PARIS · FRANCE
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The 15 most popular train experiences, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and who operates it. The working shortlist for building your week in Paris.
Skip-the-line Versailles by train from Paris with an English guide, reserved entry, and Musical Gardens or Fountain Show tickets.
Most Popular“Highly recommend if this is your first time to Versailles! As a solos traveler, both guides were incredibly reliable and I always felt safe. Julie’s knowledge was super impressive and couldn’t be happier with my experience.”
Skip-the-line Versailles Palace and Gardens tour by train from Paris. Guided 3 hours with Hall of Mirrors, gardens, and scheduled fountain shows.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a great deal about the culture at the time of the French royalty. It was very well organized and paced.”
Half-day Versailles with round-trip train from Paris, a garden walk with a guide, and timed entry to the Palace. Small group.
“Our guide, Fergus, was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. The grounds were lovely. There was so much to see, that we ran out of time, but the tour did not disappoint!”
Full-day bike-and-train trip from Paris to Versailles with palace entry, gardens and Trianons, market picnic, and included audio.
“Amazing experience! Marley was the best. Fun energy for kids! She was so lovely very knowledgeable on the history and made it fun for the kids.”
Vintage train through Montmartre for Sacré-Cœur views, plus optional Seine cruise with 14-language audio. Short and scenic.
“This has the potential to be better. While they do have some narration throughout the ride the train is so loud you can't really hear what is being said. Overall it was fine and a good way to see the area but could be better.”
RER A day ticket from Paris with entry to Disneyland Paris and/or Walt Disney Studios, plus castle views, fireworks, and light shows.
“Would 100% recommend. From picking tickets up front from their office to the illumination lights at the end, the entire day was faultless and memorable. They provided enough guidance when collecting tickets so you know what metro tubes to take and the train takes you right outside the park. The tickets included entrance to both…”
Private transfer from Paris railway stations to your hotel with nameplate pickup, bottled water, and all fees included for $48.27.
“Nigel was tremendously kind, helpful and efficient. We couldn't have gotten through without him! Thanks!”
Private hotel-to-train transfer in Paris with punctual drivers, luggage help, and bottled water, designed to get you to Gare du Nord stress-free.
“The driver communicated well,was prompt and attentive to detail.his vehicle was clean and in good working order.he was pleasant to interact with.”
Versailles full-day from Paris by RER: skip-the-line palace tour, Hall of Mirrors, guided gardens, Petit Trianon, and return train.
“Ed was a wonderful guide. Very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. We learned so much about the palace’s history and saw parts of the gardens I didn’t know existed. I highly recommend this tour.”
A flexible 1-day Disneyland Paris trip from Paris by train, with dated tickets, park choice, and time for Disney Illuminations lights.
“Half the shows and rides were closed and the stuff was rather uncomminicative and just left guests figure out themselves when a ride stopped operating.”
Private Lourdes day trip from Paris by TGV with hotel pickup and a guide, plus sanctuary and grotto time included in one long day.
“Lourdes was absolutely amazing. It felt so serene, peaceful, and I could really feel of sense of awe. Nathalie had us for the day. She was very organized very kind very knowledgeable and when I left, I felt like I had a new friend. She had everything organized so that when we left to come…”
Small-group Versailles day trip from Paris by train with a Spanish-speaking guide, guided gardens, and palace entry with audio.
“Pued las explicaciones dobre la historia del palacio y dud jardines fueron muy interesantes y Paco lo hizo ameno y divertido”
Semi-private guided Versailles tour from Paris by train with palace and gardens entry, headphones, and a small-group feel.
“Elizabeth was a spectacular tour guide. So engaging and a wealth of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our tour. Highly recommend!!”
Two days in the Loire Valley from Paris by train: Chambord, Clos Lucé, Chenonceau, Chaumont sur Loire, meals, and guide Luc.
“This is a Very beautiful area. Every castle we visited has its very own uniqueness, the food was great,The accommodations overnight in a castle were amazing. Luc, our guide, worked very hard to Make sure our stay in the Loire Valley was a memorable one.”
Private, door-to-door transfer from Paris train stations to hotels with English-speaking drivers, spacious vehicles, and mobile tickets.
“We made reservation and our card was immediately charged, but the operator did not pick us up. I tried calling and emailing. When I got a response, they said I needed to cancel as they could not pick us up… I sent a follow up message requesting a refund and have not received a response.”
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