Paris to Versailles Skip the Line, Small Group & Garden Access
from $131.08
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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, you’ll skip the line into the palace, 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.
4 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in front of the Saint-Lazare train station at 1 Cour de Rome, 75008 Paris. Your coordinator will…
Itinerary
- 1Paris
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.
- 2Palace 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.
- 3Stop
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.
- 4Stop
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.
- 5I 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.
- 6La 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
- 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
Good to know
- 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.
