Versailles Palace: Private Tour with Gardens Golf Cart Experience
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247 Ratings
Versailles
Embark on a private tour of Versailles Palace and Gardens, exploring the stunning architecture and well-manicured grounds in a golf cart. Discover the history and beauty of this iconic French landmark with skip-the-line privileges and a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Versailles - The brainchild of King Louis XIV and former home to Marie Antoinette, Versailles Palace holds a special place in French history. Just 15 miles southwest of Paris, this 87 million square foot complex continues to astonish guests with its jaw-dropping architecture and well-manicured gardens. On your Versailles Palace & Gardens Tour you will see both the natural and cultural treasures of Versailles with skip-the-line privileges and a golf cart rental.
Your Versailles Palace & Gardens in a Golf Cart Tour begins with a trip through the famous vast Versailles Gardens in a comfortable four-seat golf cart. If you are lucky, you might get to see a seasonal water show at the garden’s central fountains.
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Palace of Versailles - When you are finished exploring the garden grounds, it’s time to skip-the-line and head inside Versailles Palace. Of all the 2,300 rooms in this palace, the most famous has to be the 240-foot long Galerie des
Glaces. This hall has 357 mirrors to be exact, a true sight for sore eyes. Throughout the centuries, it was used for more than just vanity. witnessing many prominent historical events.
Continue to visit the 18th century Royal Chapel. Modeled on both Ancient and Gothic designs, the Royal Chapel is best known for its colorful ceiling paintings and its historic organ. Your tour guide will then lead you to the sumptuous State Apartment where the king would meet with various dignitaries every day.
Continue to the more intimate areas of Versailles Palace including the king and queen’s former apartments and bedchambers. Here you’ll learn fascinating stories about the hundreds of servants who would scramble to attend the king and queen’s every need.
What's Included
- Guided by a Professional Local Expert
- Exclusive Private Tour Experience
- Charming Golf Cart Garden Tour
- Fast-Track Entrance to Versailles Palace
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information
Conceptualized by King Louis XIV and once the abode of Marie Antoinette, the Versailles Palace is an emblem of French heritage. This massive complex, spanning 87 million square feet, continues to captivate visitors with its awe-inspiring architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens. On the Private Tour of Versailles Palace & Gardens, a local guide well-versed in the history and culture of Versailles will provide you an enriching experience with priority access privileges and a golf cart rental. Traverse the enormous enchanting garden in a comfortable four-seater golf cart. Experience the locales where royalty of the past ate, danced, prayed, and slept. The tour, conducted privately, is managed by a Certified Local Expert Guide.
- Golf carts are 4-seaters, therefore when your party exceeds 3 people, please be ready to need to drive your own golf cart. You must bring your driver’s license
- Please note that tours can only be requested in English
Location
Palace of Versailles
Your guide will meet you in front of the Versailles Palace under the horse statue of Louise XIV. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(247 Ratings)
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Jessica_g
Apr 23, 2024
Worth every penny! - Anna was truly the best. We had some train issues and ended up being a few minutes behind schedule but she was able to keep us on track. She was so helpful and knowledgeable. We decided this tour was the best way to experience Versailles!
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Sherih443
Apr 22, 2024
Don't miss the golf cart tour of the gardens! - What an incredible guided tour of Versailles by Milan! We really enjoyed his stories of all of the royals of Versailles! It was gorgeous to see and the gardens were incredible.
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Alexis_t
Apr 17, 2024
Superb Tour of Versailles! - My family and I did the tour of Versailles by golf cart. We had excellent communication and coordination with Mia who met us in front of the palace and then led us to our wonderful guide, Milan. Milan was incredibly knowledgeable about French history, Louis XIV and subsequent kings, as well as Napoleon and the Napoleanic wars. He was also witty and engaging and also made it fun and interactive for our young daughter (which is not easy)! He was thorough and informed, quite polite and provided an excellent tour experience at Versailles; the golf cart transport was also an amazing benefit!
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Lisahm8162fg
Apr 16, 2024
Private palace and golf cart garden tour - Our group of 5 had an awesome experience with our tour guide Alex. He showed us all around the gardens in the golf carts and was very witty and made it fun. He was great inside the palace too!
We opted for the private pickup and drop off which was worth the extra cost, as it was very crowded leaving. Would highly recommend this tour!!
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Laurasc7863bb
Apr 13, 2024
Awesome tour of Versailles! - Our tour guide, Lili, with LivTours did an excellent job on our tour of the Gardens and Palace of Versailles. She was knowledgeable and so much fun! It was a wonderful experience.
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Michaelpz1543vh
Apr 12, 2024
A Rainy Day in Versailles - Alex was awesome. He looks like a tour guide, talks like a tour guide, and has a fun sense of humor. I can't imagine having had to brave the harsh weather and crowds with anyone else as our guide.
The price may be steep, but having a private tour guide gives you the chance to ask questions and digress toward crude and funny anecdotes about the history of the royal family; these are the tidbits I'll remember most. That and the rainbow. We had a great day.
Thanks, Alex. You're a gentleman and a scholar.
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Tomi_k
Apr 6, 2024
Great guide! - Our tour guide, Clia, was amazing. Knowledgeable and personable. She honestly made the tour so much better and we highly recommend the golf carts as there is so much to see on the property.
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Diana_k
Mar 27, 2024
Alex the great - Alex was wonderful and we had a great tour. His knowledge and experience as well as touch of whimsy made for a wonderful memory!
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Georgeh265
Apr 23, 2024
Disappointed - We toured with Vivienne on Saturday April 13 @ 2.30pm. My wife and I only.
Cost USD $680 ! Original tour time 10.00am. LIV switched our tour to later time.No explanatio given. Did not meet guide until we walked with LUV rep from Louis XV1 Statue to Golf Cart meeting place inside gardens, at least 20mins later ! Noted on our return to USA, our tour was advertised for less than $400 ! Rip off ! We booked with VIATOR and ended up with LIV ! How come ? Tour gets a 2 - 3 * rating. We have previously taken 4 tours with VIATOR in Italy. All got a 5* score from us !
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Georgeie_h
Apr 16, 2024
Go with VIATOR. Not with LIV ! - Disappointing. Booked tour with VIATOR & guide was with LIV ! Golf Cart Tour of Gardens (can rent for €42/hour) and Palace $680. Very expensive. Walked with a LIV person from Louis XV1 meeting point to garden entry ck point, continued on walking to Golf Cart rental point where we met our official tour guide inside the grounds for the first time. It took 20 plus minutes out of our 3 hour tour.
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