Cruise Excursion from Rouen to Versailles Palace (private)

9 hours

Max 8 people

Rouen, France

About this activity

From Rouen Port of Call, private shore excursion to visit Versailles Palace & Gardens. Visit inside the Palace to admire the Hall of Mirrors, King's bedroom & apartments, theater. Tickets can be purchased during booking process!

Highlights

Discover the Stunning Palace of Versailles
Visit the Palace & Gardens of Versailles
Book your tickets to Versailles directly through us!
Transfer can be customized to suit your interests

Full description

Departing from Rouen Cruise Port, this Normandy full day private shore excursion will take you to the breathtaking Versailles Palace.

First we will come and pick you up at your Cruise Ship in Rouen.

Your driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal with a sign bearing the lead travelers name. You will then be taken to your A/C minivan where it will be time for presentations and a recap of your Versailles full day trip to come.

Your drive to Versailles from Rouen port of call is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Of course it will be possible to stop on the way for a small break.

Program & Itinerary :

Pick up at Your Ship in Rouen Cruise Port

Enjoy the Drive to Versailles

Visit of Versailles Palace and Gardens

Return to Ship in Rouen

Reach Versailles after your driving time.

Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1979, the Palace of Versailles is one of the finest architectural treasures of France. Residence of the French Monarchy from Louis XIV (the Sun King) to Louis XVI, the Chateau de Versailles has been transformed over the centuries from a small hunting lodge built by Louis XIII to one of the most extravagant palaces wanted by his son Louis XIV.

Upon arrival you will be taken by your guide to the entrance where your tour of Versailles Palace will begin. Please note that we do not include any tickets on the day of the tour. You must purchase your entrance tickets during the booking process as there are many different options of visit available.

Depending on the tickets that you will have bought, your tour will include the visit of the main features of the Palace such as the Hall of Mirrors and the Petit Trianon building (a favored of Marie Antoinette) or you can purchase tickets that will allow a more in depth visit including guided tours to the King’s and the Queen’s State Apartments.If you are uncertain of which ticket to purchase don’t hesitate to contact us and one of our travel advisers will be happy to suggest the best possible option. You can also take a look at our FAQ section of this tour where information on tickets is also available.

After the visit, return to Rouen port of call and drop off at your ship. This private tour can accommodate a maximum of 8 persons per minivan. The tour can be fully customized depending on your wishes. If you would like to add a visit that is missing from this description, do not hesitate to let us know!

Our other shore excursions

We also organize tours from Le Havre Port of Call and other important sites from Rouen include skip the line tickets to Claude Monet’s house and gardens visit where you will see the Japanese Bridge and the water lilies. We also conduct guided walking tours of the City of Rouen where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

Included / Excluded

Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship Terminal
Services of English speaking driver or driver/guide
Small Group Private tour limited to 8 persons
Transportation in Premium A/C vehicle
Passport ticket + audio-guide

Meals, drinks unless mentioned in the program
Personal travel insurance and expenses

Meeting point

Start Location

Quai Emile Duchemin, 76000 Rouen, France

Important information

Know before you book

Minimum number of 2 participants applies.
Extras can be pre-paid during booking process
Price is per group, not per person.
English speaking tour, other languages on request.
Worry free shore Excursion, guaranteed return to Ship

Know before you go

Driver will be waiting for you at Cruise Ship terminal exit with a sign
Small group, personalized experience
9 hour Private Versailles Tour from Rouen
Verseilles Palace is closed on Mondays

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.8(3,342 reviews)

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉

Lindsay A

May 2026

5.0

Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!

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