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Highlights

  • 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.

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Palace of Versailles room with ornate chandeliers, red velvet chairs, and gold decor.
Visitors at the entrance of Versailles Palace, France, with ornate architecture and golden details.
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Your Experience Begins Here

Gather at the specified meeting point with your valid ID for a smooth start. After security clearance, gain entry to King Louis XIV’s private apartments—a privilege not usually available to visitors. Start an exclusive 90-minute guided tour led by your expert guide.

Guided Tour of Private Chambers

This distinct experience provides behind-the-scenes access to the king's personal spaces, offering rare insights into his daily life and routines.

  • Gain Exclusive Access: Explore rooms such as the clock room, dispatch room, games room, and bed chamber that are typically off-limits.
  • Enjoy a Multilingual Tour: Choose your preferred language for an informative guided tour of these restricted palace areas.

Exploring Versailles Palace

Post-tour, enjoy the convenience of skip-the-line entry to explore at leisure. Venture into the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors with no waiting time required.

  • Discover State Apartments: Wander through the opulent King’s and Queen’s apartments featuring exquisite decor and royal furnishings.
  • Savor the Grandeur in the Hall of Mirrors: Marvel at the 357 mirrors that adorn this majestic reception hall, designed to awe visiting dignitaries with its splendor.
  • Gallery of Coaches: Explore an array of royal carriages and ceremonial coaches showcasing historic French monarchy transport.
  • French-style Gardens: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through carefully manicured gardens, admire the fountains, and appreciate classic French landscaping design.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Access to skip-the-line entry at the Versailles Palace with a passport ticket
  • Guided exploration lasting 90 minutes through the King’s Private Apartments
  • Guided tour of the Versailles Palace

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

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.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The guided tour lasts for 90 minutes.

Rooms such as the clock room, dispatch room, games room, and bedchamber are part of the tour.

Yes, the tour is multilingual, allowing you to choose your preferred language.

You will gain exclusive access to either the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel as part of the experience.

The tours are conducted with small groups of 20 or fewer participants.

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

You can visit the State Apartments, admire the Hall of Mirrors, tour the Gallery of Coaches, and stroll through the French-style gardens after the guided portion.

The package includes skip-the-line passport tickets to expedite your entry into restricted areas.

Yes, an official Versailles multilingual guide will lead you through King Louis XIV's private apartments.

No, it does not include a guided tour of the Versailles Palace. The experience focuses on the king’s private quarters and allows self-exploration afterward.

Re-entry upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises. Animals in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate. Weapons and sharp objects.

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.

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.

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