Guided Tours

Exclusive King’s Private Apartments Guided Tours

Name: Exclusive King’s Private Apartments Guided Tours
Start: 2026-09-01T11:00:00
End: 2026-09-01T12:30:00
Location: Paris

3.8/5(93)

Stephan S

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Well-organized, quick access to the castle, followed by information and anecdotes about life in the castle. The size of the entire complex is impressive.

Mme G

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Everything and the guide were perfect. However, I don't understand the pricing: you charged me 330 euros, when the actual price of the tour was 180 euros for 4 people!!!

Julia O

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the place and the history of the era. She was engaging and often times, I felt we were the only tour in the room, despite being an extremely busy day at the Palace.

Vincent L

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Enjoyed the day. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and made the experience worthwhile. The headsets were a great touch to allow us to hear her well in the crowded rooms.

Walk into rooms normally off limits with an expert guide, getting a close look at life that once played out behind the palace walls.

Meet your guide on site, have your entry validated and walk in together to start your visit inside the king's apartment rooms as a group.

From the king's rooms you continue into the state rooms, then walk the length of the Hall of Mirrors to take in its reflections and views.

When you finish inside, head into the gardens to wander past fountains, pools and groves that spread out from the palace toward the horizon.

Upgrade to passport-style options that add skip-the-line entry, visits to Trianon Estate and Queen's Hamlet, and access to the Royal Opera or Chapel.

Entry to the Palace of Versailles

Entry to Versailles Gardens

Access to the Hall of Mirrors

Guided tour of King's apartments

Skip the line entry to the Palace of Versailles [as per option selected]

Skip the line access to the Grand Apartment and the Hall of Mirrors [as per option selected]

Exclusive access to the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel [as per option selected]

Access to Trianon Estate [as per option selected]

Access to Queen's Hamlet [as per option selected]

Access to the Gallery of Coaches, Royal Tennis Court and temporary exhibitions [as per option selected]

Self-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, Gardens and Trianon Estate [as per option selected]

Access to the Versailles Gardens Fountain or Musical show (Apr to Oct only) [as per option selected]

Guided tour of the Palace of Versailles [as per option selected]

Guided tour of the Grand Apartment and the Hall of Mirrors [as per option selected]

Guided walk through Versailles Gardens [as per option selected]

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or German-speaking guide [as per option selected]

90-minute guided tour of the King's private apartments [as per option selected]

Small-group tour for up to 6 or 20 guests [as per option selected]

Guided tour of the Versailles Palace

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Earl S
Group
Verified booking
Last week
King and Queen private quarters were quite interesting compared to their public quarters. Hall of Mirrors was huge. Nice tour.
Erwin H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We were a little disappointed. The museum staff treated us rudely and shoved us around. Then they accused us of spilling water even though we didn't have any with us. We ended up leaving early.
Julie S
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Perfect—a really wonderful guided tour
Stephan S
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Well-organized, quick access to the castle, followed by information and anecdotes about life in the castle. The size of the entire complex is impressive.
Mme G
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Everything and the guide were perfect. However, I don't understand the pricing: you charged me 330 euros, when the actual price of the tour was 180 euros for 4 people!!!

Explore the Palace of Versailles and the king's private apartments with skip-the-line access and a 90-minute expert-guided tour.

Getting started

Begin at the Palace of Versailles entrance, where you present your same-day admission ticket and guided tour ticket. Join the dedicated waiting line for guided tours, which shortens your entry time compared to the regular queue. After security checks, you meet your certified guide and head inside to start exploring the King's private apartments.

What to expect

Versailles Tickets

Your visit combines a guided tour of the King's private apartments with passport-level access to the wider Versailles estate, depending on the option you select.

Features

Step into the King's private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI on a 90-minute guided tour, accessing rooms that are normally closed to the general public.

Continue with a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles that covers the Grand Apartment and includes access to the Hall of Mirrors, with skip-the-line entry to the palace as per the option selected.

Benefit from an expert certified guide available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, or German in a small-group tour for up to 6 or 20 guests, depending on the ticket you choose.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Grand Apartment and the Hall of Mirrors at the end of the tour if you select an option that includes this feature.

Access the Versailles Gardens for a guided walk through the gardens or a self-guided visit, and, from April to October, experience the Versailles Gardens Fountain or Musical show if this is included in your chosen option.

Extend your visit across the Trianon Estate and Queen's Hamlet with a passport ticket or applicable ticket that includes access to these areas.

Visit additional spaces such as the Gallery of Coaches, the Royal Tennis Court, and temporary exhibitions when you select an option that provides access to these sites.

After the guided portion, continue with a self-guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, Gardens, and Trianon Estate if your chosen ticket includes this flexibility.

What’s not allowed

You cannot re-enter after leaving the Palace and Garden premises.

Animals are not allowed in the palace, gardens, or Trianon Estate.

Weapons and sharp objects are not allowed on the premises.

Accessibility

Lifts are available to reach all levels of the Versailles Palace.

Flat benches are available in reception areas and museum spaces.

Guide dogs are allowed if you present valid proof.

Toilet facilities are available around the palace.

On-site restaurants are accessible.

Additional information

You cannot leave valuable items or clothing in the left-luggage office.

You must collect left luggage before 6pm from April to October and before 5pm from November to March.

To join your guided tour, you must show an admission ticket for the same day along with your tour ticket.

The guided tour of the King's private apartments lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

You will use a dedicated waiting line for the tour, which is shorter than the regular palace entry line.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.