VERSAILLES PALACE TOURPrivate Tour

Spectacularly located on thousands of acres of manicured gardens, the Palace of Versailles (Chateau de Versailles) is a royal palace like no other. Step back in time to 17th and 18th century France and discover Europe's greatest palace with your own expert guide.

  • Highlights
  • Discover the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Royal Chapel
  • A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, including escorted visits through the magnificent Versailles Gardens
  • Optional 3 hour extension to visit Monets’ Gardens
  • FREE collection and return to your central Paris hotel
  • Exclusive to Paris Magical Tours: Driver/Guide or Tour Team (Tour Guide plus additional Chauffeur)
  • Learn about the Paris Magical Tours Difference

Tour Itinerary

From Royal home to the birthplace of the French Revolution, the Palace of Versailles was at the heart of French power throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.

After being driven to Versailles, the day begins with your personal guide taking your party on a private guided tour of the magnificent Gardens of Versailles (Jardins de Versailles), containing 1,980 acres of garden and over 210,000 flowers, which are planted annually.

After enjoying the beautiful fountains its time to enter the Château itself, a sprawling palatial compound which houses a collection of art and treasures that needs to be seen to be believed:

Be transported back in time as you discover the Palace where the Sun King, Louis XIV, officially settled his court and government in 1682. Discover the stunning interiors of the King’s and the Queen’s State Apartments, the Royal Chapel and the Hall of mirrors to admire where Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette, once lived. Truly, a palace fit for a king.

Our tours are fully escorted, whether with a professional driver-guide at standard level (one person) or with your own sightseeing team at the VIP levels* (professional tour guide plus, in addition, a chauffeur), so that you never miss a beat.

There are no parking problems or walking long distances to see the sights. The curbside service stops right by the attractions, away from the masses.

Come and discover over 1000 years of history and experience the grandeur that is Paris in the most comfort and tranquility.

MONET’S GARDEN EXTENSION (3 HOURS)

Looking to make a full day itinerary? A popular option with the Magical Versailles Tour is a visit to Giverny, a typical quaint French village in the heart of the countryside to discover the inspiration for one of the world's most famous painters, Claude Monet.

Let your guide take you on a journey of discovery, stepping into the paintings of the master of Impressionism as you tour his private home and studio. Monet's gardens were inspired by the traditional Japanese gardens he knew only from prints. To put it simply, the real gardens of today are straight out of a painting: beautiful orchards, ponds draped with weeping willows and bamboo trees, and water lilies that stay in bloom all season. Become emersed in Monet's world as you take in his real life inspirations, seeing first-hand the famous water lilies (nymphéas) and the Japanese bridge that featured in so many of Monet's masterpieces.

Tour Extras

  • VIP Service

    Upgrade to the VIP levels: Gold, Platinum or Platinum Plus for extra benefits, including a professional tour guide and extra chauffeur team*, upgraded vehicles for extra space & comfort and exclusive experiences.

  • Traditional Lunch

    Prebook a meal at one of our selected historic Paris restaurants to save time. Free cordial drinks and priority service, exclusively to Paris Magical Tours clients.

  • Children's Programme

    Visiting with children aged under 16? Include the Magical Children's Programme option to add a fun and engaging range of activities to your tour.

TOUR DATES / TIMES / LANGUAGES

Daily throughout the year, except Mondays. First tour slot at 9:00am, last tour at 12:00pm. Outside working hour quotations are available on request.

Tour prices are quoted in both English and French languages. Tours are also available in most languages through our specialist multi-lingual guide team, including Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese. Language surcharges may apply.

Tour Prices

Prices include your professional driver-guide or tour guide plus qualified chauffeur (*VIP levels, guaranteed at Platinum levels and higher), private vehicle, parking fees, collection and return to your central Paris hotel or Gare du Nord Station and all taxes. Lunch/Entrance fees not included. Internet prices include up to a £20 discount for online bookings.

Prices are according to your party's size. For example, the cost of the Magical Versailles Tour is £899 for a party of 6, which works out at £149 per person. Private tours are amazing value, offering a personal experience for less than the cost of bus tours - see the Paris Magical Tours Difference

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  • Online Price (Save £20)
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Tour Comments

Congratulations on the consistent high quality of your service. - EICS International, Surrey UK-
What a fantastic day out. A wonderful guide full of information and tid bits, history and stories. Versailles came to life, we only wish we could have stayed the night! - The Seiler Family, Texas USA -

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