Versailles Château & Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon Tour: Journey to Pre-Revolution France
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Versailles
Embark on a journey to pre-revolution France with a tour of the Versailles Château and Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon. Explore the grand apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen's Hamlet.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Equestrian statue of Louis XIV - Your guide will meet you there before starting your first discovery.
  • Palace of Versailles - Explore the exclusive apartment of King Louis XIV, and learn about the notorious Dieudonn 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.
  • Gardens of Versailles - 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.
  • Le Hameau de la Reine - 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.
What's Included
  • Versailles Palace Visit
  • Domaine de Marie Antoinette Visit (Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet)
  • Private local expert guide
  • Skip-the-Line Versailles Estate Pass
  • Versailles Garden Visit
  • All fees and/or taxes included
What's Not Included
  • If you would like a transfer from Paris, please let us know.
Additional Information

Situated within the upscale district of Versailles, this mesmerizing royal castle is among the most renowned globally. This unique journey transports you into the heart of France during the era before the revolution when the monarchy held an unquestionable authority over the country. Understand about the remarkable life of the French royal lineage, and their eventual downfall, as you navigate the gardens and rooms they once inhabited. Explore the magnificent chambers of King Louis XIV, immerse yourself in the enchanting Hall of Mirrors, and scour the secluded Queen’s Hamlet, where Marie Antoinette found peace away from the extravagant and tumultuous Royal Court.

Location
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
We can provide a detailed map upon request
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Josh_n
Jan 23, 2024
Myriam Gave an Excellent Tour of Versailles - Myriam was an excellent tour guide and we had an amazing time! She showed my wife and I around Versailles as well as the Petite Trianon. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and was able to explain a lot of the history behind Versailles. The Chateau itself is spectacular, but the guided tour definitely elevated the experience. Myriam also gave us some excellent tips for other things to do around Paris and made sure we had a great time. I would highly recommend it.
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Iliana_c
Nov 28, 2023
Great tour guide - Katerina was absolutely marvelous. She kind, patient and very knowledgeable. She goes the extra mile to make your tour experience great.
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Aimee_c
Nov 21, 2023
Great day in Versailles - Myriam is an absolute legend. The tour was educational, fast paced, and FUN! We really went there to learn about the history and lore of the French monarchy so this tour was a great choice for us. Do. Not. Miss. The. Trianons. It’s a must.
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Michael_l
Oct 30, 2023
Amazing place, Amazing guide! - Our guide, Remy, was very friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and positive. We learned many unexpected details that made our experience unforgettable. This gardens are nothing short of miraculous.
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Kathleen_d
Oct 5, 2023
Five Hours at Versailles...Amazing!!! - Our guide, Dimitri , was very well informed about French History, Greek Mythology and architecture. He was a great teacher. His knowledge brought good meaning to the context of what we were seeing. He stopped us several times and took some great photos of us. He was friendly and conscientious of our time and how we were feeling. The tour was 5 hours and well worth the time and cost to have such a very private tour.
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Doug_m
Aug 13, 2023
Great day at Versailles - Really fun and insightful trip back in time. Well worth the cost! Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Alejandro_a
Aug 8, 2023
Incredible Guide - The most amazing Guide, José went above and beyond to make this experience something else, he adapted every thing to our likeing and took the time an dedication to make some amazing fotos for us.
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Diana_n
Mar 15, 2024
Disastrous. - I cancelled and you still charged me. There was no ability to communicate with you. I have had good experiences with your company in the past. When I get home next week I am going to investigate my options to get my money back.
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Drpepr
Aug 5, 2023
Scam Versailles agency - Scam company. This is the absolute worst experience we have had. Guide met us at the agreed upon location at the right time. That was all that was acceptable. Guide’s english was poor and had very little knowledge. Admitted it was one of his first tours. First took us in gardens. We couldnt get in at first as the tickets werent valid. Then he made some calls and 20 minutes later we got in but it seemed like the ticket agents were aware of this ticket scam mixup they try to pull. We walked through the gardens but were not taken to Marie Antoinette house. Then our supposed skip the line access was a farse. Huge line to get into the palace and we had the same issue with the tickets….had to stand there after being denied entry until they played their ticket game again to get us in. We then learned that the palace tour was on our own and the guide was not going to come in with us because he was not their in time to get a guide pass. After our self guided walk we saw the guide again who said we couldnt get back in to the gardens to see the Marie A house. They tried and then said the train that takes you to it wasnt running. We just had enough and parted ways at that point. Avoid at all costs.
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Peter_c
Jul 30, 2023
An absolute ripoff and farce.... - This trip is an absolute ripoff and should be avoided. There is no guided tour of the palace; the guide waits outside, and the guide did not even know which line to use, which wasted 30mins of valuable time while the crowds built up. The transport to Marie Antionette's house was a small train which you had to line up and purchase your own ticket. the tour advertises transport but this is a lie. This was a total waste of time and money, and a total misrepresentation. Viator should be ashamed of their screening and should refund monies immediately.
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