--- title: Versailles Palace Private Tailored Guided Tour With Hotel Pickup lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-private-tailored-guided-tour-with-hotel-pickup/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 495 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 356 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [ru, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Versailles with a guide rank_in_category: 147 of 167 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-private-tailored-guided-tour-with-hotel-pickup/ --- # Versailles Palace Private Tailored Guided Tour With Hotel Pickup **Guidekin's take:** Versailles in a private WiFi-equipped Mercedes with hotel pickup, timed to dodge the worst of the palace crowds. The Hall of Mirrors with a guide who adjusts the day to your pace. In our comparison: #147 of 167 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a half-day trip out of Paris to Versailles in the comfort of a private, WiFi-equipped Mercedes Benz. Enter into the palace to see the famous Hall of Mirrors, among other rooms. This half-day trip is a great way to see Versailles with less crowds and enjoy the safety and comfort of your own private vehicle driven by an expert guide. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 2109 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €50: ages 0 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 2109 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €495 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 356 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Parismatic Tour - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Russian, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.8 from 356 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 335 of 356. - 5 stars: 324 (91%) - 4 stars: 11 (3%) - 3 stars: 8 (2%) - 2 stars: 7 (2%) - 1 star: 6 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical commentary and convenient hotel transfers; some report rushed visits. **Praised:** - Detailed historical and artistic commentary throughout the palace - Hotel pickup and return in comfortable private vehicles - Guides help navigate crowds and often avoid entrance queues - Commentary adapted to personal interests, with time for questions - Guides engage children and assist travellers with limited mobility **Complaints:** - Late hotel pickups disrupted plans for some travellers - Some felt rushed through the palace, while others enjoyed a flexible pace - The palace can still be crowded and noisy despite private guiding - Some felt the private experience did not justify its cost Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-12-21 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live guided tour by a local professional art historian guide - Private transportation - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy a half-day visit to Versailles on this private tour. You will admire the State Apartments of Louis XIV and the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. 2. **Exit out of the palace for free time outdoors in the garden, perhaps finding ...** (45m; admission included) - Exit out of the palace for free time outdoors in the garden, perhaps finding yourself sitting down to admire one of its 55 fountains. 3. **La Galerie des Glaces** (15m; admission included) - The Hall of Mirrors is a symbol of political, economic and artistic success of France. Take time to learn why from your guide. 4. **Versailles** (pass by, no stop) - During your trip you will cross the City of Versailles borne in 17th Century in front of the Palace. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30, 13:30 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 2109 ## 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 | €990 | €495 | | 4 | €1192 | €298 | | 6 | €1392 | €232 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #147 of 167** | €495 | 4h | 4.8 (356) | private | | [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private | | [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private | | [Private Guided Professional Photoshoot by the Eiffel Tower](/france/paris/tours/private-guided-professional-photoshoot-by-the-eiffel-tower/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.98 (411) | private | Ranked #147 of 167 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €52 to €955, median €183; typical length 2h. 167 of 167 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/private-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-private-tailored-guided-tour-with-hotel-pickup/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md