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: 2025-03-27T15:00:00
End: 2025-03-27T16:30:00
Location: Paris

Versailles Palace front entry with ornate architecture in Les Yvelines, France.

Guided tour group exploring King's Private Apartments at Palace of Versailles, France.

Interior view of King’s Private Apartments in Versailles Palace

Palace of Versailles exterior with guided tour group in front, France.

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—clock, dispatch, 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 Versaille multilingual guide

Exclusive access to either the Royal Opera or Royal Chapel

Small group tour of 20 or less

Guided tour of the Versailles Palace

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Robert
5/5
May, 2024
I was surprised to learn our your guide was a PhD in history with vast knowledge in any questions that were raised. She seemed eager to tell stories and really made the experience far more meaningful than walking through the palace alone.
Romanee
5/5
Apr, 2024
The tour was very nice and we got to see the top floors of the king's apartment . The guide was very friendly and the whole castle is still very preserved . It was extremely fun & I definitely recommend going there and getting the guide . + You get to skip the lines . <°{}°>
Gerrit
5/5
May, 2024
We found it very interesting as a family and the tour guide did a very nice job, thanks!
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Fiorella
5/5
Apr, 2024
I found the visit wonderful, with a simply fantastic guide.....I recommend this experience to everyone
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Claudia
5/5
Mar, 2024
The information provided by the tour guide was interesting and special, and I had never seen the rooms before.
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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.

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

For information on the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens, click here.

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.