Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour with Gourmet Lunch by Chef Ducasse

5 hours
Max 20 people
Paris, France

About this activity

Immerse yourself in the opulence of Versailles on this guided tour of the palace and gardens. Indulge in a sumptuous gourmet lunch by Chef Ducasse and discover the secrets of 18th-century royal life.

Highlights

  • Explore the magnificent Palace of Versailles
  • Enjoy a 3-course gourmet lunch with wine
  • Learn about 18th-century royal life from a knowledgeable guide
  • Visit the beautiful gardens and catch the Musical Fountain Show
  • Optional upgrade to visit Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon

Full description

The Palace of Versailles is one of France’s top attractions, and widely considered the jewel in Paris’ crown. On this tour, explore the palace and grounds with your guide and gain insight into royal life in 18th-century France. The tour includes entrance fee, round-trip travel from central Paris, and a 3-course gourmet lunch with wine at the palace. You can upgrade to visit Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon.

Included / Excluded

  • Fully guided visit of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles
  • 3-course gourmet lunch with wine in the restaurant in the palace run by Chef Ducasse
  • Guided visit of the Musical Gardens or Fountain Show: weekends & selected days April through October
  • Headsets when appropriate so you can always hear your guide
  • Fully guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (if option selected)
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles, The Hall of Mirrors, Le Jardin de Versailles, Le Petit Trianon
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Guided visit to the Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet (unless option selected)

Meeting point

Start Location

Le Régalia, Rue de la Convention, Paris, France

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 5h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Know before you go

  • This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • The minimum drinking age in France is 18 years. Participants under 18 will not be served wine with lunch.
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Reviews

GetYourGuide
Karen
Sep 2026
5.0

It was amazing. The 2 hours flew by so fast. Our guide was very knowledgeable she could answer any questions asked, loved her!! We went at 6:00 pm in September and it wasn’t insanely busy. Got up close to the Mona Lisa.

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 2026
5.0

Highly recommend this tour, we had a great time and felt saw more in two hours that we could have on our own.

GetYourGuide
Marcy
Sep 2026
5.0

This was an amazing experience! Starting with our guide that met us at a central location and took us on the 20-min train ride. Berrick did an exceptional job at explaining everything to the group; he was clear and thorough with instructions, answered all our questions and ensured he answered all our questions before handing us off to the historian. The guide at Versailles was good also, but walked a bit fast for us and many would often straggle behind. At one point, a couple of us completely lost him but thankfully reconnected shortly thereafter. And Versailles, oh my!!! What an absolutely gorgeous gem - the day was amazing so this only added to the spectacular time we had. Would absolutely visit again and despite it being a bit crowded, we did manage to get lots of great shots. Grateful for this event - our family and I really enjoyed it.

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Additional information

This tour involves a reasonable amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Lunch:
The menu changes with the seasons and in order to offer you a different experience each time
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise local operator of any allergies or dietary accommodations no later than seven days prior to travel date
The minimum drinking age in France is 18 years. Participants under 18 will not be served wine with lunch.
Please note that for infants aged 0-3 who are free of charge on this visit, a meal will not be provided for them at the restaurant. If you wish to purchase any food for your infant you may do so on the spot.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate