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Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None

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⏱ 6 hours 30 minutes
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⏱ Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
✓ Shared tour
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About This Tour

Tour is only in English.
Embark on a journey to Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tailored packages to fit your schedule and budget. Upgrade for a small-group experience and extend your visit to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Choose transportation: meet at the site, central Paris pick-up, or hotel pick-up in western Paris. Tours last approximately 1.5-2.5 hours for half-day options, or 4 hours for full-day tours, led by knowledgeable guides.

Duration varies depending on the chosen option. Highlights include the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and more.

Full-day clients can explore Trianon palaces independently.

Attention: Choose from 4 guided tour options for a personalized experience.

Don't miss this captivating journey through history!
The Tour will have a minimum 11 to 28 travelers (depending on the option chosen)

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Guided tour: 1.5–2 hrs (Classic, Small Group & Semi-Private). Essential Gr : 1.5 h, no garden visit.
  • Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.(included)
  • Hotel pick-up west of Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles
  • Guided Tour in English, Half or full-day tour (6 or 8.5 hrs) with roundtrip transportation included.
  • Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop-off in Paris only districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,
  • Tour without transportation – meeting directly in Versailles

✗ Not Included

  • Not wheelchair accessible and Unfortunately, our vehicles and tours are not wheelchair accessible
  • We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old
  • Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities
  • Train tickets to the Trianons are not included
  • Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop off outside Paris and Paris 3,4,9,10,11,12,13,,17,18,19,20, districts

Itinerary

1
Stop
Option : Pick-up by Minivan
We offer a diverse range of packages tailored to suit both your schedule and budget. Opt for an upgrade to enjoy a more intimate small-group experience and extend your visit for a full-day experience to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Additionally, personalize your transportation preferences. Choose to meet your guide directly at the site, enhance your experience with a pick-up from a central meeting point in Paris, or select alternative transport options, including hotel pick-up in the western part of Paris. Only for option with transfer ( option: 1,2,3 )
2
Stop
Option : No Transfer
Palace : Guided Tour in English 1:30 hours
3
Stop
Garden : Guided tour in the garden for 30 mn. (Available only for Standard, Small Group, and Semi-Private options. Essential groups visit on their own.)
4
Stop
After the guided portion, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Versailles for approximately 2 hours (for half-day tours) or 4 hours (for full-day tours) to wander at your own pace and discover its treasures independently.
5
Stop
After 4 hours at Versailles for the half day and 6 hours for the full day, your driver will pick you up in front of the castle to return to Paris. ( except option 5, no transportation )

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Classic Group Hotel Pickup

Half day Tour Hotel Pickup: Classic Group Tour
Guided tour + Garden + Pickup:: Palace guided tour (2:00 ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october)
Pick-up location:: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16
Duration: 6 hours: The total tour duration also covers the transfer time
Lunch not included
Minivan 7-8 pax
Up to 20 guests or fewer
Pickup included

Essential Experience Group

Half Day Tour Hotel Pick-up: Essential Experience Group
Half day Hotel Pickup + Garden: Palace guided tour (1:30 hours) + Free time (2 hours)
Pick-up location: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16
Up to 27 guests or fewer: The garden visit is self-guided & Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) -
Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip )
Pick-up time start : Morning : -Pick-up from 8:30 am- 9:45 am / Afternoon: Pick-up from 11:30 am- 12:30 am (depending on the district)
Minivan or Car
Tour Time: The time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your location
Pickup included

Private guided tour half day

Private Half day Tour: Private Guided tour : Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris.
Palace guided tour + garden (2h00)
Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip )
Lunch not included
By Minivan & Car 8 pax max
Pickup included

Semi-Private Group Tour

Half Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Semi-Private Group Tour – up to 11 guests or fewer
Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris.

Guided tour + Garden + Pickup: Palace guided tour (2:00 hours ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) - 1:30 hours Freetime
Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup
Pick-up Location :: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16
Minivan or car max 8 pax
Tour Time: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your

Small Group Tour Hotel Pickup

Half Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Small Group Tour – up to 15 guests or fewer
Half day Hotel Pickup : 6 hours tour Palace guided tour + Garden (2:00 ) & 1:45 h free time
Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip )
Pick-up time start :: Pick-up from Pick-up from 11:30 am- 12:30 am (depending on the district)
Minivan ( 4 to 8 seats )
Tour Time : : The time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your location
Pickup included

Classic Group Tour No Pickup

Half Day Tour / No transfer: Please note: No hotel pickup or transfer is provided. Palace guided tour 2:00 (palace & garden) Standard Group Tour up to 20p
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Lunch: Please note: food and drinks are not provided.
Starting point:
Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Full day Classic Group tour

Full Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Classic Group Tour
Palace guided tour (2:00 hours ) & visit on your own : Garden and Trianon

Pick-up from your hotel : Pick-up from your hotel ( in option selected) or meeting point in Paris Hotel
Duration: 8 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip )Please note: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup.
Lunch not included
Up to 20 guests or fewer
Minivan or Car : Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16
Tour Time: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your locat
Pickup included

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 💪 Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • • Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 6 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases.
  • • Option 1: "Half Day Semi-Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
  • • Option 2: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden
  • • Option 3: "Half Day Essential Group Tour (up to 27 guests), lasting 1:30 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden. This tour focuses solely on the essential information, providing a concise and engaging experience for those eager to discover the highlights.
  • • Option 4: "Half Day Small Group Tour (up to 15 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
  • • Option 5: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
  • • Option 6: "Half Day Semi Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
  • • Option 7: "Full Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden+Trianon ticket
  • • Option: Half Day Private Tour lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
  • • Our tours are limited, we cannot cancel or modify bookings at the last minute for any reason. Tickets are non-refundable by the museums. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event date or no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • • Participants should be prepared to follow their guide for about 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles can be quite crowded, and we must stick to the scheduled visiting times. Please note that the guide is unable to provide personal assistance. If you have any concerns about walking difficulties, health issues, or other considerations, we recommend reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
  • • The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens
  • • Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.
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