Versailles becomes effortless when your tickets and route are handled for you. This guided tour pairs timed entry to the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide who brings the state apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors to life. You step inside with timed entry and go straight into the former heart of the French court, learning the stories behind the Bourbon monarchy as you go. After the guided rooms, you receive an introduction to the Gardens of Versailles, then explore the sweeping parterres, fountains, and groves at your own pace, with time to reach the Trianon Estate. It is a relaxed, well-paced way to see the highlights without the stress of planning. Pick the version that fits you best: travel round-trip by train from Paris with a standard group, keep things personal in a small group, or meet directly at Versailles for a shorter on-site tour without transport.
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In demand: 86 of the next 294 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Meet your expert guide at a central Paris metro stop. Then, board the train for the smooth ride out to Versailles, roughly 30 minutes each way. On arrival, a short walk brings you to the palace gates. (The Express option meets directly at the Palace of Versailles and does not include transport from Paris.)
Head inside with timed-entry tickets and follow your guide through the opulent state apartments, where the drama and power of the Bourbon court come to life. You take in the soaring Royal Chapel and the elegant Princess' Apartments along the way. The tour builds to the Hall of Mirrors, the palace's showstopping gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers, before you explore the King's State Apartments and the political symbolism woven into every room.
Your guide leads you to the garden entrance for an introduction to the sweeping geometric parterres, fountains, and groves, where the guided experience ends. From here you are free to wander at your own pace and walk out to the Trianon Estate before returning to Paris with your pre-arranged train ticket. You are also welcome to rent a golf cart or purchase a ticket to the garden Mini train for easier access to the grounds. (The Express option runs about 2 hours and does not include return transport.)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris lasts about 3h–3h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $73 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 0–6 pay from $39, adults from $73.
It can: 86 of the next 294 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is At the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in the Place d'Armes. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red 'The Tour Guy' sign! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on the group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on the group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
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Tour guide was very helpful and tour was very informative. Great trip to Versailles!
Hi there, thank you so much for the review! We are glad to hear your guide was helpful and informative on your trip to Versailles. Be sure to tell your friends and family about The Tour Guy when they start planning their next vacation. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
Met with our trip guide in a common area where the guide counted heads, explained the trip and off we went to the Palace of Versailles. All went well, the guide was great as was the weather.
Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled that everything went so smoothly, from the meeting spot count to the great weather and top guide. Spread the word to your friends and family about The Tour Guy for their travel plans. We look forward to hosting you again!
Very informed guide- didn’t like the meeting location since many cafes with same name.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad to hear you had an enjoyable day with your knowledgeable guide. We appreciate your feedback regarding the cafe meeting point, as navigating Paris storefronts can sometimes be tricky. Please tell your friends and family to check out The Tour Guy for their future travels. We look forward to guiding you again!
Will was a great guide and well informed. We really enjoyed the tour. It was the right amount of time to learn all the important information.
Hi Christine, thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled that Will gave you such a well informed overview of Versailles in just the right amount of time. Be sure to mention The Tour Guy to your family and friends when they plan their next trip. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Visited Paris, France in mid November 2025. Weather was cold but the trip was splendid as the tourist were seldom seen. Visiting the Palace was a treat. Such splendour and majestic that one is amazed and mesmerised. The style of living of Kings, Queens and Princess. Maintenance of Palace and artifacts their in were exquisite, worth a visit.
Hi Muhammad, thank you for the wonderful review! We are delighted you enjoyed the majestic splendour of Versailles and the quiet charm of visiting off peak. Please tell your friends and family about The Tour Guy when they plan their next getaway. We look forward to hosting you on another trip!
Veronique was amazing and we learned a lot during our visit - would recommend!
Hi Kate, thank you so much for the review! We are thrilled to hear that Veronique was such an amazing guide and made your visit to Versailles so informative. If you have any friends or family planning a European getaway soon, please tell them to check out The Tour Guy. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
Smooth tour, excellent guide…Anna was great
Hi Kenzie, thank you for leaving us a review! We are so glad that Anna provided a smooth and excellent tour of Versailles, even in the rain. Please tell your friends and family about The Tour Guy when they plan their next vacation. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
Unfortunately we were very unhappy with this tour. it’s a wonderful place with so much to see. There was a delay getting there and then another delay getting in. It would not have mattered because as you know stuff happens. What we are so upset about is how she rushed us through the palace. Especially the big beautiful mirrored room. No time to spend and enjoy it. Lucky i got 1 picture. We payed a lot of money to be rushed through like that. very disappointed. We feel we should be compensated some how.
Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you appreciated how wonderful and filled with history Versailles Palace is, but we are truly sorry that the pacing of your tour felt rushed, especially through the Hall of Mirrors. Navigating entry lines and crowd movement inside the palace during peak entry times can be unpredictable, making pacing a delicate balance. However, ensuring our guests have adequate time to take in iconic spaces like the Hall of Mirrors is very important to us. We have brought your review directly to our Paris Operations Manager and Customer Support Lead to address tour timing and group movement with our guiding team. Please reach out to us at support@thetourguy.com so we can discuss your experience further and work with you to get this resolved. We are committed to doing better and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Very informative and a beautiful place. I would definitely recommend this tour. Our tour guide spoke great English and really knew what she was showing us.
Hi Lori, thank you for the wonderful A+ review! We are thrilled that your guide's knowledge and great English made exploring Versailles such a memorable experience for you. Please spread the word to your family and friends and tell them to book with The Tour Guy. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip!
The palace is very crowded, even though it was mid-September. The tour of the palace was only about 2 hours but the gardens were available as a self guided tour until closing, easy to spend the whole day at Versailles.
Hi Alan, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are glad you enjoyed taking advantage of the self guided garden access after your palace tour. While mid September crowds inside the palace are common, having a guided group helps navigate those busy rooms much more smoothly. Be sure to tell your friends and family about The Tour Guy for their future travels, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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