About This Tour
Heads up! Alistair’s on a winter break from 15 Nov 2025 — back with stories from 28 Feb 2026! Discover Versailles with Alistair, a native English-speaking historian and specialist guide. This intimate full-day experience (maximum 12 guests) combines engaging storytelling with reserved access to Versailles’ most iconic landmarks. • Guided highlights tour of the Versailles Gardens, with Fountain Shows on weekends (April–October) • Guided highlights tour of Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet and Farm • With reserved Palace entry, you’ll avoid the queues and, through stories that bring Versailles to life, gain a deeper understanding of the Royal Chapel, Marie Antoinette’s bedchamber, the State Apartments, and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors • Little Train ride to discover hidden gems without the long walk • Time to relax at La Petite Venise and Angelina cafés, with snacks, lunch, and restrooms available. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary options offered
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Alistair will be outside Brasserie du Musée (Restaurant) at 2 Place Léon Gambetta, 78000, ready for your Tour from 9:15 AM. It's near the Palace of Versailles. He will have your tickets, so look for his green backpack! The tour starts at 9:30 AM.
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Meeting Information: Alistair will be waiting for you outside Brasserie du Musée (Restaurant), 2 Place Léon Gambetta, 78000 starting at 9:15 AM. Look for the nearby building marked with a large letter “B.” From there, exit through the gate, and you’ll see the Brasserie du Musée Restaurant on the other side of the road. He will have your Tickets for the Day, so look for his green backpack! The tour will commence promptly at 9:30 AM. Transport Guidance: Use the Citymapper app for public transport directions or take an Uber (avoid regular taxis—they’re double the price!). From Paris, expect about a 1-hour journey. If taking the metro, the easiest route is to leave from Invalides on the direct RER C line to Versailles Rive Gauche (35 minutes). You can also take the direct L train from Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite (40 minutes)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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