Versailles Palace and Gardens Half-Day Tour from Paris with Train Transport
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€128Overview
Versailles is known for its grand palace, extensive gardens, and the Trianon Estate. This half-day small group tour includes round-trip train tickets from Paris to Versailles. The tour begins by meeting the guide in Paris and traveling comfortably by train to Versailles. From there, a short walk leads to the palace entrance where the group skips the line to start the guided visit. The palace tour lasts about 90 minutes and covers over 2,000 rooms decorated with art and treasures from the French monarchy. The guide explains the history of the palace, originally a hunting lodge transformed by King Louis XIII and later expanded by King Louis XIV. Key highlights include the lavish King’s State Apartments and the apartments of Louis XV’s daughters. The tour also features a visit to the Hall of Mirrors, a 70-yard-long gallery with 357 mirrors, known for the 1919 Treaty of Versailles signing. After the palace, the guide introduces the Gardens of Versailles, which cover nearly 2,000 acres with more than 400 sculptures and 1,400 fountains. Visitors then have the option to continue exploring the gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s Trianon Estate independently or return to Paris with the guide. The total tour time ranges between 3 and 3.5 hours and is limited to groups of 25 or fewer, with an English-speaking local guide throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Train from Paris to Versailles and walk to palace
Meet the guide in Paris and travel together by train to Versailles. After arriving, take a brief walk to the palace entrance where the guided tour begins.
60 min
Versailles Palace guided tour
Explore the palace for about 90 minutes with a guide. Learn how King Louis XIII transformed the original hunting lodge and how King Louis XIV expanded it. Visit over 2,000 rooms decorated with artwork and royal treasures. The guide shares stories about the French monarchy’s lifestyle and scandals. The tour includes the King’s State Apartments and the apartments of Louis XV’s daughters, offering views of the gardens.
90 min
Hall of Mirrors
Visit the Hall of Mirrors, almost 70 yards long with 357 mirrors designed to reflect candlelight. This room was the site of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles signing. The guide highlights its architectural and historical importance.
30 min
Gardens of Versailles and Trianon Estate introduction
The guide introduces the Gardens of Versailles, spanning nearly 2,000 acres with over 400 sculptures and 1,400 fountains. Visitors receive an overview of the garden’s features and history. Tickets also grant access to Marie-Antoinette’s Trianon Estate within the grounds. After this introduction, guests can explore the gardens and estate independently or return to Paris with the guide.
20 min
Meeting point
At the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in the Place d'Armes. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red 'The Tour Guy' sign!
End point
You have the option to either stay and explore Versailles at your leisure or return back to Paris once the tour concludes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Versailles Palace and Gardens Half-Day Tour from Paris with Train Transport
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€128Overview
Versailles is known for its grand palace, extensive gardens, and the Trianon Estate. This half-day small group tour includes round-trip train tickets from Paris to Versailles. The tour begins by meeting the guide in Paris and traveling comfortably by train to Versailles. From there, a short walk leads to the palace entrance where the group skips the line to start the guided visit. The palace tour lasts about 90 minutes and covers over 2,000 rooms decorated with art and treasures from the French monarchy. The guide explains the history of the palace, originally a hunting lodge transformed by King Louis XIII and later expanded by King Louis XIV. Key highlights include the lavish King’s State Apartments and the apartments of Louis XV’s daughters. The tour also features a visit to the Hall of Mirrors, a 70-yard-long gallery with 357 mirrors, known for the 1919 Treaty of Versailles signing. After the palace, the guide introduces the Gardens of Versailles, which cover nearly 2,000 acres with more than 400 sculptures and 1,400 fountains. Visitors then have the option to continue exploring the gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s Trianon Estate independently or return to Paris with the guide. The total tour time ranges between 3 and 3.5 hours and is limited to groups of 25 or fewer, with an English-speaking local guide throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Train from Paris to Versailles and walk to palace
Meet the guide in Paris and travel together by train to Versailles. After arriving, take a brief walk to the palace entrance where the guided tour begins.
60 min
Versailles Palace guided tour
Explore the palace for about 90 minutes with a guide. Learn how King Louis XIII transformed the original hunting lodge and how King Louis XIV expanded it. Visit over 2,000 rooms decorated with artwork and royal treasures. The guide shares stories about the French monarchy’s lifestyle and scandals. The tour includes the King’s State Apartments and the apartments of Louis XV’s daughters, offering views of the gardens.
90 min
Hall of Mirrors
Visit the Hall of Mirrors, almost 70 yards long with 357 mirrors designed to reflect candlelight. This room was the site of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles signing. The guide highlights its architectural and historical importance.
30 min
Gardens of Versailles and Trianon Estate introduction
The guide introduces the Gardens of Versailles, spanning nearly 2,000 acres with over 400 sculptures and 1,400 fountains. Visitors receive an overview of the garden’s features and history. Tickets also grant access to Marie-Antoinette’s Trianon Estate within the grounds. After this introduction, guests can explore the gardens and estate independently or return to Paris with the guide.
20 min
Meeting point
At the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in the Place d'Armes. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red 'The Tour Guy' sign!
End point
You have the option to either stay and explore Versailles at your leisure or return back to Paris once the tour concludes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.