Versailles half day (5h)
In short
Versailles half day (5h) by Tesla with a private driver: from €350 (sedan) / €440 (van), 5h.
- Price : From €350 sedan · €440 van
- Duration : 5h
- Included : Private driver, 100% electric Tesla, tolls & parking, entrance tickets not included
Half a day at Versailles, with your driver on site
For €350 by sedan for up to 4 passengers, the Tesla and your driver are reserved for you for 5 hours, from your door back to your door. They drop you as close to the palace entrance as possible and wait on site throughout your visit: you leave when you are ready, with no return time to keep and no RER C to catch.
Versailles is about 20 km west of Paris, 30 to 45 minutes by road: the 5 hours leave about 3h30 to 4 hours on site. Tolls and parking are included. The service includes neither a guide nor palace tickets.
A typical half day
1. Around 8:15am, your driver picks you up at your Paris address.
2. 9am, the palace opens: the time the palace itself recommends to avoid the crowds. The Hall of Mirrors and the State Apartments first.
3. From 10am to noon, the gardens, again as the palace advises.
4. You meet your driver and they bring you back to your door, at the latest 5 hours after departure.
Half day or round trip?
If you know when you will be done, the €130 round trip is enough: your driver drops you off, leaves and comes back at the return time you choose when booking, no later than 5 hours after departure. The half day costs €350 because the car and driver stay at Versailles throughout your visit: the option for families with children, travellers with reduced mobility and anyone who wants no return time to keep.
Before you go: your ticket
Every visitor must book a timed entry slot, including under-18s who get in free; entry is guaranteed within half an hour of the time you choose. For this plan, take the 9am slot.
The palace is closed on Mondays, and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; in high season, Tuesdays and weekends are the busiest. In 2026 the Passport ticket (the whole estate) costs €35 from 1 April to 31 October and €25 from 1 November to 31 March: check the official site chateauversailles.fr. With children: pushchairs and baby carriers with a metal frame are not allowed in the palace rooms, and bags larger than 55 × 35 × 25 cm are refused. Our guide to Versailles tickets and the best time to visit covers the rest.
What’s included
The Glide Promise
- Fixed price, no scams
- 10 min waiting included
- Free cancellation up to 24h
- A full summary by email
Sedan or van?
| Sedan | Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 1-4 | Up to 7 |
| Luggage | 2-3 | 6-7 |
| Price | 350 € | 440 €On request, subject to availability |
FAQ
How much is a half-day trip to Versailles with a private driver?
€350 by sedan for up to 4 passengers, a fixed price for 5 hours door to door, with the driver waiting on site. Tolls and parking are included; no guide and no palace tickets.
Does the driver wait while we visit?
Yes, they stay on site throughout your visit, within the 5 hours from leaving Paris. You leave when you are ready.
How much time do we get on site?
About 3h30 to 4 hours, after the 30 to 45 minute drive each way. The palace alone takes 1h30 to 3 hours, the palace and gardens 4 to 5 hours: plan on the palace and part of the gardens.
How is it different from the €130 round trip?
With the round trip, the driver leaves and comes back at the return time you choose when booking, no later than 5 hours after departure. With the half day, they wait on site: no return time to keep.
Are palace tickets included?
No. Every visitor must book a timed entry slot, even if they get in free. In 2026 the Passport ticket costs €35 in high season (1 April to 31 October) and €25 in low season; the palace is free for under-18s. Buy on the official site chateauversailles.fr.
Which day is the Palace of Versailles closed?
On Mondays, and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The gardens and park are open every day, except in exceptional weather.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, one or more child seats are available on request, just specify this when booking.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes. More than 24 hours before pickup, cancellation is refunded in full and changes are free, subject to availability. Within 24 hours, 30% of the price is retained.
