Private Tour of Versailles Palace & Gardens from Versailles

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Highlights

  • Experience a private guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, with a dedicated English speaking expert guide

  • Your tour includes a visit to world-famous the Gardens of Versailles

  • Take the opportunity to visit the magnificent palace while it is less crowded

  • With Skip the Line Access to the Palace of Versailles we take the hassle out of your Versailles visit

Summary

Take a private tour of the Versailles Palace & Gardens as you explore the decadent estate in a manner fit for icons and royals alongside an English-speaking expert guide.  

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
6
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English

Why take this tour?

Experience a privately guided tour of the Palace & Gardens of Versailles as a dedicated English speaking expert guide shows you the most important rooms of the Palace and gives you incredible insight into the Kings and Queens who once lived here – loved or hated, they were never boring. Your tour includes a guided visit to the world-famous Gardens of Versailles, where – on certain days from April to October – you’ll see the fountain show, where water explodes to the sound of music. Or, you may enjoy visiting the gardens to the sound of classical music at the Musical Gardens event. With a Skip-the-Line Access ticket, you can breeze past the long lines and let your guide take all the hassle out of your Versailles visit.

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What’s included?

  • Guided visit inside the Palace of Versailles

  • Guided visit to the Gardens of Versailles

  • Expert, English-speaking private tour guide

  • All entrance fees

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

  • Food & beverages

Things to know

Before you book

  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance

  • We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours

Before you go

  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure

  • Our City Wonders representative with wear a blue jacket or top and will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.

  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended

  • Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour

Cancellation Policy

    This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

Redemption information

    Please note that Paris will host the 2024 Olympics from July 26th to August 11th, followed by the Paralympics from August 28th to September 8th. This may have an impact on our travel plans. While we are committed to minimizing any sort of inconvenience, please be aware that unforeseen issues may arise. We will make every effort to navigate challenges and ensure a smooth experience for you.
    • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
    • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
    • For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone 0033 1 70371426.
    • Our City Wonders representative with wear a blue jacket or top and will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.
    • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended.
    • Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
    • France’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours.
    • Please note that many sections of the palace are not air-conditioned (as A/C is not standard practice in France).
    • We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.

    Please Note:
    *Fountain Show is running from April to October on Saturdays and Sundays
    **Musical Garden Show is running from April to June and from September to October on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. While from July to August is running from Tuesday to Friday.
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.

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