific events.
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Hotel pickups begins approximately 15 - 30 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Palace of Versailles
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
The Royal Chapel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
The Royal Opera
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
I Trianons E Le Hameau
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 21 reviews
Michele_B, May 2025
Such a memorable day exploring the Palace and gardens with Gilles! You cannot know French history without diving into Louis XIV, and this passion project of his gives you a lot of context for his reign- the longest of any monarch in the world. Our friendly and informative guide picked us up in Paris at our hotel with a spacious and comfortable van and stayed with us the entire day (except lunch), returning us back to our hotel. The tour of the palace and walking of the grounds was well-paced, with just enough information and fascinating facts to enhance the experience that is already visually jaw-dropping. It is a LOT of walking, so comfy shoes are essential. The guide will also adjust to your pace and desires for breaks, a lunch of your chosen length, etc. Gilles is warm, laid back (which is really refreshing in the busy crowd of the palace), and highly knowledgeable - we would definitely recommend him and this amazing tour of a truly decadent French icon!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Michele,
Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that your day at Versailles with Gilles was both memorable and enriching.
Gilles, like all our guides, is a certified guide conférencier—an expert authorized to provide in-depth commentary inside historical monuments in France. His deep knowledge of Louis XIV and the palace’s rich history, combined with a relaxed and personable approach, truly brings Versailles to life in a way that is both engaging and accessible.
We’re especially happy to hear you appreciated the comfort and flexibility of the experience. One of the great advantages of our private tours is just that—your guide can adapt the pace, breaks, and overall flow of the day to suit your preferences, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit from hotel pickup to drop-off.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We’d be delighted to welcome you back on another tour through French history and heritage!
Warm regards,
Linh_P, Oct 2024
The tour was amazing. Ange was our tour guide and he was so patient, accommodated and knowledgeable about the place. We have generous amount of time to explore part of the garden, enjoy the water show before heading to the palace. Since most of our group members are 40+, one is 80+ years old, we truly enjoy the experience and will definitely recommend this to other
Victoria_F, Jul 2024
Nice to have a private tour guide - he knew tips & tricks for the best viewing/timing of different areas. Hotel pickup & drop off made the day easy & stress free. Nice to have a private group!
Dawn_C, Jun 2024
I loved Trianon and its world within a world. Our guide was delightful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Karen, Mar 2024
It was a pretty good day although it could have been better. First, Gilles was very nice and a very good tour guide. My husband and I enjoy hearing about Versailles and learned a lot. Our granddaughter was bored and he didn’t engage with her too much on the elements of the tour, although he was very nice to her. The organization of the trip, however, could be better. We were picked up at 8:00 but had an 11:40 entry into the chateau. Even with the walking in the gardens we had some time to kill that we could have used at the end. It also meant retracing our steps since we couldn’t do the chateau and then the gardens and then over to the 2 other palaces. My husband is 71 and it was really too much walking for him - 6 miles by the count of my Apple Watch. If that was the only time the tour operator could get it would have been better to book a later start time and return later. The other thing I would strongly recommend is that you do not go to the fancy restaurant (Ore?). It was a huge rip off and took a lot of time away from the tour. It was my fault - Gilles showed me the menu but I just saw a sandwich that I knew my granddaughter would eat and didn’t even look at the rest. There is no way to get a single course meal there, it is crazy expensive for what you get, and it takes a very long time. Had that been pointed out I definitely would have chosen something else. It meant we had to rush through the Grand Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet and even rushing we were 30 minutes late to get back to the driver. It was a combination of having late entry tickets and the long lunch. I also wished I knew how much we were missing coming this time of year. Not only were the fountains not operating but most of the statues outside were covered. There were also areas in the palace that we didn’t have tickets for. I guess I thought that for so much money that we had access to everything. And at the end of the long day the tour operator decided to save some money and hire a small car rather than the minivan we were promised. We did not receive a refund for the difference in cost.
Jennifer_S, Mar 2024
Great tour, excellent transport and Jean Paul was great! :) The Petit Trianon was absolutely beautiful and the walk along the grounds. :)
Robert_L, Nov 2023
It's the total experience--the grandeur of the palace, the magnificence and scale of the gardens, the elegance of the Trianon and Petit Trianon, and the quaint rustic character of the Hameau. An extraordinary package.
Plus, we had an enthusiastic guide (Anna) who enhanced the experience by bringing the buildings and grounds to life, giving us the history of the people and the times when Versailles was at the center of France.
John_L, Jul 2023
Anna is incredible! She was prompt and informative (just enough information to appreciate the visit). Took great pictures. We really felt we saw everything we wanted to see and more. Looking forward to another guided tour with Anna.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear John,
Many thanks for your kind comment and recommendation about our Private Day Trip to Versailles including:
> Private licensed professional guide
> Hotel Pick up & drop off.
> Skip the line entrances.
> Guided visit of the Palace, the Gardens and Trianon’s Domain
> Exclusive services
We are very glad you enjoyed your day. We are delighted that you appreciated the professional comments of your guide, Anna. Being experts in their areas of history studied and very passionate story tellers makes our guides real assets.
We would love to welcome you again.
Best regards,
Judy_G, Jun 2023
This was a full day with a lot to see! We covered a lot of beauty. It was especially wonderful seeing the fountains! Please wear your most comfortable shoes! It is a ton of walking! A big challenge with a stroller.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Guest,
Many thanks for your kind comment and recommendation about our Private Day Trip to Versailles including:
> Private licensed professional guide
> Hotel Pick up & drop off.
> Skip the line entrances.
> Guided visit of the Palace, the Gardens and Trianon’s Domain
> Exclusive services
We are very glad you enjoyed your day. We are delighted that you appreciated the professional comments of your guide. Being experts in their areas of history studied and very passionate story tellers makes our guides real assets.
We would love to welcome you again.
Best regards,
Jennifer_D, May 2023
We booked private tours while in Paris because we were traveling with a person in a wheelchair. We made sure to book only tours that said they were wheelchair accessible. We were told to be ready for the driver at 7:45am. The driver showed up at 8:00am.
When we arrived at Versailles, he didn't have the right tickets. We were seven adults and he had tickets for four adults and three children. Although he corrected this by buying additional tickets it did cause confusion at the entrance to the gardens and unnecessary delays.
There was absolutely no advance planning put into the fact that we were traveling with someone in a wheelchair. While we understand the grounds are not perfect for a wheelchair, thought could have been put into to how to navigate the grounds (i.e. start at the palace and then work your way downhill through the gardens).
We spent the first half of the day (about three to four hours) going uphill and downhill in the gardens, which was very difficult for the wheelchair and those who were pushing the wheelchair. Even after I expressed to him that we were done with the gardens and would like to head out to get lunch, he continued to recommend that we see different fountains in the garden area. We originally wanted to have lunch outside of the palace but were not able to do so because the guide was unsure of how many times we could leave and reenter the grounds.
At one point the guide had to leave us to go fix our tickets for entry into the palace (remember he had four adult tickets and three children’s tickets). He left us at 12:10pm at one of the restaurants in the garden and we were told he would meet us back at this same restaurant for a 1:00pm tour of the palace. The day was going so poorly we were convinced that he would not be returning. Thankfully he did return but not until about 1:20pm.
We then headed up to tour the palace. The guide had no idea how to access the palace with a wheelchair. Again, more confusion. At least at this point the guide had more knowledge about the inside of the palace than he did about the gardens.
This tour had the potential to be great. Unfortunately it fell very short.
Response from Host, May 2023
Bonjour Jennifer,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
A little precision and honesty:
> When you book, please specify the number of adults and children in the group. Even though this is a private tour, this information is very important. Beyond changing entrance tickets, this allows us to adapt our service. If there are children, we provide a suitable seat, for example. We did not have this information from you despite our reminders.
> Regarding wheelchair accessibility, we can adapt the tour. This requires that we have the information when you make your reservation. The gardens of Versailles are difficult with a wheelchair but the palace and the Trianon Domain can be more pleasant. We know how to adapt, and make the experience enjoyable.
> We have nearly ten years of experience at the Palace of Versailles. It must be understood that it is not possible during the season to go out and re-enter the gardens several times. If you enter the gardens in the morning, remember to have lunch at the Domaine and not outside.
> Only certified guides work in our team. Their license allows them to give comments in the palace and the gardens. This certification assures you of the quality of the comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to the Palace.
We have always had very positive feedback about Versailles private Day trip, it is reflected in all our 5-star reviews about that very same tour.
All my best
Pam_H, Apr 2023
This was an incredible experience! We booked a private tour and it did not disappoint! Our tour guide Anna was fantastic! She was full of great information and took us to see so many different locations within Versailles!
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