Versailles - Guided Tour in The King's Private Apartments
Overview
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
- Pick-up at our meeting point to lead you to the Palace
- Guided visit in English with our certified guide
- Access to the King's State Apartments and the world-famous Hall of Mirrors, after the guided tour
- Transportation
- Tips
- Trianon Estate & Queen's Hamlet entry
- Musical Fountains Show (from 1st April to 1st November)
Meeting Location
78000 Versailles
France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place d'Armes
78000 Versailles, France
The visitors will be able to stay in the Palace of Versailles and visit the Grand Apartments on their own at the end of the guided tour.
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Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admission to the Palace of Versailles.
- Access to an exclusive part of the Palace of Versailles : the King's private apartments.
- Pick-up at our meeting point to lead you to the Palace.
- Guided visit in English with our certified guide.
- Access to the King's State Apartments and the world-famous Hall of Mirrors, after the guided tour.
- Transportation.
- Tips.
- Trianon Estate & Queen's Hamlet entry.
- Musical Fountains Show (from 1st April to 1st November).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Versailles - Guided Tour in The King's Private Apartments is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Versailles – Guided Tour in The King’s Private Apartments will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission to the Palace of Versailles
- Access to an exclusive part of the Palace of Versailles : the King's private apartments
- Pick-up at our meeting point to lead you to the Palace
- Guided visit in English with our certified guide
- Access to the King's State Apartments and the world-famous Hall of Mirrors, after the guided tour
- Transportation
- Tips
- Trianon Estate & Queen's Hamlet entry
- Musical Fountains Show (from 1st April to 1st November)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
