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What sets this tour apart is the combination of expert guidance and genuine flexibility.
You make your own way to Versailles, meet your guide at the palace entrance, and skip straight past the queues with fast-track entry.
From there, your guide walks you through the Grand Apartments and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, giving you the context that transforms a beautiful room into a compelling story.
Once the guided portion wraps up, the rest of the estate is yours. Roam the formal gardens freely, then continue to the Grand Trianon and Le Petit Trianon at your own pace.
With a small group size, you'll never feel crowded or rushed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Our friendly guide will meet you at the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in the Place d'Armes. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
The tour will conclude after the guided tour, you are welcome to upgrade your visit to Versailles by including the gardens upon location.
Itinerary
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1Palace of Versailles
Meet your guide beside the bronze Louis XIV statue on the palace forecourt, an easy landmark right before the gates. Your guide runs through the plan and gives you a sense of the scale of the former royal estate before you head toward the entrance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palace of Versailles
With timed entry, bypass the long queues and step straight into the marble-lined interior. Your guide leads you through the Grand Apartment of the King and the Grand Apartment of the Queen, sharing how painted ceilings, gilded frames, and carved paneling shaped daily court ritual under figures such as Marie Antoinette.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Palace of Versailles
Soon, you'll reach the Hall of Mirrors, the gallery where daylight catches row upon row of mirrors and chandeliers. Your guide explains how the room shaped royal image-making and later hosted the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Self-Guided: Once you step outside, the scale of the gardens really hits you. Designed by André Le Nôtre, the grounds are laid out with long straight paths, sculpted hedges, and enormous fountain basins that seem to go on forever. This is your time to explore freely, so wander as far as you like.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Le Petit Trianon
Self-Guided: Your last stop is Le Petit Trianon, the neoclassical retreat that Marie Antoinette made completely her own. She redesigned the gardens, redecorated the interiors, and used it as a private escape from the rigid rules of palace life. Explore it at your own pace and take in the story of the woman who turned this small palace into her personal sanctuary.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6The Grand Trianon
Self-Guided: A short walk through the gardens brings you to the Grand Trianon, a smaller pink marble palace that Louis XIV built when he needed a break from court life. It's quieter and more personal than the main palace, and you're free to explore the rooms and gardens at your own pace.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is wheelchair accessible with some limitations. Please contact us in advance to arrange suitable access.
- Your Versailles ticket is valid only with this tour and cannot be reissued if you miss your start time, so please keep your day flexible.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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