Guided Tours

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

Name: Guided Tour of the King's Private Apartments with Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2026-07-16T14:00:00
End: 2026-07-16T15:30:00
Location: Paris

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

Opens tomorrow

9:00am - 6:30pm

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Guided tour

3.9/5(77)

James R

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Hello I wasn’t happy how the visit got started. The information implied to wait outside of the location given. I did. Everyone was inside the building getting equipped with a head phone in a room next to the Museum tour purchasing area. I was under the impression someone from your company would be doing the tour. This was not the case, it was a museum guide who did the tour. Clearer instructions on where to go and who would be conducting the tour would have been a good. A museum supervisor from the tour purchasing counter helped me out and explained the process. The tour itself was fine. The guide was knoledgeble but needs to work on her communication skills when she responds to questions. She was a bit abrupt in her answers as opposed to encouraging questions. In summary, better info on how the tour is set up on site. I was at the meeting point at 10:00 am. Waiting for someone to give me some kind of instructions. Two days ago a different operator gave a tour at the Louvre, it was crystal clear on to where to go who to meet. James C Robertson

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.

From the King’s Apartments, you’ll enter the Hall of Mirrors, where you’ll have the opportunity to take photos and soak in the grandeur of this iconic setting.

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

Guided tour of King's apartments

Guided tour of the Versailles Palace

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
James R
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Hello I wasn’t happy how the visit got started. The information implied to wait outside of the location given. I did. Everyone was inside the building getting equipped with a head phone in a room next to the Museum tour purchasing area. I was under the impression someone from your company would be doing the tour. This was not the case, it was a museum guide who did the tour. Clearer instructions on where to go and who would be conducting the tour would have been a good. A museum supervisor from the tour purchasing counter helped me out and explained the process. The tour itself was fine. The guide was knoledgeble but needs to work on her communication skills when she responds to questions. She was a bit abrupt in her answers as opposed to encouraging questions. In summary, better info on how the tour is set up on site. I was at the meeting point at 10:00 am. Waiting for someone to give me some kind of instructions. Two days ago a different operator gave a tour at the Louvre, it was crystal clear on to where to go who to meet. James C Robertson
Akshay S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The guide was great and the behind the scenes access was certainly worth it
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.
Michael H
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2025
The tour guide was extremely knowledgable and seeing the restricted area added to my experience

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 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.

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).

To access your guided tour, you must present an admission ticket for the same day, in addition to your guided tour ticket (including visitors eligible for free admission).

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

You’ll have access to a dedicated waiting line for the tour, so your wait time to enter the palace will be shorter than the regular line.