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Guided Tour of the King's Private Apartments with Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Tickets

Visitors at the entrance of Versailles Palace, France, with ornate architecture and golden details.
Tour group in the King's Private Apartments at Palace of Versailles, France.
Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments library with ornate decor and chandelier.
Bookshelf and ornate table in the Palace of Versailles library room.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Open today

9:00am - 5:30pm

Guided tour

4.4/5

(1,958)

Michael O'Brien

Michael

Dec 2025
Verified booking
Incredible tour to see behind closed doors in the Kings private quarters. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions for what to do following the tour.
TRIQUERE Laurent

Triquere

Nov 2025
Verified booking
A wonderful tour of the king's apartments. A top-class tour guide for a small group. A real pleasure to visit.
    • An exclusive guided tour of King Louis XIV's private apartments, followed by a self-exploration of the Versailles Palace.

    • Walk through different rooms at the apartment—the clock, the dispatch, the games room, and the bedchamber, admiring the intrinsic details of furnishings and interiors.

    • The tour is multilingual, allowing you to choose a language of your choice and it is exclusive—access to areas that are otherwise closed off to the public.

    • After your 90-minute tour, skip the ticket line and explore the palace at your own pace.

    • Visit the State Apartments, admire the Hall of Mirrors, tour the Gallery of Coaches, and take a rejuvenating stroll through the French-style gardens.

    • Skip-the-line passport tickets

    • 90-minute guided tour of the King's private apartment

    • Official Versailles multilingual guide

    • Exclusive access to either the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel

    • Small group tour of 20 or fewer

    • Guided tour of the Versailles Palace
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 1,958 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Michael O'Brien

    Michael

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    Incredible tour to see behind closed doors in the Kings private quarters. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions for what to do following the tour.
    TRIQUERE Laurent

    Triquere

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    A wonderful tour of the king's apartments. A top-class tour guide for a small group. A real pleasure to visit.
    Clinckart Laurie

    Clinckart

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    Some rooms have been under renovation for several years and this is not indicated. Very good guide with good explanations
    Gerrit J Breuer

    Gerrit

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    It was impossible to follow the guide. Am a reasonable french speaker. But she talked so fast, rushed
    Paul L Roth

    Paul

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    Tout guide was extremely professional and knowledgeable
  • Getting started

    Meet your guide at the designated meeting point and check in with your valid ID. Pass through security before accessing King Louis XIV’s private apartments, an area usually closed to the public. Your multilingual guide will lead you through an exclusive 90-minute tour.

    What to expect

    King Louis XIV’s Private Apartments

    A behind-the-scenes look at the king’s private chambers, offering rare insights into his daily life.

    Features:

    • Exclusive access: Step inside rooms like the clock room, dispatch room, games room, and bed chamber.

    • Multilingual tour: Choose your preferred language for a guided visit to restricted areas of the palace.

    Versailles Palace

    After the tour, skip the ticket line and explore the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors at your own pace.

    • State Apartments: Walk through the King’s and Queen’s apartments, adorned with intricate decor and royal furnishings.

    • Hall of Mirrors: Admire the breathtaking 357 mirrors that line this grand reception hall, designed to impress visiting dignitaries.

    • Gallery of Coaches: Discover royal carriages, ceremonial coaches, and historic transport used by the French monarchy.

    • French-style gardens: Stroll through manicured gardens, admire fountains, and take in classic French landscaping.

  • Palace of Versailles

    MondayClosed
    Tuesday9:00am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:45pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:45pm
    Thursday9:00am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:45pm
    Friday9:00am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:45pm
    Saturday9:00am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:45pm
    Sunday9:00am - 5:30pmlast entry 4:45pm
  • What's not allowed

    • Re-entry upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises.

    • Animals in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate.

    • Weapons and sharp objects.

    Accessibility

    • Lifts for all levels of the Versailles Palace.

    • Flat benches are available to sit on in reception and museum areas.

    • Guide dogs are allowed upon presentation of proof.

    • Toilet facilities around the palace.

    • Restaurants are accessible.

    Additional information

    • Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited in left luggage.

    • Left luggage items should be collected at the end of the visit, before 6pm in the high season (April to October) and until 5pm in the low season (November to March).

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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