Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After been welcome by your guide you will be taken on a guided inside visit of the Royal Apartments. You will walk through the palace and learn its history, including the fact that it was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. Following your interior visit of the Palace and after having said bye to your guide, you will have the opportunity spend some free time in the gardens, a 2,000-acre (809-hectare) park filled with fountains, statues, and classic formal garden landscaping You will even get the chance to see the Musical Gardens show if visiting Versailles on a Tuesday or a Friday or the Musical Fountains Show if taking the tour on a Saturday or a Sunday. (BUT Remember! Tickets to the Gardens are not included in the tour. You must expect to pay to get access to the Musical Gardens Show or Musical Fountains Show)
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In demand: 63 of the next 182 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Don't miss the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV on the Place d'Armes once at Versailles, where you will meet your Guide.
The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years. The guided tour of the palace includes the State Apartments of the King and Queen, Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors, a richly decorated gallery which boasts 357 mirrors, french bay windows and crystal chandeliers.
The Hall of Mirrors in Versailles is a grand gallery built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1678, featuring a length of 73 meters. The impressive vaulted ceiling of the hall was painted by Charles Le Brun between 1681 and 1684. This vast gallery serves as the central corridor of the Palace of Versailles, connecting the Salon de la Guerre and the Salon de la Paix with the King and Queen's State Apartments.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $84 per person for this Versailles experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. 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 9:10 AM and 3:45 PM.
Children aged 4–17 pay from $56, adults from $80. Infants go free.
It can: 63 of the next 182 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 In front of the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV. Place d'Armes. 78000 Versailles. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, CMN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 483 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Paris TRIP.
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This particular tour was focused on French royal lineage. We are familiar with that and were hoping for more history of the building, the grounds and how it has evolved through time. The guide was very knowledgeable, we were expecting something different.
Bo was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and extremely friendly.
Great experience but a lot of wasted time handing back the tickets, headphones, etc. Our guide Maud is exceptional. She showed a lot of empathy and generosity regarding my condition. She is cheerful, has a sense of humor, and knows her subject thoroughly.
Bo took us to all of the incredible spots in the palace and explained all of the history really thoroughly. She also kept us away from the huge crowds to ensure we were enjoying every minute thoroughly!
The description of the meeting place was 100 % . Our guide was on time and Rose was the most knowledgeable person we could have had. Excellent tour!
Nice tour, not too long, small group and nice guide. Besides, you shouldn't queue. That saves a lot of time, too.
Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Get the early tour, less people. The place was packed in the afternoon.
It's worth it. I wish this for everyone, and with the family, it's the best.
Great guide, very knowledgeable
Great tour, Sergio's scenic handling was too good to achieve the best locations for his explanations, we loved it!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide | 1h 30min | 4.5 (483) | $84 | |
 Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris | 3h–3h 30min | 4.4 (4,620) | $73 | View |
 Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Reserved Entry | 1h 30min–2h 30min | 4.6 (2,690) | $80 | View |
 Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic | 7h 30min | 4.8 (2,293) | $125 | View |
 Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None | 6h 30min | 4.6 (1,462) | $170 | View |
 From Paris: Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access | 4–10 hours | 4.6 (892) | $109 | View |
 Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour | 3 hours | 4.5 (744) | $74 | View |