Immerse yourself in history, art, and architecture on this full-day small group tour of Versailles Palace and the Louvre Museum. Explore the opulent Palace of Versailles and its stunning gardens, then discover iconic masterpieces at the world’s largest museum, the Louvre.
- Palace of Versailles - Meet your guide and small group just outside the gleaming golden gates of Versailles for an incredible start to your day. Of all the 2,300 rooms in the Palace of Versailles, 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.
- Guided walk of Versailles Gardens
- Small group tour of maximum 6 participants
- Skip the line tickets to Versailles with guided tour
- Local expert guide for a fully guided experience
- Chauffeured car back to Paris
- Timed entry tickets to the Louvre with guided tour
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
Enjoy a full-day tour immersed in history, art, and architecture, featuring two iconic French landmarks: the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum. With a small group of up to 6 participants and an expert guide, your experience will be more interactive, intimate, and memorable.
Begin with a guided stroll through the Versailles gardens, followed by a visit to the magnificent palace, adorned by various architects and sculptors over the years to become one of the most renowned royal residences in history. Explore stories of royal scandals, love affairs, gambling debts, intrigue, and assassination plots as you tour the King’s apartments and other highlights, such as the famous Hall of Mirrors. Conclude with a private car ride back to Paris.
Enjoy free time for lunch (not included), then embark on an enthralling tour of the Louvre. The Louvre houses over 35,000 pieces of art, with tour highlights including the Nike of Samothrace, Venus de Milo, and, of course, the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
