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Private tour in Paris Susanne v
Half day Versailles private tour : Skip the line, Palace, Gardens and Fountains
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Bonjour! I am your private guide in Paris and Versailles. I specialise in customised, private tours for travellers who value authentic experiences and storytelling over ticking off landmarks. With over 15 years of experience, I design itineraries that focus on slow-paced exploration, uncovering the history, art, and hidden corners of Paris and Versailles at a comfortable rhythm. Originally from the Netherlands, I moved to Paris after completing a Bachelor degree in Tourism and Leisure Management and a Master’s degree in Political Science. What began as a short stay quickly became permanent — I fell in love with the city, its culture, and its neighbourhoods. I combined this passion with formal training and earned my official French tour guide licence, giving skip-the-line access to museums and monuments. Whether you want cultural walking tours, skip-the-line museum visits, family-friendly experiences, or hidden gems, I create a personalised, engaging journey that is immersive, memorable, and truly yours. Send me a message or book one of the existing tours directly via the tour pages! NEW for 2026: A car version of my best-seller First time Paris tour and the half day Versailles tour. Also write me for full day versions or requests for groups over 6 persons. Qualifications: Official Licensed and Certified Tour Guide for France (Ministry of Culture and Tourism) Member of the National Association of Licensed Tour Guides in France (FNGIC) Master’s Degree in Political Science International Relations (University of Amsterdam) Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Leisure Management (NHTV University of Applied Sciences, Breda) PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
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The best of Versailles with a private guide
Overview of your Paris tour
Discover the Palace of Versailles with an expert private guide, no waiting in lines and trying to find you way to the best parts. Look below at my options to customize this tour to make it an even more unique memorable experience for you and your family.. Admire the beautiful architecture and the magnificent gardens. Learn about life at court during the reign of the royal family, the scandals, the French Revolution, Napoleon, up to King Louis Philippe who created the museum of history of France that it is today. Tickets are 35 euros per person with a minimum of 3 and need to be paid separately via a link on WISE. Or send to my paypal. I will contact you about this after you booked the tour. PS1. Ask me to send you a customized version of this tour if you prefer to meet in Paris and go by train/ Uber/ private transportation. Can be paid directly to driver. PS2. VIP option. Ask about my Behind the Scenes no crowds option in the Private King's Apartments;)
Your Paris tour itinerary
Classic itinerary schedule: (write me for an afternoon program or different starting time and/or if you prefer meeting in Paris). * Meet in Versailles 10am * Garden visit in weekends fountains run 10:30-11:30 and the main axe until 12:00 see Orangerie, Latone fountain, Apollo fountain, Grand Canal, Ballroom, Mirror pool, King's garden and more! * App. 12:00 Skip the line entrance to the Palace * Admire among others: Grands apartments, King's Chamber, Hall of Mirrors, Queens apartments, Royal Chapel * End of tour in the marbre courtyard app. 1:30PM. Contact me for an extension of the tour or full day tour with several options to add on or customize : - -VIP no crowds option : Private Apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI. - Private transportation ( one way and/ or round trip/ me joining or not). - Fountains on the North side of the garden - Petit Trianon and hamlet of Marie-Antoinette - Grand Trianon - The King's Kitchen Garden - Food market Notre Dame - Biking in the town and the Parc and Grand Canal.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
In Versailles we walk. In the chateau there’s wheelchairs if necessary and in the gardens a golf car for rent.
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Meeting location
Versailles, Île-de-France, 78000, France
Recommended : Equestrian statue of Louis XIV Place d’armes 78000 Versailles - Private driver Paris-Versailles-Paris 250 euros to be paid on the day. - Direct train from Paris RER C terminal station called Versailles chateau rive gauche. return ticket 5 euro per person. - Taxi / Uber: from Paris about 45 minutes. Make sure to add the right location: Equestrian statue of Louis XIV Place d'armes Versailles.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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