--- title: Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 637 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 193 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, fr] guidekin_pick: Private with pickup? rank_in_category: 1 of 67 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/ --- # Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer **Guidekin's take:** Explore Versailles' palace and gardens on a private tour for your party, with the palace visit tailored to your interests. Admission and round-trip transport from your Paris address are included; there is no scheduled lunch break. 4.99 from 193 reviews at €637 per person for 5h. **Private with pickup?:** Book the Private Half Day tour: guided palace and gardens, chauffeured hotel transfers, €637 per person for 5h; minimum two guests, no free cancellation. Trade-off: Minimum two guests; no free cancellation. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On your private half day tour, you don’t just see the iconic sites at Versailles: you’ll be immersed in the history of the Sun King’s palace. After pickup from your preferred address in Paris, enjoy a totally private tour accompanied by your expert guide. At the Palace of Versailles, your guide tailors the visit to your interests for a truly personal experience. You will explore the classic French gardens and step into history, seeing iconic rooms inside the Palace. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 2017 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 14:30 - Food not included: This is only a half day visit, so there is… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 2017 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €637 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 193 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Paris To Versailles Private Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 09:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.99 from 193 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 193 of 193. - 5 stars: 192 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, tailored visits and hotel transfers; there is still plenty of walking around the palace and gardens. **Praised:** - Convenient hotel pickup and return in comfortable private transport - Guides explain palace history with clear stories and detailed answers - Visits are adapted to personal interests, mobility needs and preferred pace - Many report shorter entry queues and help navigating crowded areas - Historical commentary during the drive adds context before arrival **Complaints:** - A lot of walking around the palace and gardens Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-01-03 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Group Entrance Tickets to this UNESCO World Heritage Site (Palace and Gardens) - 5-hour tour with round-trip transport by luxury vehicle with chauffeur - Guided Visit of the Palace of Versailles with your personal guide, tailored to your interests - Guided Walk in the Versailles Gardens ## Not included - This is only a half day visit, so there is not scheduled time for lunch. - Tips to your Guide and Driver ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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... 2. **The Royal Chapel** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 3. **La Galerie des Glaces** (20m; admission included) - 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... 4. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 2017 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Travelers are required to provide the address of the hotel/apartment for the pick up. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1274 | €637 | | 4 | €1540 | €385 | | 6 | €1830 | €305 | 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 · #1 of 67** | €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 | | [Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris](/france/paris/tours/giverny-monet-s-garden-auvers-sur-oise-with-van-gogh-house-full-day-from-paris/?format=md) | €220 | 10h | 4.9 (432) | shared | Ranked #1 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/day-trips-from-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-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md