Versailles Full-Day Saver Tour: Palace, Gardens, and Estate of Marie Antoinette
Overview
Join us for a full day visit to the spectacular Chateau of Versailles, the most prestigious and famous royal palace in Europe. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and magnificent gardens, and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the world. Visit the beautiful gardens, once home to lavish balls and parties. Then experience Versailles as few do, and continue your tour to visit the private domain of Marie Antoinette. On this guided afternoon tour you will discover the exquisite Petit Trianon, her private mansion set in beautiful gardens. See the jewel of Versailles, the tiny theatre built specially for her, and end your visit at her picturesque Normandy village, complete with vineyard, farm and vegetable gardens. Including a visit to the hidden estate of Marie Antoinette is the only way to fully understand the history of Versailles.
Inclusions
- Full day guided tour of the Palace & Gardens of Versailles and the Domain of Marie-Antoinette including the Petit Trianon and hamlet
- Musical gardens or Fountain show: weekends & selected days April through October
- Expert, fully accredited local guides
- Ride on the Petit Train back to the palace from the Petit Trianon
- Round-trip RER transfer from central Paris
- Entry/Admission - Le Petit Trianon
- Entry/Admission - Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
- Entry/Admission - The Hall of Mirrors
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles
- Entry/Admission - Le Hameau de la Reine
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France
Meet your guide in central Paris and enjoy a short, escorted train ride to Versailles. On arrival, let them take you on a journey in the footsteps of the Kings and Queens of France. During the reign of Louis XIV - the Sun King - Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendours of this incredible palace. Our skip the line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and our friendly local guides will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Marvel at the glittering Hall of Mirrors, and hear the stories of the Kings, Queens and courtiers who played out their lives in this sumptuous setting.
You'll learn how the Kings and Queens lived out their lavish lives in public, how they kept the gossiping courtiers under their thumb, and stole Italy’s thunder by making Versailles the artistic center of Europe. Discover a typical day in the life of Marie Antoinette; you’ll quickly understand why she hated the palace so much! Her opulent lifestyle here would ultimately lead to her tragic demise under the French Revolution; she left Versailles in 1789 never to return.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
After visiting the royal apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. On fountain show days you will discover the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of Kings and Queens. Otherwise, enjoy the beautiful Musical Gardens as you explore with your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Petit Trianon, Porte de la Reine, 78000, Versailles France
We then invite you join us and discover the secret parts of this incredible place. After a break for lunch, spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful hidden treasures tucked away in the expansive gardens. Away from the crowds, see places that only Queens, Kings and their closest friends were allowed access to.
King Louis XVI gave a key encrusted with diamonds to his beloved wife Marie Antoinette. It opened the doors to a secret world, far removed from the public life at the palace and accessible to only a few. Follow in her footsteps, through the beautiful English style gardens, into the elegant and charming rooms of her home, furnished today as they were then. You will also peek into her tiny theater, built specially for her so she could perform on stage, to small audiences made up of friends and servants! This stunning theater is often called the hidden jewel of Versailles.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Le Hameau de la Reine, Place d'Armes Parc du Château-de-Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
At Trianon Marie Antoinette lived a simple, country life. You will discover her Hamlet, a perfect replica of a Normandy village, complete with thatched cottages and vegetable gardens where, far from the elaborate rituals of the palace, she would play at being a shepherdess surrounded by farm animals.
No visit to Versailles is complete without seeing the beauty of the Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's peaceful hamlet.
For the comfort of your visit we will take the 'Petit Train' to and from the Petit Trianon.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France
Meet your guide in central Paris and enjoy a short, escorted train ride to Versailles. On arrival, let them take you on a journey in the footsteps of the Kings and Queens of France. During the reign of Louis XIV - the Sun King - Versailles was the place to be and to be seen. Nowadays visitors from all over the world still come to Versailles to marvel at the splendours of this incredible palace. Our skip the line access allows you to bypass the long lines that form each day, and our friendly local guides will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
Marvel at the glittering Hall of Mirrors, and hear the stories of the Kings, Queens and courtiers who played out their lives in this sumptuous setting.
You'll learn how the Kings and Queens lived out their lavish lives in public, how they kept the gossiping courtiers under their thumb, and stole Italy’s thunder by making Versailles the artistic center of Europe. Discover a typical day in the life of Marie Antoinette; you’ll quickly understand why she hated the palace so much! Her opulent lifestyle here would ultimately lead to her tragic demise under the French Revolution; she left Versailles in 1789 never to return.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
After visiting the royal apartments inside the palace, your guide will lead you through the spectacular gardens, once the setting of balls, parties and elaborate firework displays. On fountain show days you will discover the amazing waterworks, still running today as they did in the times of Kings and Queens. Otherwise, enjoy the beautiful Musical Gardens as you explore with your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Petit Trianon, Porte de la Reine, 78000, Versailles France
We then invite you join us and discover the secret parts of this incredible place. After a break for lunch, spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful hidden treasures tucked away in the expansive gardens. Away from the crowds, see places that only Queens, Kings and their closest friends were allowed access to.
King Louis XVI gave a key encrusted with diamonds to his beloved wife Marie Antoinette. It opened the doors to a secret world, far removed from the public life at the palace and accessible to only a few. Follow in her footsteps, through the beautiful English style gardens, into the elegant and charming rooms of her home, furnished today as they were then. You will also peek into her tiny theater, built specially for her so she could perform on stage, to small audiences made up of friends and servants! This stunning theater is often called the hidden jewel of Versailles.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Le Hameau de la Reine, Place d'Armes Parc du Château-de-Versailles, 78000, Versailles France
At Trianon Marie Antoinette lived a simple, country life. You will discover her Hamlet, a perfect replica of a Normandy village, complete with thatched cottages and vegetable gardens where, far from the elaborate rituals of the palace, she would play at being a shepherdess surrounded by farm animals.
No visit to Versailles is complete without seeing the beauty of the Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's peaceful hamlet.
For the comfort of your visit we will take the 'Petit Train' to and from the Petit Trianon.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour requires a significant amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended
- There will be a break in the gardens at the end of the morning tour for lunch, where there is a choice of restaurants or sandwich bars.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note lunch is at your own expense
- We are compliant with international, government and local protocols and have received the stamps of approval: ‘Safe Travels’ Global Tour Operator protocol, ‘Caring Attitude’ Paris Tourism Commitment Charter. Our guides are informed of all measures that should be implemented during our visits.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Carivette_T
August 2021
Our tour guide for the Versailles Palace was great, his name was Herve. He gave us very detailed information about everything in the palace. He spoke to us in 3 different languages and was super kind. Thanks Herve
Our tour guide for the Versailles Palace was great, his name was Herve. He gave us very detailed information about everything in the palace. He spoke to us in 3 different languages and was super kind. Thanks HerveAshley J
October 2021
This was a great tour, and Astrid was a great guide. Although it took the full day I can definitely recommend this tori. Anyone visiting Versailles should consider this tour as it shows you not only the palace but the queens hamlet. I would also recommend adding the lunch option on, as it had ...
This was a great tour, and Astrid was a great guide. Although it took the full day I can definitely recommend this tori. Anyone visiting Versailles should consider this tour as it shows you not only the palace but the queens hamlet. I would also recommend adding the lunch option on, as it had good food and the service was quick since everything had been prepaid.Lara B
April 2022
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I feel like we saw almost everything that the site had to offer. I would do it again but shorter tour.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I feel like we saw almost everything that the site had to offer. I would do it again but shorter tour.J1845AHmarkr
May 2022
Breathtaking. Tour guide knowledgeable and friendly. Helped navigate us through some challenges with ticketing at Versailles. He was very fun and engaging. His name was Tristan.
Breathtaking. Tour guide knowledgeable and friendly. Helped navigate us through some challenges with ticketing at Versailles. He was very fun and engaging. His name was Tristan.Deltaboy663
April 2022
This was an absolutely incredible tour. You get to see and learn everything about the beautiful palace and it’s rich history. However our favourite part was the latter half of the trip where we got to learn and experience the intimate details about Marie Antoinette. Visiting her private residence...
This was an absolutely incredible tour. You get to see and learn everything about the beautiful palace and it’s rich history. However our favourite part was the latter half of the trip where we got to learn and experience the intimate details about Marie Antoinette. Visiting her private residence, gardens and so much more. You haven’t visited Versailles unless you do the full tour. Ferit made this trip one we will never forget!!Climber786106
April 2022
Our guide, Firet, was a wealth of knowledge. We had a full day with him and I would highly recommend. We went to Versailles and Gardens and Marie Antoinette palace.
Our guide, Firet, was a wealth of knowledge. We had a full day with him and I would highly recommend. We went to Versailles and Gardens and Marie Antoinette palace.