The Palace of Versailles in half a day, with your car waiting outside.
Hotel pickup, five hours, no transport queues.
- From €425 · whole car · 5 hours
Fixed price in writingTripyana's private Versailles tour is a five-hour half day from your Paris hotel in a Mercedes with a chauffeur. The drive takes 30 to 45 minutes. The car waits while you visit the palace and gardens, and one fixed price per car includes fuel, parking and tolls. Palace tickets are booked separately. The palace closes on Mondays.
What does a private Versailles trip from Paris look like?
The palace is about 20 km from central Paris, so the drive takes 30 to 45 minutes. Five hours gives you the palace and a good part of the gardens.
Paris to Versailles and back
- 8:15Your chauffeur collects you at your Paris hotel in a Mercedes.
- 9:00Drop-off by the palace gates for your timed entry ticket.
- 9:00 – 11:00The State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the King’s Chamber.
- 11:00 – 12:30The gardens and the Grand Canal. Your chauffeur moves the car to the Trianon side if you want to walk on.
- 12:30Pickup at the gate of your choice.
- 13:15Back at your hotel, or dropped at a restaurant in Paris.
How much does a private Versailles tour from Paris cost?
You pay per car for five hours, not per person. Fuel, parking at Versailles, tolls and VAT are included.
Mercedes E-Class
Up to 3 passengers · 2 large and 2 cabin bags · 5 hours
€425
Couples and small families
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 7 passengers · 7 standard suitcases · 5 hours
€495
Families and groups
Palace tickets are not included. Book them on the official Versailles website for a timed entry slot.
What should you know before visiting Versailles?
A few choices made before the day save the most time. Your chauffeur handles the roads and the parking.
- The palace is closed on Mondays
Choose Tuesday to Sunday. Tuesday and the weekend are the busiest days.
- Book a 9:00 entry
The first slot of the day is the quietest. We plan your pickup around the time on your ticket.
- Check the fountain days
The musical fountain shows usually run at weekends from spring to autumn, and some Tuesdays in summer.
- Wear comfortable shoes
The gardens alone are vast. Your chauffeur can meet you at a second gate to save the walk back.
What is included in the Versailles tour?
Everything the car and the chauffeur need is in the fixed price. You only add tickets and lunch.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Your chauffeur collects you anywhere in central Paris and brings you back to any address in the city.
Five hours of the car
The chauffeur waits near the palace for the whole visit and moves the car to the gate you choose.
Tolls, fuel and parking
Coach and car parking at Versailles is paid by us. Nothing is collected on the day.
How do I book a private trip to Versailles?
Send your request
Tap the button, then add your date, hotel, number of passengers and preferred car. It takes about a minute.
Get your confirmation by email
We check the date with your chauffeur. Our email reply, usually within an hour, gives the fixed total and a secure payment link.
Meet your chauffeur
Your chauffeur meets you at the agreed point with a name sign. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
Questions about a private Versailles tour from Paris
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Versailles?
Usually 30 to 45 minutes from central Paris, depending on traffic. Versailles lies about 20 km south-west of the city, and your chauffeur picks the quickest route on the day.
How much is a private car to Versailles?
The half-day trip costs €425 in a Mercedes E-Class for up to three guests. A V-Class for up to seven costs €495. The price covers the car for five hours.
Is five hours enough for Versailles?
Yes, for the palace and the main gardens. To add the Trianon palaces and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate, ask for a longer day in your request. We include the extra time in your fixed price.
Are Versailles tickets included?
No. Tickets are sold with a timed entry slot on the official palace website. Book them first, then send us the time, and we plan your hotel pickup around it.
Can we stop elsewhere on the way back?
Yes, within your five hours. Many guests stop at the Trocadéro on the way back, for the classic view of the Eiffel Tower. Tell us in advance and we plan the time.
Can children travel in the car?
Yes. Child seats are available on request at no extra charge. Tell us the age and weight of each child when you send your request.
Versailles in half a day, with a Mercedes waiting at the palace gates.
Send your date and ticket time. We reply with a fixed price by email.
Tripyana Ltd is a London company — private hire operator licence PHOP950 in London. In France, your journey is driven by a licensed French chauffeur partner.