Versailles
Private Versailles's Secret Rooms Tour
Overview
This private tour pairs seamless round-trip transport from your Paris hotel with expert guidance and privileged access inside the Château de Versailles. Your guide introduces the palace’s history en route. At Versailles, a conference guide and doorkeeper open select private rooms that are typically closed to the public, such as Louis XVI’s library, the Royal Dining Hall, the Royal Opera House, or the Games Room. Themes can be tailored, including the King’s Private Apartments, the King’s Day, Marie-Antoinette’s Private Apartments, the Petit and Grand Trianon, and the Gardens and Groves.
Subject to authorization and security procedures, arrival may be via a private entrance. After the private rooms, continue to the Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, and gardens with free-time access. You can enhance the day with lunch at acclaimed venues in or near the estate or choode to add a visit to Giverny, the monet's house and gardens .
Highlights
- Hotel pickup and return in a luxury vehicle with an English-speaking guide
- Privileged entry to select private rooms with a Versailles conference guide (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Tailored theme choices: King’s Private Apartments, King’s Day, Marie-Antoinette’s Apartments, Petit Trianon, Grand Trianon, Gardens and Groves
- Hall of Mirrors, Royal Apartments, and garden time
- Seasonal extras when scheduled: Musical Gardens (Tuesdays) and Musical Fountains Show (Saturdays)
- Optional curated lunch reservations and flexible add-ons (Giverny
Additional Info
Itinerary
Hotel pickup in Paris
Meet your driver and guide. Settle into a luxury vehicle for the drive to Versailles while your guide introduces the palace, court life, and today’s plan.
Arrival and private rooms experience
Subject to authorization, arrive via a dedicated entrance. Meet the Versailles conference guide and enter select private rooms not open on the public route. Choose or confirm a theme with your guide.
Public route: palace icons
Proceed to the Hall of Mirrors and Royal Apartments. Your guide provides context and pacing to match your interests.
Gardens and groves
Enjoy time in the formal gardens. On Tuesdays, experience the Musical Gardens; on Saturdays, the Musical Fountains Show (when scheduled by the estate).
Lunch or free time (optional)
Upgrade your day with reservations at Airelles by Ducasse, Ore, La Véranda by Gordon Ramsay, Angelina, La Flottille, or opt for a picnic by the Grand Canal.
Flexible return
Return to Paris, or extend your day with a visit to Giverny .Includes
- Trip to and from Versailles with English-speaking guide
- Priority entry to Versailles with access to the permanent collections
- Approx. 1.5-hour private tour of select private rooms with a Versailles conference guide
- Approx. 2-hour guided visit of the palace and gardens
- Musical Gardens on Tuesdays (when scheduled by the estate)
- Musical Fountains Show on Saturdays (when scheduled by the estate)
- Return transfer to your Paris hotel
Excludes
- Lunch and drinks (optional lunch venues available by request)
- Personal purchases and expenses
- Gratuities
- Add-on experiences not listed under Includes (e.g., Giverny, helicopter , picnic )
- Access to specific private rooms if authorization is not granted by the estate
Pricing Details
Pricing is based on group size.
- Private tour for 2 guests 1100 per person
- Private tour for 3 guests 734 per person
- Private tour for 4 guests 550 per person
- Private tour for 5 guests 460 per person
- Private tour for 6 guests 384 per person
For larger groups, please contact us at reservation@franceluxurytour.fr for a custom quote.
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Starting at
€2,100.00
Quick Info
Activity Type:
Sightseeing
Available Time:
Year Round
Starting Time:
8:00 AM or 9:00AM
Duration:
8 hours (approx.)
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