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Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup
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Tour is only in English. Embark on a journey to Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tailored packages to fit your schedule and budget. Upgrade for a small-group experience and extend your visit to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Choose transportation: meet at the site, central Paris pick-up, or hotel pick-up in western Paris. Tours last approximately 1.5-2.5 hours for half-day options, or 4 hours for full-day tours, led by knowledgeable guides. Duration varies depending on the chosen option. Highlights include the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and more. Full-day clients can explore Trianon palaces independently. Attention: Choose from 4 guided tour options for a personalized experience. Don't miss this captivating journey through history! The Tour will have a minimum 11 to 28 travelers (depending on the option chosen)
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $956.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 49 of the next 164 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
Option : Pick-up by Minivan We offer a diverse range of packages tailored to suit both your schedule and budget. Opt for an upgrade to enjoy a more intimate small-group experience and extend your visit for a full-day experience to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Additionally, personalize your transportation preferences. Choose to meet your guide directly at the site, enhance your experience with a pick-up from a central meeting point in Paris, or select alternative transport options, including hotel pick-up in the western part of Paris. Only for option with transfer ( option: 1,2,3 )
Option : No Transfer Palace : Guided Tour in English 1:30 hours
Garden : Guided tour in the garden for 30 mn. (Available only for Standard, Small Group, and Semi-Private options. Essential groups visit on their own.)
After the guided portion, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Versailles for approximately 2 hours (for half-day tours) or 4 hours (for full-day tours) to wander at your own pace and discover its treasures independently.
After 4 hours at Versailles for the half day and 6 hours for the full day, your driver will pick you up in front of the castle to return to Paris. ( except option 5, no transportation )
Important Information ────────── • ◇ • ────────── The time on your voucher indicates the start of the pickup window, not the exact pickup time. Your actual pickup time depends on your location and will be confirmed by text and/or email the day before your visit. ────────── • ◇ • ────────── Hotel Pickup & Drop-off Zone: Available only in the western districts of Paris (1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th, and western parts of the 2nd, 5th, 14th, 17th). We offer hotel pick-up whenever conditions allow. However, in Paris there are many restrictions such as bus lanes, one-way streets, and no-stopping zones. As a result, it may not always be possible to collect you directly in front of your hotel. In such cases, we will provide you with a meeting point just around the corner or at a nearby accessible location. ────────── • ◇ • ────────── Meeting Point Option: If your address is outside this zone, you can choose one of our 7 fixed meeting points.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $97 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $956. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 7 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 3–5 pay from $74, adults from $97.
It can: 49 of the next 164 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.
Yes, pickup is offered. Important Information ────────── • ◇ • ────────── The time on your voucher indicates the start of the pickup window, not the exact pickup time. Your actual pickup time depends on your location and will be confirmed by text and/or email the day before your visit. ────────── • ◇ • ────────── Hotel Pickup & Drop-off Zone: Available only in the western districts of Paris (1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th, and western parts of the 2nd, 5th, 14th, 17th). We offer hotel pick-up whenever conditions allow. However, in Paris there are many restrictions such as bus lanes, one-way streets, and no-stopping zones. As a result, it may not always be possible to collect you directly in front of your hotel. In such cases, we will provide you with a meeting point just around the corner or at a nearby accessible location. ────────── • ◇ • ────────── Meeting Point Option: If your address is outside this zone, you can choose one of our 7 fixed meeting points. Pickup points include Hidden Hotel.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour with Optional Pickup | 6h 30min | 4.6 (1,486) | $97 | |
 Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (1,414) | $165 | View |
 Versailles Palace Tour & Optional Gardens Access from Paris | 6 hours | 4.2 (2,004) | $74 | View |
 Versailles Palace Private Half Day Guided Tour including Hotel Pickup from Paris | 4 hours | 4.9 (71) | $547 | View |
 Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris | 3 hours | 4.7 (1,098) | $80 | View |
 Palace of Versailles & Giverny Audio Guide Tour with Pickup and Drop Off | 9 hours | 5.0 (1) | $739 | View |
 Kid-Friendly Private Guided Tour of Versailles Palace & Gardens | 4 hours | 5.0 (3) | $568 | View |
Private Half day Tour: Private Guided tour : Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris. Palace guided tour + garden (2h00) Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Lunch not included By Minivan & Car 8 pax max Pickup included
Half Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Semi-Private Group Tour – up to 11 guests or fewer Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris. Guided tour + Garden + Pickup: Palace guided tour (2:00 hours ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) - 1:30 hours Freetime Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup Pick-up Location :: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Minivan or car max 8 pax Tour Time: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your
Half day Tour Hotel Pickup: Classic Group Tour Guided tour + Garden + Pickup:: Palace guided tour (2:00 ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) Pick-up location:: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Duration: 6 hours: The total tour duration also covers the transfer time Lunch not included Minivan 7-8 pax Up to 20 guests or fewer Pickup included
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
1. Minimum age: 3 years. All guests must be declared when booking, including children. 2. Undeclared guests or children under 6 will be refused without refund.
14. Guides cannot provide individual mobility or medical assistance during the tour. 15. Our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible and cannot transport wheelchairs. 1. Walking & Mobility Restrictions: This tour involves extensive walking, stairs, and uneven cobblestones. Guests must be able to walk independently and keep pace with the group. Our guides cannot provide personal mobility assistance.