France · Castles & Palaces

Half-Day Private Versailles Trip and Seine River Cruise

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Palace of Versailles with included entrance
02 Explore Versailles with a 2-hour audio guide
03 Travel by private vehicle from Paris to Versailles
04 Enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise with recorded commentary
05 Convenient drop-off at Port de la Bourdonnais near the Eiffel Tower
06 A simple half-day option combining Versailles and a Paris cruise

Combine two classic experiences in one easy half-day outing from Paris: a private transfer to the Palace of Versailles and a relaxing Seine River cruise. Visit the former royal residence with an audio guide, then continue back to central Paris for a one-hour cruise with recorded commentary.

This experience is designed for travellers who want to see Versailles without the hassle of arranging transport on their own. Entrance to the Palace of Versailles is included, along with private transfers from Paris to Versailles and onward to the river cruise departure point near the Eiffel Tower.

Combine two classic experiences in one easy half-day outing from Paris: a private transfer to the Palace of Versailles and a relaxing Seine River cruise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Paris, Versailles

Languages Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and centre of government, now a national landmark. It is located in the city of Versailles, Yvelines département, Île-de-France région, northern France, 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Paris. As the centre of the French court, Versailles was one of the grandest theatres of European absolutism.

The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for Louis XIII (reigned 1610–43) and his family. In 1624 the king entrusted Jacques Lemercier with the construction of a château on the site. Its walls are preserved today as the exterior facade overlooking the Marble Court.After visiting the amazing palace of Versailles we will drop you off at Boat Cruise pier where you will enjoy a one hour Serine River Cruise with recorded commentary onboard of BATEAUX PARISIENS boat.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel Pickup and drop off at Versailles in a private vehicle
audio guide for 2 hours
Entrance fees for the palace of Versailles
Entrance fees for Versailles palace
Parking Fees
Private Transfer from Versailles palace to port de la Bourdonnais starting point of River Cruise

What's Not Included

Tips / Gratuities
Transport after the boat cruise is not included
no other guide in addition to audio guide

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Infants must not sit on laps
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Your guide will manage your tickets for Seine River Cruise and Versailles palace
We will pick you up from your hotel in Paris and do a Versailles private tour with audio guide and drop you off at Seine river cruise boarding point near Eiffel Tower

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