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Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart
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298 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.
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - 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.
- Palace of Versailles - When you are finished exploring the garden grounds, it’s time to make your way to the next visit, 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
Equestrian statue of Louis XIV
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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(298 Ratings)
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Kerrie_m
Aug 27, 2024
Fabulous - A group of 12 of us had the most amazing experience with our private guide. Fantastic knowledge that kept us all intrigued for hours!
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Heather_f
Aug 25, 2024
Golf carts save legs - Seeing the gardens by golf cart is so worth it! Saves the legs, and you get to see so much more! We went on a fountain day, which was magical! Our guide, Giovanna, was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Versailles - made the experience deeper.
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Tourist568201
Aug 23, 2024
Fantastic Tour of the Versailles Palace and Gardens. - Fantastic tour with our guide Achille. The golf cart allowed us to see a large portion of the gardens and still have time to see the palace in 3 hours total. As a group tour we could bypass the long lines for the timed entry tickets. Most important was the deep knowledge that Achille provided about the palace, the gardens and the history of kingdom. He provided true context of the royalty, their personalities and motivation, as well as the connections to our own history in the United States. He made detailed connections between the Greek Gods and the paintings and fountains that we saw. Highly recommend and well worth the money.
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Jtmdallas_texas
Aug 14, 2024
Great tour of Versailles - I had originally booked this tour through Viator. Viator ended up cancelling this tour at the last minute for some unknown reason and did not even notify me. When I realized the tour was cancelled I called LivTours directly. They were AMAZING. Immediately confirmed they actually did have all my info and were able to re-instate the tour for the next day. Milan was great! He was funny, informative and very helpful. He took pictures of us all throughout the tour including a picture in the Mirror Room with some super effects. We had a great time! Would highly recommend LivTours and Milan!
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Pl_f
Aug 5, 2024
A Plus - Our guide Giovanna was amazing. In depth knowledge of the history plus the secrets of Versailles. Awesome.
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1708nathand
Jul 31, 2024
Wonderful visit of the castle and gardens - A great experience ! We visited Versailles during a trip in France with my parents. The castle and gardens are amazing !! We really enjoyed the visit and our tour guide, Achille, took the time to answer our questions and explained a lot about the history of the place. He made the visit even more interesting (thank you if you read the comments). We recommend !
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P347ouannat
Jul 30, 2024
Great expérience!! - Achille was very knowledgeable, he gave us the historical context to really appreciate the splendors of Versailles!
Even more important, he knew the best ways to go through the gardens to make the most out of our time !
Thank you !
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Quentinlo9377sc
Jul 29, 2024
Blissful experience in Versailles - Amazing tour brilliantly led and organized by Achille. The sights were marvelous and the stories gripping. I’ve had a wonderful time. Will recommend back home! Keep up the good work.
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376francisj
Jul 24, 2024
Great experience - Achille was a great guide! We had an amazing time visiting the gardens and the palace with him. He's highly knowledgeable and passionate about the place and its history. Would definitely recommend
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Rob_f
Jul 22, 2024
Enjoyable tour with excellent guide. - The highlight was the brilliant commentary by Achille. He was good at explaining the mindset of the French kings and gave an insight into their daily lives. We had a view into the private rooms too which was a bonus.
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