Versailles Palace, Gardens & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Guided Day Trip
by Paris TRIP
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This full-day guided tour lasts about eight hours and departs from Paris by air-conditioned minibus. The first stop is the town of Versailles, located roughly 25 miles southwest of Paris. Visitors skip the entrance lines at the Palace of Versailles using priority-access tickets. Inside, the guide leads a tour of the State Apartments, including the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s Apartments, explaining the history of the French monarchy. After about an hour inside the palace, guests explore the extensive French Baroque gardens on their own for two hours. The gardens feature fountains and the Orangery. There is a break for lunch near the Grand Canal, which is not included in the price, and guests may choose to picnic outdoors if weather permits. In the afternoon, the tour continues to the estate of Trianon. Visitors tour the Petit Trianon, known as Marie-Antoinette’s refuge, and then see the Queen’s Hamlet with its thatched cottages, lakes, streams, and a farmhouse. After finishing at Trianon, the group returns to Paris by minibus. Included are live commentary by a professional art historian guide, transport in a climate-controlled minibus, all fees and taxes, and skip-the-line tickets. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
Depart central Paris and travel southwest about 25 miles (40 km) to Versailles by luxury minibus. The palace, once home to King Louis XIV, is known for its grand architecture and royal history. This stop introduces visitors to the main compound where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived during the 17th and 18th centuries.
La Galerie des Glaces
Skip the long exterior lines at the palace entrance with priority tickets. Inside, the guide leads a tour of the State Apartments, including the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s Apartments. The guide shares historical context about the kings who resided here.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
After about one hour inside the palace, guests spend approximately two hours exploring the French Baroque gardens at their own pace. The gardens took nearly 40 years to complete and include features such as the Versailles fountains and the Orangery. Following the garden visit, there is free time for lunch near the Grand Canal. Guests may also have a picnic outdoors if the weather allows.
120 min
I Trianons E Le Hameau
The afternoon is spent visiting the estate of Trianon, closely linked to Queen Marie-Antoinette. Visitors see the Petit Trianon, her personal retreat, and then the nearby Queen’s Hamlet, which includes thatched-roof cottages, lakes, streams, and a farmhouse. After this visit, the group returns to Paris by minibus.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
End point
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Versailles Palace, Gardens & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Guided Day Trip
by Paris TRIP
Choose from 1 available option
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.€539.84Overview
This full-day guided tour lasts about eight hours and departs from Paris by air-conditioned minibus. The first stop is the town of Versailles, located roughly 25 miles southwest of Paris. Visitors skip the entrance lines at the Palace of Versailles using priority-access tickets. Inside, the guide leads a tour of the State Apartments, including the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s Apartments, explaining the history of the French monarchy. After about an hour inside the palace, guests explore the extensive French Baroque gardens on their own for two hours. The gardens feature fountains and the Orangery. There is a break for lunch near the Grand Canal, which is not included in the price, and guests may choose to picnic outdoors if weather permits. In the afternoon, the tour continues to the estate of Trianon. Visitors tour the Petit Trianon, known as Marie-Antoinette’s refuge, and then see the Queen’s Hamlet with its thatched cottages, lakes, streams, and a farmhouse. After finishing at Trianon, the group returns to Paris by minibus. Included are live commentary by a professional art historian guide, transport in a climate-controlled minibus, all fees and taxes, and skip-the-line tickets. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Versailles
Depart central Paris and travel southwest about 25 miles (40 km) to Versailles by luxury minibus. The palace, once home to King Louis XIV, is known for its grand architecture and royal history. This stop introduces visitors to the main compound where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived during the 17th and 18th centuries.
La Galerie des Glaces
Skip the long exterior lines at the palace entrance with priority tickets. Inside, the guide leads a tour of the State Apartments, including the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s Apartments. The guide shares historical context about the kings who resided here.
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
After about one hour inside the palace, guests spend approximately two hours exploring the French Baroque gardens at their own pace. The gardens took nearly 40 years to complete and include features such as the Versailles fountains and the Orangery. Following the garden visit, there is free time for lunch near the Grand Canal. Guests may also have a picnic outdoors if the weather allows.
120 min
I Trianons E Le Hameau
The afternoon is spent visiting the estate of Trianon, closely linked to Queen Marie-Antoinette. Visitors see the Petit Trianon, her personal retreat, and then the nearby Queen’s Hamlet, which includes thatched-roof cottages, lakes, streams, and a farmhouse. After this visit, the group returns to Paris by minibus.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
End point
Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.