Versailles Palace and Gardens Private Experience
Overview
Enjoy a private guided visit of the Palace of Versailles, designed for up to 10 guests. Your dedicated guide will lead you past the crowds and into the heart of royal history—through the opulent chambers, the Hall of Mirrors, and the world of French court life.
This intimate format allows for a richer, more personal experience, with time to ask questions and immerse yourself in the details behind the grandeur.
After the palace tour, your guide will introduce you to the beauty and symbolism of the formal gardens. From there, you’re free to explore at your own pace—whether you linger in the fountains, stroll toward the Grand Canal, or continue on to the Trianon estate.
With seamless access and a guide just for you, this private visit offers a deeper, more relaxed way to experience Versailles.
What's Included
- Insightful Historical Commentary
- Fully Private Personalized Experience
- Round-trip Transfer if option is chosen
- Access to the Gardens and Trianons
- Free Time to Explore at Your Own Pace
- All Entry Fees Included
- Guided Tour of the Palace
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Food/drinks.
- Round-Trip Transfer
Meeting Location
78000 Versailles
France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place d'Armes
78000 Versailles, France
The tour ends at the Gardens of Versailles. Guests are welcome to stay and explore further at their leisure, head off to enjoy a meal and relax or simply leave.
What To Expect
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Palace of Versailles
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Hall of Mirrors
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Gardens of Versailles
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that wheelchair users can be accommodated on this tour. For personalized attention and care, leave us a note with your booking about your needs.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- There are no storage lockers to keep strollers or any other item you choose to bring. Large suitcases aren’t allowed to get in.
- All visitors must pass through security checks. Thank you for your understanding!
- Please ensure that all infants and children are included in the total headcount when making your reservation, as they are counted as part of the group for entry.
- Guests are required to enter the Palace with their guide. Tickets cannot be sent to guests before or after the tour. All participants must arrive at the designated meeting point and stay with the guide to enter the palace. Please note that latecomers will not be eligible for a refund if they miss the tour.
- Guests should allow ample time to reach the Palace, as arriving 15-minutes before the scheduled start time is essential for a smooth tour experience. This ensures that the tour can begin on time without delays.
- IDs for all participants are required; a digital copy is sufficient.
- RER Line C offers easy access to the Palace of Versailles, with frequent trains (every 15–30 minutes) and a 30–40 minute journey from central Paris.
- If you require a round-trip transfer, please reach out to us directly so we can arrange the charge and confirm pick-up details.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Insightful Historical Commentary.
- Fully Private Personalized Experience.
- Round-trip Transfer if option is chosen.
- Access to the Gardens and Trianons.
- Free Time to Explore at Your Own Pace.
- All Entry Fees Included.
- Guided Tour of the Palace.
- Professional Licensed Guide.
- Food/drinks.
- Round-Trip Transfer.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Versailles Palace and Gardens Private Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that wheelchair users can be accommodated on this tour. For personalized attention and care, leave us a note with your booking about your needs.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Versailles Palace and Gardens Private Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Insightful Historical Commentary
- Fully Private Personalized Experience
- Round-trip Transfer if option is chosen
- Access to the Gardens and Trianons
- Free Time to Explore at Your Own Pace
- All Entry Fees Included
- Guided Tour of the Palace
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Food/drinks.
- Round-Trip Transfer
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please note that wheelchair users can be accommodated on this tour. For personalized attention and care, leave us a note with your booking about your needs.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- There are no storage lockers to keep strollers or any other item you choose to bring. Large suitcases aren’t allowed to get in.
- All visitors must pass through security checks. Thank you for your understanding!
- Please ensure that all infants and children are included in the total headcount when making your reservation, as they are counted as part of the group for entry.
- Guests are required to enter the Palace with their guide. Tickets cannot be sent to guests before or after the tour. All participants must arrive at the designated meeting point and stay with the guide to enter the palace. Please note that latecomers will not be eligible for a refund if they miss the tour.
- Guests should allow ample time to reach the Palace, as arriving 15-minutes before the scheduled start time is essential for a smooth tour experience. This ensures that the tour can begin on time without delays.
- IDs for all participants are required; a digital copy is sufficient.
- RER Line C offers easy access to the Palace of Versailles, with frequent trains (every 15–30 minutes) and a 30–40 minute journey from central Paris.
- If you require a round-trip transfer, please reach out to us directly so we can arrange the charge and confirm pick-up details.
