Château of Versailles and Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon Private Tour

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Versailles
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  • 5 hours
  • Versailles
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Nestled within the bourgeois neighborhood of Versailles, this spellbinding royal Château is one of the best-known palaces in the world. This exclusive trip takes you to the heart of pre-revolution France when the monarchy reigned supreme over the nation. Learn about the extraordinary life of the French royal family, and its ultimate demise, as you explore the gardens and chambers it once called home. Discover the Grand apartments of King Louis XIV, lose yourself in the magical Hall of Mirrors, and explore the intimate Queen’s Hamlet, where Marie Antoinette sought refuge from the pomp and chaos of the Royal Court.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, 78000 Versailles, France

Your guide will meet you there before starting your first discovery.

Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France

Explore the exclusive apartment of King Louis XIV, and learn about the notorious Dieudonné family as you wander through the Grand Apartment du Roi. Lose yourself in the magical Hall of Mirrors, adorned with huge crystal chandeliers, bronze gilded archways, and more than 350 ornate mirrors. This magnificent 17th-century gallery tells the story of Louis XIV’s rise to greatness, as depicted in a series of hand-painted ceiling murals.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gardens of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

As you make your way to the Domaine de Marie Antoinette, stroll through the Queen’s own botanical gardens, where she sought sanctuary amid the manicured lawns and ornate fountains. (weather depending). Discover the collection of ornate fountains, trickling amid vast landscaped lawns. Discover what life in the Royal Court was really like, as your guide leads you through the sometimes tumultuous history of the estate. Experience a series of stunning fountain shows as you explore the grounds.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Le Hameau de la Reine, Place d'Armes Parc du Château-de-Versailles, 78000, Versailles France

After you have explored the gardens, you will head inside the Petit Trianon, where the legendary Marie Antoinette once lived. Discover the iconic Queen's hidden sanctuary, and learn about her extraordinary life as you wander through the grounds. Here you will have the chance to see the rooms and cottages which once played host to lavish Royal parties, and learn about the scandalous exploits of the Royal Court. Spend the afternoon exploring the intimate Hamlet, as you wander through the reconstructed farm, restored windmill, and authentic Neo-classical cottages.


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Skip-the-Line Versailles Estate Pass
  • Private local expert guide
  • Versailles Palace Visit
  • Versailles Garden Visit
  • Domaine de Marie Antoinette Visit (Petit Trianon and Queen's Hamlet)
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Gardens of Versailles
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles
  • Entry/Admission - Le Hameau de la Reine

Exclusions
  • If you would like a transfer from Paris, please let us know.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • We will provide all equipment required (Face Masks & a Bottle Hand Sanitizer) for your experience not to be affected by the current measures in place. It is our duty to care for all our clients booking our experience and to ensure your health remains excellent.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, 78000 Versailles, France
Traveler pickup is offered
We can organize a roundtrip transfer to/from Versailles at an additional charge.

Airports

  • Charles De Gaulle Airport, 95700 Roissy-en-France France
  • Orly Field, 94390 Orly France


Ports

  • Port de Grenelle
  • Port de Javel


Return Details

Marie-Antoinette's Estate, 78008 Versailles, France

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

Elizabeth P

20 Mar, 2023

Our tour guide, Anna, was amazing. She spoke fluent English and was able to cater the tour to our interests. Make sure and add Marie Antoinette’s house to the Versailles tour. Would definitely recommend and make sure you ask for Anna!!!

Elinor_F

18 Mar, 2023

Nils is an excellent guide. His knowledge of Versailles is astounding. He engages his guest in a very gracious manner. We recommend Nils very highly as guide for Versailles.

Kandyce_B

13 Mar, 2023

I am giving 5 stars because of the tour guide. There was an issue with the tour company and I was very unsatisfied but our tour guide was amazing and the palace was amazing. I highly recommend getting the tickets that include M-A’s private quarters. The grounds around her mini palace were wonderful and our tour guide had a wealth of information. She was professional yet personable and wasn’t scripted like other guides I passed. She had real knowledge to share and was very interesting. We mentioned we were going to the catacombs later and she gave us some info about how that related to the king. She spent extra time with us and went above and beyond. Tour company- 2 stars; La Vacanza Travel-2 stars; tour guide- 5+ stars.

John_H

23 Feb, 2023

Stephane was a wonderful guide. He told in depth stories about much of the history of the palace. He even made a lunch recommendation for after the tour and accompanied us to the restaurant to make sure we were well taken care of. We highly recommend.

Fabulousfara

11 Jan, 2023

We booked this tour so that we could skip the lines and be able to hear and understand our tour guide. We got so much more than just that! Zoya was amazing- hitting just the right balance of historical facts and interesting analysis of the various art. The weather was poor and she adjusted the activities accordingly to give us the best possible experience. We could not have been happier and would book any tour that Zoya conducts. We have been to Versailles before and got so much more from this experience.

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