Versailles Palace & Gardens Small-Group Tour from Paris (Max 10)

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Skip the long lines with your licensed guide and walk straight into the Versailles Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Explore the royal gardens with fountains, sculptures, and sweeping views — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Versailles the easy way on this small-group (10 guests Max) or private guided walking tour. With all tickets and transport included, you’ll explore the Palace and Gardens with a licensed English-speaking guide who brings royal history to life—from Louis XIV’s grand vision to Marie Antoinette’s world.

Designed for travelers who want to see Versailles in just half a day without the stress of planning, this tour combines expert storytelling, seamless logistics, and a personal pace for an unforgettable experience just 30 minutes from Paris.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Boutique Bike Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Roundtrip transportation from Paris (train tickets included; private van upgrade available)
Included: Guided visit of the Royal Gardens & fountains
Included: Entry to Versailles Palace & Gardens
Included: Licensed English-speaking guide
Included: Small-group or private tour option
Included: Admission fees: All Versailles access tickets (Palace, Royal Gardens, and fountain shows when running)
Included: Guided tour of the Château (Hall of Mirrors, King’s & Queen’s Apartments, and more)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Access to Marie Antoinette’s Estate (unless added on a private tour, April–October only)

Itinerary

Palace of Versailles

one hour Admission included

Head into the Palace of Versailles with your licensed English-speaking guide. You’ll step into the glittering Hall of Mirrors, explore the King’s and Queen’s Apartments, and hear stories of Louis XIV’s grand vision and Marie Antoinette’s dramatic downfall.
La Galerie des Glaces

30 min Admission included

Walk through the iconic Hall of Mirrors inside Versailles. Your guide will bring the history to life as you stand where kings, queens, and diplomats once gathered. Perfect for photos and one of the palace’s true highlights.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

one hour Admission included

Stroll through the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, with sweeping views, fountains, and sculptures. Learn how the gardens were built to impress and discover hidden corners that many visitors miss.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet outside Café L’Apollinaire, 7 Pont Mirabeau, 75015 Paris. Nearest metro: Javel–André Citroën (line 10). The café is just outside the exit. We recommend the Citymapper app to easily navigate the Paris metro.

End point

The our ends in Versailles. Semi-private guests return by train (tickets + clear instructions provided). You may stay longer for lunch or sightseeing, or head back right away. Private guests can upgrade to a chauffeured van back to Paris.

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 2,177 more pickup points

Please arrive 10 minutes early at Café L’Apollinaire, 7 Pont Mirabeau, 75015 Paris. The nearest metro is Javel–André Citroën (line 10) and the café is right outside the exit. We recommend using the free Citymapper app for easy metro navigation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private Versailles Tour

Private: Upgrade to a private tour for maximum flexibility, with your own guide, customizable pace, and the option to add Marie Antoin
Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace & Gardens Walking Tour from Paris
Private with Van Transfer

Luxury Roundtrip Van Transfer: Door to door roundtrip van transfer from your Paris accommodation to Versailles & back, instead of by train.

Pickup included