Versailles in a Day Tour | Palace, Gardens & Trianon by Golf Cart

Your Versailles in a Day Tour from Paris with Private Chauffeur immerses you in the world of the Sun King through vivid storytelling shared by your expert guide. 

Start your day with a private chauffeur and guide who will take you from your hotel directly to Versailles. With privileged first entry Versailles Palace access, explore sumptuous royal apartments, the Royal Chapel, and the shimmering Hall of Mirrors in rare tranquility before the crowds arrive. Enjoy a peaceful golf cart ride through the gardens as you uncover André Le Nôtre’s visionary Grande Perspective. 

After a relaxing lunch and macaron tasting, discover the more intimate Trianon palaces and wander the whimsical retreat of Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, where the stories of Versailles come fully to life.

• Enjoy a seamless private chauffeur service from Paris to Versailles
• Enter the Palace and Hall of Mirrors first, before the crowds arrive
• Immerse yourself in Versailles’ history with an expert guide
• Explore the gardens aboard a pre-reserved golf cart
• Savor a macaron tasting at the Trianon Estate
• Stroll leisurely through the Queen’s Hamlet

Your full-day private tour begins in Paris, where your guide and private chauffeur will pick you up directly from your lodging for a smooth journey to Versailles. Upon arrival, enjoy first entry to the Versailles Palace, Europe’s largest château, exploring its iconic rooms without the crowds. Wander through the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s and Queen’s Grand Apartments, the Coronation Room, and the Royal Chapel, while your expert guide shares details and stories about the palace’s opulent architecture, royal intrigues, and pivotal moments in French history — from Louis XIII and the Sun King to the French Revolution and Napoleon’s First Empire.

Next, we’ll venture into the palace’s vast, exquisitely landscaped gardens and step aboard our pre-reserved golf cart to admire André Le Nôtre’s magnificent Grande Perspective—a grand royal axis that once stretched nearly five kilometers from Versailles, an astonishing 97 meters wide and originally lined with double rows of elm trees. As we continue, we’ll explore the gardens’ intricate network of groves, parterres, fountains, and sculptures, each revealing a layer of royal ambition and artistic mastery.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch on the estate (not included), then regroup with your guide for a macaron tasting from the famed Angelina before continuing by golf cart to the private retreats of the Trianon Estate. Visit the Grand Trianon, Louis XIV’s marble retreat later redecorated by Napoleon, and the recently restored Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet, Marie Antoinette’s intimate sanctuary, including highlights like the Belvedere, Grotto, and Temple of Love. The Queen’s Hamlet was inspired by the ideals of a simpler country life; this fairytale-like retreat features charming cottages, a working farm, a lake, windmills, and animal pens — all serving as both a leisure space for the Queen and an educational environment for the royal children.

Finally, return by golf cart to the main Palace, where your guided experience concludes, leaving you free to linger in the gardens, explore the town of Versailles, or return to Paris. Following this private immersive journey you’ll leave with a vivid understanding of the fascinating history of France’s monarchy, their public ceremonies and private escapes, and the powerful cultural legacy that makes Versailles one of the most influential historical sites in the world. 

Please note: Golf carts can seat up to 4 passengers. If your group has more than 3 people, one guest will be required to drive the second cart. The driver must be at least 24 years old and present a valid driver’s license with a photo—no copies will be accepted.

• Private one-way transfer from Paris to Versailles
• Private English Speaking Tour Guide
• Privileged first-entry tickets to the Palace
• Pre-reserved golf cart tour of the gardens
• Access to the Trianon Estate
• Macaron tasting from Angelina
• Fully guided experience

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
• The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
• Lunch is not included in the price of the tour.
• Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected.
• Participants may be required to bring a valid driver’s license in order to drive the additional golf cart

When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.

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