The 12 Best Palace and Castle Gardens in Versailles

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 an English-speaking guide in central Paris, ride together by train to Versailles, and tour the palace’s grand state rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors. After a garden introduction, explore independently or return to Paris. The small group holds 20 or fewer people, and guides such as Sophia, Kenny, Joe, and Amelie have earned strong praise.

“The tour guide was great, unfortunately (and this is my fault) I did not get her name. But she spoke perfect English and made all of the history and instructions very clear. She made the trip to and back from Versailles on the metro feel easy and safe, to the point of even saying the stop we needed to get off at with a French accent to mimick what we would hear on the intercom. The palace was very busy, and if you’re anything like my partner, the crowded pushing and rubbing against strangers set her off a bit. It was raining and freezing when we went and there was…”

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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 a guide such as Rory, Nick, Jessie, or Toby, stopping at the market for picnic supplies, the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. After lunch, enter the palace at your own pace, including the Royal Chapel and Hall of Mirrors. Bikes, helmets, and palace admission are included.

“It's been five years and it still remains one of my favorite excursions. I loved shopping in the market for our lunch, biking through the gardens, touring different areas and seeing Versailles.”

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3.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide near Versailles station at 9:30 am, walk through the vast gardens, and hear stories of Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and the Revolution. Guides such as Aaron, Toby, Mado, and OJ are praised for lively storytelling. After the garden tour, enter the palace independently with timed admission.

“Versailles is an iconic piece of French history. Andreas was knowledgeable and shared his knowledge in a down to earth, entertaining way. With only 5 in our group, we all had a chance to ask our questions. The property and building are beautiful, but you will walk many miles and be overloaded with the opulence by the time you are finished.”

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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 comfortable bus from central Paris to Versailles, then follow a licensed guide through selected palace rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, and the King’s Apartments. Explore the gardens on your own or choose a longer option with guided gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate. Guides such as Mauro, Ruben, Gabriella, and Vladina have earned strong praise.

“Great tour. Bus trip made it easy from Paris without a car. Our guide helped us learn a little history & understand the background of Versailles. We visited on 25 September.”

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5.Versailles Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

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

Spend about 2 hours and 15 minutes touring Versailles Palace and Gardens with a guide such as Valerie, Barbara, Anne-Sophie, or Flor. See the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, chapel, formal gardens, and seasonal fountain or music shows. Meet at the agency in Versailles, not at the palace itself.

“The tour was amazing. Barbara was an expert guide with knowledge and humor. A must for anyone who hasn’t gone.”

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6.Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Gardens Access

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a 90-minute tour of Versailles Palace, including the State Apartments, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors. Headsets help in crowded rooms. Afterward, explore the gardens independently, with a Passport ticket for Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate. Guides such as Olivia, Sergio, Stephanie, and Bo have earned especially warm praise.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and brought the history to life. The stories of how the palace came to be, life while it was the center of power and then how it played a part in the revolution was fascinating. It was a little tough to move through some of the rooms, they were super crowded. The hall of mirrors was worth with the wait. The gardens are enormous. Only seeing it can give you a true appreciation for what it must have took to build such a place back in the 1600’s.”

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

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

Spend about three hours with a private English-speaking historian guide at Versailles. You’ll ride your own golf cart through the huge gardens, then enter the palace with priority access to the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, state apartments, and royal bedrooms. Guides such as Alex, Grigor, Anthony, and Claire have been praised for lively storytelling and personal attention.

“It was a great private tour. Tour guide Anthony was awesome. He was extremely knowledgeable and very polite. Traveling the gardens with a golf cart was a great way to go and well worth the money.”

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

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

Spend about seven hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Versailles from royal apartments to the Queen’s Hamlet. Guides such as Laetitia, Gabriella, Anne-Sophie, and Vladina bring court life to focus, while the gardens, Grand Trianon, and Sunday fountain show add depth. Expect a rewarding but demanding day with several miles of walking.

“This was an absolutely amazing tour! Vladina was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. She shared many facts about the kings, queens, courtiers, mistresses and court etiquette. This helped us understand this magnificent palace and gardens much more than just walking around and looking at things.”

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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 touring Versailles with an English-speaking guide such as Alois, Paula, or Momo. Ride a golf cart through the formal gardens, cycle or take the shuttle to the Grand Canal and Trianon estate, visit Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, then enter the palace on your own with timed admission. Lunch at Angelina is optional, with a 15% discount.

“Highly recommended. Best tours guides and awesome lunch. Best way to see the palace gardens and get full experience of the day and won’t be tired of walking”

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10.Versailles Palace Guided Tour & Gardens Option from Versailles

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

Meet your guide near the Louis XIV equestrian statue in Versailles for a roughly two-hour palace tour. Expect the Grand Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Royal Chapel, and stories of court life. The garden option adds free time outdoors, but not a guided garden visit. Guides may include Fredrick, Summer, Omar, or Carolina.

“The tour guide Greg was very fluent in English and the history of the palace. It was a well paced tour. There are a lot of steps to go up and down.”

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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 6 to 7 hours at Versailles with Alistair Douglas and a maximum of 10 people. Walk the formal gardens, bosquets, fountains, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, then explore the palace on your own with timed entry. The garden portion is guided, while palace admission is self-guided.

“Alistair was a great guide and provided a lot of information related to the history of Versailles and the nobility. He was knowledgeable and fun to listen provided stories. He was also willing to answer questions and kept the tur interesting for over 6 hours. Very much recommend this tour for anyone visiting Versailles for the first time or a follow-up.”

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12.Versailles Palace and Gardens Ticket

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

Explore Versailles with a Passport ticket covering the palace, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, park, temporary exhibitions, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet, Coach Gallery, and Royal Stables. Allow about three hours, arrive early, and check your exact entry time carefully. Food and brunch are not included.

“Easy to get to from the train, we were more than 30 mins early for our allotted time slot but there was no problem entering when we arrived, had lunch in the Angelina Restuarant, ‘snack’ sized portions were huge, food delicious and staff were excellent. Not just Another Bloody Chateau (ABC)… THE Chateau to see”

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