Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace

5.0 (9 reviews) 7 hours Private tour

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Horse-riding in the Gardens of Versailles - Photo from Les Airelles — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Hall of Mirrors - Palace of Versailles — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

From beginners to experienced riders, we invite you to discover this haven of peace like French Royalty used to: On horseback.

This day trip from Paris is an immersive journey that transports you to the time of Kings and delights your taste buds to experience the Royal Art de Vivre à la française for a day.

Experience the essence of a by-gone era in the presence of unmatched luxury. Like the Kings and Queens, you’ll trot along hunting lanes of the 2000 acres Gardens of Versailles, indulge in the French cuisine classics from Michelin Star Chefs, and discover one of the greatest achievements of French 17th-century architecture: The Palace of Versailles.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Nomad Riders

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–18 years) · Adults (19–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A 3-course a gastronomic lunch, paired with wines or champagne at the renowned restaurant of 21-Michelin stars Chef Alain Ducasse.
Included: Private transportation
Included: Breakfast: Be greeted at your hotel with some French pastries.
Included: Bottled water
Included: Horse-riding equipment, including helmets are provided.
Included: 2-hour Horse ride in the park of Versailles
Included: Private visit of the Palace with a historian guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Any personal extra expenses not listed in the Included items.

Itinerary

Paris

30 min

Be greeted by your driver and guide who will pick you up at your location in Paris and take you to the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.

30mins drive - Depending on your location & traffic.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

1 h 15 min Admission included

At entrance of the gardens, you will be welcomed by your riding guide and meet your horses - All horses are very kind and are assigned depending on your riding level.

Saddle-up and set up for a tour ride through the spectacular gardens of Versailles, up until the Grand Canal (1h15 ride).

Suited to both beginners and advanced riders, enjoy an exhilarating ride in the royal Gardens.
Versailles

2 hours

After the morning ride within the gardens of Versailles, we invite you to sit for a gastronomic lunch at the renowned restaurant of 21-Michelin stars Chef Alain Ducasse. Enjoy the very finest of gastronomy and elegance, by savor French cuisine classics while overlooking the Cour Royale.

The restaurant boasts of the very finest of gastronomy and elegance, where you can savor French cuisine classics while overlooking the Cour Royale and the Cour d’Honneur. In the words of Alain Ducasse himself, it offers "French cuisine with a contemporary touch, but whose inspiration draws from the food served at the time. More than a meal, this is an experience”.
Palace of Versailles

1 h 30 min Admission included

Upon finishing lunch, be greeted by your passionate historian guide for a 1h30 visit of the Palace of Versailles. From the Grand Trianon, to the remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures of the Museum of French History, discover the decadent symbol of elegance, royal power and influence that Versailles represents.

Recognized as one of France’s best-known treasures and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements of French 17th-century architecture.
Paris

30 min

After visiting the Palace of Versailles, our driver will be ready to take you back to your location in Paris/near Paris.

The driving time is approximately 30mins, depending on traffic.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hidden Hotel
Hotel Athena
Hotel Allety
Agate Hotel
Hotel Artus
Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Hotel Astrid Royal
Hotel Avenir Jonquiere
Hotel Claret Bercy
The Chess Hotel
Hotel Augustin - Astotel
Chambiges Elysees Hotel

and 2,031 more pickup points

Your day begins at 9 a.m. with a personalized pick-up from your hotel's reception by your knowledgeable guide and experienced driver, whisking you away on a 40-minute drive to Versailles.