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Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None

4.6 · 1,468 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 88% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by PARIS WEBSERVICES Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
6h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €154 · max 8 from €184 · private from €420
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30, 08:45, 10:00, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00 · Hotel pickup only on 6 of 7 options (Essential Experience Group, Small Group Tour Hotel Pickup +4)
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A flexible Versailles visit: hotel pickup, meeting point or meet-there, guided in English.

The choose-your-logistics option,1,468 reviews.

In our comparison: #21 of 22 in Versailles Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

7 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Classic Group Tour No PickupThe page priceHalf Day Tour / No transfer: Please note: No hotel pickup or transfer is provided. Palace guided tour 2:00 (palace & garden) Standard Group Tour up to 20p Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Lunch: Please note: food and drinks are not provided. Starting point: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France€89
Essential Experience GroupHalf Day Tour Hotel Pick-up: Essential Experience Group Half day Hotel Pickup + Garden: Palace guided tour (1:30 hours) + Free time (2 hours) Pick-up location: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Up to 27 guests or fewer: The garden visit is self-guided & Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) - Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Pick-up time start : Morning : -Pick-up from 8:30 am- 9:45 am / Afternoon: Pick-up from 11:30 am- 12:30 am (depending on the district) Minivan or Car Tour Time: The time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your location Pickup included€149 for 2+ people
Small Group Tour Hotel PickupHalf Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Small Group Tour – up to 15 guests or fewer Half day Hotel Pickup : 6 hours tour Palace guided tour + Garden (2:00 ) & 1:45 h free time Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) Pick-up time start :: Pick-up from Pick-up from 11:30 am- 12:30 am (depending on the district) Minivan ( 4 to 8 seats ) Tour Time : : The time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your location Pickup included€154 for 2+ people
Classic Group Hotel PickupHalf day Tour Hotel Pickup: Classic Group Tour Guided tour + Garden + Pickup:: Palace guided tour (2:00 ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) Pick-up location:: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Duration: 6 hours: The total tour duration also covers the transfer time Lunch not included Minivan 7-8 pax Up to 20 guests or fewer Pickup included€169 for 2+ people
Semi-Private Group TourHalf Day Tour Hotel Pickup: Semi-Private Group Tour – up to 11 guests or fewer Hotel Pickup : 6 h tour Pick up from hotel-Rbnb in Paris. Guided tour + Garden + Pickup: Palace guided tour (2:00 hours ) + Musical fountains show or the Musical gardens (april -october) - 1:30 hours Freetime Duration: 6 hours: Duration included the transfer time ( roundtrip ) the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup Pick-up Location :: Hotel or Residence pick-up and drop-off in Paris only in districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16 Minivan or car max 8 pax Tour Time: the time shown on the voucher corresponds to the first pickup. Your actual pickup time will depend on your€184 for 2+ people

Children from €79 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Guided tour: 1.5–2 hrs (Classic, Small Group & Semi-Private). Essential Gr : 1.5 h, no garden visit.
  • Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.(included)
  • Hotel pick-up west of Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles
  • Guided Tour in English, Half or full-day tour (6 or 8.5 hrs) with roundtrip transportation included.
  • Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop-off in Paris only districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,
  • Tour without transportation – meeting directly in Versailles
  • Not wheelchair accessible and Unfortunately, our vehicles and tours are not wheelchair accessible
  • We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old
  • Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities
  • Train tickets to the Trianons are not included
  • Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop off outside Paris and Paris 3,4,9,10,11,12,13,,17,18,19,20, districts

Reviews

4.6
1,468 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,298 of 1,468

Star breakdown of all 1,468 ratings

5 stars
1,105 · 75%
4 stars
193 · 13%
3 stars
98 · 7%
2 stars
41 · 3%
1 star
31 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value knowledgeable guides and convenient hotel transfers, though some want more time to explore the gardens.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain the palace and its history clearly
  • Convenient hotel pickup and return in comfortable vehicles
  • Guides help groups navigate crowds and find clear views of the rooms
  • Headsets make the guide easy to hear inside the palace
  • Free time to explore the gardens independently

Complaints

  • Some find garden time sufficient, while others want longer to explore
  • Heat can limit garden exploration, and palace rooms can be very crowded
  • Unclear hotel pickup coverage or confusing meeting point instructions
  • A few consider the tour poor value for what is included

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 June 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meeting point in front of boutique " Amorino", Meeting point in front the restaurant "Le Fumoir", Meeting point in front the restaurant "Chez Gladine", Meeting point in front of the FedEx , Grille d'Honneur 78000 Versailles, France, In front boutique "Philipp Plein", Pick-up at the Meeting Point : Metro Line N°8 Station : École Militaire In front of VESPER's Restaurant · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 08:45, 10:00, 11:30, 11:45, 12:00, daily except Mon; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup only on 6 of 7 options (Essential Experience Group, Small Group Tour Hotel Pickup +4) (851 pickup points listed by the operator, 846 of them hotels)
Operator
PARIS WEBSERVICES; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Participants should be prepared to follow their guide for about 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles can be quite crowded, and we must stick to the scheduled visiting times. Please note that the guide is unable to provide personal assistance. If you have any concerns about walking difficulties, health issues, or other considerations, we recommend reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
  • The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens

Children

  • Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 6 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases.

Accessibility

  • Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.

Good to know

  • Food not included Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities
  • Children from €79 ages 6 to 17

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Versailles Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #21 of 22€1496h 30m4.57 (1468)varies by option
Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour€1458h4.98 (1372)shared
Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer€6375h4.99 (193)private
Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace€1698h4.92 (271)shared

Ranked #21 of 22 in Versailles Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €749, median €209; typical length 7h 30m. 7 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 22 Versailles Tours

From €149 per adult · Classic Group Tour No Pickup