Private Versailles Experience

New8 hFree cancellationBy That Time in Paris

About this activity

Step beyond the golden gate of the Palace of Versailles, and enter the living world of Louis XIV’s gilded cage. In this private experience, we crack the code of the courtiers living in the cutthroat world of the French court. In 1682, whether a courtier had the right to sit down in the king’s presence could make or break a career. This exclusive experience reveals how power, ritual, and spectacle shaped daily life under the Sun King.

Rather than simply viewing rooms, guests follow the rhythm of a single day at Versailles, experiencing the palace through the eyes of two figures: the King and the Courtier. On this private, immersive journey, we don't just show you the Hall of Mirrors; we teach you how to survive it.

Our storytelling is rooted in the daily lived experience; the smells, the fashion, the social traps, and the scandalous gossip that filled these halls. Since this is a bespoke experience, we tailor to your interests—whether you are a political buff, or a family with kids.

What's included

✓Reserved Entry Access to the Palace & the Gardens
✓Entrance to the Royal Gardens of the Palace of Versailles
✓Entrance to the King’s & Queen’s State Apartments
✓Audio system
✓Hotel-pick up and drop-off for Half/Full Day
✓Private Expert Guide - 100% Private Tour
✓Golf Cart for 3hr/Half/Full Day Options

Not included

✕Food and Drinks
✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

For the 2-hr Palace/Garden and the 3-hr Golf-cart options, you will meet your guide at the Brasserie du Musée. For the Half/Full Day options, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Paris (zip code 75001 to 75020). For pick-ups outside of Paris, extra charges may be required.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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