A stunning and complete half day sightseeing tour of Paris in minibus combined with a tour at Versailles. Paris, constructed 2000 thousand years ago and divided in 20 districts, each one is a village with its own history and centres of interest. Versailles is an immense estate. Louis XIV the Sun King is the creative force of Versailles. He turned Versailles into a sumptuous estate and the symbol of absolute monarchy in the 17th century.
Your professional guide will drive you to the most famous monuments in Paris and then will take you to Versailles to discover its palace and gardens.
Pickup included
Your professional guide will drive you to discover the most famous places and there will be 2 stops* within the tour. You will see the Place de la Concorde, the Madeleine church, the Opéra Garnier, Place Vendome… You will then go on the Champs-Elysées Avenue. On the top is the Arc de Triomphe celebrating the Napoleon victories. After, you will go to see the Eiffel Tower* (photo stop of 10 minutes). You will cross the river Seine to join the left bank. You will pass by Notre-Dame Cathedral. You will continue with the Latin Quarter, Le Pantheon, the Luxembourg gardens, St Germain, St Sulpice churches, Les Invalides built in the 18th century where is Napoléon’s tomb. You will finish this visit with the "village" of Montmartre* where you will have another 20 minutes to stroll around the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and to the Place du Tertre where all the historical artists and painters used to show their works.
You will visit the State Apartments with its 8 rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, the King and Queens’ apartments, the Royal Chapel and the Royal Opera Opera. Your visit in the castle is with an audio-guide in your language. Beyond the chateau, stretch the gardens and the park. You will see the Grand Perspective which draws the eye to the horizon with its Latona and Apollo fountains. You will stroll to the north and south parterres full of flowers. You will see the various groves in the gardens : the Baldroom and the Colonnade, the Enceladus…and some others our guide will let you discover. On Saturday and Sunday from April to October there is Musical Fountains show. Every Tuesdays, from 6 of May to 24 of June as well. For other dates, there are Musical Gardens. Both are included in the price. Stroll around the fountains and admire the water jets, explore the groves while enjoying live music concert from Lully the most famous Versailles musical composer from the 17th century.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Pick up and drop off at the hotel in our pickup area. Pick up close to Arc de Triomphe is your hotel is located outside of our pickup area. That being said, if this is the case, call us so that we can find an arrangement. Pick up schedules are subject to modifications according to the city traffic and can vary within 20 minutes limit.