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Tour group in the King's Private Apartments at Palace of Versailles, France.
Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments library with ornate decor and chandelier.
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Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments with ornate gold decor and red chairs.
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Guided Tour of the King's Private Apartments with Palace of Versailles Skip-the-Line Tickets, Paris

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Experience an exclusive journey through King Louis XIV’s private apartments in Paris with this guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, complete with skip-the-line tickets for a hassle-free entry. Meet your guide at the designated meeting point and gain rare insights into the king's daily life during this 90-minute multilingual exploration of areas typically closed to the public. Enjoy exclusive access to unique rooms such as the clock room, dispatch room, games room, and bed chamber in an intimate setting.

An exclusive guided tour of King Louis XIV's private apartments, followed by a self-exploration of the Versailles Palace.

Walk through different rooms at the apartment—the clock, the dispatch, the games room, and the bedchamber, admiring the intrinsic details of furnishings and interiors.

After your 90-minute tour, skip the ticket line and explore the palace at your own pace.

Visit the State Apartments, admire the Hall of Mirrors, tour the Gallery of Coaches, and take a rejuvenating stroll through the French-style gardens.

Skip-the-line passport tickets for Versailles Palace

90-minute guided tour of the King's private apartment

Guided tour of the Versailles Palace

Palace of Versailles room with ornate chandeliers, red velvet chairs, and gold decor.

Palace of Versailles room with ornate chandeliers, red velvet chairs, and gold decor.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point and check in with your valid ID. Pass through security before accessing King Louis XIV’s private apartments, an area usually closed to the public. Your guide will lead you through an exclusive 90-minute tour.

What to expect

King Louis XIV’s Private Apartments

A behind-the-scenes look at the king’s private chambers, offering rare insights into his daily life.

Features:

  • Exclusive access: Step inside rooms like the clock room, dispatch room, games room, and bed chamber.

  • Multilingual tour: Choose your preferred language for a guided visit to restricted areas of the palace.

Versailles Palace

After the tour, skip the ticket line and explore the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors at your own pace.

  • State Apartments: Walk through the King’s and Queen’s apartments, adorned with intricate decor and royal furnishings.

  • Hall of Mirrors: Admire the breathtaking 357 mirrors that line this grand reception hall, designed to impress visiting dignitaries.

  • Gallery of Coaches: Discover royal carriages, ceremonial coaches, and historic transport used by the French monarchy.

  • French-style gardens: Stroll through manicured gardens, admire fountains, and take in classic French landscaping.

Visitors at the entrance of Versailles Palace, France, with ornate architecture and golden details.

Visitors at the entrance of Versailles Palace, France, with ornate architecture and golden details.

Tour group in the King's Private Apartments at Palace of Versailles, France.

Tour group in the King's Private Apartments at Palace of Versailles, France.

Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments library with ornate decor and chandelier.

Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments library with ornate decor and chandelier.

What's not allowed

  • Re-entry upon leaving the Palace and Garden premises.

  • Animals in the palace, gardens, and Trianon Estate.

  • Weapons and sharp objects.

Accessibility

  • Lifts for all levels of the Versailles Palace.

  • Flat benches are available to sit on in reception and museum areas.

  • Guide dogs are allowed upon presentation of proof.

  • Toilet facilities around the palace.

  • Restaurants are accessible.

Additional information

  • Valuable items and clothing cannot be deposited in left luggage.

  • Left luggage items should be collected at the end of the visit, before 6pm in the high season (April to October) and until 5pm in the low season (November to March).

  • To access your guided tour, you must present an admission ticket for the same day, in addition to your guided tour ticket (including visitors eligible for free admission).

Bookshelf and ornate table in the Palace of Versailles library room.

Bookshelf and ornate table in the Palace of Versailles library room.

Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments with ornate gold decor and red chairs.

Versailles Palace King's Private Apartments with ornate gold decor and red chairs.

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Operating hours

Palace of Versailles

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:45pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:45pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:45pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:45pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:45pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:30pm • last entry 5:45pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 1st Jan 2026 and 25th Dec 2026.

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FAQs

The guided tour lasts for 90 minutes.
You can visit the State Apartments, admire the Hall of Mirrors, tour the Gallery of Coaches, and stroll through the French-style gardens after the guided portion.
Yes, an official Versailles multilingual guide will lead you through King Louis XIV's private apartments.
After your 90-minute tour, you can skip the ticket line and explore the palace at your own pace.
The tours are conducted with small groups of 20 or fewer participants.
Yes, the tour is multilingual, allowing you to choose your preferred language.
The package includes skip-the-line passport tickets to expedite your entry into restricted areas.
Rooms such as the clock room, dispatch room, games room, and bedchamber are part of the tour.
No, it does not include a guided tour of the Versailles Palace. The experience focuses on the king’s private quarters and allows self-exploration afterward.
You will gain exclusive access to either the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel as part of the experience.

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