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VIP Versailles Tour from Paris with King’s Private Apartments_TEST

About this activity

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. 

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

Full 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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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.

Reviews

5.0(11 reviews)
Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

Matthew
Jun 2026
5.0

If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉

Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

Additional information

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