Skip the crowds and go beyond the public path at Versailles. This VIP tour includes private access to the King’s Private Apartments, a guided palace visit, and round-trip train travel from Paris.
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.
Most Versailles tours follow the same script. This one doesn’t. Travel from Paris with a local trip leader and skip the stress of transit. Once at Versailles, start with a stroll through the famous gardens and get an introduction to the grand vision of Louis XIV. Soak in sweeping views, grand fountains, and geometric perfection. Learn how symbols like Apollo, the Grand Canal, and the Orangerie were all designed to reflect royal power.
Then, go where most visitors can’t: the King’s Private Apartments. Once reserved for only the monarch’s inner circle, these rooms offer a rare glimpse into royal life behind the scenes. Depending on the day, you’ll also visit the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera House—areas most visitors don’t see.
The tour continues through the palace’s iconic rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors, Queen’s Apartments, and War and Peace Salons. By this time in the day, the crowds have begun to clear for a quieter, more relaxed experience of Versailles.
With the return train ticket included, you're free to head back to Paris when you're ready after the tour.
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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 1 Cour de Rome, 75008 Paris, France
Start Location Notes: Please meet the group next to the modern statue of suitcases piled on top one another, next to the "Bubble" metro entrance, in front of the Saint-Lazare train station at 1 Cour de Rome, 75008 Paris. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kCcpu5Hi3ESkzyH67
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- The tour involves a fair amount of walking, stairs and sometimes uneven terrain. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- We ask all guests (including children) bring ID on the day of their tour.
- Suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside. Only bags smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm are permitted. Please accept our apologies for any delay or inconvenience caused by extra security checks.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
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.
Options and Pricing
| Alone in Versailles Tour Price | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | €139.00 |
| Child (2 - 14 years) | €134.00 |
| Infant (0 - 1 years) | N/A |
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 15
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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