Tickets, an art historian guide and hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle are included; food and drinks cost extra. 4.86 from 71 reviews at €481 per person for 4h.
In our comparison: #27 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €481 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 68 of 71
Star breakdown of all 71 ratings
Reviewers praise the historical guidance and hotel pickup; some feel rushed through the palace
Written by Guidekin from the 70 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (14 November 2019 to 14 March 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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This Half-Day Private Tour in Versailles is the opportunity to discover the most famous palace in the world and surely also the largest castle with its 67,000 m2 and 700 rooms. During your visit to the residence of Louis XIV, the Sun King, your guide will make you admire the state apartments of Louis XIV and the magnificent and amazing "Hall of Mirrors." After this exceptional visit, you will have free time to discover the beautiful French Gardens with 55 fountains before returning to Paris. - Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Palace and Gardens for your comfort and to guarantee you an easy access to the Palace of Versailles. - The tour is completely adapted with a customized itinerary. - Multilingual Licenced Driver-Guide accustomed to VIP customers. - Premium service at a very competitive price.
1h · Admission includedYou will admire the most emblematic gallery of the palace, the magnificent "Hall of Mirrors". This is certainly the most famous room in the palace. This is the room where, for instance, that in 1783 Britain and USA signed the Treaty of Paris, and, on 28 June 1919 the Peace Treaty putting and end to World War I was also signed.
15 min · Admission includedAt the end of this extraordinary visit, you will have free time to discover the famous gardens à la française, designed by André le Notre, with its 55 pools and fountains and its magnificent statues.
1h · Admission includedThis Half-Day Private Tour in Versailles is the opportunity to discover the most famous palace in the world and surely also the largest castle with its 67,000 m2 and 700 rooms. During your visit to the residence of Louis XIV, the Sun King, your guide will make you admire the state apartments of Louis XIV and the magnificent and amazing "Hall of Mirrors." After this exceptional visit, you will have free time to discover the beautiful French Gardens with 55 fountains before returning to Paris.
- Tickets to the Palace and Gardens for your comfort and to guarantee you an easy access to the Palace of Versailles.
- The tour is completely adapted with a customized itinerary.
- Multilingual Licenced Driver-Guide accustomed to VIP customers.
- Premium service at a very competitive price.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #27 of 67 | €481 | 4h | 4.86 (71) | private |
| Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private |
| Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared |
| Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits | €390 | 12h | 5.0 (95) | shared |
Ranked #27 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. Compare all 67 Day Trips