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title: Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 111
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.63
reviews: 150
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: First day trip?
rank_in_category: 61 of 67 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Paris to Versailles Small Group & Garden Access

**Guidekin's take:** The Hall of Mirrors and King's State Apartments lead into garden time at Versailles in a small shared group of up to ten guests. A guided palace visit and garden access are included; you return to Paris by train on your own, and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.63 from 150 reviews at €111 per person for 4h.

**First day trip?:** Start with Versailles: guided palace visit and garden access, 4h at €111 per person, 4.63 from 150 reviews; return to Paris by train on your own. Trade-off: Return to Paris by train on your own; 4h at €111 per person. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #61 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience the glory of Versailles on this insightful small group tour of the palace and its grounds. After heading from Paris to Versailles by train where your guide will show you some of the most important rooms including the stunning Hall of Mirrors. Wander the gargantuan landscaped gardens that surround the palace and enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore more of the royal domain at your own pace before returning to Paris by train on your own. This tour is capped at 10 people maximum to be an intimate experience with the opportunity to converse and interact with your guide. With all tickets and transport included, you won't have to worry about a thing besides showing up and enjoying a journey back to France's decadent royal past.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Max 10 people: small group
- Starts 08:00, 08:15, 12:30: 3 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €107: ages 2 to 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €111 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 150 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Walks - France
- Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 08:00, 08:15, 12:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.63 from 150 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 135 of 150.

- 5 stars: 125 (83%)
- 4 stars: 10 (7%)
- 3 stars: 6 (4%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 7 (5%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value historical storytelling and small groups; unclear meeting details and poor communication can derail the visit

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides explain royal history through stories and humour
- Small groups make asking questions and following the guide easier
- Escorted train travel makes the journey from Paris straightforward
- Priority palace entry that avoids long entrance queues

**Complaints:**
- Unclear meeting directions and unannounced schedule changes have caused missed starts
- Train ticket delays have left travellers without the guided palace visit
- Heavy crowds inside the palace, even when travelling in a small group
- Some feel rushed in the gardens, while others have enough time to explore independently

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-07-07 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Small group of 10 or fewer
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gardens of Versailles
- King's State Apartments
- Hall of Mirrors
- Peace Salon
- War Salon
- Roundtrip train ticket to/from Versailles
- Ticket for Palace of Versailles
- Headset

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

## Itinerary

1. **Paris** (1h) - Your tour begins in the center of Paris where you'll meet your guide and small group of max 10 travelers. You'll board a train together for a short ride into the countryside, so you don't have to worry about making your way to Versailles all by yourself.
2. **Palace of Versailles** (1h 30m; admission included) - Once at Versailles, you'll head into the Palace. As you walk your guide will bring the palace to life with stories of courtly intrigue and royal plots, while also giving you insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived here.
3. **On your guided tour, of course you'll see the most famous room at the Palace:...** (pass by, no stop) - On your guided tour, of course you'll see the most famous room at the Palace: the phenomenal Hall of Mirrors. This iconic space pays tribute to France's political, economic, and artistic success through exquisite paintings that line the hall.
4. **With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extr...** (45m; admission included) - With your guide leading the way, they'll give you an introduction to the extravagant Palace Gardens and allow you to wander them on your own. Depending on the day you’ll see either the Fountains Show, where the beautiful fountains come to life to music, or the musical Gardens...
5. **I Trianons E Le Hameau** (25m; admission included) - Use your free time to explore the secluded side of Versailles where the royals went for privacy and relaxation. Marie Antoinette frequented this space, in particular the Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet. Please note: If you select the VIP King's Apartments Option at...
6. **La Galerie des Carrosses** (20m; admission included) - Admire an impressive collection of lavish coaches used by French royals, including small coaches used for Marie Antoinette's children. Open on weekends and public holidays.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 08:00, 08:15, 12:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in front of the Saint-Lazare train station at 1 Cour de Rome, 75008 Paris. Your coordinator will be standing between the metro entrance and the modern statue of suitcases.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY-czSjVu5kcRm6KpIj9LzZI

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

## Compared with other Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #61 of 67** | €111 | 4h | 4.63 (150) | shared, max 10 |
| [Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer](/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/?format=md) | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private |
| [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared |
| [Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits](/france/paris/tours/paris-wine-day-tours-exclusive-champagne-tour-incl-3-visits/?format=md) | €390 | 12h | 5.0 (95) | shared |

Ranked #61 of 67 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 24 of 67 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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