Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None
Paris, France
- 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the opulence of Versailles with a personalized guided tour. Choose from a range of packages depending on how much time you have to explore. Explore the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and magnificent gardens, with the flexibility of transportation options, including hotel pick-up. Durations vary, allowing you to immerse yourself in history at your own pace, including an optional independent visit to the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces.
- Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors to Paris
- Choose from a range of tour packages to suit your preferences
- Option for hotel pick-up and return to Paris
- Small-group and large-group tours are available
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Get the best of both worlds with a mix of free time and a guided visit.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up west of Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles
- Guided Tour in English, Half or full-day tour (6 or 8.5 hrs) with roundtrip transportation included.
- Tour without transportation – meeting directly in Versailles
- Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.(included)
- Guided tour: 1.5–2 hrs (Classic, Small Group & Semi-Private). Essential Gr : 1.5 h, no garden visit.
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop-off in Paris only districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,
- Not wheelchair accessible and Unfortunately, our vehicles and tours are not wheelchair accessible
- We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old
- Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities
- Train tickets to the Trianons are not included
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop off outside Paris and Paris 3,4,9,10,11,12,13,,17,18,19,20, districts
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
Your trip to Versailles—one of the world’s most celebrated palaces, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—begins at a time and location of your choosing. A wide range of packages are available to suit your schedule and budget. Choose to extend to a full-day visit to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces.
You can also customize your transit options. Meet your guide at the landmark, upgrade for pickup from a central Paris meeting point, or go for the most premium and convenient choice: round-trip transit straight from your Paris hotel.
Once you reach Versailles, follow your guide to its best-known landmarks, from the Hall of Mirrors to the King’s Apartments, learning insider stories about its history that you wouldn’t discover independently.
Then, round out your day with several hours of independent sightseeing, where you can explore at your own pace without the pressures of the group—and see the highlights that interest you most. The tour ends at your Paris departure point.
You can also customize your transit options. Meet your guide at the landmark, upgrade for pickup from a central Paris meeting point, or go for the most premium and convenient choice: round-trip transit straight from your Paris hotel.
Once you reach Versailles, follow your guide to its best-known landmarks, from the Hall of Mirrors to the King’s Apartments, learning insider stories about its history that you wouldn’t discover independently.
Then, round out your day with several hours of independent sightseeing, where you can explore at your own pace without the pressures of the group—and see the highlights that interest you most. The tour ends at your Paris departure point.
1
Paris
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Palace of Versailles
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Palace of Versailles
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Paris
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 6 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases.
- Option 1: "Half Day Semi-Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 2: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden
- Option 3: "Half Day Essential Group Tour (up to 27 guests), lasting 1:30 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden. This tour focuses solely on the essential information, providing a concise and engaging experience for those eager to discover the highlights.
- Option 4: "Half Day Small Group Tour (up to 15 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 5: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 6: "Half Day Semi Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 7: "Full Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden+Trianon ticket
- Option: Half Day Private Tour lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Our tours are limited, we cannot cancel or modify bookings at the last minute for any reason. Tickets are non-refundable by the museums. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event date or no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Participants should be prepared to follow their guide for about 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles can be quite crowded, and we must stick to the scheduled visiting times. Please note that the guide is unable to provide personal assistance. If you have any concerns about walking difficulties, health issues, or other considerations, we recommend reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
- The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens
- Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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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
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Jonathan_L, Jul 2026
I enjoy the well the structured and informative tour as well as the transportation arrangement very much.
Bob_M, Jul 2026
Temperature was way too hot to fully experience the gardens. We gave up shortly after leaving Palace
Martin_A, Jul 2026
It has been a pleasant experience. The driver is punctual. We are provided with great van and the tour guide, Miriam, has been wonderful.
Jean_E, Jul 2026
Pick up was on time, efficient, comfortable. Tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. Versailles castle and gardens were extraordinary. Best day ever. Glad we had extra time!
Martha_D, Jul 2026
Great tour….super guide Nafi!
Pick up at Hotel was easy ….communication with the local team was appreciated.
Philip_S, Jul 2026
This was a great tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. She was also aware of the group and helped all of us take family photos at the perfect locations!
MRSOLCAY_G, Jul 2026
I have arranged a meeting point with Viator but I kept getting messages from Viator that no meeting point has been arranged and because of that, my booking may be canceled, although I have already paid for my trip in full.
This has caused unnecessary stress and worry for me 👎☹️ and it should not happen to another client.
Sharon_R, Jul 2026
Great tour of the Louvre! Christine was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed her telling us about the history of the paintings and statues.
Robert_M, Jul 2026
Outstanding tour and our guide Alfi was amazing! Would highly recommend to all. My family had a great time.
Cheralyn_T, Jul 2026
Naafi was an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable and patient. Tour was good. The driver was excellent and a mini tour their and back
Kimberly_F, Jul 2026
Organized and informational. Had a terrific time with our guide who was so knowledgeable and fun, would definitely recommend
Geoff_W, Jul 2026
Excellent introduction to the history and splendour of Versailles. Small group of 4. Hotel pickup & drop off. Half day.
Linda_M, Jul 2026
Very knowledgeable guide who made the tour memorable. Highly recommend this guide! The transportation to and from Versailles was also excellent.
Anett_B, Jun 2026
It was a good tour. The driver was on time, great communication before the meeting. Our tour guide, Aurelia was very knowledgeable, gave us a lot of interesting and useful information. Answered all the questions we had. The tour was not fast paced, and they have us 2 and a half hours to roam ourselves. Highly recommended!
Pierre_R, Jun 2026
Exceptional guide at Versailles. Hotel pick-up and drop off for my family of seven went well, good driver and clean van.
Patrick_F, Jun 2026
Small group format ideal for seeing and learning about Versailles
Nafi immediately made everyone feel comfortable did a great job of sharing her extraordinary knowledge
Breanna_F, Jun 2026
Such a lovely tour! Pick up was so seamless. They couldn’t directly pick up from our hotel but shortly after booking they confirmed a pick up location an easy 9 minute walk away. The tour itself was wonderful, our guide was lovely and knowledgeable about all things Versailles. The 1.5 hours in the palace is plenty of time, and after the quick 30 minute walk with the guide at the start of the gardens, we had 1.5 hours to just explore the gardens on our own. It was so beautiful. The gardens were a highlight. We got picked up and dropped off back at our starting point by 3pm - giving us more time to explore more of Paris. Would definitely recommend doing this tour as it allows you to see the wonder of Versailles as seamlessly as possible.
Sujata_A, Jun 2026
Be on time and wear comfortable shoes plus carry water . It would have been good to have a landmark plus an address . For non parisians, the address is difficult to find . The tour director was at Versailles was excellent . She was knowledgeable and patient . Overall it was a wonderful experience considering the 100 degree weather.
Maureen_J, Jun 2026
This was a great tour. Our guide was engaging and funny. Most importantly very knowledgeable.. I would recommend this tour. Every detail was well communicated. Driver name and listened plate were given in advance. The tour guide at the palace made sure that we had water as it was almost 100 degrees. Everything was well thought outZ
Jim_M, Jun 2026
Nafi was a wonderful guide who knew so much about the history of Versailles. She negotiated with staff to get us into the facility quickly, which was important on a blistering hot day. One of our group fell ill and she quickly handled the situation making the person feel comfortable and not embarrassed. She knew French history as well as Versailles history. She guided us through the rooms of the museum flawlessly. Great tour!
Maria_J, Jun 2026
It was worth ! Very nice place to visit and learned a lot of Paris history. Enjoyed walking around the garden .
Julia_M, Jun 2026
Having a tour guide like Chris made the entire experience so much better and brought clarity and understanding of French art and artifacts.
Richard_G, Jun 2026
I have wanted to visit Versailles most of my adult life and we couldn't have had a better guide. She was very knowledgeable and was able to explain the history behind the Bourbons and the palace. Everything was so convenient from when we stepped off the van to getting back on. Thank you! I will never forget it.
Laura_H, Jun 2026
Although the palace and garden were beautiful, our tour was rushed. Naomi, our tour guide, did not allow for time to take pictures or explore. There was a retired couple who needed to take a break and she only allowed them five minutes and encouraged them to “power through.” We felt as if she had something else to do immediately afterwards and we were not a priority. While we are not looking for a refund, we felt it important to share the experience for future customers. Since we arrived in France, we have taken five tours and this one is the only one that did not meet our expectations.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sincerely sorry that this tour did not meet your expectations, especially after your other positive experiences in France.
We fully understand your frustration regarding the pace of the tour and the limited time available to take photos or explore the site. Due to the current high temperatures in Paris, our guides have received specific instructions to keep groups moving more quickly inside the château, in order to avoid long periods of standing still and to help ensure the comfort and safety of all visitors.
We would also like to remind guests that the Palace of Versailles is a very large site, and this type of tour requires a certain level of physical ability. Participants should generally be able to stand and follow the guide for approximately 2 to 3 hours, sometimes with limited opportunities to sit down, depending on the crowds and the conditions on site. If a visitor feels they may not be able to keep up with this pace, it is best to inform us before the tour or consider cancelling, in order to avoid an uncomfortable experience.
That being said, these constraints should not have made you feel rushed or as though you were not a priority. We also regret that the couple who needed a break felt they did not receive sufficient attention and support.
Your comments are important to us and will be shared with our team so that we can continue to improve the balance between respecting the site’s instructions, ensuring visitors’ comfort, and providing a high-quality guided experience.
Thank you again for your constructive feedback. We hope the rest of your stay in France leaves you with many wonderful memories.
Rosa_C, Jun 2026
We loved our tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
SathishKumar_Y, Jun 2026
The tour was great. Nafi, our guide was very good explaining the history of the Versailles p”Palace and the gardens. Our driver, Sumith picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off at the hotel at the end of the tour with great care. Thank you Nafi and Sumith for a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend this tour.
shannon_w, Jun 2026
Even though it was hot so very hot. The tour was fabulous. So much beauty and history! Such a great tour!
Felisa_M, Jun 2026
Although a little bit pricey, however if gives us a peace of mind especially when in comes to transportation in going to Versailles with our limited time spent in Paris. Tour guide Namfi is very knowledgeable about the history of the palace in addition to what we had learned from books and documentary films. She speaks so fluent English that we can really understand the history. With her guidance it’s easy for us navigate the place afterwards. I will give her 5 star for that tour.We are really satisfied the way she handles it.
Danuta_F, Jun 2026
We loved our tour and tour guide Nofi at Versailles. My poor review comes from the tour driver / operator leaving us at Versailles during a security incident that closed down all the exits. We could not get out in time to meet up with our guide. There was much confusion at the site and we were redirected several times to various exits that ended up being closed as we were trying to leave. My husband texted the tour operator stating we would be late but when we went to the meetup spot ten minutes late- there was no driver. We ended up paying for a very expensive taxi ride back into Paris. Viator has taken no responsibility - nor has the tour operator. No one even reached out to us to see if we were ok. Put a damper on what was a lovely day.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear customer,
Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that you appreciated your guide, Nafi.
We are sincerely sorry that the security incident at Versailles caused confusion and stress during your visit. However, we would like to clarify an important point regarding the return transfer.
Our driver did not leave immediately. He waited 10 minutes at the meeting point, inside the vehicle, with the other clients already on board. These clients were also waiting and can confirm that the driver remained there during this additional waiting time.
As this is a shared tour, we have to apply the same rule for all guests. We cannot manage delays on a case-by-case basis, because if one party is late, the entire group is delayed. This would be unfair to the other clients and can also affect the rest of the day’s organization.
Regarding your message, our records show that we received a message from you approximately six hours later, not at the time of the pickup. We did not receive any message or phone call during the actual meeting time. Had you contacted us directly at that moment, our customer service team would have responded quickly, as we are used to handling these situations in real time.
We understand that having to take a taxi back to Paris was frustrating and costly, and we regret that this situation affected the end of your day. However, the delay was caused by an external security incident at Versailles, and the driver followed the scheduled procedure after waiting beyond the planned departure time.
We remain sorry for the inconvenience, but we cannot accept responsibility for circumstances outside our control or for a late arrival at the meeting point after the driver had already waited without prior notice.
Best regards,
Anne_S, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was outstanding! She provided wonderful information on Versailles and the kings and tips for visiting the gardens. Our only disappointment was the delayed start time and the fact that the driver would not allow us to be dropped off with another group much closer to our hotel, leaving us to travel 40 minutes extra back to our hotel. He told us he wasn’t a taxi!!! We weren’t asking for an extra stop just one significantly closer to our hotel and a stop he was already making. Not the best end to a wonderful day.
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