France · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
5 tours
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend flying into Paris next month: 5 train experiences with the price, the running time and the one detail that decides it for most people.
Skip the long lines at Versailles by train from Paris, with an expert guide and Musical Gardens or Fountain Show timed entry.
“Really enjoyed the tour & the guided audio explanation with an ear piece let you learn lots of interesting points although there were lots of other visitors enjoying the palace & grounds. Cecilia was both informative & friendly. The perfect mix.”
Skip-the-line Versailles by train from Paris, with a guided palace, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens visit, plus optional Marie Antoinette upgrade.
“It was a great way to see Versailles with minimal hassle. Berek met us at the cafe meeting point and he was very helpful with instructions and some advice on what to do after our trip. He got everyone safely to the Versailles on time to meet our guide. The Versailles guide Adebayo was funny, knowledgeable and very considerate of everyone being included and he had a lot of funny anecdotes about the castle, and history.”
Half-day Versailles with small-group garden walk, round-trip train from Paris, timed Palace entry, plus select-day fountain or musical gardens.
“Our tour guide was great! We loved walking in the gardens it was beautiful!!! It was also great that this tour included there and back transportation, walking tour and leisure time to visit this immense area! Really well thought out tour.”
Train through the Royal Baroque Route from Nice, with Saorge and Tende, baroque monastery views, local lunch, and optional hikes.
“The hiking is more than moderate. The hike up to the castle was steep. Samuel our guide was knowledgeable. Enjoyed the group and the lunch we ate in Entrevaux. Sadly for those not hiking at our second stop in Annot, the shops and eateries were closed so the only thing to do if you decided not to go on the longer hike was sit at a bar. Many in the group were disappointed that the town had shut down for the afternoon hours.”
Bike and train to Versailles from Paris with palace entry, a Grand Canal picnic stop, and guide-led Trianons and Hamlet time.
“Every minute of this tour was fantastic. From the meeting point to the end, our Guide David was exceptional. It was a nice size group of 3 couples and we all got along great. Loved all the biking. Plenty of time for shopping and great suggestions for lunch. Stopping at Versailles for a picnic was so fun. We were able to chat and learn about each other as well as a lot of great history about Versailles. David our guide was amazing. Best guide we’ve had in Paris.”
