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Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None

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Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None
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Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None

About this experience

Tour is only in English. Embark on a journey to Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tailored packages to fit your schedule and budget. Upgrade for a small-group experience and extend your visit to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Choose transportation: meet at the site, central Paris pick-up, or hotel pick-up in western Paris. Tours last approximately 1.5-2.5 hours for half-day options, or 4 hours for full-day tours, led by knowledgeable guides. Duration varies depending on the chosen option. Highlights include the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and more. Full-day clients can explore Trianon palaces independently. Attention: Choose from 4 guided tour options for a personalized experience. Don't miss this captivating journey through history! The Tour will have a minimum 11 to 28 travelers (depending on the option chosen)

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 1h

    Option : Pick-up by Minivan We offer a diverse range of packages tailored to suit both your schedule and budget. Opt for an upgrade to enjoy a more intimate small-group experience and extend your visit for a full-day experience to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Additionally, personalize your transportation preferences. Choose to meet your guide directly at the site, enhance your experience with a pick-up from a central meeting point in Paris, or select alternative transport options, including hotel pick-up in the western part of Paris. Only for option with transfer ( option: 1,2,3 )

  2. Stop 2 · 1h 30min

    Option : No Transfer Palace : Guided Tour in English 1:30 hours

  3. Stop 3 · 30min

    Garden : Guided tour in the garden for 30 mn. (Available only for Standard, Small Group, and Semi-Private options. Essential groups visit on their own.)

  4. Stop 4 · 2h

    After the guided portion, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Versailles for approximately 2 hours (for half-day tours) or 4 hours (for full-day tours) to wander at your own pace and discover its treasures independently.

  5. Stop 5 · 1h

    After 4 hours at Versailles for the half day and 6 hours for the full day, your driver will pick you up in front of the castle to return to Paris. ( except option 5, no transportation )

What’s included

  • Guided tour: 1.5–2 hrs (Classic, Small Group & Semi-Private). Essential Gr : 1.5 h, no garden visit.
  • Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.(included)
  • Hotel pick-up west of Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles
  • Guided Tour in English, Half or full-day tour (6 or 8.5 hrs) with roundtrip transportation included.
  • Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop-off in Paris only districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,
  • Tour without transportation – meeting directly in Versailles

Not included

  • Not wheelchair accessible and Unfortunately, our vehicles and tours are not wheelchair accessible
  • We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old
  • Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities
  • Train tickets to the Trianons are not included
  • Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop off outside Paris and Paris 3,4,9,10,11,12,13,,17,18,19,20, districts

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Essential Experience Group

Half Day Tour Hotel Pick-up: Essential Experience Group Half day Hotel Pickup + Garden: Palace guided tour (1:30 hours) + Free time (2 hours) Pick-up location: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Up to 27 guests or fewer: The garden visit is self-guided & Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) - Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Pick-up time start : Morning : -Pick-up from 8:30 am- 9:45 am / Afternoon: Pick-up from 11:30 am- 12:30 am (depending on the district) Minivan or Car Tour Time: The time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your location Pickup included

Semi-Private Group Tour

Half Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Semi-Private Group Tour – up to 11 guests or fewer Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris. Guided tour + Garden + Pickup: Palace guided tour (2:00 hours ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) - 1:30 hours Freetime Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup Pick-up Location :: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Minivan or car max 8 pax Tour Time: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your

Classic Group Hotel Pickup

Half day Tour Hotel Pickup: Classic Group Tour Guided tour + Garden + Pickup:: Palace guided tour (2:00 ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) Pick-up location:: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Duration: 6 hours: The total tour duration also covers the transfer time Lunch not included Minivan 7-8 pax Up to 20 guests or fewer Pickup included

Private guided tour half day

Private Half day Tour: Private Guided tour : Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris. Palace guided tour + garden (2h00) Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Lunch not included By Minivan & Car 8 pax max Pickup included

Classic Group Tour No Pickup

Half Day Tour / No transfer: Please note: No hotel pickup or transfer is provided. Palace guided tour 2:00 (palace & garden) Standard Group Tour up to 20p Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Lunch: Please note: food and drinks are not provided. Starting point: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Small Group Tour Hotel Pickup

Half Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Small Group Tour – up to 15 guests or fewer Half day Hotel Pickup : 6 hours tour Palace guided tour + Garden (2:00 ) & 1:45 h free time Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Pick-up time start :: Pick-up from Pick-up from 11:30 am- 12:30 am (depending on the district) Minivan ( 4 to 8 seats ) Tour Time : : The time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your location Pickup included

Full day Classic Group tour

Full Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Classic Group Tour Palace guided tour (2:00 hours ) & visit on your own : Garden and Trianon Pick-up from your hotel : Pick-up from your hotel ( in option selected) or meeting point in Paris Hotel Duration: 8 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip )Please note: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Lunch not included Up to 20 guests or fewer Minivan or Car : Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Tour Time: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your locat Pickup included

Meeting & pickup

  • Meeting point in front of boutique " Amorino"
  • Meeting point in front the restaurant "Le Fumoir"
  • Meeting point in front the restaurant "Chez Gladine"
  • Meeting point in front of the FedEx
  • Grille d'Honneur 78000 Versailles, France
  • In front boutique "Philipp Plein"
  • Pick-up at the Meeting Point : Metro Line N°8 Station : École Militaire In front of VESPER's Restaurant

End point

  • Meeting point in front of boutique " Amorino"
  • Meeting point in front the restaurant "Le Fumoir"
  • Meeting point in front the restaurant "Chez Gladine"
  • Meeting point in front of the FedEx
  • Grille d'Honneur 78000 Versailles, France
  • In front boutique "Philipp Plein"
  • Pick-up at the Meeting Point : Metro Line N°8 Station : École Militaire In front of VESPER's Restaurant

ATTENTION : • Entrance Tickets: Your guide will provide entrance tickets on the day of your tour. • Transportation: Pick-up and drop-off from your location are included (if eligible). • Required Documents: Please bring your passport or ID for verification. For children, museums may also require proof of age. • Be Punctual: Kindly arrive on time in front of the meeting point, not inside. Missed pick-ups cannot be rescheduled or refunded. • Pick-Up Time Updates: The pick-up time indicated on your voucher may be subject to change. We will email you the updated time 1-2 days before your tour. Please check your email regularly or contact us if needed. If adjustments are required on our part, we kindly ask customers to remain reachable. Travel agencies, please include customer details when booking. • Participant Declaration: To ensure a smooth experience, all participants, including infants, must be declared in advance. We cannot accept last-minute additions. Undeclared participants on the day of the tour will be denied entry without a refund. • Accessibility Notice: Please note that motorized wheelchairs are not permitted in the museum. Our trunks do not have enough space to accommodate wheelchairs, even foldable ones. • Non-Refundable Tickets: Museum tickets are non-refundable, and last-minute cancellations or changes are not possible. • Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to make your tour experience enjoyable and seamless !

Before you go

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 6 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases.
  • Option 1: "Half Day Semi-Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
  • Option 2: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden
  • Option 3: "Half Day Essential Group Tour (up to 27 guests), lasting 1:30 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden. This tour focuses solely on the essential information, providing a concise and engaging experience for those eager to discover the highlights.
  • Option 4: "Half Day Small Group Tour (up to 15 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
  • Option 5: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
  • Option 6: "Half Day Semi Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
  • Option 7: "Full Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden+Trianon ticket
  • Option: Half Day Private Tour lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
  • Our tours are limited, we cannot cancel or modify bookings at the last minute for any reason. Tickets are non-refundable by the museums. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event date or no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • Participants should be prepared to follow their guide for about 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles can be quite crowded, and we must stick to the scheduled visiting times. Please note that the guide is unable to provide personal assistance. If you have any concerns about walking difficulties, health issues, or other considerations, we recommend reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
  • The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens
  • Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.