Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette
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Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette is a 8.5-hour experience in Paris, France, from $133 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 194 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (194)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $133 per person
Step into the splendour of the most prestigious royal palace in Europe on this full-day guided tour of Versailles. Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, explore the opulent Sta
What you get
- Discover Marie Antoinette’s private estate, from the Petit Trianon to her rustic hamlet.
- Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments with an expert guide.
- Explore the spectacular gardens that once hosted Versailles’ grandest celebrations.
- Benefit from timed entry, all reservations and tickets including Palace, gardens and Petit Trianon
- Enjoy an easy, escorted train ride from central Paris
- Experience Versailles in full, including areas most visitors never get to see.
About this experience
Step into the splendour of the most prestigious royal palace in Europe on this full-day guided tour of Versailles. Walk in the footsteps of kings and queens through the glittering Hall of Mirrors, explore the opulent State Apartments, and stroll the grand gardens where lavish parties once captivated the court of the Sun King. In the afternoon, discover a more intimate side of Versailles with a visit to the private estate of Marie Antoinette. Explore the elegant Petit Trianon, her personal retreat hidden among manicured gardens. Finish your journey in her charming Normandy-style hamlet—complete with vineyard, farm, and vegetable gardens—created as a peaceful escape from court life. With expert commentary and access to both the main palace and the Queen’s hidden domain, this immersive experience reveals the full story of Versailles, from royal glory to private retreat.
What's included
Included
- Discover Marie Antoinette’s private estate, from the Petit Trianon to her rustic hamlet.
- Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments with an expert guide.
- Explore the spectacular gardens that once hosted Versailles’ grandest celebrations.
- Benefit from timed entry, all reservations and tickets including Palace, gardens and Petit Trianon
- Enjoy an easy, escorted train ride from central Paris
- Experience Versailles in full, including areas most visitors never get to see.
Not included
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Palace of Versailles
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 splendors of this incredible palace. Our friendly local guides will steer you expertly through the crowds, bringing the famous figures who once inhabited this palace back to life.
120 minutes here · Admission included
La Galerie des Glaces
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.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Le Petit Trianon
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.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Le Hameau De La Reine
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Meet your coordinator by the green newspaper kiosk situated on the corner of Boulevard de Vaugirard, just a few meters from number 5. It is next to the Montparnasse train station complex, close to the Montparnasse-Bienvenüe metro station. They will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.
Meeting point
Paris
Meet your guide outside the Café Regalia. It is next to the metro entrance/exit for Javel André Citroen (line 10). If you arrive by RER train you will need to cross the main road. Your guide will be wearing an orange cap and an orange badge.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your tour will end in Versailles. Your guide will provide return train tickets and give directions and advice for the easy journey back to central Paris. Trains leave every 15 minutes and all trains departing Versailles go to Paris.
Options you can book
Departures from Paris
Departure from Paris Starting point: Le Régalia, 1 Rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris, France
Departure from Paris
Departures from Montparnasse during railway line works. Starting point: 5 Bd de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Memories France
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From 1 April to 31 October, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.
- 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.
- Please note lunch is at your own expense
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
- This tour requires a significant amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour departure time. We have to catch a train to Versailles and we cannot wait for late arrivals.
- Please note this tour requires a lot of walking. The tour is paced to be comfortable but you will need to be able to walk throughout the whole day. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 194 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
194 verified traveler reviews for Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful
Berrick was efficient and friendly getting us to Versailles. Claire was magnificent. Knowledgeable, funny and kind. We felt like a true group of friends at the end. We loved the little ‘surprises’ in the garden and her insight into the complex. A lovely tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you, Lawrence! We're so glad Berek got things off to such a smooth start, and that Claire's warmth turned your group into what sounds like real friends by the end, that's the kind of connection that comes from spending a full day somewhere as rich as Versailles together. We love spending a day there, and it makes us very happy to read this, as it will Claire and Berek. Those little surprises in the garden are exactly why we always recommend exploring the full estate, there's always something waiting to be discovered beyond the obvious highlights. We'll be sure they both see your kind words!
via Viator
Great Guide, Some Logistics Lacking
My group met at the Montparnasse train station where a guide accompanied us to Versailles. He was so thorough with instructions on how to return at the end of the day. We appreciated him so much! At Versailles my guide, Stan, was excellent! He is so knowledgeable and was able to answer so many questions that my group had. I really like that our group original group was separared into about nine people, it made it very manageable to hear him amongst the crowd and we each felt attended to. My big issue with the tour is that I had originally purchased a ticket to go to Marie Antoinette's dairy, La Petite Trianon. I received notice just days before that that portion of my trip was canceled, which was disappointing. At Versailles I understood that I would be able to get there however the instructions given were not clear. I ended up walking really far to get there. Had TripAdvisor notified me to take my driver's license I would have been able to rent a golf cart. Also there are paid shuttles available that I did not know about until my way back because there was not clear information. TripAdvisor should have provided better guidance for this part.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing this, and we're genuinely sorry about the cancellation of the Petit Trianon portion, and that it left you working out the rest of the day with less guidance than you should have had. Stan is always there to help with exactly this kind of question, whether it's the golf carts (which do require ID to rent), the paid shuttles, or simply the best way to reach the far side of the estate on foot, so please do always feel free to ask, he's genuinely happy to help even beyond the guided portion of the day. We're so glad his knowledge and the smaller group of nine made the guided part of your visit feel so personal and easy to follow. We're taking this as a good prompt to put together clearer guidance for anyone affected by a cancellation like this in future.
via Tripadvisor
Claire is fantastic!!
Our guide, Claire, made the trip amazing! Her knowledge and fabulous personality brought the palace and its inhabitants to life.
Response from the operator: Thank you Dawn! Bringing the palace and its inhabitants to life is exactly what a great guide does — and Claire does it beautifully. The stories of Versailles are so rich and extraordinary and we love that they came through so vividly for you. She'll be so pleased to hear this!
via Viator
Wonderful full day tour of Versailles
Our guide was fabulous. She was extremely knowledgeable and communicated very well with her English speaking group.
Response from the operator: Thank you Catherine! A full day at Versailles really is the way to experience it properly — the palace, the gardens and the Estate of Marie-Antoinette each deserve the time, and together they tell such an extraordinary story. We're so glad your guide brought all of that to life so clearly for the group. Hope you had a wonderful time here in Paris!
via Tripadvisor
Day well spent
Sarah is the best of the best! Fantastic tour. Versailles itself is beautiful as expected very crowded. The process to getting to Sara was a bit cumbersome as they were multiple groups traveling together but once with Sarah and our smaller group, it was a very educational and enjoyable experience. The second half of the day was magical. Sarah put it each step of the tour gets better and better. I highly recommend the full day over the half day!
Response from the operator: Thank you Justin! Sarah really is exceptional and we're so glad she made the day so special. Our fantastic team of coordinators escorts all guests to Versailles to meet their guide — once with Sarah and your group, we love that the experience completely took over! The Estate of Marie-Antoinette is somewhere we are truly passionate about sharing — so few tours venture there and it really is magical. We couldn't agree more that the full day is the way to do it. We'll make sure Sarah sees your kind words — and we really appreciate the recommendation!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $133 to $152
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 68
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
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Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette cost?
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Prices start at $133 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette take?
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Plan for about 8.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 194 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette?
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Around 68 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Versailles Full-Day Tour with the Estate of Marie-Antoinette start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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