Versailles becomes effortless when your tickets and route are handled for you. This guided tour pairs timed entry to the Palace of Versailles with an expert guide who brings the state apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors to life. You step inside with timed entry and go straight into the former heart of the French court, learning the stories behind the Bourbon monarchy as you go.
After the guided rooms, you receive an introduction to the Gardens of Versailles, then explore the sweeping parterres, fountains, and groves at your own pace, with time to reach the Trianon Estate. It is a relaxed, well-paced way to see the highlights without the stress of planning.
Pick the version that fits you best: travel round-trip by train from Paris with a standard group, keep things personal in a small group, or meet directly at Versailles for a shorter on-site tour without transport.
Paris, France
Meet your expert guide at a central Paris metro stop. Then, board the train for the smooth ride out to Versailles, roughly 30 minutes each way. On arrival, a short walk brings you to the palace gates. (The Express option meets directly at the Palace of Versailles and does not include transport from Paris.)
Place d'Armes, , Versailles, France
Head inside with timed-entry tickets and follow your guide through the opulent state apartments, where the drama and power of the Bourbon court come to life. You take in the soaring Royal Chapel and the elegant Princess' Apartments along the way. The tour builds to the Hall of Mirrors, the palace's showstopping gallery lined with mirrors and chandeliers, before you explore the King's State Apartments and the political symbolism woven into every room.
Place d'Armes, A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, Versailles, France
Your guide leads you to the garden entrance for an introduction to the sweeping geometric parterres, fountains, and groves, where the guided experience ends. From here you are free to wander at your own pace and walk out to the Trianon Estate before returning to Paris with your pre-arranged train ticket. (The Express option runs about 2 hours and does not include return transport.)
The meeting point is located just outside Saint-Lazare Station on Cr. de Rome, between the glass Bubble entrance and Les Valises de Tous, the sculpture of stacked suitcases. It’s a well-known landmark directly in front of the station.
At the equestrian statue of Louis the XIV in the Place d'Armes. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red 'The Tour Guy' sign!
Your guide will meet you outside of Café Pierre Hermé (located near Pont de l'Alma bridge), holding a sign with The Tour Guy on it.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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