The Palace of Versailles was home to one of the most fascinating figures in history, Queen Marie Antoinette. The many different sides to her personality left not only the society of her time dazzled but future historians too. Famous for her beauty, extravagant fashion and lavish entertainments, was she really the heartless queen that her nation thought of? Her story is now commemorated in several films and books, proving that her personality and life are just as captivating as before.
Opening Days
6/7 (except Monday)
Meeting-Point
Your hotel or apartment
Duration
5Hrs (half day with transport)
3Hrs (half day without)
Access
Skip the Line
Transport
Executive car
Type of tour
Private, suitable for both Families and Corporates
Choose a 5 star tour to Versailles.
Driving a car and telling interesting stories require different specific skills. For maximum enjoyment and safety, we offer you a tour with an expert, licensed tour guide and a separate chauffeur.
By this way, your Versailles specialist guide will be completely dedicated to you with more time on his/ her hands to share entertaining stories and anecdotes. Meanwhile your safety and comfort will be taken care of by a professional driver.
Included in our Estate of Marie Antoinette Private Tour
- Private Transportation: Enjoy a comfortable round-trip journey from Paris in a luxury vehicle with a dedicated chauffeur.
- Private Guide: A knowledgeable guide will accompany you throughout the day, providing rich historical context and insights into Trianon and Estate of Marie Antoinette past and present.
- Skip-the-Line Access: Enjoy fast-tracked entry to the Trianon and Estate of Marie Antoinette by passing the crowds for a seamless experience.
- Headsets (if necessary) so you can always hear your guide.
Highlights of our Estate of Marie Antoinette Private Tour
- The Petit Trianon (Queen’s Palace).
- The Queen’s Hamlet.
- The Temple of Love.
Description of The Marie Antoinette's Estate Tour
During our private visits, you will have the pleasure in being looked after, from the beginning to the end of the tour.
Sit back in our premium vehicle, let the chauffeur drive you to the Palace and enjoy the special treatment and attention from your guide.
On arrival at the Palace, our driver will tale a side entry, and you will discover the Queen’s Palace called in French “Petit Trianon”. A gift from her husband, King Louis XVI, genttly offered to allow her privacy. This lovely place quickly became her haven of leisure and self-expression. Explore the refined and elegant style of the décor with your own expert guide.
Listen to the stories and get to know Marie Antoinette, the Queen of Fashion. With her personal dressmaker and friend, Rose Bertin, the Queen invented a style of her own, expressing her vivid personality with dresses, accessories and extravagant haircuts. Thanks to her influence, fashion rose to the forefront of society.
Your guide will show you the garden of the Petit Trianon which includes, if it is open, the visit to the Queen’s Theatre. This small theatre, perfectly preserved from the time, is one of the most beautiful historical theatres that you will ever see. This part of the visit will open up the door on a perhaps less known side of the Queen: Marie Antoinette, the Actress. She was passionate about shows and unlike any other queens of France, Marie Antoinette used to perform on stage.
Have a stroll in the English Gardens, and absorb the vaster, wilder and more natural landscape than the well-refined French formal gardens. The Queen requested only two constructions here: the Temple of Love- a jewel of garden decoration and the Belvedere- a luminous building with many windows, used by the Queen as a lounge during the summer months.
You will surely be astonished to find a village in the middle of a royal estate! Marie-Antoinette let her imagination soar high when she created her hamlet, a model village inspired by the natural and simple environment where she grew up.
Animals are still roaming the fields here, for the joy of many children! The Farm includes different annexes: a Barn, a Dovecote, a Mill and a Preparation Dairy. Other houses were built and were purely reserved for the use of the Queen and her guests.
The hamlet includes different annexes: a Barn, a Dovecote, a Mill and a Preparation Dairy. Other houses were built and were purely reserved for the use of the Queen and her guests, including the Queen’s House, the Billiard Room and the Boudoir.
At the end of the visit, your tour guide and his driver will take you back to Paris at the location of your choice.
An optional request (please contact us before booking if you are interested) is to visit the “Cour des Senteurs” or the Court of Scents. A refurbished quartier in the royal city of Versailles, bringing together the rarest fragrances, history of perfume and savoir-faire. Explore why the royal court was named as the Court of Fragrances after Marie Antoinette’s arrival. Discover why and how perfume was developed and became popular here in the 18th century. The softness of the favourite flowers of Marie Antoinette and the amazing smell of different perfumes will take you into a charming and unforgettable world.
When is the best time to visit?
The Palace is the busiest on Tuesdays and during the weekends. The Marie Antoinette is open only on afternoon. So that we advise you to book this tour during the week day afternoon except Tuesday.
Does the tour include the Musical Fountain Shows & the Musical Gardens?
No this tour does not include the main gardens. So you won’t be able to see the musical gardens. Please check our other tours if you wish to assist to the Musical fountains show.
Can you store my luggage during the tour?
Normally not. If you would like to have this service, please Contact Us in advance. This service accrues an extra charge.
Does my tour to Marie Antoinette Estate Tour include Lunch?
Only our Full Day tours include a lunch break (meals are not included in the tour price).
Can I take my wheelchair?
For information on accessibility and wheelchair use, please refer to our FAQs or Contact Us directly.
As the Marie Antoinette is very huge, we suggest you wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Moreover, a bottle of water and some sunscreen will be welcome during the visit of the Gardens on Summer. On Winter, we advise you to wear some warm clothes for a best experience.
Next to the reinforcement of the security to enter in the Palace, the control may take longer than usual. Our skip the line tickets enable us to avoid the long queue. However you may have to wait a bit for the checking , especially during the high season.
Price list - private tour to Marie Antoinette Estate with transport
| Number of people | Total Price all included |
| 2 people | 325€ / pers |
| 3 people | 245 € / pers |
| 4 people | 215 € / pers |
| 5 people | 185 € / pers |
| 6 people | 165 € / pers |
| More then 6 people | Start the booking process to know the price or contact us |
Your guide Lorenzo
Lorenzo was born in Paris. He spent his childhood in Italy and returned to Paris in his early adolescence. He then studied French history and literature in the Sorbonne University and theater in private schools, where he discovered a passion for storytelling.
So he went back to historical studies and became a certified tour guide, dedicating himself to telling ancient and recent history of Paris using the techniques of storytelling. He is a keen history teller, joining together culture, history and art, he will take you for a trip back in time at the court of Versailles.
Lorenzo
Your guide Claire
Born in Italy, Claire’s love story with Paris began the moment she arrived. Today, she shares this passion daily with visitors from around the world.
Her tours are infused with warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to connect. Every step with her feels like walking alongside a friend who reveals secrets only locals know.
Claire’s specialty lies in turning history into living stories—moments that sparkle with emotions, anecdotes, and discoveries.
At Notre Dame and on Île de la Cité, she unveils centuries of art and faith with clarity and grace.
In Versailles, she guides you through grandeur and intimacy alike: the famous gardens, the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, and above all, the rare Royal Opera House—her personal favorite.
What sets her apart is the atmosphere she creates: relaxed, personal, and effortless. Guests often remark that with Claire, they feel at home, even in a royal palace.
Her ultimate reward? Seeing amazement in her visitors’ eyes, the quiet smile of wonder, or the occasional tear moved by beauty and history.
Guiding, for Claire, is not a job but a vocation: a way to build bridges between cultures, past and present, art and people.
Claire
Your guide Zoe
Zoe was born and grew up in Paris. She is a 100% Parisian who loves her home city; its history, architecture, culture and gastronomy. She is a passionate and enthusiastic guide, who has a delightful desire to share her passion with customers from all around the world. Very personable and knowledgable, Zoe will make you discover the bright side of Versailles in a local, funny and lively way. She will make your trip to Versailles and Paris a memorable expérience.
And always with her smile , and her sense of humor !
Zoe
Your guide Marc-Antoine
Marc-Antoine is a French licensed tour guide and a true Parisian. Since he was a kid he has always enjoyed cycling up and down the city to discover hidden streets and architectural gems. After graduating in English, he joined the Associated Press bureau in Paris to become a journalist. He later worked as an editorial expert in PR companies.
Marc-Antoine
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