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Versailles - Guided Tour in The King's Private Apartments

4.7(7)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Versailles Grand Parc
The corner room © Château de Versailles

About this activity

Step inside the private world of the Kings of Versailles!

Experience a more intimate and exclusive side of the Palace of Versailles with a guided tour of the King’s Private Apartments.

These remarkable rooms are not included in the standard Palace visit and can only be accessed with a guide. Away from the busiest areas of the Palace, you will explore the private apartments of Louis XV and Louis XVI in a small group, accompanied by a professional guide selected by the Versailles Tourist and Convention Office.

Discover the rooms where some of the most fascinating moments in French history took place. See the room where Mozart performed a private concert for the royal family and the room where Louis XVI received Benjamin Franklin during the American War of Independence.

During this 1-hour-30-minute tour, your guide will reveal the private lives of the kings, the secrets of the royal court and the refined decorative style of 18th-century Versailles.

What's included

  • ✓Admission to the Palace of Versailles
  • ✓Access to an exclusive part of the Palace of Versailles : the King's private apartments
  • ✓Access to the King's State Apartments and the world-famous Hall of Mirrors, after the guided tour
  • ✓Guided visit in English with our certified guide
  • ✓Pick-up at our meeting point to lead you to the Palace

Not included

  • ✕Transportation
  • ✕Tips
  • ✕Trianon Estate & Queen's Hamlet entry
  • ✕Musical Fountains Show (from 1st April to 1st November)

Meeting and pickup

  • Please be at the meeting point around 30 minutes before the guided tour starting time. Your guide will meet you at the foot of the equestrian statue, holding a "Destination Versailles Grand Parc" sign. We won't be able to accept you if you are late.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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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