Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments Guided Tour

Versailles, France

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles
Access to the King’s Private Apartments
Official guide for the King’s Private Apartments visit
Access to the state apartments after your guided tour (Hall of Mirrors, Queen's bedroom)
Small tour group of 20 people or less
Access to the Gardens

Access to the Trianon Estate €12/person (free for kids under 18 yo.)
Gratuities
Food & Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Statue équestre de Louis XIV
78000 Versailles, France
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time. You will be welcomed at the foot of the equestrian statue of Louis XIV, by one of our team members holding a red “Paris TRIP” flag. We won't be able to accommodate latecomers.

End point

Palace of Versailles
Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Stay longer at the Palace of Versailles and visit the Grand Apartments alone (Gallery of Mirrors and Queen's bedroom, etc.) at the end of the Guided Tour of the Private Apartments.

Itinerary

Statue équestre de Louis XIV

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Versailles

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Galerie des Glaces

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.0

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Wonderful tour of an amazing space at Versailles

Natalie_B, Jun 2024

The guide was extremely knowledgeable and personalised the amazing Versailles Palace King’s Private Apartments tour by highlighting the human side of the apartments’ occupants. The small group made the tour more accessible and enjoyable. Thanks

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Bonjour Natalie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments tour. Our guides take pride in sharing the rich history and personal stories of the palace's occupants, and we're glad this made your experience special. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon! The Paris TRIP Team

The Palace was worth it...the guide, not so much

sf8588, May 2024

The Palace was a worthwhile visit. The history is fascinating. Luckily, we did not go on a day that was too crowded. Our guide, however, was terrible. I am not sure if she is hired by the tour company or part of the Palace, but either she had a bad day or she needs some brushing up. When we pay lots of money for tours, we do so to enrich our current knowledge by that of the guide's as well as by that of the people on our tour. This guide could not figure out the mic system and readily got that fixed by calling someone. Then she was horribly short of breath - seriously, I was going through my CPR skills in my head so I would be ready at any moment. She was constantly fanning herself and all of this came through very clearly on the mic system. She gave conflicting information and when I asked for clarification, she got flustered. There was a young man on our tour, clearly very smart with this period of history and she seemed very dismissive of his questions. I do not remember our guide's name, but hopefully the company can look it up and provide some guidance to her.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Bonjour sf8588, Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to the Palace of Versailles. We're pleased to hear that you found the history fascinating and that your visit was not overly crowded. However, we're very sorry to learn about the issues with your guide. We can confirm you that the guide you had for the King's Private Apartments is part of the Palace's staff. It is clear that your experience was not up to the standard we strive for. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the guide's difficulties with the microphone system, her physical discomfort, and the conflicting information provided. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services. We hope that despite these issues, you still enjoyed your time at Versailles and that you will consider touring with us again in the future for a better experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The Paris'TRIP Team

Amazing tour with true skip-the-line access!

Francis_D, Oct 2023

Amazing tour with true skip-the-line access! I had behind-the-scenes access to the palace and saw the private residences of the kings with the guide. Then the guide left the group alone to explore the State apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the Queen's bedroom. It wasn't my first time in Versailles but I had never seen this part of the castle. I'm really glad I booked this tour and highly recommend it

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments Guided Tour! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience exploring the private residences of the kings and discovering parts of the castle you hadn't seen before. It's great to know that the skip-the-line access and behind-the-scenes experience added value to your visit. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in the future! The Paris TRIP Team