Top Versailles Half-day Tours

During this private excursion, beat the crowds at the popular Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line admission tickets, while learning more from your professional art historian guide than travelers exploring independently. Ideal for first-time visitors or those on a time budget, visit the palace, gardens, the Hall of Mirrors, and more, in only half a day.

Versailles, once home to French kings, is among the world’s largest and most opulent palaces. On this small-group tour, see the ever-popular landmark without the hassle. Upon meeting your guide, you’ll head straight inside with skip-the-line tickets. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, Versailles' gardens, and other highlights, and learn more from your guide’s commentary (headsets are provided so you can hear every word). This flexible tour gives you the chance to pick from different departure times, and opt to dine in the elegant, on-site restaurant.

Visit one of France’s most popular locations, the Palace of Versailles, on this private excursion from Paris. Explore the home of former French kings and queens as you stroll through hidden rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, and the gardens as well as the Petit Trianon of Marie Antoinette. Learn about the rich history of France and Versailles from your dedicated tour guide as you explore.

See another side of Versailles—and venture to parts of the palace grounds that few visitors explore—on this afternoon tour of the Petit Trianon. Located in Versailles’ sprawling gardens, the Petit Trianon is a private palace, once favored by Marie Antoinette. See the landmark and its companion gardens, visit the Queen’s Hamlet (a replica rustic village), explore the elegant Queen’s Theatre, and learn more about the controversial Marie Antoinette and her life at Versailles.

Experience the Palace of Versailles and its elegant surrounding gardens with this private tour, complete with skip-the-line access to the palace. Your personal, private guide will escort you through the palace and out into the gardens, where you'll get to zip around on your own four-seat golf cart while learning about the property’s rich history.

Visit the Palace of Versailles with skip-the-line admission, and avoid standing in the entrance queue before touring this royal chateau. On this 90-minute tour, follow a knowledgeable guide around the palace to see the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors. Then head outside independently to explore the expansive gardens at your leisure (note: an additional fee for the garden is required on days when the fountain show or musical show take place).

Witness the opulence of one of Europe's most magnificent royal residences on a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Skip the long lines with priority entrance, and explore the decadent salons and chambers where kings and queens of France once held court. Stroll through the expansive, World Heritage gardens, and add a regal flair to your visit with an optional fountain or music show on certain days.

Experience the magnificence of Versailles on a fun full-day bike tour, including round-trip transfers by train from Paris. Meet your guide on arrival and spend the day pedaling around the beautiful parks, royal gardens, and forest trails. Stop to explore Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, snap photos of the grandiose palace from unique viewpoints and enjoy a picnic (own expense) along the Versailles' Grand Canal.

Enjoy a VIP, private full-day tour of Versailles Palace. Travel comfortably by a WIFI-equipped Mercedes Benz vehicle from Paris. Bypass the entrance queues with no-wait, skip-the-line admission tickets to the main residence, as well as the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette's private rural hamlet. Tours include a gourmet three-course lunch at the historic and picturesquely situated "La Flotille" restaurant.

Make the most of your time at Versailles Palace with this private tour of the King’s private apartments. Learn more about the history of France and its ill-fated royal family with a close-up look at the royal apartments. Be entertained and informed by your private guide and get the chance to ask questions. History enthusiasts will especially enjoy this tour.

Step inside the residence of the French Kings and discover the magnificent palace and gardens of Versailles. Explore the grand palace on a 3-hour tour with a private guide and learn the secrets of its iconic architecture, priceless artworks, and royal history as you visit the King and Queen’s apartments, the Chapel, the Coronation Room, and the Hall of Mirrors. Complete the tour with a walk around the famous Versailles Gardens, including (on select days) admission to the musical fountain show.

Versailles Palace is very popular and that can mean waiting in long lines to get in. Save time with this skip-the-line ticket. After getting there via private transport you’ll enter the palace in no time and receive an audioguide so you can learn more about the incredible palace while touring at your own pace. See the Royal Chapel, Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, and more.

Discover during a 1h30 walk with a guide the Royal City of Versailles, designed by the Sun King Louis XIV to facilitate the stays of the Court and to embellish the surroundings of his residence.  Discover the city's close links with the castle, its innovative urban plan, the church of Notre-Dame which was the royal parish, the historic market, the bailiwick and the picturesque streets that surround it, not to mention the monuments built under his reign. At the end of your walk, take advantage of a free entrance to visit the Palace at your leisure.

Experience the grand architecture and rich history of Versailles Palace, the former residence of French kings. With this private 3-hour tour, take in all the highlights with an official guide, see the King and Queen’s apartments and the Hall of Mirrors, and visit the Coronation Room and Chapel. After the tour, enjoy admission to the magnificent Versailles Gardens.

-Enjoy a Fun Golf Cart guided Tour through the Royal Gardens with stops at selection of viewpoints : groves (bosquets) and fountains -Enjoy a romantic escape along the Grand Canal onboard our small rowing boats. A truly relaxing moment accompanied by a bottle of Champagne. -Skip the line ticket for the Palace -Our Tour was designed according to the fountains time schedule, so you can enjoy the stunning water jets in action (on weekends only) -A bottle of Champagne will be served onboard the rowing boat

Discover this vast estate dedicated to Marie-Antoinette. Created by the Louis XVI, he first built a small castle, " Le Trianon de Porcelaine" he then replaced it with the Grand Trianon. It was the shelter famous queen, spouse of Louis XVI. She built a small fantasy village, one of the most beautiful and fashionable of Europe: half-timbered houses with thatched roofs. “Back to nature” was very a la mode at the time, the Queen became a luxury farmer dressed in muslin robes.

Escape from the crowd of the Palace of Versailles and discover this other side of Versailles, walking in the steps of Queen's Marie-Antoinette. After meeting your guide downtown Paris, leave for an afternoon to this less know part of Versailles Estate that the Queen enjoyed so much at her own time. See this area of the domain that just a few visitors have the time to explore. Listen to your guide who will share with you anecdotes and other stories about Marie Antoinette, probably one of the best known Queen in Versailles. Learn about her captivating life, her beauty, extravagant fashion and lavish entertainments which have also been told through several films and books, before returning to your accomodation in Paris.

A Majestic Experience The gardens of Versailles are famous for their intricate landscaping and meticulous upkeep. Your expert tour guide will lead you through the gardens, making sure you don't miss any of the hidden gems and sharing the incredible legends behind the musical fountains and sculptures. From Marie Antoinette's extravagant parties at Versailles to all the ‘secret’ mistresses of Louis the XIV, and why were all the sheep perfumed and dyed pink? Discover all the incredible stories. A Royal Lunch Following the inspirational musical fountains walking tour, we will have lunch at one of France's top crêperie restaurants. A two-course ´royal´ lunch is included; just imagine the gold utensils. When we finish lunch, we will take those who have Versailles Gold tickets to the entrance of the palace. NOTE: Until Oct 30th 2022, enjoy the Musical Gardens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and the Great Musical Waters on Saturdays and Sundays. NO active fountains on weekdays