Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide
Overview
Meet your guide in Versailles at the foot of the Equestrian Statue of the Sun King, Louis the 14th. After been welcome by your guide you will be taken on a guided inside visit of the Royal Apartments. You will walk through the palace and learn its history, including the fact that it was home to three of France’s most illustrious Kings for over 100 years.
Following your interior visit of the Palace and after having said bye to your guide, you will have the opportunity spend some free time in the gardens, a 2,000-acre (809-hectare) park filled with fountains, statues, and classic formal garden landscaping
You will even get the chance to see the Musical Gardens show if visiting Versailles on a Tuesday or a Friday or the Musical Fountains Show if taking the tour on a Saturday or a Sunday. (BUT Remember! Tickets to the Gardens are not included in the tour. You must expect to pay to get access to the Musical Gardens Show or Musical Fountains Show)
What's Included
- Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace
- Versailles Palace entrance with scheduled time access
- Guided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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 end of the Inside Guided Tour of the Palace of Versailles.
What To Expect
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Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Versailles
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
La Galerie des Glaces
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace.
- Versailles Palace entrance with scheduled time access.
- Guided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Meeting point at convenient Location before the Palace
- Versailles Palace entrance with scheduled time access
- Guided Tour of the Castle by a Local Professional Guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gardens tickets during Musical and Fountain Shows (from April to October)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
