About this tour
Explore Versailles across eight hours with a knowledgeable guide, moving from Louis XIV's opulent State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors through the vast French gardens with their 55 fountains. After lunch at an on-site restaurant overlooking the Grand Canal, venture to the Trianon palaces where royalty escaped formal court life. You'll travel in a private Mercedes minivan with panoramic windows, departing and returning from your hotel.
Highlights
- State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors with expert commentary
- Self-guided exploration of 55 ornamental fountains
- Three-course lunch with wine at palace restaurant
- Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon private estates
- Private air-conditioned transport with WiFi
- Hotel collection and drop-off included
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the hotel and drives you to Versailles in a comfortable minivan. You'll spend the morning touring the royal apartments and the famous mirrored gallery with your guide providing historical context. Then you have unscheduled time to wander the gardens at your own pace—bring comfortable shoes as the grounds are extensive. Lunch is a proper sit-down affair with three courses, wine, and coffee at a restaurant within the palace domain. The afternoon focuses on the two Trianon buildings, smaller but equally lavish retreats used by the royal family away from the formal palace.
Good to know
The guide is multilingual and accustomed to premium clientele. Prams and infant seats are available if needed. Wear sensible footwear for the gardens. The tour suits all fitness levels, though expect considerable walking. Gratuities are optional.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.