Train Experiences Worldwide: 4 to Book

1.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Travel from central Paris to Versailles by escorted RER train, then tour the palace, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens with an English-speaking guide. Expect about three hours of guided sightseeing, plus roughly 40 minutes each way on the train. Upgrade for Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet.

“The foundations only run in the gardens on the weekends this time of year. ( The one hiccup in the trip. That was a disappointment and we should have been told before we booked)”

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2.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Meet your guide near 1 Av. Émile Zola at 8:30 am, ride the RER to Versailles, and spend about two hours hearing stories among the fountains, statues, Tapis Vert, and Grand Canal. Then enter the palace with a timed ticket and explore the State Apartments, Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors on your own. Guides may include Aaron, OJ, Toby, Mado, or Martine.

“Pleasant tour, our guide OJ. Was very knowledge. Train ride was nice, got to see the outskirts of the city. Palace is a true beauty. Lots of history.”

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3.Excursion to Versailles by train with entrance to the Palace and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $73Best value

Meet your Spanish-speaking guide near Les Invalides at 9:30 a.m. and travel to Versailles by RER. Explore the gardens with commentary, then enter the Palace of Versailles for the Hall of Mirrors and other royal rooms with an audio guide. The train fare, food, and drinks are not included, and you return to Paris on your own schedule.

“We were fortunate enough to capture a few pics in the sunshine, even with the frigid weather and rain. Our guide was Richard Acero; his knowledge and gentle manner in working with my family were excellent! The Spanish guided tour illuminated the experience for us, and I highly recommend it to families.”

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4.Floating Market – Train Market – Flower Market and China Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $169

Spend about eight hours exploring Bangkok’s markets with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Mae Klong Railway Market, Chinatown, and Pak Khlong Flower Market. You’ll also stop at a coconut farm, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and learn how local bargaining works. Guide Kat is especially praised for attentive, clear English service.

“I had a fantastic time traveling to the Market on the Water. My tour guide, Kat, spoke excellent English and spent all day with me, showing me the sights and sounds of Thailand outside of Bangkok.”

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