The guide was chatty and friendly, which was a good start, getting through the queues was also a big plus. It was crowded with waves of tourists but we could still hear her and move through the crowd. The buggy ride was definitely worth it - and fun-as you could imagine walking in the garden could turn into a traipse. Wear trainers as there hundreds of steps and large uneven cobble stones in the main courtyard at the front. The time went so quickly I would have liked more time to explore and reflect in each room. Aapparently the quietest time to visit is in February
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private one-way transfer from Paris to Versailles
- Privileged first-entry tickets to the Palace
- Fully guided experience
- Access to the Trianon Estate
- Pre-reserved golf cart tour of the gardens
- Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Excludes
- Lunch is not included in the price of the tour.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Meet your private chauffeur and guide for a comfortable transfer from Paris to Versailles.
Explore the palace highlights, including the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments, with your expert guide.
Discover the vast royal gardens by golf cart, following the famous Grande Perspective.
Lunch Break (Not Included) Enjoy free time to relax and dine at one of the estate’s restaurants.
Travel in comfort through the gardens toward the more private royal retreats. Visit Louis XIV’s elegant marble residence and learn about its royal history.
Savor a classic French treat with a tasting from the renowned Angelina.
Explore Marie Antoinette’s private residence and its refined interiors.
Wander through the charming countryside retreat with cottages, gardens, and a lake.
Return by golf cart, concluding your guided experience near the main palace.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Although the weather was unfortunate and golf cart unavailable to us on the day we visited, Jennifer our guide was outstanding. She is personable, kind, extremely knowledgeable and offered excellent insights, history and entertaining stories on our tour throughout the gardens and the palace, pointing out intricate details and information from the sculptures and fountains in the gardens, to the the many, many stories behind the history of the palace and its people. If you are able to request Jennifer for this tour, I would highly recommend to do so. Our teenagers faces with some of the stories were hilarious & they are often bored on these types of tours but were thoroughly engaged and really enjoyed this purely because Jennifer made it so interesting. Having the headpieces so we could hear only Jennifer throughout the tour was also great; we were able to hear all the details no matter if we were a bit separated in the crowds. Thank you Jennifer.
Laurent was excellent in all aspects of the tour. His standard talk at all locations was informative and at the right level for our group. But better, he knew how to respond to our multiple questions and comments. He knew exactly where to stand in crowded rooms so we could hear. He was brilliant at maneuvering through the surging crowds in a way that his charges, all in their late 70s, could weave around the selfie takers and those with sharp elbows. A wonderful, informative, and mind expanding time.
Great tour with Grigor. He made the Versailles experience a memorable one. His knowledge was a combination of history and pop culture. It made the tour truly different! Highly recommended especially if you’re lucky enough to go with Grigor.
Fantastic from start to finish. We opted for the car service pickup at our hotel and it was seamless from there. Our drivers, our greeter and our tour guide were all exceptional. We saw all the highlights, learned so much about the history and still had energy to spare at the end. Highly recommend the golf cart - Versailles is incredibly expansive!
We had a fantastic time with Ife! He created an unforgettable experience filled with laughs, loads of information, and pictures for us to look back on. I would highly recommend!!
Ifeoluwa was a great host and knowledgeable guide. He absolutely smashed it and provided a wonderful experience.
Eva was a wonderful tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable and pointed out all the highlights you would have missed on just an audio tour. Bravo Eva!!
Dear Jennifer, it was such a pleasure meeting you as well! Thank you so much for such a wonderful day and for making our visit to Versailles so special. We truly enjoyed spending the day with you and really appreciated all of your knowledge and insight. It was an experience we’ll remember fondly.
Laurent was very passionate about the history and culture... I enjoyed learning
Our tour with Giovanna was great! She is extremely knowledgeable and a delight to be with. She has a wealth of knowledge about the gardens and the palace. What made this tour so wonderful were her stories of happenings in the Royal families and her deep knowledge of France’s history to make it all fit together with the gardens, amazing art and palace rooms and design over the centuries.
Well received and easy to find. Yichen was very good and made the tour exciting. Would recommend to friends.
Vivian was a very knowledgeable guide who has a great background in art history which certainly helped for the inside portion of golf cart made it efficient to get around the gardens.
Great way to tour Versailles and gardens!! Our guide Giovanna was so knowledgeable!
Our guide was fantastic. He was a history major and provided a very comprehensive description of everything we were seeing. Definitely book with golf cart - we saw so much of the gardens we could not have seen on foot. HIGHLY recommend and Liv Tour was in touch at every step.
Diana was super engaging, knowledgeable, and interactive throughout our tour at Versailles. She maintained a good pace, kept the tour interesting, and also gave us time for pictures and questions - would highly recommend!
Grigor was our guide and was amazing. Very knowledgeable and so nice. We loved Versailles and its history. Would highly recommend him and this tour.
Amazing experience, so rich is history and lore the guide brought every element of the tour alive with passion and a genuine interest for the property and the stories.
Our tour with Grigor was an absolute pleasure. He got to know us at the start and tailored the tour to fit our interest and sense of humor. 10/10 would recommend booking with him.
A fantastic, and comprehensive tour of Versailles! We had a private tour of the Versailles gardens and interior with our incredible guide, Laurent, who was very knowledgeable and very engaging ! My teenage son and I were riveted and thrilled to have such a great tour guide who made the tour a truly memorable experience!
Our private tour of Versailles was excellent. Our guide Grigor was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history come alive while keeping the tour well-paced. We learned so much and appreciated all the interesting details that we would have missed on our own. It was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend this tour.
Grigor was great and very knowledgeable about the history, he was very friendly and took us around the Palace at a pace we were all comfortable and happy with. We left very happy and there was not a lot of people there so it felt nice to visit. He is also amazing at taking photos and finding photo ops!
Amazing!! Nils was an incredible tour guide and our whole family had a great time. Highly recommend!!!
Nils is the best tour guide- this was absolutely fantastic and he knew all the answers to our MANY questions. Well done and thank you!!!!!!!
Wonderful tour guide! Patient and exceedingly knowledgeable. Made sure we got the best experience and saw everything we needed. Highly recommend.
We had a lovely tour with Laurent. He was very knowledgeable, and being a former teacher, very good with kids! I would highly recommend him.
Grigor was the absolute best guide!!! Knowledgeable and patient even accommodating my father with his electric scooter. The tour was detailed and well centered towards us as Americans. He is a wealth of information and also entertaining. Do not hesitate to visit Versailles with this tour and use Grigor!
Grigor was very knowledgeable and interactive with our group. Would recommend him to anyone doing this tour.
Grigor went above and beyond to make everyone in our group feel welcomed and informed. He is highly respected around the grounds and brings much knowledge to the tour in a fun and entertaining manner. His knowledge of history is deep and exceptional. I very much appreciate his hospitality and manners while guiding us. Highly recommend asking for him personally!
We got the golf cart tour with viviane and it was absolutely amazing. Golf carts were a huge advantage. Highly recommend this tour
We had an amazing tour of Versailles with our tour guide Laurent! He made our trip pleasurable and memorable! We definitely recommend him for any tour! Thank you, Laurent! -The Herrera Family
Grigor was an exceptional tour guide. We learned so much and had a lot of laughs. Would highly recommend!
Grigor we have a wonderful trip with Grigor. He was one of our best tour guides ever. He spent a lot of time with us and gave us extratime while he was explaining many things to us. I would highly recommend this tour in this gentleman as a tour guide.
Amazing experience with Gregor! So so knowledgeable, great energy.
Gregor was amazing. Very knowledgeable and engaging. I learned so much and had an amazing time!
Grisha was a wonderful tour guide! He was full of great information and very friendly. Thankful to have had a chance to see the beautiful grounds with such a great guide!
Our tour guide (Giovanna) was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, great pacing, and friendly. Would highly recommend.
We totally enjoyed our private tour of Versailles with Grigor who was not only informative but entertaining.
Grigor was a masterful guide. He has a deep knowledge of history and was able to link the past to more recent times, illuminating the connections. His insiders knowledge and access was a treat. Personable, fun and talented!
The golf cart private tour was perfect! Our guide was knowledgeable and informative and really nice! She made Versailles feel alive and current. History came alive! Cannot imagine a visit to Versailles without her!
My husband and I did the “Versailles Royal Palace and Gardens Private Tour by Golf Cart” tour and it was worth every penny!! Our tour guide “Z” really made the day. We enjoyed hearing his wealth of knowledge, he welcomed all of our questions and he really shares his enthusiasm for the history of Versailles with us. Versailles is so huge and it was packed, but Z did a great job of knowing when we should enjoy the gardens outside and when to dip inside to avoid the rain. And he has a way of delivery that also kept us amused throughout the tour. We just loved his style! And we really enjoyed the tour!
We had an absolute blast on our first trip to Versailles, and Meng made it truly special! She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history, turning it into a fun learning experience that gave us a whole new appreciation for the art and style of the palace. She was so pleasant and kept us engaged during the golf cart tour of the gardens and the palace tour itself. Since we usually struggle to get photos together, we were so grateful that she took a ton of couple shots for us! Meng is super accommodating and easy to talk to. If you’re heading to Versailles, definitely book with her!
Our family enjoyed a morning with Meng at Versailles— she toured us through the gardens (with golf cart) and in the palace. Meng was WONDERFUL! Not only was she very knowledgeable, but her sense of humor as she explained the history made the experience that much more memorable. I loved that she provided us with headsets we could hear her clearly during the tour as it can be difficult with so many crowds. She also took some beautiful family photos for us, which we really appreciated! Highly recommend touring the gardens this way as I’ve been in the past on foot and was not able to see all the fountains due to the short time frame given by most tour companies. The palace is very impressive despite not being completely furnished. 10 out of 10—- highly recommend and request Meng!!!
We loved this tour! Half the time in garden, half the time in palace. We were very happy to choose the golf cart option; the grounds are so vast it would have taken multiple hours to see everything on foot! Giovanna was a wonderful guide.
We toured Versailles via golf cart and public areas with Achille guiding us. I can't imagine touring any other way or with any other guide! Achille was very knowledgeable, guided us through the crowds with ease, and explained the history in ways that made sense. The golf cart portion was fabulous as it gave us an overview of the size of the property.
Our tour of Versailles gardens and palace was outstanding. It included a golf cart for the gardens which was helpful for our older family member. Our guide Alex was exceptional! He was friendly, helpful, had a good sense of humor and, most importantly, extremely knowledgeable. Our family really appreciated this as we literally walked through the history of this magnificent site. Highly recommend this tour and our guide Alex!
Our tour guide, Philippe, was wonderful- knowledgeable, friendly, full of fun stories to share with the kids, keeping them engaged and interested. One of our highlights of our visit! We really enjoyed it.
Imad did a wonderful job on our golf car tour of Versailles gardens as well as a tour of the Chateau de Versailles. We were very impressed with his knowledge & insight to the life of Louis XIV & the history of the palace & its’ grounds.
Our family of 6, including two kids ages 12 and 9, greatly enjoyed the Private Versailles Tour with Golf Cart Tour of the Gardens. Imad, our tour guide, was fantastic and very knowledgeable about Versaille’s history. We highly recommend Imad and this tour for groups of all ages!
Versailles is a fest for the eyes and the soul. When you’re with Eva from Livtour it is even better What an extraordinary morning we had. The golf carts thru the gardens are a must. The historic tour outside and inside was fascinating. I will send all of my friends your way. My daughter and I had so much fun. We are grateful, eva. You are style personified!! Merci !! 😊❤️❤️❤️🍾🍾🍾
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