Experience Versailles on a private day trip from Paris, with hotel pickup, palace & garden access, a guided visit of the State Appartements and Hall of Mirrors, free time, and the Petit Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet, and Musical Gardens or Fountains Show.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Visit Marie Antoinette's charming Hamlet
Stroll expansive French formal gardens
Marvel at the Hall of Mirrors
Private customizable guided experience
Timed access to the Palace of Versailles
Your day at a glance
Discover the royal world of Versailles on a private palace and gardens tour from Paris. Begin with pickup at your Paris accommodation and travel with an expert guide to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Benefit from priority access, then explore the palace interiors, including the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and Royal Chapel, while uncovering the stories of Louis XIV and the French court.
Continue into André Le Nôtre’s formal gardens, where fountains and the Grand Perspective extend across the estate. Enjoy free time for personal discovery and lunch, then visit the Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet, Marie Antoinette’s intimate retreat. Depending on the schedule, experience the Musical Gardens or Fountains Show before returning to Paris.
Pickup at Your Paris Accommodation
Begin your private Versailles day trip with pickup at your Paris accommodation. Travel with your expert guide toward the former royal estate, where the palace, gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s retreats reveal different chapters of French royal history.
Begin your private Versailles day trip with pickup at your Paris accommodation. Travel with your expert guide toward the former royal estate, where the palace, gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s retreats reveal different chapters of French royal history.
Arrive at the Palace of Versailles with priority access. Explore the palace interior with your guide, including the State Apartments and Royal Chapel, while learning about the court of Louis XIV and the ceremonial life of the monarchy.
Arrive at the Palace of Versailles with priority access. Explore the palace interior with your guide, including the State Apartments and Royal Chapel, while learning about the court of Louis XIV and the ceremonial life of the monarchy.
Enter the Hall of Mirrors, the celebrated gallery at the heart of the palace. Admire its mirrors, gilded décor, and windows overlooking the gardens as your guide explains its significance within the royal estate.
Enter the Hall of Mirrors, the celebrated gallery at the heart of the palace. Admire its mirrors, gilded décor, and windows overlooking the gardens as your guide explains its significance within the royal estate.
Walk through the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. Discover fountains, ordered pathways, and the Grand Perspective, which creates a striking visual axis extending from the palace toward the horizon.
Walk through the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. Discover fountains, ordered pathways, and the Grand Perspective, which creates a striking visual axis extending from the palace toward the horizon.
Enjoy free time for personal discovery and lunch at your own expense. Use this pause to explore the estate at your own pace before continuing to the afternoon’s more intimate royal settings.
Enjoy free time for personal discovery and lunch at your own expense. Use this pause to explore the estate at your own pace before continuing to the afternoon’s more intimate royal settings.
Visit the Petit Trianon, a smaller retreat associated with Marie Antoinette. Discover a more private side of Versailles, distinct from the formality and scale of the main palace.
Visit the Petit Trianon, a smaller retreat associated with Marie Antoinette. Discover a more private side of Versailles, distinct from the formality and scale of the main palace.
Continue to the Queen’s Hamlet, a Norman-style village and farm created for Marie Antoinette. Its rustic buildings and pastoral setting offer a striking contrast to the grand architecture and formal gardens of the palace.
Continue to the Queen’s Hamlet, a Norman-style village and farm created for Marie Antoinette. Its rustic buildings and pastoral setting offer a striking contrast to the grand architecture and formal gardens of the palace.
This is a private full-day tour from Paris to Versailles.
The tour combines palace interiors, formal gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s estate.
The itinerary includes the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, and Royal Chapel.
The afternoon includes the Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet.
The Musical Gardens or Fountains Show depends on the day’s program.
Know before you go
Be ready for pickup at your Paris accommodation.
Wear comfortable shoes for palace rooms and extensive garden paths.
Dress for the weather during the outdoor garden visit.
Plan for a lunch break during your time at Versailles.
Share your preferred pace and interests with your guide at the start.
Included
Pick up and drop off in Paris
Private expert guide
Timed entrance tickets to Versailles Palace
Guided tour of the palace and gardens
Free time for personal discovery
Excluded
Meals and drinks (lunch)
Personal travel insurance, expenses
Gratuities for the driver/guide
Additional information
This private experience is ideal for families, history lovers, garden enthusiasts, and travelers who want to explore Versailles in depth at a personalized pace. It suits guests drawn to the grandeur of Louis XIV’s court, the Hall of Mirrors, French formal garden design, and the more intimate world of Marie Antoinette at the Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet. The full-day format offers time to connect the palace’s royal ceremony with the wider estate’s architecture, landscapes, and stories.
Voucher information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Ophorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time
Terms and conditions
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Cancellation policy
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There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
Up to 22 days prior to departure > full refund except for all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings*
21 days prior to departure and less > no refund
* Cancellations fees for non‐refundable tickets
- Museums or Attractions (Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, Sainte Chapelle, Conciergerie, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey …): 25 euros/person
- Giverny Monet House: 25 euros/person
- Loire Valley Castles: 75 euros/person
- Château de Versailles: 60 euros/person
- Champagne tastings : 120 euros/person
- Eiffel Tower with access to the 2nd floor: 40 euros/person
- Eiffel Tower with access to the 3rd floor: 55 euros/person
We will come and pick you up at your accommodation, hotel or Airbnb in Paris.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
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An incredible moment in Versailles with an exceptional guide. Perfect organization and the feeling of benefiting from real listening and real customer service. It is extremely appreciable. Thank you
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What if the day includes the Musical Gardens or Fountains Show?
The inclusion of the Musical Gardens or Fountains Show depends on the day’s program and schedule
What does the Private Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour include?
The tour includes pickup from your Paris accommodation, a private expert guide, timed entrance tickets to Versailles Palace, a guided tour of the palace and gardens, and free time for personal discovery
Is lunch included in the tour?
Meals and drinks, including lunch, are not included in the tour price
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes, the private format of the tour allows for customization based on your interests and preferred pace
What are the main highlights of the tour?
Highlights include timed access to the Palace of Versailles, a visit to the Hall of Mirrors, a stroll through the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, and exploration of Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and Queen's Hamlet
What is the cancellation policy for the tour?
The cancellation policy states that full refunds are available up to 22 days prior to departure, except for non-refundable tickets
What happens if I need to change the pickup location?
You should notify Ophorus immediately if your hotel or predetermined meeting place changes
What should I wear for the tour?
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking through palace rooms and extensive gardens, and to dress according to the weather during the outdoor visit
Are there any additional fees for using a credit card?
There is no charge for processing credit card payments, except for American Express, which incurs an additional 3% fee
How many people can join this private tour?
The tour can accommodate any group size starting from 2 people, with various transportation options available
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