Both the tour guide and facilitator were good. That said, I do not recommend this tour company. The tour company + Viator were bad. The meeting point instructions on Viator were missing key details, leading me to missing the first schedule tour time, despite being in short walking distance half an hour early. It's not just me, either, on the day that I attended the tour, another couple almost missed the tour for the same reason. This was further complicated by slow/late communication with the tour operator through Viator, even though messages were sent with ample time before the tour left. (I'm not sure who to blame on this one) The tour company and Viator pointed fingers at each other on these issues, and while Viator is typically unhelpful, I mostly blame the tour company. The Viator instructions have to have come from them, and if you're working with partners, it's on you to make sure that the instructions are updated everywhere. I did reschedule the tour, but was charged a fairly large fee to do so, which they would not waive, even when I offered to prove that the instructions were incomplete, and that I was there early (via Uber trip receipt).
Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $127 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 150 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Walks - France
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in front of the Saint-Lazare train station at 1 Cour de Rome, 75008 Paris. Your coordinator will be standing between the metro entrance and the modern statue of suitcases.
Description
Experience the glory of Versailles on this insightful small group tour of the palace and its grounds. After heading from Paris to Versailles by train where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace and enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the royal domain at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own. This tour is capped at 10 people maximum to be an intimate experience with the opportunity to converse and interact with your guide. With all tickets and transport included, you won't have to worry about a thing besides showing up and enjoying a journey back to France's decadent royal past.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 8:15 AM and 12:30 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 18
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $127
- Child (ages 2–14)
- $122
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Paris
Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of max 10 travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
Palace of Versailles
Once at Versailles, you'll head into the Palace. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
On your guided tour, of course you'll see the most famous room at the Palace: the phenomenal Hall of Mirrors. This iconic space pays tribute to France's political, economic, and artistic success through exquisite paintings that line the hall.
With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens and allow you to wander them on your own. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens Show. You'll say goodbye to your guide here. With a roundtrip train ticket to Paris included, enjoy the flexibility of returning to the City of Lights when you wish.
I Trianons E Le Hameau
Use your free time to explore the secluded side of Versailles where the royals went for privacy and relaxation. Marie Antoinette frequented this space, in particular the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. Please note: If you select the VIP King's Apartments Option at booking you will not have enough time to explore the royal domain including Trianon Estate, Petit Trianon, and the Queen's Hamlet.
La Galerie des Carrosses
Admire an impressive collection of lavish coaches used by French royals, including small coaches used for Marie Antoinette's children. Open on weekends and public holidays.
What's included
Included
Small group of 10 or fewer
Local English-speaking guide
Gardens of Versailles
King's State Apartments
Hall of Mirrors
Peace Salon
War Salon
Roundtrip train ticket to/from Versailles
Ticket for Palace of Versailles
Headset
Trianon Estate (Petit Trianon Palace | Queen's Hamlet | Grand Trianon Palace)
Queen's Apartments
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
150 reviews
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $127 is 50% below the typical $251 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,626 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access take?
Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access cost?
Prices start at $127 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:15 AM and 12:30 PM.
How much does Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access cost for children?
Children aged 2–14 pay from $122, adults from $127. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in front of the Saint-Lazare train station at 1 Cour de Rome, 75008 Paris. Your coordinator will be standing between the metro entrance and the modern statue of suitcases. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(150)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Tour is good, but the tour company is not
L
Didn't spend enough time...
Didn't spend enough time in the gardens but otherwise great and the guide was very knowledgeable. Would do it again.
S
Versailles is must see with a guide!
This tour was very well organized. We took an uber to the designated meeting point. Our guide met us to take the train to Versailles, where another guide was waiting with entrance tickets. Both guides were knowledgeable, friendly and made it a wonderful day!
B
Versailles
Highly recommend renting a golf cart to tour the grounds because it is so large. Absolutely beautiful and loved learning the history. Tour guide was very knowledgeable!
3
Amazing!
Amehd was THE BEST tour guide. Funny, engaging, knowledgeable. Shared incredible history, secrets and surprises. Don't miss this amazing tour.
S
It’s all about the story.
Godze was great. We met her and boarded the train and she outlined what we would expect. Along the short walk to Versailles she gave us suggestions on how to spends our time after the tour. When she handed us off to Ahmet we were in for a few hours of story telling with an infectious enthusiasm. What an orator! Even my 17 year old daughter was engaged in the history as narrated by Ahmet!
D
Great excursion
We had a great guide who was funny and blunt! Train was quick and easy.
B
Guides very good. Versailles huge disappointment!
Our guide to Versailles was very good but walked very fast without notice of myself, older. Our guide at the palace was good but did not always speak more directly into her microphone so I missed some of her information. Others did too. Versailles itself was a huge disappointment! It was crowded and we rushed through without really being able to stop and see things. I felt like we were cattle being herded.
F
Johnny is awesome
Johnny was awesome and very informative, enjoyable, and fun. Had a blast and looked at all the sights
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Z
Amazing
The best tour guide we've had, very interesting and informative very kind
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