--- title: Versailles Palace Private Half Day Guided Tour including Hotel Pickup from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-private-half-day-guided-tour-including-hotel-pickup-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 481 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [de, ru, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 27 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-private-half-day-guided-tour-including-hotel-pickup-from-paris/ --- # Versailles Palace Private Half Day Guided Tour including Hotel Pickup from Paris **Guidekin's take:** Visit the state apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then explore the French Gardens independently on a private tour for your party. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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. - 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 885 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 07:50 and 13:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 885 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €481 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Paris TRIP - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:50, 08:30, 13:10, 13:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.86 from 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 68 of 71. - 5 stars: 68 (96%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical guidance and hotel pickup; some feel rushed through the palace **Praised:** - Guides explain palace life, art and political history in accessible terms - Prompt hotel pickups and comfortable transport - Quick palace entry past long general admission queues - Private guidance allows questions and adjustments to visitors' interests - Guides keep children and teenagers involved in the palace visit **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the pace, while others feel rushed or want more time to explore the palace and gardens Written by Guidekin from the 70 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-11-14 to 2026-03-14); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Tickets - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Live guiding by a local professional art historian guide - Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle - Private Tour - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) - Food & Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (1h; admission included) - 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... 2. **La Galerie des Glaces** (15m; admission included) - You 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... 3. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (1h; admission included) - At 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:50, 08:30, 13:10, 13:30 - 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 The Paris TRIP Agency is conveniently located near the Eiffel Tower at: 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8RcNJqVv5kcRqFtbvU0jprM Pickup points listed by the operator: 885 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €962 | €481 | | 4 | €1120 | €280 | | 6 | €1278 | €213 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips start at €69 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips | 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](/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 #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. 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