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Versailles private tour, Trianon Gardens and entrance to the Palace

Versailles, France · 5h · 2–12 people

Runs in English French

  • Moderate
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

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Lutecia Heritage

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Beat the crowds at Versailles with a private guide: Le Nôtre's gardens, the Sun King's secret groves, Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet.

Highlights

  • Private guide dedicated to your group alone
  • Early start, before the crowds arrive
  • Le Nôtre's gardens and the Sun King's secret groves
  • Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet
  • Passport ticket included for the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors
Experience Versailles like never before with a private guided tour tailored exclusively for your group. Start before the crowds, meet your guide at the Château, renowned UNESCO World Heritage site, before heading into the magnificent royal gardens. From the Orangerie and the Grand Perspective to the fountains and hidden groves, discover how André Le Nôtre transformed the landscape into a spectacular stage for Louis XIV and the French monarchy. As you stroll through some of Versailles’ most remarkable bosquet your expert guide will reveal the symbolism behind the gardens, and explain how art architecture and mythology were used to celebrate the power of the Sun King. After your morning in the gardens, enjoy free time for lunch at the Petite Venise area, overlooking the Grand Canal. Then take the petit train through the royal estate to the Domaine de Trianon. Stop at the elegant Grand Trianon before discovering the Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet, Marie-Antoinette’s more private world away from the formal life of the court. At the Hameau, discover the charming rural retreat created for the queen and learn about the personalities, pleasures and controversies surrounding life at Trianon. On the way back towards the Château, your guide will introduce the events that transformed Versailles from the ultimate symbol of royal power into one of the theatres of the French Revolution. Your dedicated guide will adapt the tour to suit your interests and preferred pace, ensuring a personalized and enriching visit The “Passport” ticket is included, giving you access to the Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors,so you can explore independently at your own pace. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover the ties between Versailles and the United States through the exclusive exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. This 5-hour experience goes far beyond the famous Château: discover the gardens, hidden groves, Trianon Estate and royal history before exploring the Château at your leisure.

What's included

  • Start early and explore Versailles before the crowds arrive
  • Discover the magnificent gardens of André Le Nôtre
  • Explore famous bosquets, fountains and hidden groves of the estate
  • Enjoy free time for lunch at La Petite Venise
  • Travel between the gardens and Trianon by petit train
  • Private guided tour of the Garden and the Hamlet of the Queen
  • Discover 150 years of history, from Louis XIV to the French Revolution
  • Access to the 250 years of USA independence exposition
  • Passport ticket included for Château access
  • Entry tickets
  • Photos of the day

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks

What to bring

  • We'll take a leisurely stroll through the gardens to discover their secrets at a peaceful pace; however, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes to seamlessly enjoy the experience (approximately

Know before you go

  • Wheel chair accessible in the Château
  • Walking tour about 10 000 steps
  • Restaurant has veggy options
  • The fountain show runs on week ends between April–Oct
  • Public transportations nearby
  • important Note for Late Bookings: For last-minute reservations, please note that the standard 02:30 PM time slot for the Palace entry may occasionally be unavailable due to high demand. In such cases, we will adapt the tour to guarantee a

Meeting point: Statue Equestre de Louis XIV

At the Bottom of the statue, the guide will showcase his notebook with the Logo of Lutecia Heritage

Drop-off: Back at the meeting point.

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Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Map of this tour's route, with 8 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Statue Equestre Louis XIV
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    Versailles Private visit Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

    Meet your Guide at the bottom of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV. After a brief presentation of the day, your tour begins with an introduction to the history of the estate and the birth of Versailles.

  2. 2
    L'Orangerie
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    Versailles Private visit Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

    See the impressive Orangery, designed to house hundreds of exotic trees. A testimony to the prestige and technical prowess of the reign of Louis XIV.

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    Garden and Fountains
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    Versailles Private visit Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

    Admire iconic creations from the gardens, where architecture, sculpture and water games testify to the refinement of Versailles. Discover how mythology was used to celebrate the king's authority and recall the triumph of order over chaos.

  4. 4
    Petite Venise
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    Enjoy some free time for lunch break in the peaceful atmosphere of Little Venice before continuing your discovery of the estate.

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    Le Grand Trianon
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    Versailles Private visit Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

    The Grand Trianon, elegant palace of pink marble built by Louis XIV as retirement residence far from the etiquette of the court.

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    Petit Trianon
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    Versailles Private visit Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

    Built under Louis XV and then offered to Marie Antoinette, the Petit Trianon reveals a more intimate facet of royal life, far from the ceremonial of the Château.

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    Hameau de la Reine
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    Versailles Private visit Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

    Stroll through the famous Hameau de la Reine, a Norman-inspired village designed to offer Marie Antoinette a refuge from court life.

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    Château de Versailles
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    Versailles Private visit Jardins Trianon and entrance to the Château

    Your guided tour ends here. With your Passport included ticket, you can freely discover the Grand Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the spaces open to the public at your own pace.

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175 EUR / person · party of 2
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