Versailles Palace Best of Estate Private Day Tour with Lunch & Queen's Hamlet
At a glance
Versailles Palace Best of Estate Private Day Tour with Lunch & Queen's Hamlet is a 8h private experience in Paris, France, operated by Paris TRIP. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $754.21 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Ticket Entrance, Professional guide, Lunch.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Russian, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Experience the best of Versailles on this full-day private tour from Paris. After traveling to the must-visit town by luxury minivan, head straight and then explore the Palace of Versailles. Stroll through the State Apartments to see the ornate Hall of Mirrors, and then explore Versailles Gardens. Savor a 3-course restaurant lunch near the Grand Canal and then visit the Grand Trianon palace and the Queen’s Hamlet.
What's included
What's included
- Ticket Entrance
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Meet your friendly private guide and leave central Paris by luxury minivan to travel to the historic town of Versailles.
Famous as the home of King Louis XIV from 1682 to 1789, the town’s elaborate palace and intricately designed gardens bear testament to his extravagant tastes during his reign.
First stop of the day is the Palace of Versailles, the incredible palatial estate where Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette,
once lived. The building oozes grandeur both from the outside as well as its inside. -
Stop 2
Skip past the lines outside the palace with your skip-the-line ticket, and straight inside to explore. On a tour led by your private
guide, discover the palace’s intriguing State Apartments and see the Hall of Mirrors and Queen’s Apartments. While walking, your
guide will keep you entertained with tales of the aristocrats who held court there. -
Stop 3
After an hour inside Versailles Palace, walk into the gardens and explore them at leisure. Every bit as elaborate as the palace, the
French Baroque-style gardens took nearly 40 years to complete with eye-catching features like the Versailles fountains. -
Stop 4
After ambling around, enjoying its resplendent features, meet your guide for a 3-course lunch at a restaurant close to the Grand
Canal.
Sample Menu (subject to change):
First Course:
• Tomato and goat’s cheese salad with basil
Second Course (choice of one):
• Sirloin steak with Béarnaise sauce and creamed potatoes
• Roast salmon with butter sauce and creamed potatoes
Third Course:
• Seasonal fruit tart
• Tea or coffee -
Stop 5
Your afternoon continues at the Grand Trianon -- the UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace in the center of the gardens.
Marvel at its pink marble colonnades with your guide and hear tales of Napoleon who revamped it after after Louis XIV and his
family left. The Queen’s Hamlet is nearby, and so head over to visit this next. Created by the esteemed French architect Richard
Mique, the countryside retreat boasts a charming little cottage, lakes, streams and even a small farmhouse. After exploring the Queen’s Hamlet, head back to your luxury minivan for the return journey to Paris.
Meeting point
Kindly note that accommodation must be centrally located in Paris with postal / zip code 75001, 75002, 75003, 75004, 75005, 75006, 75007, 75008, 75009, 75010, 75011, 75012, 75013, 75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75018.
No pick up or drop off can be accommodated for the for postal / zip code from 75019, 75020
Address: Please note: Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour/activity. To benefit from this service you must either provide us with the name of your accommodation in Paris at the time of reservation or alternatively contact Paris TRIP at:
• Locally on 01 42 12 86 76
• Internationally on +33 1 42 12 86 76
at least 48 Hour(s) prior to your tour/activity date to confirm the exact pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Paris Trip prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Versailles Palace Best of Estate Private Day Tour with Lunch & Queen's Hamlet take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $754.21 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Ticket Entrance; Professional guide; Lunch; Lunch; Transport by air-conditioned minivan; Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
Where does it start?
Kindly note that accommodation must be centrally located in Paris with postal / zip code 75001, 75002, 75003, 75004, 75005, 75006, 75007, 75008, 75009, 75010, 75011, 75012, 75013, 75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75018. No pick up or drop off can be accommodated for the for postal…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
