The 8 Best Paris Train Tours

1.Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 883 reviews · 4h 30m · from $94Our pick

Travel from central Paris to Versailles by RER train with an escort, then tour the palace and gardens with an English-speaking guide. Expect the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, Musical Gardens or Fountain Show, and plenty of walking. Guides such as Julie and Berrick are praised for clear explanations and calm organization.

“Great experience. Everyone was extremely professional, communicated clearly and made sure we had a great experience during our visit to the palace. Most importantly, our tour consisted of only 2 people plus the guide, and nothing was cancelled. I highly recommend this tour package due to their extremely high professionalism, knowledge and attitude.”

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2.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Take an escorted RER train from Paris to Versailles, then tour the palace, Hall of Mirrors, and formal gardens with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Claire, Adebayo, and Cécile bring court life to the rooms, while an upgrade adds Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet.

“I really enjoyed the knowledge our guide was able to share on the history of Versailles and how relevant it still is in the world. Very well organized and ran smoothly”

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3.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Meet your guide at 8:30 a.m., ride the RER from Paris, and spend about two hours touring Versailles Gardens with guides such as Aaron, OJ, Toby, or Mado. Then enter the palace on your own with timed admission. Return by train when you choose.

“Our guide I think his name was Martine was fabulous! He told the best explanations regarding the statues in the gardens. He was very entertaining. The palace was over the top opulent but glad we saw it.”

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4.Versailles Domain Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Meet guides such as Marley, Jude, David, or Cedric in the Marais, take the train to Versailles, and explore the royal grounds by bike and on foot. Shop for a picnic, visit the Trianons and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, then tour the palace independently with your included ticket.

“Even though it rained still had a great time I had been to palace before but this provided things I have not seen, what a nice day trip”

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5.See 15+ Top Sights Paris Tour with Fun Guide, (Walking and Metro Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

This three-hour English tour links 15-plus Paris sights by walking and Metro, beginning at 13 Rue Lepic and ending at the Louvre Pyramid. Guides such as Chiara, Adva, Elena, and Rami mix short history talks with photos and Metro lessons. Bring comfortable shoes and budget €12 for the required day pass.

“Our tour guide was not very enthusiastic, started 20 minutes late with us as another couple booked privately with her earlier, and did not have a deep knowledge of anything. It was a disappointing tour.”

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6.Montmartre Train Ride w/ Optional Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

You ride a non-stop vintage train from Sacré-Cœur through Montmartre’s cobbled streets, passing Moulin Rouge, Lapin Agile, the vineyard, and the cemetery. Add a one-hour Seine cruise with 14-language audio, but arrange your own transfer between Montmartre and the river.

“Great fun adventure, easy and unique way to see Montmantre”

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7.Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 249 reviews · from $163

Travel from central Paris to Disneyland Paris in about 45 minutes on the RER A, then spend one day at Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios, or both. Magic Ways provides dated park admission and return train tickets, with pickup at its Paris office and help in English, French, or Spanish.

“Both kids and adults loved Disneyland. Fast pass was well worth it”

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8.Versailles Full-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 9 hours · from $180

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Paris, ride the RER to Versailles, and spend a full day touring the palace, gardens, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. Guides such as Claire and Ed bring the royal story to life, while the Petit Train saves some walking.

“The tour was amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable and fun.”

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