--- title: Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-tour-with-the-estate-of-marie-antoinette/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 142 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: unavailable rating: 4.79 reviews: 195 duration_minutes: 510 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Petit Trianon by train schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-tour-with-the-estate-of-marie-antoinette/ --- # Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette **This tour is not bookable at the moment.** The operator has taken it off sale, as of 2026-10-22. Everything below is what the tour looked like when it last ran. Operators do bring these back, and when this one returns it goes back into our listings automatically. **Guidekin's take:** Pair Versailles' Hall of Mirrors and gardens with the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette's hamlet. Guided visits, an escorted train ride from central Paris and admission tickets are included; expect substantial walking and pay separately for lunch. 4.79 from 195 reviews at €142 per person for 8h 30m. ## Overview Step into the splendour of the most prestigious royal palace in Europe on this full-day guided tour of Versailles. Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, explore the opulent State Apartments, and stroll the grand gardens where lavish parties once captivated the court of the Sun King. In the afternoon, discover a more intimate side of Versailles with a visit to the private estate of Marie Antoinette. Explore the elegant Petit Trianon, her personal retreat hidden among manicured gardens. Finish your journey in her charming Normandy-style hamlet—complete with vineyard, farm, and vegetable gardens—created as a peaceful escape from court life. With expert commentary and access to both the main palace and the Queen’s hidden domain, this immersive experience reveals the full story of Versailles, from royal glory to private retreat. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your coordinator by the green… - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Children from €128: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €142 per person - Duration: 8h 30m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 195 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Memories France - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.79 from 195 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 186 of 195. - 5 stars: 172 (88%) - 4 stars: 14 (7%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 4 (2%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling and Marie Antoinette's estate; the amount of walking can be tiring. **Praised:** - Guides explain royal history clearly through stories, humour and answers to questions - Marie Antoinette's estate and the Queen's Hamlet are frequent highlights - Gardens and fountain displays are highlights alongside the palace - Help with the train journey from Paris is widely appreciated **Complaints:** - Extensive walking can be exhausting, particularly in hot weather - Heavy crowds inside the palace - Some praise the train guidance, while others find return arrangements unclear - Cancellation of the Marie Antoinette portion after booking Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-10-22 to 2026-09-08); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Discover Marie Antoinette’s private estate, from the Petit Trianon to her rustic hamlet. - Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments with an expert guide. - Explore the spectacular gardens that once hosted Versailles’ grandest celebrations. - Benefit from timed entry, all reservations and tickets including Palace, gardens and Petit Trianon - Enjoy an easy, escorted train ride from central Paris - Experience Versailles in full, including areas most visitors never get to see. ## Not included - Hotel pick up/drop off - Gratuities - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (2h; admission included) - Meet your guide in central Paris and enjoy a short, escorted train ride to Versailles. On arrival, let them take you on a journey in the footsteps of the Kings and Queens of France. During the reign of Louis XIV - the Sun King - Versailles was the place to be and to be seen.... 2. **La Galerie des Glaces** (15m; admission included) - Marvel at the glittering Hall of Mirrors, and hear the stories of the Kings, Queens and courtiers who played out their lives in this sumptuous setting. You'll learn how the Kings and Queens lived out their lavish lives in public, how they kept the gossiping courtiers under... 3. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (1h; admission included) - After visiting the royal apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. On fountain show days you will discover the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did... 4. **Le Petit Trianon** (2h; admission included) - We then invite you join us and discover the secret parts of this incredible place. After a break for lunch, spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful hidden treasures tucked away in the expansive gardens. Away from the crowds, see places that only Queens, Kings and their... 5. **Le Hameau De La Reine** (1h; admission included) - At Trianon Marie Antoinette lived a simple, country life. You will discover her Hamlet, a perfect replica of a Normandy village, complete with thatched cottages and vegetable gardens where, far from the elaborate rituals of the palace, she would play at being a shepherdess... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Meet your coordinator by the green newspaper kiosk situated on the corner of Boulevard de Vaugirard, just a few meters from number 5. It is next to the Montparnasse train station complex, close to the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe metro station. They will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJG_GfoDRw5kcROA2J0ECTfmY Ends: Your tour will end in Versailles. Your guide will provide return train tickets and give directions and advice for the easy journey back to central Paris. Trains leave every 15 minutes and all trains departing Versailles go to Paris. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves. - There will be a break in the gardens at the end of the morning tour for lunch, where there is a choice of restaurants or sandwich bars. - Please note lunch is at your own expense - You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours. - This tour requires a significant amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended - If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris! - Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour departure time. We have to catch a train to Versailles and we cannot wait for late arrivals. - Please note this tour requires a lot of walking. 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