France · Castles & Palaces

Private Versailles, Gardens, Trianon Live Guided Trip by Mercedes.

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Versailles trip from Paris with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 02 Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles with audio guide
  • 03 See the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments
  • 04 Guided visit to the Grand Trianon
  • 05 Explore the Petit Trianon and Hamlet de la Reine
  • 06 Free time in the Versailles Gardens for photos and a stroll
  • 07 Travel between sites by Mercedes for added comfort
  • 08 Summer access to the Musical Fountains

Discover Versailles in comfort on a private half-day trip from Paris, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel by Mercedes with a live guide, then explore the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments, with skip-the-line entry and an audio guide for a flexible visit.

Continue beyond the main palace to the elegant Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, and stroll through the charming Hamlet de la Reine associated with Marie Antoinette. You’ll also have time to enjoy the famous Versailles Gardens, with access to the Musical Fountains in summer.

Designed for small private groups, this experience combines guided insight, independent exploration, and easy transport between the palace and the Trianon estate for a fuller Versailles visit.

Versailles Palace is a timeless symbol of French grandeur.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Paris, Versailles
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

13:00 Hotel pick up and Departure to Versailles.

13:00 Hotel pick up and Departure to Versailles. It takes about 1 hour. During Your trip the Guide will make explanations about the rich history of Versailles and its inhabitants telling You a lot of interesting facts.

14:00 - 15:30 Versailles Grand Palace visit

14:00 - 15:30 Versailles Grand Palace visit with audio-guide. Versailles Palace is a timeless symbol of French grandeur. Enhance your Versailles Palace experience with audio-guide after having got enough back ground informations from Your Live Guide. Pause at any spot you desire for as long as you wish, allowing you to form your own personal impressions. You will visit as well  the legendary Hall of Mirrors and the magnificent Royal Apartments. All in all this will be your personalised and informative adventure.

Both Trianon Palaces are located quite fare away from the Grand Palace (30 to 40 minutes walking). So we will bring you to this area by our Mercedes.

15:45 - 16:30 Guided visit to the Grand Trianon

15:45 - 16:30 Guided visit to the Grand Trianon, a historical masterpiece, once the private retreat of French royalty. Enjoy neoclassical architecture and captivating tales of the past visiting lavish rooms and picturesque grounds of the Big Trianon, a symbol of elegance and prestige.

16:30 - 17:30 Petit-Trianon Guided visit

16:30 - 17:30 Petit-Trianon Guided visit and walking around Hamlet de la Reine. Guided visit to the exquisite Small Trianon with its elegant architecture, favored by Marie Antoinette. Walk around the charming idyllic Hamlet de la Reine, a quaint village created for the queen's pleasure. Enjoy pastoral beauty of this unique retreat, featuring rustic cottages, a picturesque lake and gardens.

17:30 - 18:30 Versailles Gardens

17:30 - 18:30 You 'll have free time for walking around the Versailles Gardens taking pictures. Walking around the iconic Versailles Gardens, a masterpiece of landscape design and historical significance, You will learn the beauty of meticulously manicured lawns, ornate fountains, enchanting groves, hidden corners and statues.

18:30: Departure to Paris. It takes between 40 minutes to 1 hour depending of traffic.

19:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

19:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan or VW Minivan depending on group size
  • Guaranteed Departures from 2 people, Live Guided during the whole trip...
  • Guided visit to Big Trianon, Guided visit to Small Trianon, Hamlet de la...
  • Versailles Grand Palace Skip-the-line visit incl. tickets & audio-guide
  • Access to Versailles Gardens, in summer to Musical fountains
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Souvenirs and Gratuities
  • Meals and Drinks

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Paris..

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