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Versailles: Off the Beaten Track Tour with a Local Guide
(11) Reviews
Versailles
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the authentic charm of Versailles through the eyes of the inhabitants. This guided tour offers an immersive experience, highlighting hidden treasures and rich historical anecdotes. Venture beyond the Palace of Versailles to explore charming neighborhoods and little-known gardens. Ideal for travelers who want to avoid crowds and discover the true essence of this iconic city.
- Small group tours of up to 8 participants - Discover hidden treasures and local favourites in Versailles - Enjoy the anecdotes and knowledge of passionate local guides - 2-hour tours, designed for travelers seeking authentic experiences
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The Historical Guide and Explanation
The café at Little Versailles is a place suggested by the Guide but at the visitor's expense
Meeting Points
Departure
Gare de Versailles Château Rive Gauche
We will pick you up in front of the canopy of the Versailles Station
Return
18 Cr d'Honneur
We will drop you off in front of the statue Louis XIV of the Place d’Arme
Itinerary
1
Stroll through the Carrés Saint-Louis, an area with preserved charm where ancient merchant houses, secret courtyards and hidden gardens tell the story of Versailles from artisans and locals, far from the busiest routes.
15 minutes
2
Cathedrale Saint Louis
Push the doors of Saint-Louis Cathedral, a baroque jewel in the royal district where the splendours of Louis XV’s court still resonate.
10 minutes
3
Jeu de Paume
Enter the Salle du Jeu de Paume, former playground of the courtiers that became the cradle of the French Revolution
10 minutes
4
Piece d'Eau des Suisses
Walk along the Piece d'eau des Suisses, a vast mirror of water dug by the Swiss guards of Louis XIV in the heart of ancient marshes.
20 minutes
5
Little Versailles
Take a break at Little Versailles, a warm candy bar nestled a stone’s throw from the Jeu de Paume, between freshly ground coffee aromas and homemade sweets
20 minutes
6
Le Potager du Roi
Stroll through the King’s Vegetable Garden, a secret haven where the genius of La Quintinie offered the Sun King strawberries and primroses out of season.
20 minutes
7
Au Facteur Cheval
Let yourself be surprised by the Horse Factor, where the soul of the Ancien Régime is shone between a Louis XV clock and a forgotten work.
15 minutes
8
Stroll through the Jardin des Scents, a green setting inspired by the fragrances of the Courtyard, where flowers, aromatic plants and refined essences evoke the art of living in the time of Louis XIV.
Versailles: Off the Beaten Track Tour with a Local Guide
(11) Reviews
Versailles
About
Discover the authentic charm of Versailles through the eyes of the inhabitants. This guided tour offers an immersive experience, highlighting hidden treasures and rich historical anecdotes. Venture beyond the Palace of Versailles to explore charming neighborhoods and little-known gardens. Ideal for travelers who want to avoid crowds and discover the true essence of this iconic city.
- Small group tours of up to 8 participants - Discover hidden treasures and local favourites in Versailles - Enjoy the anecdotes and knowledge of passionate local guides - 2-hour tours, designed for travelers seeking authentic experiences
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The Historical Guide and Explanation
The café at Little Versailles is a place suggested by the Guide but at the visitor's expense
Meeting Points
Departure
Gare de Versailles Château Rive Gauche
We will pick you up in front of the canopy of the Versailles Station
Return
18 Cr d'Honneur
We will drop you off in front of the statue Louis XIV of the Place d’Arme