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Versailles Tour: Discover the Sun King's Palace
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195 Ratings
Versailles
Experience the grandeur of Versailles Palace and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate on a private guided tour. Skip the line, enjoy a delicious lunch, and explore the stunning gardens. Book now!
Experience the grandeur of Versailles Palace and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate on a private guided tour. Skip the line, enjoy a delicious lunch, and explore the stunning gardens. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Palace of Versailles - Embark on an incredible journey with our licensed and passionate guide to uncover the wonders of Versailles, the palace of The Sun King.
You will marvel at the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the stunning Hall of Mirrors. - The Hall of Mirrors - Be captivated by the stunning Hall of Mirrors, a symbol of France’s…
- Palace of Versailles - Embark on an incredible journey with our licensed and passionate guide to uncover the wonders of Versailles, the palace of The Sun King.
You will marvel at the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the stunning Hall of Mirrors.
- The Hall of Mirrors - Be captivated by the stunning Hall of Mirrors, a symbol of France’s political, economic, and artistic triumph.
- Gardens of Versailles - After this remarkable tour, enjoy free time to explore the exquisite French-style gardens featuring 55 fountains.
- Palace of Versailles - Discover 55 fountains and groves with your guide.
- La Flottille - Enjoy a 3-course lunch at the restaurant “La Flotille” (starter, main course, wine, dessert, coffee) situated at the foot of the Grand Canal, offering a majestic setting to appreciate the estate’s beauty.
- Le Grand Trianon - Following lunch, your guide will lead you to the Grand Trianon, a private palace. As the main palace became increasingly busy, Louis XIV sought another retreat, resulting in the creation of the Grand Trianon from pastel-pink marble.
- Le Petit Trianon - Your guide will escort you to the Petit Trianon, a small palace within the Versailles grounds used by Marie Antoinette for celebrations and to escape the demanding court etiquette.
- Le Hameau de la Reine - You will also explore the Queen’s Hamlet, a stylized Norman village and farm built for Marie Antoinette, where she retreated with her closest friends to enjoy a charmingly rustic lifestyle.
- The Trianons & The Hamlet - With your guide, you will explore Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Embark on an incredible journey with a licensed and passionate guide to explore the wonders of Versailles, the palace of the Sun King.
Marvel at the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore the exquisite French-style gardens featuring 55 fountains.
A scenic walk leads from the palace to…
Embark on an incredible journey with a licensed and passionate guide to explore the wonders of Versailles, the palace of the Sun King.
Marvel at the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore the exquisite French-style gardens featuring 55 fountains.
A scenic walk leads from the palace to the Grand Canal, where a lunch break (included) awaits at one of the estate’s restaurants or a similar venue.
Post-lunch, the guide will escort you to visit two additional palaces, the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, which served as private retreats.
- Enjoy a 3-course lunch at a historic restaurant (Starter, Main Course, Wine, Dessert, Coffee included in the price)
- Experience high-standard service at a very competitive price. Professional, multilingual licensed guide-drivers accustomed to serving VIP clients.
- Travel in a state-of-the-art stretch Mercedes-Benz minivan with a panoramic rooftop and free WiFi, ideal for this tour.
Location
Palace of Versailles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(195 Ratings)
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Eugene_b
Apr 4, 2026
Paris trip - Excellent visit trip was good and lunch was great the Marie'd farm was a good addition all and all a great day
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Jennifer_d
Feb 26, 2026
The Best Way to Visit Versailles - Highly recommend.
I’ve visited Versailles before on my own, so I didn’t expect this tour to feel completely different — but it did. It was far easier, more relaxed, and much more enjoyable than navigating it independently.
Our guide met us at our hotel and drove us to Versailles, which let us see more of Paris along the way instead of worrying about trains and logistics. The biggest benefit came immediately: we bypassed the very long entry lines, even the timed-ticket line.
Inside, the experience felt far more meaningful. Rather than just walking through rooms, we understood what we were seeing and why it mattered. The explanations brought the palace to life.
We also had a lovely lunch at a local restaurant, and afterward were driven around the grounds and the outlying buildings. We covered far more without feeling rushed or exhausted.
If you’ve already been to Versailles, this is the way to truly appreciate it. And if you haven’t, I can’t imagine a better introduction.
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Kendall_d
Dec 25, 2025
Experience the elegance of Versailles! - Lucille was a charming and knowledgeable guide. This tour was the highlight of our trip and did not disappoint. The lunch was quite tasty and the hotel pick up made our excursion very relaxing.
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Danysha_w
Dec 25, 2025
A ‘Must-Do’ Tour - This was my favorite tour while visiting Paris, Rozann, our tour guide, made this tour amazing! On our drive to Versailles she kept us engaged by talking about the areas we passed. Once we arrived at the palace, Rozann was incredibly knowledgeable about the palace, gardens, and grounds. She shared history and answered questions while inside the palace. Then our group had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, spending the remainder of the time wandering the gardens and other outdoor areas. Rozann was personable and friendly, thank you for a wonderful day!
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Rita_w
Nov 19, 2025
Versailles day trip - We had a lovely day trip to Versailles. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and patient, allowing time for wandering family members taking photos and for our many questions. She knew so much about the palace, grounds, village and history, we left with a deeper appreciation of what we saw than had we toured on our own without a guide. Even the drive to and from Paris was filled with sights and anecdotes that left us with a deeper appreciation of the city.
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Kimberly_s
Oct 18, 2025
Versailles with lunch - A must see. Wonderful guide picks you up at hotel and drives you to Versailles parking lot. Escorts you to the entrance. Amazing palace and gardens are a must see. The petit Trianon is incredible as well. Good food for lunch.
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Karen_d
Oct 2, 2025
Amazing Versailles tour guide Bertrand! - Bertrand was an Amazing tour guide. His knowledge of art and history is exceptional. It was a perfect day!
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Alexaj2624zz
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing Day at Versailles w/ Roseanne - Roseanne was incredible! Part of our family had never been to France, and she made our day at Versailles one of the most epic vacation experiences we've ever had. It felt like a master class in French history and art, and her kindness and attention to detail was unmatched. Great communication from the tour agency, too. The hotel pick up was well worth it.
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Scott_b
Sep 19, 2025
Amazing Versailles Tour - Outstanding tour of Versailles! Our guide Chris was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable about all things related to Versailles. You also must visit the Queen's hamlet. What an incredible garden and beautiful place. I would highly recommend Chris and this tour.
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Jalina_m
Sep 15, 2025
Invest in Your Memories and Book this Tour - Zara made our day at Versailles everything it needed to be. We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on the day of our tour and she certainly made it a memorable milestone. She picked us up on time and began sharing her wealth of knowledge about Paris with us during the ride to Versailles. She is attentive, insightful, professional and just an all around nice person. She knew of excellent photo spots and always offered to take photos of us with beautiful backgrounds. The day was tailored to us and she ensured we were satisfied with her services throughout the day. We traversed the Palace, gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the grounds surrounding it. She, and my husband, patiently waited as I could not pass up a gift shop. Lunch was wonderful and she checked on us during it to ensure we were being well taken care of. If going to Versailles is something you have always wanted to do, invest in your experience and book this tour, specifically with Zara if you can.
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