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Private tour in Paris Susanne v
Versailles half-day private tour from Paris by car
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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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with your own guide & driver and Mercedes van
Overview of your Paris tour
Discover the Palace of Versailles in total comfort and at your own pace. I will meet you directly at your hotel or apartment in Paris, and we will travel to Versailles with a private driver. No lines, no public transport, no stress - just a smooth and enjoyable journey from Paris to the palace. Once in Versailles, I guide you through the magnificent palace and its gardens, sharing the stories that bring the estate to life: from its beginnings as a hunting lodge under Louis XIII, through its transformation into the grand palace of Louis XIV, the lavish court of Louis XV and Louis XVI, the scandals and upheavals of the French Revolution, up to King Louis-Philippe who created the Museum of the History of France that we see today. After the tour, your driver will bring us back to Paris at a location of your preference. Tickets are 35 euros per person with a minimum of 3. This has to be paid separately. After you booked the tour I will contact you for this.
Your Paris tour itinerary
9:30 am - pick-up in Paris ≈10:15 am - arrival in Versailles Skip-the-line entrance (reserved timeslot – 1.5 hours inside) We enter the palace directly. Inside, we visit among others: The Grand Apartments The Royal Chapel The Hall of Mirrors The King’s Bedchamber The Queen’s Apartments The Marble Courtyard Garden highlights: The Orangerie Latona Fountain Apollo Fountain The Grand Perspective The Grand Canal In summer, the fountains play on selected days and at specific times. 1:30 pm - Your driver brings us back to Paris, with drop-off anywhere you choose. Optional extensions & full-day upgrades (Contact me to customise your private Versailles experience) This tour can also meet directly in Versailles for more time on the grounds. Check tour # 802621 Bike Versailles full day check tour #206780 More groves and fountains Petit Trianon & Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet Grand Trianon Behind-the-scenes tour of the Private Apartments of Louis XV & Louis XVI The King’s Kitchen Garden Notre-Dame Food Market
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Private driver for the round trip and in Versailles we walk.
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Paris, Île-de-France, France
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