VIP Versailles Tour from Paris with King’s Private Apartments
Summary Description
Highlights
- Travel by train from Paris with a local trip leader and return when you like
- Private access to the King’s Private Apartments
- Visit the Royal Chapel or Royal Opera House (depending on the day)
- Small group tour of Versailles’ top sights, including the Hall of Mirrors
- Guided exploration of the gardens, Grand Canal, Orangerie & more
Description
See the VIP side of Versailles on this small-group day trip from Paris. Travel is made easy with a local trip leader who escorts you by train, taking the guesswork out of getting there and round-trip tickets included. At the palace, begin with a guided walk through the famous gardens to soak in sweeping views and grand fountains. Then, step into the King’s Private Apartments—normally closed to the public—for a rare glimpse into royal life. On select days, enjoy access to the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera House, two of Versailles’ most stunning and rarely seen spaces. End with a guided tour of the palace’s most iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, timed to avoid the busiest hours for a more peaceful and crowd-free experience.
Stop At: Paris
Meet the tour coordinator in central Paris. After a brief introduction, the coordinator assists with navigating the train system, including using the tickets provided. During the journey to Versailles, under 1 hour, enjoy an overview of the day’s itinerary and learn helpful tips for the palace visit.
Admission: Included
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
Upon arrival, begin with a guided introduction to the royal gardens. Explore key landmarks like the Grand Canal and the Orangerie—a vast geometric greenhouse filled with citrus trees cultivated year-round. Learn how Louis XIV used the landscape, fountains, and statues like Apollo to express absolute power through design.
Admission: Included
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Versailles
Enter the King’s Private Apartments—areas typically closed to the public. These rooms reveal a more personal side of royal life and were once reserved for the king’s most trusted inner circle. Depending on the day, the visit may also include access to the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera House, both rarely open to standard ticket holders.
Admission: Included
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Galerie des Glaces
Description: Continue with a guided tour of the palace’s most iconic spaces, including the Queen’s Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the War Salon, and the Peace Salon. With fewer visitors in the late afternoon, enjoy a quieter atmosphere and a more immersive experience inside one of palace’s famous spaces.
Admission: Included
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line ticket for Palace of Versailles
- Private tour of the King’s Private Apartments
- Private tour of the Opera House or Royal Chapel (depending on the day)
- Headsets
- Roundtrip train tickets
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
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- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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