--- title: Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Transportation from Paris lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-small-group-guided-tour-with-tranportation-from-paris/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 168 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 701 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Palace and gardens by minibus rank_in_category: 19 of 22 (Versailles Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-small-group-guided-tour-with-tranportation-from-paris/ --- # Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Transportation from Paris **Guidekin's take:** A half-day Versailles run with transport from Paris handled for you and a guided walk through the Sun King's palace. The simple, small-group way to tick off the Hall of Mirrors without decoding the RER. In our comparison: #19 of 22 in Versailles Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Leave Paris behind for a guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles and discover the home and gardens of Louis XIV, the "Sun King." ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Central Paris, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 16 from €168 · private from €481 - 6 start times: between 07:50 and 13:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €158: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €168 per person for the SMALL GROUP Guided in English option; other options up to €481 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 701 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Paris TRIP - Group: Group size varies by option: max 16 from €168 · private from €481 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:50, 08:15, 08:30, 13:10, 13:15, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.61 from 701 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 626 of 701. - 5 stars: 554 (79%) - 4 stars: 72 (10%) - 3 stars: 43 (6%) - 2 stars: 15 (2%) - 1 star: 17 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical commentary and comfortable transport, but several wanted more time in the gardens. **Praised:** - Guides make royal history engaging with stories and answers to questions - Comfortable transport makes the trip from Paris straightforward - Organised entry and short waits help visitors bypass the main queues - Small groups create a personal atmosphere and encourage interaction **Complaints:** - Some wanted more time in the gardens, while others felt the time allowed was enough - Crowded palace rooms made it difficult to move around and appreciate the visit - Some had trouble hearing the guide through the audio devices - Difficulty getting a response when trying to change a booking Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-05-18 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SMALL GROUP Guided in English | €168 / person | English | Minivan ENGLISH Guided Tour: Versailles Tour incl. Transport leaving from Paris Group Limited to Max 16 Pax. Palace Tour led by guide in English! | | PRIVATE TOUR' Upgrade | €481 / person (for 2+ people) | English | PRIVATE TOUR in English: Enjoy Versailles with your Personal English Speaking Guide, only for you and your party. | ## What's included - Headsets to hear the guide clearly - Transport by air-conditioned Minibus - Local Professional Guide - Small-Group Tour (Group up to 16 participants during the Guided Visit) - Admission ticket to Palace of Versailles and Gardens ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (1h 15m; admission included) - The chateau and gardens count among the most prestigious monuments of the world’s artistic heritage, and are certainly the finest and most complete achievement of 17th century French art. Former residence of the ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV, this sumptuous royal palace was home to... 2. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (1h; admission included) - Discover the famous gardens à la française ; a 2,000 acre park designed by André le Notre with its magnificent groves, statues, and fountains. Depending on the day and time of the year you join the tour, you will have the opportunity to have a glimpse of the Fountains Show or... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 07:50, 08:15, 08:30, 13:10, 13:15, 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 Departure Point: Central Paris, Near the Eiffel Tower Address: The tour starts from the Paris TRIP Agency 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Directions: Nearest metro station: "Ecole Militaire" (Line 8) Take EXIT 1 (Tour Eiffel), Then get on Avenue de la Bourdonnais until reaching number 41 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8RcNJqVv5kcRqFtbvU0jprM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities - Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed on this tour ## Compared with other Versailles Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 22** | €168 | 4h | 4.61 (701) | varies by option | | [Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour](/france/paris/tours/versailles-bike-tour-with-market-gardens-guided-palace-tour/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.98 (1372) | shared | | [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 | Ranked #19 of 22 in Versailles Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €749, median €209; typical length 7h 30m. 7 of 22 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/versailles-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-small-group-guided-tour-with-tranportation-from-paris/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md