France · Castles & Palaces

Versailles, Gardens, Trianon SEMI-PRIVATE from Paris by Mercedes.

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Semi-private Versailles experience from Paris for 2 to 7 people
  • 02 Visit the Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line entry and audio-guide
  • 03 See the Hall of Mirrors and the Royal Apartments
  • 04 Enjoy guided visits to the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
  • 05 Walk around the Hameau de la Reine, Marie Antoinette’s charming retreat
  • 06 Free time to explore and photograph the Versailles Gardens
  • 07 Travel between sites by Mercedes for added comfort

Discover the grandeur of Versailles on a semi-private afternoon tour from Paris, with visits to the Palace of Versailles, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, the Queen’s Hamlet, and the famous gardens. Travel by Mercedes and enjoy a well-paced experience that combines skip-the-line entry, audio-guided palace exploration, and guided visits to the Trianon estates.

Step inside the legendary Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments, then continue to the more intimate royal retreats once favored by French royalty and Marie Antoinette. With time to stroll through the landscaped gardens and admire the fountains in season, this tour offers a fuller Versailles experience beyond the main palace.

Step inside the legendary Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments, then continue to the more intimate royal retreats once favored by French royalty and Marie Antoinette.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not 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 Meeting at Opera Garnier steps or Hotel pick up if option booked. 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 Palace

14:00 - 15:30 Versailles 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 Small Trianon Guided visit and walking around Hamlet de la Reine

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

19:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Opera Garnier steps or at Your Hotel if option booked.

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 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
  • Guaranteed Departures from 2 people, Live Guided during the whole trip from 4 people
  • Guided visit to Big Trianon, Guided visit to Small Trianon, Hamlet de la Reine access
  • Versailles Grand Palace Skip-the-line visit incl. tickets & audio-guide
  • Access to Versailles Gardens, in summer to Musical fountains
  • 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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