Versailles · Île-de-France · 45 min from Paris
Private Versailles Tour from Paris
The Sun King's Palace, All to Yourself.
Private chauffeur from your Paris hotel, licensed English-speaking guide, pre-booked Palace entry. Choose your number of hours.
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Three centuries of French power
Why Versailles?
Forty-five kilometres southwest of Paris, the Palace of Versailles was built by Louis XIV to be the most powerful statement in architecture. Over 800 hectares, 700 rooms and three centuries of French history converge here, making it the most visited monument in France outside the capital.
The Hall of Mirrors is the icon: 73 metres of gilded arches, 357 mirrors and 20,000 candles. It was in this room that the German Empire was proclaimed in 1871 and the Treaty of Versailles signed in 1919. A private guide turns these walls from ornament into story.
The Trianon domain is the counterpoint. Louis XV built the Petit Trianon as a retreat from ceremony, and Marie-Antoinette made it her own, designing the English garden, the dairy, the theatre and the Hamlet where she played at peasant life. This side of Versailles is intimate, personal, and almost unknown to visitors who only see the Palace.
In summer peak season, 27,000 visitors arrive each day. Without a guide, the scale overwhelms. With a private chauffeur and a certified guide dedicated to you alone, Versailles becomes navigable, human and unforgettable. Our tour handles every detail from Paris pickup to final drop-off.
Why book your Versailles tour with us
Guide and chauffeur, one booking
Most visitors arrange transport and guide separately or join a shared group. We provide both, privately, in one request.
Tickets pre-booked for you
We handle Palace and garden entry in advance. No queuing at the ticket desk — you walk straight to the entrance.
100% private
No strangers join your group. The guide adapts language, pace and depth to you and your family.
Musical Fountains days
We flag Grandes Eaux Musicales dates in your quote so you can choose whether to visit on a fountain day.
Paris hotel pickup
Door-to-door in a luxury Mercedes. No metro, no train, no logistics to figure out.
Plan Around the Fountains
The Grandes Eaux Musicales bring the gardens to life with hundreds of fountains playing to baroque music by Lully, Charpentier and Handel — every weekend from early April to late October. On summer Saturday evenings, the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes illuminate the park with lights and fireworks. Visiting on a fountain day transforms the experience. We flag these dates in your quote so you can choose.
April – May
Grandes Eaux Musicales begin — weekends and some weekday afternoons
June – August
Peak season + Grandes Eaux Nocturnes on Saturday evenings (illuminated gardens)
September – October
Last weekends of the season — fewer crowds, golden light
November – March
No fountain shows — Palace open Tue–Sun, gardens quieter and more photogenic
Fountain Show days carry a small surcharge (approx. 10–12 euros per person) payable on site. We include the date context in your quote so you can decide whether to visit on a show day or a quieter day.
A Day at Versailles: Illustrative Itinerary
- Pickup at your Paris hotel (private chauffeur)
- Drive to Versailles (~45 min)
- Palace entry with your certified guide
- State Apartments with your certified guide
- Hall of Mirrors
- Formal gardens (André Le Nôtre)
- Lunch break at one of the on-site restaurants or cafésFull-day only
- Petit Trianon with your guideFull-day only
- Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Queen's EstateFull-day only
- Return drive to Paris
- Drop-off at your Paris hotel
Illustrative only. Order may vary depending on crowd levels, fountain show schedule and your preferences. Exact timings communicated in your quote.
What Our Guests Say
“Our guide was extraordinary. She knew every corner of the Hall of Mirrors and brought Marie-Antoinette to life in the Hamlet. The skip-the-line alone saved us an hour.”
Sarah & Tom M.
United Kingdom
“We came on a Grandes Eaux Musicales day. The fountains with baroque music playing was something I will never forget. Samantha's team arranged everything perfectly.”
Kenji T.
Japan
“The full-day tour was worth every minute. The Petit Trianon is a revelation. We never would have found it or understood it without our private guide. Absolutely exceptional.”
Linda & Robert F.
United States
“Our guide was extraordinary. She knew every corner of the Hall of Mirrors and brought Marie-Antoinette to life in the Hamlet. The skip-the-line alone saved us an hour.”
Sarah & Tom M.
United Kingdom
“We came on a Grandes Eaux Musicales day. The fountains with baroque music playing was something I will never forget. Samantha's team arranged everything perfectly.”
Kenji T.
Japan
“The full-day tour was worth every minute. The Petit Trianon is a revelation. We never would have found it or understood it without our private guide. Absolutely exceptional.”
Linda & Robert F.
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the tour include?
- Private chauffeur from your Paris hotel, certified English-speaking guide, and pre-booked tickets to the Palace and gardens. Lunch is not included — you have free time at one of the on-site restaurants on longer visits.
- Are the entrance tickets included?
- Yes. Pre-booked tickets to the Palace, the gardens, and the Trianon Estate (on full visits) are included in every package.
- What is the difference between Half-Day and Full-Day?
- The Half-Day covers the Palace highlights — State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and the formal gardens. The Full-Day adds a lunch break, then Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet in the afternoon with your guide.
- How far in advance should I book?
- We recommend booking at least one week ahead. For Grandes Eaux Musicales weekends and peak summer dates, two to three weeks is safer to secure your preferred day.
- What are the Grandes Eaux Musicales?
- The Musical Fountains run every weekend from early April to late October, and on certain weekday afternoons. Hundreds of fountains play to baroque music by Lully and Handel in the formal gardens. A surcharge of approximately 10–12 euros per person applies, paid on site. We flag these dates in your quote.
- Is the tour suitable for children or elderly visitors?
- Yes. The Palace is wheelchair-accessible in many areas. The gardens involve walking on gravel paths. Let us know in your message and we will adapt the route and pace accordingly.
- When is the Palace open?
- Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00am to 6:30pm. Closed on Mondays, 25 December, 1 January and 1 May. The Trianon Estate opens at 12:00pm.
- Can I combine Versailles with Giverny in the same day?
- Yes. The Giverny + Versailles combined package is available from our Giverny tour page — Monet's garden in the morning, the Palace in the afternoon, approximately 12 hours door-to-door.