Versailles Full Day VIP Private Tour: King's Private Apartments

Unlock the hidden chambers where Louis XV and XVI shaped history away from the crowds.

A full-day private tour of Versailles for up to six guests with exclusive access to the King's Private Apartments: the locked royal living quarters off-limits to standard visitors. The itinerary moves at a comfortable pace through the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, then after lunch explores the Gardens, Trianon estate and Marie Antoinette's Queen's Hamlet. A live English-speaking guide tailors the day to your interests and positions you for the best photographs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Versailles VIP Full Day Tour

• Access Kings Private Apartments
• Tour State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors
• Lunch and Gardens Orientation
• Explore Trianon Estate and Queens Hamlet
• Independent Departure from Versailles

The experience

Most Versailles visitors see the ceremonial rooms and the Hall of Mirrors, then move on. This tour opens the King's Private Apartments first: the actual bedrooms, studies and personal spaces of Louis XV and XVI, normally locked to the public. You skip the entrance lines and enter through a separate access point, which means you begin with what other groups never reach. From there, the guide walks you through the State Apartments and the grand gallery while unpacking the political history of court life, stopping where the light and the crowds work best for photographs.

After an unhurried lunch break, you move into the Gardens with a guided orientation of the landscaped grounds and fountains, then cross to the Trianon estate. The day ends at Marie Antoinette's Queen's Hamlet, a rustic village she had built as an escape from royal protocol: a working farm with a mill, dairy and cottages that feels like a different world from the palace itself. The guide provides personalized insights throughout, and the itinerary stays flexible enough to linger where your interests pull you.

The group stays small, no more than six, which changes how the day feels. You move without the bottlenecks that slow standard tours, and the guide can adjust the pace and the depth of explanation. At the end, you receive travel recommendations and instructions for the train back to the city.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line entrance to the palace.
• exclusive access to the King's Private Apartments.
• radio headsets for hearing the guide.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• a full-day itinerary tailored to your interests with optimal photo stops.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Hindi and Marathi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tours with Sonali

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see the rooms where the French kings lived rather than only the ceremonial spaces, and if a small group of up to six suits your travel style better than a larger coach tour. The eight-hour day and the comfortable pace mean you can absorb the history without rushing between stops.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Hindi and Marathi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I actually get into the King's Private Apartments at Versailles, or are they always closed?

The King's Private Apartments are normally locked to the public, but this tour includes exclusive guided access to them as part of the full-day itinerary. You enter through a special access point before moving into the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors.

How long is this tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs for a full day, eight hours total. Specific start times are confirmed when you book, and the guide provides return travel instructions at the end so you can get back to the city at your own pace.

What's included in the price, and do I need to buy separate tickets?

Skip-the-line entrance, access to all palace spaces including the private apartments, a radio headset so you hear the guide clearly, and the full guided tour are all included. You do not need to purchase separate tickets.

Is the Queen's Hamlet really a working farm, or is it just a museum display?

Marie Antoinette's Queen's Hamlet was built as a functioning rural estate: a genuine escape from court life with a working mill, dairy and cottages. You walk through the grounds as part of the afternoon portion of the tour after exploring the Trianon estate.