13 Palace and Castle Gardens in Versailles Worth Booking

1.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,390 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Meet near Café Pierre Hermé, ride the train with an English-speaking guide, and tour Versailles highlights including the Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments. Afterward, choose between exploring the gardens and Trianon Estate or returning to Paris independently.

“Beautiful building and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. It also helped going off season and we did not have to wait in any lines however the gardens were not as pretty as they would be in the spring or summer.”

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2.Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,217 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Ride about 10 miles through Versailles with an English-speaking guide, shop at Place du Marché Notre Dame, picnic beside the Grand Canal, visit the Trianons and Queen’s Hamlet, then enter the palace. Guides such as Rory, Jesse, Nick, Annie, and Toby are praised for clear history and careful pacing.

“Great way to visit Versailles. Loved seeing the gardens via a bike. The guide was amazing- so knowledgeable and friendly.”

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3.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Walk Versailles gardens with guides such as Toby, Aaron, Mado, and OJ, then explore the palace independently with timed entry. Expect a small group of up to 15, a brisk pace, grand fountains, the Hall of Mirrors, and no guided tour inside the palace.

“The palace was beautiful and the guide was very helpful taking photos for us, however he didn't warn us about certain restrictions on the Metro,. I was fined 60 euros.”

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4.Versailles Palace Live Tour with Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 706 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $114

Travel by round-trip coach from central Paris to Versailles with a licensed guide. Tour the palace and Hall of Mirrors, then explore the gardens independently or add guided garden and Marie-Antoinette Estate visits. Guides such as Mauro, Gabriella, Ruben, and Vladina are praised for lively historical storytelling.

“Second guided tour with Gabriella who was again fabulous Smart knowledgeable personable entertaining and funny She effectively shares immense knowledge with the group Would take any tour with her as the guide again A+”

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5.Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 518 reviews · from $110

Explore Versailles with a guide such as Valerie, Barbara, Anne-Sophie, or Flor, spending about 90 minutes in the palace and 45 minutes in the gardens. See the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, chapel, fountains, and musical gardens, with timed entry included.

“We really enjoyed this tour, well worth the money. Anne Sophie was a great guide and did a wonderful job leading our group. Highly recommend.”

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6.Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Meet near the Louis XIV statue for a 90-minute guided visit through Versailles Palace. Guides such as Olivia, Sergio, Stephanie, and Bo explain the monarchy, State Apartments, Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors, then you continue through the gardens, Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate independently.

“Stephanie was a hilarious gem - a treasure just as breathtaking as Versailles. It wouldn’t have been the same experience without her!”

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7.Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $423

Spend three hours at Versailles with a private English-speaking guide, priority palace entry, and a golf cart for the huge gardens. You’ll see the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, state apartments, and royal chambers. A physical driver’s license and driver age of 24 or older are required.

“Absolute fun and enjoyable experience, feeling like a VIP with a private tour allowing us to skip lines and ride in a golf cart. Our guide, Nils, was knowledgeable with great ability to keep the tour engaging. Very professional and well prepared to show us all the best that Versailles has to offer. The location itself is also a must see!!”

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8.Versailles Full Tour: Palace, Gardens & Marie-Antoinette’s Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 383 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $174

This seven-hour English tour covers Versailles Palace, the Hall of Mirrors, gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Queen’s Hamlet. Guides such as Laetitia, Gabriella, Anne-Sophie, and Vladina add royal anecdotes and practical help. Expect about five miles of walking, a lunch break, and a 20-person maximum.

“Our tour guide (Vladimir I think that is how her name is spelled) was AWESOME! My wife and I had a blast learning about the history of Versailles and touring everything.”

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9.Versailles Golfcart & Bike Guided Tour: Gardens Hamlet Fountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $192

Spend about six hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Versailles by electric golf cart, bicycle, or shuttle. You’ll see the grand gardens, Grand Canal, Trianon estate, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet before entering the palace independently with timed admission. Guides include Paula, Alois, and Momo.

“Alois was an absolute pleasure. He is smart, historically knowledgeable and made our experience worthwhile. He cares, he is pleasant. What a refreshing experience”

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10.Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Option from Versailles

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 243 reviews · from $97

Meet your English-speaking guide near Louis XIV’s equestrian statue in Versailles for a focused tour of the palace’s grand rooms, Hall of Mirrors, chapel, and royal apartments. Choose the garden option for free time among fountains and formal beds. Guides such as Summer, Omar, Frederic, and Carolina have led especially strong tours.

“We had a wonderful tour guide who was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the history of Versailles. Highly recommend.”

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11.Versailles, Gardens & Hamlet: Full-Day Guided Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend six to seven hours exploring Versailles with English-speaking guide Alistair Douglas. Walk through the formal gardens and hidden groves, visit Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet, ride the estate train, then explore the palace on your own with timed entry. The group is limited to 10 people.

“We enjoyed a full day at Versailles, including the gardens and the hamlet, with our incredible guide, Alistair. He did a fantastic job of giving us the history of the estate (and the monarchy, for those of us who needed to brush up a bit!) as well as additional stories and fun facts along the way to make sure we had a wonderful experience. Beyond his gift for story telling, his kindness to ensure that we were well cared for along the way (and that every need was met!) was so appreciated and he truly made the day special. Start to finish, our day with Alistair at Versailles was amazing,…”

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12.Versailles Palace and Gardens Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 181 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Use a timed Palace Passport ticket to visit Versailles Palace, the Hall of Mirrors, gardens, temporary exhibitions, Grand and Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette’s Queen’s Hamlet, the Coach Gallery, Royal Stables, and the park. This is a self-guided admission ticket, not a guided tour.

“Allow extra time to get to Versailles. Trains get canceled and delay. We waited 45 minutes when we were told they leave every 5-10 minutes. Plan to get to the RER-C with ample time. The tour of Versailles was good but a golf cart would have made the gardens much more pleasurable. None of the fountains were on which was unfortunate for the photos. We didn’t get to see the fountain shows. For as much money as they make they should at least have the fountains on a timer so we can experience something rather than photographing metal. It’s HOT inside the palace so bring a battery operated personal fan…”

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13.Versailles Palace with Gardens and Estate Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 98 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $50

Explore Versailles Palace, the Hall of Mirrors, grand gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s Estate with an advance ticket. Expect a self-guided visit in English, timed palace entry, and possible crowds, with garden access varying by ticket and season.

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