Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None
Overview
Tour is only in English.
Embark on a journey to Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tailored packages to fit your schedule and budget. Upgrade for a small-group experience and extend your visit to explore the Grand and Petit Trianon palaces. Choose transportation: meet at the site, central Paris pick-up, or hotel pick-up in western Paris. Tours last approximately 1.5-2.5 hours for half-day options, or 4 hours for full-day tours, led by knowledgeable guides.
Duration varies depending on the chosen option. Highlights include the King’s State Apartment, Hall of Mirrors, and more.
Full-day clients can explore Trianon palaces independently.
Attention: Choose from 4 guided tour options for a personalized experience.
Don't miss this captivating journey through history!
The Tour will have a minimum 11 to 28 travelers (depending on the option chosen)
What's Included
- Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.(included)
- Hotel pick-up west of Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop-off in Paris only districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,
- Tour without transportation – meeting directly in Versailles
- Guided Tour in English, Half or full-day tour (6 or 8.5 hrs) with roundtrip transportation included.
- Guided tour: 1.5–2 hrs (Classic, Small Group & Semi-Private). Essential Gr : 1.5 h, no garden visit.
- Not wheelchair accessible and Unfortunately, our vehicles and tours are not wheelchair accessible
- We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old
- Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities
- Train tickets to the Trianons are not included
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop off outside Paris and Paris 3,4,9,10,11,12,13,,17,18,19,20, districts
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Small Group Tour Hotel Pickup”, “Classic Group Hotel Pickup”, “Private guided tour half day” and “Essential Experience Group”.
Important Information ────────── • ◇ • ────────── The time on your voucher indicates the start of the pickup window, not the exact pickup time. Your actual pickup time depends on your location and will be confirmed by text and/or email the day before your visit. ────────── • ◇ • ────────── Hotel Pickup & Drop-off Zone: Available only in the western districts of Paris (1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th, and western parts of the 2nd, 5th, 14th, 17th). We offer hotel pick-up whenever conditions allow. However, in Paris there are many restrictions such as bus lanes, one-way streets, and no-stopping zones. As a result, it may not always be possible to collect you directly in front of your hotel. In such cases, we will provide you with a meeting point just around the corner or at a nearby accessible location. ────────── • ◇ • ────────── Meeting Point Option: If your address is outside this zone, you can choose one of our 7 fixed meeting points.
For the option “Semi-Private Group Tour”.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Paris
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Versailles
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palace of Versailles
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Paris
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens
- Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 6 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases.
- Option 1: "Half Day Semi-Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 2: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden
- Option 3: "Half Day Essential Group Tour (up to 27 guests), lasting 1:30 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden. This tour focuses solely on the essential information, providing a concise and engaging experience for those eager to discover the highlights.
- Option 4: "Half Day Small Group Tour (up to 15 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 5: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 6: "Half Day Semi Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 7: "Full Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden+Trianon ticket
- Option: Half Day Private Tour lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Our tours are limited, we cannot cancel or modify bookings at the last minute for any reason. Tickets are non-refundable by the museums. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event date or no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Participants should be prepared to follow their guide for about 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles can be quite crowded, and we must stick to the scheduled visiting times. Please note that the guide is unable to provide personal assistance. If you have any concerns about walking difficulties, health issues, or other considerations, we recommend reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-7245P36
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.(included).
- Hotel pick-up west of Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles.
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop-off in Paris only districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,.
- Tour without transportation – meeting directly in Versailles.
- Guided Tour in English, Half or full-day tour (6 or 8.5 hrs) with roundtrip transportation included.
- Guided tour: 1.5–2 hrs (Classic, Small Group & Semi-Private). Essential Gr : 1.5 h, no garden visit.
- Not wheelchair accessible and Unfortunately, our vehicles and tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old.
- Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities.
- Train tickets to the Trianons are not included.
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop off outside Paris and Paris 3,4,9,10,11,12,13,,17,18,19,20, districts.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens
- Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Versailles Guided Visit – Hotel Pickup, Meeting Point or None will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.(included)
- Hotel pick-up west of Paris, Paris meeting point, or meet directly in Versailles
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop-off in Paris only districts : 1,2,5,6,7,8,14,15,16,
- Tour without transportation – meeting directly in Versailles
- Guided Tour in English, Half or full-day tour (6 or 8.5 hrs) with roundtrip transportation included.
- Guided tour: 1.5–2 hrs (Classic, Small Group & Semi-Private). Essential Gr : 1.5 h, no garden visit.
- Not wheelchair accessible and Unfortunately, our vehicles and tours are not wheelchair accessible
- We do not accept children under the age of 6 years old
- Lunch and drinks (not included), Gratuities
- Train tickets to the Trianons are not included
- Hotel or Rbnb pick-up and drop off outside Paris and Paris 3,4,9,10,11,12,13,,17,18,19,20, districts
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The tour is not recommended for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who have difficulty walking long distances or climbing stairs, as Versailles is very large and includes numerous staircases and uneven cobblestones, both inside the buildings and throughout the gardens
- Our vehicle is not suitable for passengers with disabilities, we do not have the capacity to transport wheelchairs as well.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for participants is 6 years old. Each participant must be declared at the time of booking. We cannot accommodate undeclared clients, including babies or children under 6 years old. Reservations will be canceled without compensation in such cases.
- Option 1: "Half Day Semi-Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 2: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden
- Option 3: "Half Day Essential Group Tour (up to 27 guests), lasting 1:30 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden. This tour focuses solely on the essential information, providing a concise and engaging experience for those eager to discover the highlights.
- Option 4: "Half Day Small Group Tour (up to 15 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Option 5: "Half Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 6: "Half Day Semi Private Group Tour (up to 11 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, No transfer + Garden Admission ticket with a reserved entry time to the Château de Versailles.
- Option 7: "Full Day Classic Group Tour (up to 20 guests), lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer + Garden+Trianon ticket
- Option: Half Day Private Tour lasting 2:00 hours at the Palace, including transfer.+ Garden
- Our tours are limited, we cannot cancel or modify bookings at the last minute for any reason. Tickets are non-refundable by the museums. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event date or no-shows will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Participants should be prepared to follow their guide for about 3 hours. The Palace of Versailles can be quite crowded, and we must stick to the scheduled visiting times. Please note that the guide is unable to provide personal assistance. If you have any concerns about walking difficulties, health issues, or other considerations, we recommend reconsidering your participation in this tour to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
