Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch





Description
An amazing journey with licensed and passioned guide to discover the best of Versailles, the palace of The Sun King. You will admire the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. After you will have free time to discover the beautiful French style gardens with 55 fountains. A promenade leads from the palace to the Grand Canal, where you will have a lunch break (included) in one of the domain's restaurants or equivalent. After lunch, your guide will take you to visit two other palaces called Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon used like private ones. - 3 course lunch at the historical restaurant (Starter, Main Coarse, Wine, Dessert, Coffee included in the price) - High standard service and very competitive price. Professional, multilingual licensed guide-drivers, used to dealing with VIP clients. - A newest stretch Mercedes-Benz minivan with panoramic rooftop & free WiFi, perfect for this tour.
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Itinerary
Un amazing journey with our licensed and passioned guide to discover the best of Versailles, the palace of The Sun King. You will admire the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors.
Admire the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors the symbol of political, economic and artistic success of France.
After this amazing visit, you will have free time to discover the beautiful French style gardens with 55 fountains.
Explore 55 fountains and groves with your guide.
3-course lunch break in the restaurant “La Flotille” (starter, main course, vine, dessert, coffee) located at the foot of the Grand Canal, a majestic setting which allows you to appreciate the beauty of the estate.
After lunch your guide will take you to Grand Trianon used like private palace. As with time the main palace became very busy, Louis XIV needed another place to escape from the crowds. That one became Grand Trianon made from pastel-pink marble.
Your guide will take you to the Petit Trianon, a small palace in the grounds of Versailles used by Marie Antoinette for festivities and to escape the overwhelming court etiquette.
You will also discover the Queen’s Hamlet, a stylised Norman village and farm built for Marie Antoinette where she retreated with her closest friends to enjoy an intimately rustic life.
With your guide you will discover the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up from all hotels and private residences inside Paris
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(200)
Zara was very knowledgeable about the palace and it's history. I enjoyed the whole entire experience from being picked up and discussing sites along the way to touring the palace and learning unique facts about each room. We were certainly taken care of and didn't have to worry about anything. The whole day went very smoothly and I was more than satisfied with our full day experience. Also, lunch did not disappoint! No notes, definitely worth the expense!
We learned a lot about the history. Our guide Pablo made the history come alive, and was very informative about life at Versailles. He was great with answering questions. We can’t imagine how this tour could have been any better.
Fantastic tour. Very enjoyable. Great car, great lunch. Chris our guide was very knowledgeable and good company
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.
Julian was an incredible host and beside being incredibly intelligent, gracious and witty, Julian kept us engaged with so many stories and historical facts. He arrived early, regaled us with the history of France and the uniqueness of various arrondissements while bringing us safely to Versailles. Julian was extremely thoughtful of our group which included one guest who had some mobility issues and another who is deaf. He secured a wheelchair for my sister to aid in her getting around and was very mindful that my deaf niece was close nearby to be able to capture the information he was sharing. We were all so very impressed with Julian and his knowledge and would highly recommend him! The tour was planned to maximize the time and enabled us to see so many different aspects of Versailles. We would definitely rate this as one of the top tours we have ever been on!
Excellent visit trip was good and lunch was great the Marie'd farm was a good addition all and all a great day
Highly recommend. I’ve visited Versailles before on my own, so I didn’t expect this tour to feel completely different — but it did. It was far easier, more relaxed, and much more enjoyable than navigating it independently. Our guide met us at our hotel and drove us to Versailles, which let us see more of Paris along the way instead of worrying about trains and logistics. The biggest benefit came immediately: we bypassed the very long entry lines, even the timed-ticket line. Inside, the experience felt far more meaningful. Rather than just walking through rooms, we understood what we were seeing and why it mattered. The explanations brought the palace to life. We also had a lovely lunch at a local restaurant, and afterward were driven around the grounds and the outlying buildings. We covered far more without feeling rushed or exhausted. If you’ve already been to Versailles, this is the way to truly appreciate it. And if you haven’t, I can’t imagine a better introduction.
Lucille was a charming and knowledgeable guide. This tour was the highlight of our trip and did not disappoint. The lunch was quite tasty and the hotel pick up made our excursion very relaxing.
This was my favorite tour while visiting Paris, Rozann, our tour guide, made this tour amazing! On our drive to Versailles she kept us engaged by talking about the areas we passed. Once we arrived at the palace, Rozann was incredibly knowledgeable about the palace, gardens, and grounds. She shared history and answered questions while inside the palace. Then our group had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, spending the remainder of the time wandering the gardens and other outdoor areas. Rozann was personable and friendly, thank you for a wonderful day!
We had a lovely day trip to Versailles. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and patient, allowing time for wandering family members taking photos and for our many questions. She knew so much about the palace, grounds, village and history, we left with a deeper appreciation of what we saw than had we toured on our own without a guide. Even the drive to and from Paris was filled with sights and anecdotes that left us with a deeper appreciation of the city.
Dear Rita, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your day trip to Versailles was such a memorable experience. Your guide will be thrilled to know you appreciated her knowledge, patience and storytelling — from the palace and gardens to the drive through Paris. We’re very happy the tour helped you gain a deeper appreciation of the history and the city. We hope to welcome you again soon! Kindly, Fred — PARISMATIC Tour



