On your private half day tour, you don’t just see the iconic sites at Versailles: you’ll be immersed in the history of the Sun King’s palace. After pickup from your preferred address in Paris, enjoy a totally private tour accompanied by your expert guide. At the Palace of Versailles, your guide tailors the visit to your interests for a truly personal experience. You will explore the classic French gardens and step into history, seeing iconic rooms inside the Palace.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Visit the Royal Palace of Versailles, home of the French Monarchy. Your private guide brings history to life as you admire the War Room, the Peace Room, Louis XV’s Council Chamber, Louis XIV’s Bedchamber, and the Bull’s Eye Antechamber. In the State Apartments, you'll hear about King Louis XIV's love for grand entertainments and the significance of each of the seven rooms. The stories come alive as you pass billiard rooms, ballrooms, and lavish areas like the Apollo Salon, where Louis XIV hosted concerts and receptions — the grand throne room is a true symbol of the decadence at this World Heritage Site. You'll also have the chance to see the Queen's Apartments, specifically the Queen's Bedchamber, whose last resident was Marie Antoinette. Throughout this part of the tour, your guide will share insights on royal etiquette, revealing surprising rules that controlled every aspect of life at the royal court, both day and night.
Admire the Royal Chapel, completed in 1710 at the end of Louis XIV’s reign. Here your guide will divulge the traditions, music, and ceremonies that took place inside the chapel. Inside, you will also receive a lesson on the Absolute Monarchy: the belief that the King was elected by God. Pay attention to the Gothic-inspired features, as well as the more traditional architectural style of European palatine chapels.
Visit the dazzling Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. This opulent gallery, adorned with 357 sparkling mirrors, was designed to reflect the power and glory of Louis XIV. Imagine the grandiose balls and royal receptions that once filled this magnificent space, where every glittering reflection echoes the splendor of the Sun King's reign. As you stroll through, let the shimmering light transport you to a time of unparalleled elegance and majesty. Our guide will help you to feel the history and grandeur that still linger in these resplendent walls.
Finally, you’ll end your visit with some fresh air in the ornate gardens of Versailles. The 173-acre (70-hectare) grounds are vast, and unsurprisingly, it is easy to get lost in the labyrinth of lush garden delights, packed with hidden treasures that your guide points out as you stroll along the well-maintained paths. When the gardens were designed, each grove, fountain and statue was designed using Roman mythology. During your visit, you will also see the orangery (orangerie), filled with some 2,000 amazing orange trees from Spain, Portugal, and Italy. After your tour, head back to Paris for drop off at your hotel.
We pick-up and drop off from all hotels and privates residences in Paris. If you cannot find your address, please write the address in the special requests during check out. Your guide and driver will meet you at the time you booked for at your address. They will have your contact information to ensure a smooth meet up! Our vehicles are comfortable and spacious Mercedes Class V. Your guide will ride with you on your way to Versailles and use this time to get to better know your group and your interests! Please note our transportation is two single transfers: a pick up and a drop off to your preferred address!
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Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $728 per person for this Versailles 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick-up and drop off from all hotels and privates residences in Paris. If you cannot find your address, please write the address in the special requests during check out. Your guide and driver will meet you at the time you booked for at your address. They will have your contact information to ensure a smooth meet up! Our vehicles are comfortable and spacious Mercedes Class V. Your guide will ride with you on your way to Versailles and use this time to get to better know your group and your interests! Please note our transportation is two single transfers: a pick up and a drop off to your preferred address! Pickup points include Hidden Hotel, Hotel Athena.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 194 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Paris To Versailles Private Tours.
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My friend and I had the best tour of Versailles with our guide, Lilit, and our driver, Adele. Both were so lovely, the car was so nice and Lilit is SO knowledgeable about Paris! We loved our time with her. You must be so thankful that she works for you as she is the best ever.
Monty is an excellent guide. Pleasant, personable, and knowledgeable. He feeds you information in an engaging manner that encourages questions. We give him our highest recommendation.
Our private tour to Versailles was perfect. With strike threat and changed opening time, the communication was good to get us updated and keep our reservation. The driver was timely, smooth and safe. Chloe' was phenomenal. She knew so much information and readily answered my multiple questions. Time was utilized very well. I highly recommend Chloe' for anyone considering a trip to Versailles. I cannot say enough good things about this private tour.
Monti was very friendly and knowledgeable. The whole experience was very interesting and enjoyable!
Monte was great! Very knowledgeable and informative.
Outstanding tour guide. Informative, friendly and good time management. We had a wonderful time with great memories.
Monty was a great guide highly recommend tour and this guide especially!!
We had a fantastic tour with an awesome tour guide. We were picked up from our hotel , this was so very convenient. Our tour guide guided us through Versailles palace and we toured the gardens in Golf carts. Our tour guide provided us with plenty of valuable information.
We had the greatest day with Luigi - he was phenomenal. He knew absolutely everything about Versailles, and told it to us in a way that was easy to understand and fascinating to listen to. He knew the answer to every question we asked, and in general, was a wonderful person to spend the day with. We are thankful for him & hope to be back to Paris soon for another tour!
Julie, our guide was the BEST! Her knowledge and ability to accommodate our needs was absolutely amazing. You can tell that she has a passion for history and connecting with others. This experience would have not been a favorite without her hospitality and we are truly grateful!
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