Full Day Guided Tours & Trianons & Garden Show ( april-october)
Priority Access with Hotel Pick-up
Versailles Full-Day Standard Group Tour from Paris – Maximum 20 Guests
DESCRIPTION :
VERSAILLES FULL-DAY STANDARD GROUP TOUR FROM PARIS – MAXIMUM 20 GUESTS
2.5-Hour Guided Palace and Gardens Visit • Independent Trianon Exploration • Hotel Pickup Discover Versailles on a full-day tour combining a detailed guided visit with extended independent time throughout the Royal Estate.
Travel from Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and enter the Palace with reserved timed admission. Your licensed guide will accompany the group for approximately 2.5 hours through the Palace of Versailles and selected areas of the formal gardens.
Explore the King’s State Apartments, the Apollo Room, which served as the Throne Room, and the spectacular Hall of Mirrors. Continue into the gardens, where your guide will explain André Le Nôtre’s design, the royal fountains and the symbolism of this monumental landscape. After the guided visit, enjoy approximately four hours for lunch and independent exploration of the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet.
With a maximum of 20 participants, this standard-group tour offers more guided time than our large-group option while remaining more affordable than our semi-private tour.
TOUR AT A GLANCE
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• Total duration: Approximately eight hours, including transportation
• Guided group: Maximum 20 guests
• Transportation: Air-conditioned minivan, maximum eight passengers per vehicle
• Guided visit: Approximately 2.5 hours
• Guided sites: Palace of Versailles and selected areas of the gardens
• Independent time: Approximately four hours, including lunch
• Independent sites: Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet
• Pickup: Eligible hotels and residences in central and western Paris
• Alternative departure: Selected central Paris meeting point
• Tour language: English
• Admission: Palace, gardens and Trianon Estate tickets included
If your preferred date is not yet open for online booking, you can submit a free Priority Booking Request. No payment or credit card is required. When official reservations open, Paris Webservices will check ticket, guide, vehicle and tour availability, then contact you with the final details and a secure payment link.
Important: This request is not a confirmed booking and does not guarantee availability. Our Versailles tours have limited places, so we recommend submitting your request as early as possible.
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Duration : 8-9 hours (transfer time included) / 2:30 hours Guided tour + Garden / 20 people maximum
Tour Language : English.
SELECT YOUR TOUR & DATE :
From 185 €
TOUR DETAILS
Included :
• Pickup from eligible hotels and residences in the designated Paris service area, or a selected central meeting point
• Round-trip transportation between Paris and Versailles
• Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned minivans
• Maximum eight passengers per minivan
• Reserved timed Palace admission
• Standard guided group limited to 20 guests
• Approximately 2.5-hour guided Palace and Gardens visit
• Professional licensed English-speaking guide
• Admission to the Palace of Versailles
• Admission to the Gardens of Versailles
• Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains admission when scheduled
• Admission to the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
• Access to Marie-Antoinette’s Estate and Queen’s Hamlet
• Approximately four hours for lunch and independent exploration
• Audio equipment when required for the guided visit
Not Included :
• Guided visit to the Trianon Estate
• Lunch, food and drinks
• Tourist train transportation
• Bicycle rental
• Electric cart rental
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities
• Individual assistance for visitors with reduced mobility
• Pickup or drop-off outside the designated Paris service area
• Access to buildings or areas closed by the Palace of Versailles
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Walking and Mobility
This full-day tour involves prolonged standing and considerable walking through the Palace, gardens and Trianon Estate. Routes include steps, cobblestones, gravel and uneven surfaces. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not suit visitors with significant mobility difficulties. Guests requiring assistance must travel with a capable companion.
Punctuality
Be ready at your confirmed pickup or meeting point on time. Meeting-point participants should arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals and missed pickups cannot be refunded because Palace admission is reserved for a specific time.
Group and Transportation
The guided group is limited to 20 participants. Transportation is organised in air-conditioned minivans carrying a maximum of eight passengers each.
Identification
All participants, including children, must be declared when booking. Valid identification may be required for age-based or reduced admission.
Tickets and Voucher
Admission and transportation are included. Your PWS voucher is not a direct Palace ticket and must first be presented to your driver, guide or representative.
LUNCH AND FREE TIME
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Lunch is not included. Approximately four hours are provided for lunch and independent visits to the gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet. Restaurants may be busy during the high season, so a quick lunch is recommended.
GETTING AROUND THE ESTATE
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The Versailles Estate is extensive. The tourist train, bicycles and electric carts may be available at an additional cost but are not included or guaranteed. Allow enough time to return to the vehicle meeting point.
SEASONAL GARDEN PROGRAMMES
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Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains admission is included when scheduled. Dates, fountain operation, music and access to the groves are determined by the Palace and may change without notice.
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC
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Hotel pickup is limited to designated areas of central and western Paris. A meeting point may be proposed for accommodations outside the service zone. Return may be provided to your hotel or near the Eiffel Tower or Champs-Élysées, according to the selected option. Journey and arrival times depend on traffic.
GOOD TO KNOW
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• Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
• Large bags, suitcases and luggage are not accepted
• Keep valuables secure in crowded areas
• Food and drinks are not permitted in the minivan
• Only still water in a closed bottle is allowed
• Security checks may delay reserved admission
• Return to all meeting points at the confirmed time
• The Trianon Estate is visited independently
DISCOVER THE VERSAILLES ESTATE
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The Palace
Louis XIV transformed Versailles into the political centre of France. Its architecture, decoration and ceremonies expressed royal authority and governed life at Court.
The Hall of Mirrors
This celebrated gallery overlooks the gardens and is decorated with mirrors, chandeliers and paintings honouring Louis XIV. It later hosted major events, including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
The Gardens
Designed principally by André Le Nôtre, the gardens combine long perspectives, fountains, sculptures and ornamental pools to create a monumental royal landscape.
The Trianon Estate
The Grand Trianon provided Louis XIV with a retreat from Palace ceremony. The Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet are closely associated with Marie-Antoinette. These sites are explored independently on this tour.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How large is the guided group?
The guided visit is limited to 20 participants. Each minivan carries a maximum of eight passengers.
Is the entire day guided?
No. The Palace and selected garden areas are guided for approximately 2.5 hours. Lunch and the Trianon Estate are independent.
Are the Trianons and Queen’s Hamlet included?
Yes. Admission is included, subject to official opening conditions.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is taken during the independent portion of the tour.
Does reserved admission avoid all waiting?
No. Compulsory security screening may still cause delays.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, within the designated service area. Otherwise, a meeting point will be proposed.
Is the tourist train included?
No. It is operated separately and remains subject to availability.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No. The tour involves extensive walking, standing and uneven surfaces.
When does the tour return?
Departure from Versailles is normally around 5:00 p.m. Arrival in Paris depends on traffic.
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TOUR OPERATED BY PARIS WEBSERVICES
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Paris Webservices has organised Versailles tours and transportation for more than 20 years.
FULL-DAY ITINERARY
Morning Pickup in Paris
Your driver will collect you from an eligible hotel or residence in central or western Paris. If your accommodation is outside the pickup area, you can join the tour from a selected meeting point. Transportation is provided in air-conditioned minivans limited to eight passengers per vehicle.
Reserved Palace Admission
Enter the Palace through the dedicated group entrance with reserved timed admission. Compulsory security checks may cause delays during busy periods.
Guided Palace Visit
Follow your licensed guide through the Royal State Apartments and discover the history of Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and the Royal Court.
The standard itinerary normally includes:
• The Hercules Room
• The King’s State Apartments
• The Apollo Room, which served as the Throne Room
• The War Room
• The Hall of Mirrors
• The Peace Room
• The Queen’s State Apartments, when open
The itinerary may change because of restoration work, official events or temporary closures.
Guided Garden Introduction
Continue with your guide through selected areas of the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. The complete guided Palace and Gardens visit lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Lunch and Independent Time
Enjoy approximately four hours for lunch and independent exploration. Lunch, food and drinks are not included.
Independent Trianon Visit
Admission to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet is included. These sites are visited independently and remain subject to official opening conditions.
Return to Paris
Meet your driver at the confirmed time and location for the return journey. The precise arrival time in Paris depends on traffic conditions.
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Lunch and Independent Time
Enjoy approximately four hours for lunch and independent exploration. Lunch, food and drinks are not included.
Independent Trianon Visit
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Admission to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet is included. These sites are visited independently and remain subject to official opening conditions.
Return to Paris
Meet your driver at the confirmed time and location. Please be punctual, as the vehicle cannot wait for late participants. The precise arrival time in Paris depends on traffic conditions.
WHY CHOOSE THIS STANDARD GROUP TOUR?
This full-day tour combines a detailed 2.5-hour guided visit to the Palace and selected garden areas with approximately four hours for lunch and independent exploration of the Trianon Estate.
It offers more guided time than our 27-guest large-group tour while remaining more affordable than our 11-guest semi-private and fully guided options.
This tour includes:
• Round-trip transportation from Paris
• Hotel pickup within the designated service area
• Reserved timed Palace admission
• Professional Palace and Gardens guide
• Standard group limited to 20 guests
• Approximately four hours of independent time
• Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet admission
HOW THIS TOUR DIFFERS
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Large-Group Tour
Up to 27 guests with a shorter 1.5-hour guided Palace visit.
Semi-Private Tour
The same general programme in a smaller group limited to 11 guests.
Fully Guided Tour
The guide also accompanies participants through the Trianon Estate.
This Standard-Group Tour
Maximum 20 guests, approximately 2.5 hours with the guide and independent Trianon exploration at a more accessible price.
FULL-DAY ITINERARY
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Morning Pickup in Paris
Your driver will collect you from an eligible hotel or residence in central or western Paris. If your accommodation is outside the pickup area, you can join the tour from a selected meeting point. Transportation is provided in air-conditioned minivans limited to eight passengers per vehicle.
Reserved Palace Admission
Enter the Palace through the dedicated group entrance with reserved timed admission. Compulsory security checks may cause delays during busy periods.
Guided Palace Visit
Follow your licensed guide through the Royal State Apartments while learning about Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and life at the Royal Court.
The itinerary may change because of restoration work, official events or temporary closures.
Guided Garden Introduction
Continue with your guide through selected areas of the formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. The complete guided Palace and Gardens visit lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
MEETING POINT & MAP
Tour Details:
Departure from your Hotel or Residence in Paris:
- Morning Tour: From 8:15 am to 9:30 am
- Afternoon Tour: From 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Return from Versailles:
- From April to October (Morning Tour): Around 2:00 pm
- From April to October (Afternoon Tour): Around 5:00 pm
- From November to March (All Tours): Around 4:00 pm
Option: Meeting Point Small Group Full-Day Guided Tour + Gardens
Departure from Paris:
We only serve clients staying in the following West Paris districts: 16, 15, 14, 7, 8, 6, and select parts of district 1,2,17. For clients staying outside of these areas, please select the central meeting point in Paris.
Tour Ref : HFDV18
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please review our cancellation policy carefully before booking:
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation deadlines are based on Paris local time (CET/CEST).
Individual Bookings (1–7 participants)
(Applies to all bookings made directly on our website and on Viator / TripAdvisor.)
Cancellation Terms
1. Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the scheduled start time (Paris time):
• Full refund.
2. Cancellations made 24 hours or less before the scheduled start time (Paris time):
• 100% cancellation fee applies.
• The booking will be considered a no-show.
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Important Conditions
• Late Arrival: Participants arriving after the scheduled start time will be considered a no-show. No refund or rescheduling will be offered.
• Tour Interruption: If a participant leaves the tour after it has started, no refund will be issued.
• Time Zone Responsibility: All times are based on Paris local time (CET/CEST). Missed tours due to time zone confusion are non-refundable.
• Force Majeure: In case of force majeure or safety concerns, we reserve the right to modify or cancel a tour. In such cases, a full refund or alternative date will be offered.
• Reservation Confirmation: A booking is confirmed only once a confirmation email has been issued.
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Group Bookings (8 or more participants – Website bookings only)
(This policy applies only to private group bookings made directly with us.)
Cancellation Terms
1. More than 7 days before the scheduled start time (Paris time):
• Full refund.
2. Between 7 days and 48 hours before the scheduled start time:
• 50% cancellation fee.
3. Less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time:
• 100% cancellation fee.
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Important Notes for Group Bookings:
• Interruption of Tour or Service: If a group interrupts the tour or service during its delivery, no refund will be provided for the unused portion.
• Late Arrivals: Groups arriving after the scheduled start time will be considered a "no-show." No refunds or rescheduling will be offered.
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CURRENCY
• Charges will be debited in Euros. Prices include all applicable taxes and VAT.
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