Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

Meeting point

Departure

09:00, 09:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, daily except Mon; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

Hotel pickup from 2017 pickup points (2017 pickup points listed by the operator, 2017 of them hotels)

Operator

Paris To Versailles Private Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Palace of Versailles

   Visit the Royal Palace of Versailles, home of the French Monarchy. Your private guide brings history to life as you admire the War Room, the Peace Room, Louis XV’s Council Chamber, Louis XIV’s Bedchamber, and the Bull’s Eye Antechamber. In the State Apartments, you'll hear about King Louis XIV's love for grand entertainments and the significance of each of the seven rooms. The stories come alive as you pass billiard rooms, ballrooms, and lavish areas like the Apollo Salon, where Louis XIV hosted concerts and receptions — the grand throne room is a true symbol of the decadence at this World Heritage Site. You'll also have the chance to see the Queen's Apartments, specifically the Queen's Bedchamber, whose last resident was Marie Antoinette. Throughout this part of the tour, your guide will share insights on royal etiquette, revealing surprising rules that controlled every aspect of life at the royal court, both day and night.

   1h 30m · Admission included
2. The Royal Chapel

   Admire the Royal Chapel, completed in 1710 at the end of Louis XIV’s reign. Here your guide will divulge the traditions, music, and ceremonies that took place inside the chapel. Inside, you will also receive a lesson on the Absolute Monarchy: the belief that the King was elected by God. Pay attention to the Gothic-inspired features, as well as the more traditional architectural style of European palatine chapels.

   Pass by, no stop
3. 3
   La Galerie des Glaces

   Visit the dazzling Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. This opulent gallery, adorned with 357 sparkling mirrors, was designed to reflect the power and glory of Louis XIV. Imagine the grandiose balls and royal receptions that once filled this magnificent space, where every glittering reflection echoes the splendor of the Sun King's reign. As you stroll through, let the shimmering light transport you to a time of unparalleled elegance and majesty. Our guide will help you to feel the history and grandeur that still linger in these resplendent walls.

   20 min · Admission included
4. 4
   Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

   Finally, you’ll end your visit with some fresh air in the ornate gardens of Versailles. The 173-acre (70-hectare) grounds are vast, and unsurprisingly, it is easy to get lost in the labyrinth of lush garden delights, packed with hidden treasures that your guide points out as you stroll along the well-maintained paths. When the gardens were designed, each grove, fountain and statue was designed using Roman mythology. During your visit, you will also see the orangery (orangerie), filled with some 2,000 amazing orange trees from Spain, Portugal, and Italy. After your tour, head back to Paris for drop off at your hotel.

   1h 30m · Admission included

About this tour, from the operator