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Versailles Chateau & Gardens
Honfleur Cruise Tours - Versailles Chateau and Gardens
Visit Versailles.
  
This 10 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Port in Honfleur
  • Private Vehicle with English Speaking Driver-Guide
  • Included: Audio Guided visit to the Chateau at Versailles
Please Note: This tour is not available on Mondays.
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Tour Number: FHONF-04


Group Size (Prices in USD)*: 		2 People - $1230 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $894 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $710 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $618 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $530 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $488 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $448 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Honfleur Shore Excursion

This Honfleur shore trip visits the most famous Chateau in France and likely all of Europe. In addition to visiting the stunning Chateau of Versailles there is time to see the beautiful gardens and much more.

After meeting your driver-guide you immediately depart for Versailles. When you arrive you will have about 5 hours to enjoy an audio guided visit to the Chateau. There is also time to have lunch, explore the gardens and much more.

Your ticket includes the Palace, the estate of Trianon, the Gardens and Park, the Coach Gallery and temporary exhibits. If the Musical Gardens or Fountain shows are happening, you will also have access.

The Chateau of Versailles was built over the period of 1623 to 1710. It was started by Louis XIII, then continued by his son Louis XIV and finished by Louis XV. It started out as a hunting manor, but was continually added on to.

The building is so large that at one point over 10,000 people lived in it, including the entire royal court, the government and their servants. The interior highlights include the Hall of Mirrors, the King's Apartments and the Queen's Apartments.

Due to overcrowding Louis XIV had a small palace (Le Petite Trianon) built in the woods behind the ch̢teau so that his immediate family could vacation away from the main building. Louis XV's wife, Marie Antoinette, had a small farm (L'Hameau) built around a pond so she too could escape the crowds and play at being an idyllic shepherdess complete with perfumed sheep!

The formal grounds, fountains, reflecting pools, lakes, smaller palace and hamlet are just as impressive as the main building.

After your visit to Versailles you return to the pier in Honfleur.

Mobility: NO wheelchairs
If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Honfleur tours and Honfleur shore excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Honfleur tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet guide and drive to Versailles - 2.5 Hours
  • Visit of the Chateau of Versailles with free time - 5 Hours
  • Return to pier in Honfleur- 2.5 Hours

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 5 Write a review »

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5 of 5 Review Location- Honfleur May 5, 2026
Reviewer: Margaret M from Norman OK  
It was just FABULOUS! And we could not be more thrilled to have had the chance to meet these wonderful people who took us through their cities and showed us with such pride how rich their lives and their history has been. We ate it up and tried to memorize every bit of information. They were truly  professional tour guides  and gave us everything we could possibly handle. We loved it. Everything went perfectly and our flights over and back went without a hitch. (which is always a bit by luck) We had a huge suite at the front of the ship with all kinds of special perks for the cruise and we spent most of the time in the room because of the view. The weather was perfect except for a little light rain in Germany. But we had sunshine in all the other ports and we understood it was a big deal in Russia. My parents were troopers and they LOVE their private shore trips! They brag about this type of touring to everyone they know and they are, by far, your biggest fans! We can not wait to call you again to book as many tours as possible with  Travel with Friends . Because that is truly what it is Travel With Friends! I would love to write again for your web page. Just give me some time to recover. ) Sincerely - A very happy traveler!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Honfleur May 5, 2026
Reviewer: Janelle N from Honolulu HI  
I just wanted to thank you and your office in France for a wonderful tour. My entire family had a great time and all the tour guides, Nora and Tihbo and the other gentleman were absolutely amazing. We toured in Italy before our trip to France and by far they were the best. They were kind and accommodating to our group. So thank you for suggesting them and please send our regards to them. I will surely recommend your company to my clients and friendsfamily. And will definitely use you for our future trips. Thank you again.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Honfleur September 7, 2025
Reviewer: Gerri A, Sea Dreams Travel from Saint Cloud, MN  
Thank you and I will use you again. I will also let my host agency know how great you are to work with.   Clients really enjoyed their tours in France!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Honfleur April 13, 2025
Reviewer: Carla K from New York, NY  
The driver was very good to us, very game to do whatever we wanted, and he went above and beyond to make us happy. Italian guy who lived in France. Im a big fan of his.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Honfleur July 9, 2024
Reviewer: Nu V from Nu V. - Exton PA  
We really enjoyed our tour with Francesca. She was very knowlegable about the surrounding areas and took us to several best scenic views of France. Wish we had more time though. We would definitely recommend this tour again.

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