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Private chauffeur from your doorstep to Versailles.
if you are keen to know more about the extravagant life and personality of France’s last Queen, this is the tour for you.
Price: 145€ / pers for 6
Duration: 4 hrs door-to-door
A perfect taster to Versailles if you are short of time or if you are a first time visitor. A private tour of the Palace and its gardens.
Price: 155€ / pers for 6
Duration: 5 hrs door-to-door
Go behind the scenes with your personal guide with exclusive access to areas closed to the general public.
Price: 220€ / pers for 6
Duration: 9 hrs door-to-door
Vaux le Vicomte Tour
A true hidden gem! A magical place that inspired the construction of the Palace of Versailles. Come with us to see for yourself how the King of France found himself a rival. The largest, still inhabited private estate in France, Vaux le Vicomte will not disappoint.
Price: 180€ / pers for 6
Duration: 5 hrs door-to-door
The Louvre Tour
Residence of the French King before becoming a Museum, who wouldn’t have heard of the most famous art Museum in the world? But with this tour, you will discover a more hidden history of this grandiose landmark. Plus, view and interpret our selection of the best artefacts found at the Museum.
Price: 90€ / pers for 6
Duration: 2,5 hrs door-to-door
Giverny & Versailles Tour
Captivating art, impressive history, stunning gardens! Enjoy this and even more with this special tour, visiting two of the most alluring places in France. Learn about Monet & the Impressionist art movement in Giverny then immerse in the life of the French Monarchs in Versailles.
Price: 270€ / pers for 6
Duration: 9 hrs door-to-door
Versailles Garden Tour
These majestic gardens were the scene of many of King Louis XIV’s splendid balls and shows. Learn more about the significance of the gardens & of how magic came to life!
Price: 145€ / pers for 6
Duration: 5 hrs door-to-door
Versailles by night
After closing, Versailles palace opens its doors to allow a privileged few to visit in confidence the ultimate residence of the french Kings.
Price: on request
Duration: customized
Paris private tour
Paris: City of light, love & arts. Our private Half Day tour of Paris will offer you a good overview of the best historical sites of Paris.
Price: 155€ / pers for 6
Duration: 4 hrs door-to-door
According to Tripadvisor, Hidden Gems is your n°1 Versailles and French Monarchy specialist.
With our expert knowledge of France’s history and heritage, experience the wonders of Versailles or any one of our many other Hidden Gems tours.
We are here for you to create your customized travel plan today!
Why Book with us ?
Uniquely crafted personal experiences. Custom-made to suit your needs.
- All our professional tour guides are accredited by the French state and fluent English speakers.
- Separate tour guide and chauffeur both totally dedicated to you.
- Exclusive Mercedes cars and private chauffeurs, ensuring your complete comfort throughout your visit. For more information click on this link.
- Quality over quantity: limited tours per day, making your experience our priority.
- Uniquely crafted personal experiences. Custom-made to suit your needs.
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Full day tour of Versailles was amazing!
“My husband and I booked a private tour to Versailles with Hidden Gems for a full day so that we could really experience the many special things beyond just the palace. Our day was beyond perfect, made more so by our fabulous guide Anna-Maria.
Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about Versailles, but her clear passion for what she does was infectious.
She was delightful to be with, and always mindful of how we were experiencing things. She endeavored to give us some more intimate experiences away from all the crowds which made it very special.”
Nancy W, Missouri, USA, Oct 19th 2019 
What makes our tour guide unique?
All our guides are dedicated professionals, not just by circumstance but by choice, driven by a love for all things French. By gaining their Bachelor or Master degree in Arts, History of Arts, Cultural Heritage (which is obligatory by french law for all professional guides) to become official Guide-Lecturers, they have chosen to dedicate themselves to being cultural ambassadors of France.
To ensure you have the very best experience all our guides have been carefully selected by the team. Combing their knowledge and winning personalities, they love bringing all aspects of Versailles to life for you – from the chateau and the gardens to the lives of great the kings and queens, but also darker undercurrents of court traditions, political tension, deadly passion which made up the daily life of the mistresses, lovers, courtiers in Versailles.
- Our guides are also very creative and flexible, and love to find out exactly what you and your family would like to see and do so they can personalize your tour as much as possible for you – and especially of course to suit the ages and interests of your children.
- Whether you already know your way around French history or you’re complete beginners, they’ll explain everything to you before you arrive at Versailles so you can hit the ground running.
- They’re passionate about French history, and so in addition to Versailles, they’ll introduce you to other castles, parks and spots in the French countryside where Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI or Marie-Antoinette would stay with their entourages.
- Our tour guides all hold the French government-issued professional guide-lecturer license, and have completed a rigorous academic study program to obtain their official qualification.
- Our guides all speak fluent English. However we’re also happy to arrange tours in other languages on request – just let us know.
Most importantly, our top priority is immaculate service and attention to detail so that you and your family enjoy a wonderful day to remember!
Sylvie is a certified tour guide, French lady, that has been living for 30 years in Paris, the City of Lights, but…
Lou was born in Paris, but she grew up in the South of France and studied Art History for 7 years at the university…
Lorenzo spent his childhood in Italy and returned to Paris in his early adolescence. He studied French history…
Since her childhood, Dominique has always been passionnate about History, especially the French Kings’ time…
Yaelle was born and grew up in Paris. She is a 100% Parisian who loves her home city; its history, architecture…
From Paris To Versailles with Hidden Gems
As Versailles specialists, let us be your ambassadors to discover the castle and its secrets. Our private tours – with your own licensed guide and chauffeur – will enable you to fully appreciate Versailles from a different perspective, ensuring a visit you’ll never forget.
In addition to Hidden Gems’ full range of private tours from Paris to Versailles, we can also arrange access for you to events and shows at the château, including masked balls and other costumed events, opera and concert performances, the fountain lightshows and more. We can organize your costume, make-up artist and everything else you’ll need for a night to remember forever!
We also offer bespoke corporate visits and private events at the castle, including cocktail receptions and dinners, with musicians, chefs and serving staff dressed in period costumes if requested.