VIP Versailles Tour with Kings Private Apartments

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

See the VIP side of Versailles on this small-group day trip from Paris. Travel is made easy with a local trip leader who escorts you by train, taking the guesswork out of getting there and round-trip tickets included. At the palace, begin with a guided walk through the famous gardens to soak in sweeping views and grand fountains. Then, step into the King’s Private Apartments—normally closed to the public—for a rare glimpse into royal life. On select days, enjoy access to the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera House, two of Versailles’ most stunning and rarely seen spaces. End with a guided tour of the palace’s most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, timed to avoid the busiest hours for a more peaceful and crowd-free experience.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Roundtrip train tickets
Private tour of the Opera House or Royal Chapel (depending on the day)
Private tour of the King’s Private Apartments
Headsets
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip-the-line ticket for Palace of Versailles
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
1 Cr de Rome

Please meet the group next to the modern statue of suitcases piled on top one another, next to the "Bubble" metro entrance, in front of the Saint-Lazare train station at 1 Cour de Rome, 75008 Paris. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign

End point
Palace of Versailles

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Paris

    Meet the tour coordinator in central Paris. After a brief introduction, the coordinator assists with navigating the train system, including using the tickets provided. During the journey to Versailles, under 1 hour, enjoy an overview of the day’s itinerary and learn helpful tips for the palace visit.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jardins du Chateau de Versailles

    Upon arrival, begin with a guided introduction to the royal gardens. Explore key landmarks like the Grand Canal and the Orangerie—a vast geometric greenhouse filled with citrus trees cultivated year-round. Learn how Louis XIV used the landscape, fountains, and statues like Apollo to express absolute power through design.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Palace of Versailles

    Enter the King’s Private Apartments—areas typically closed to the public. These rooms reveal a more personal side of royal life and were once reserved for the king’s most trusted inner circle. Depending on the day, the visit may also include access to the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera House, both rarely open to standard ticket holders.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    La Galerie des Glaces

    Continue with a guided tour of the palace’s most iconic spaces, including the Queen’s Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the War Salon, and the Peace Salon. With fewer visitors in the late afternoon, enjoy a quieter atmosphere and a more immersive experience inside one of palace’s famous spaces.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is in English.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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