Discover Versailles beyond the traditional Palace visit with our most exclusive private experience. The Hidden Doors Versailles VIP Tour gives you privileged access to the King’s Private Apartments and rooms normally closed to the general public. If you wish, your experience can begin right at your Paris hotel, with a private chauffeur-driven Mercedes taking you to Versailles and back.
While our Unmissables Tour focuses more on the construction of the Palace, the establishment of the royal court in Versailles and the reign of the Sun King (Louis XIV), this exclusive tour explores the history from the reign of King Louis XV and XVI and the French Revolution of 1789 that led to the end of the Monarchy.
During this exclusive visit, you will have the privilege of discovering the Versailles secret rooms not open to public. These are the private apartments of kings Louis XV & XVI, only accessible through reservation.
These Versailles secret rooms not only contain some remarkable works of art but they also shed light on the private lives and individual personalities of these last two Kings. The rooms are reserved and semi-privatized for you. As part of the visit you will also be able to visit inside either the Royal Opéra or the Royal Chapel (depending on which one is open on the day) which are only open to those with this special reservation.
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Versailles Private tour: Through the Hidden Doors
From 350€/pers for 6
Two single transfers:
You have the option of round trip transportation for your tour. You will be picked up from your accommodation or chosen address in Paris with your guide and ride in comfort to the site of your visit, and then picked up after the tour to be dropped back at this address.
However, the driver and vehicle do not stay on site and have other services before returning at the end of your tour. This means that we must respect the schedule and you cannot leave anything in the vehicle. This option does not work if you require a baby car seat, unless it is part of a stroller that you will take with you for your visit.
Vehicle at full disposal:
You have the option to upgrade your experience with a dedicated driver and vehicle at your full disposal throughout the duration of your visit.
Advantages: Your driver will be exclusively at your service for the entire duration of the tour, offering complete flexibility:
• A baby seat can be provided upon request, up to 72 hours in advance. (If your baby seat is part of a stroller, you can bring it along, and the full-disposal driver option may not be necessary.)
• You can leave personal belongings in the vehicle during long stops.
• For Full Day experiences, you can save time if you prefer not to walk
• You have the option to return to your hotel earlier if your plans change.
• The drop-off location can be adjusted at the last minute to better suit your needs.
Choose this option if you want the added convenience of having your driver and vehicle available just for you for the entire experience.
Please note if your chosen address is outside of the Paris city limits there is an additional charge for your transportation.
Opening Days
6/7 (except Monday)
Meeting-Point
Your hotel or apartment
Duration
5Hrs (half day)
8Hrs (full day)
Access
Skip the Line
Transport
Executive car
Type of tour
Private, suitable for both Families and Groups of all Ages
Versailles VIP Tour: The Hidden Doors
Go behind the scenes of Versailles and discover a side of the Palace most visitors never see.
Our Versailles VIP Tour: The Hidden Doors combines priority access to the Palace with an exclusive guided visit to areas that are normally closed to the general public, including the Private Apartments of Kings Louis XV and Louis XVI.
Travel from Paris in the comfort of a private vehicle with your own chauffeur, while your licensed guide remains entirely dedicated to you. With transportation and guiding handled separately, your guide can focus on what matters most: bringing Versailles to life through its stories, secrets and extraordinary history.
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Once you arrive at Versailles, you will skip the line and enter the Palace through a special group entrance. The Apartments of King Louis XV and XVI are usually not open to the public, which means you will avoid the majority of the crowd and also learn about the hidden world of the French monarchs.
It was King Louis XIV, the Sun King, who first created a suite of rooms for himself and his most intimate courtiers, allowing him a measure of private life. These rooms were extended and adapted by Kings Louis XV and Louis XVI, to suit their personal interests and needs. Visiting this part of the Palace is a unique opportunity to get to know more about the real characters of the royal family and to take get a closer look into their private lives.
Guiding inside the secret apartments at Versailles requires an additional certification. Your tour guide gone through this specialized training directly from Versailles Palace. Only a handful of guides have this obligatory special training. You can be sure you are getting the best of the best!
In addition to the private bedroom of the king, you will visit the Dispatches Room, whose walls heard many of the private discussions between Louis XV and his spies, the Clock Room, with its famous astronomical clock, a masterpiece of science and art, the Porcelain Dining Room where the young Mozart performed in front of the royal family, and Louis XVI’s private library.
The Dogs’ Room which, as its name suggests, was specially created for Louis XV’s favorite dogs to sleep in. At Versailles, even dogs lived in the lap of luxury!
To complete your visit to the private apartments, you will also have the chance to see either the Royal Opera or the Royal Chapel (depending on the opening hours). The Opera, though started by Louis XIV, was not finished until 1770 to celebrate the wedding of the future King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, despite its grandeur over the next 20 years less than 25 performances would actually be held there! The Royal Chapel is best known for the wedding of the young Marie Antoinette, only 15 at the time, and the crown prince, future Louis XVI.
Your trip to Versailles cannot be complete without seeing the gardens.
With its 70 hectares, the gardens are vast and it is easy to get lost among the many different alleys. Your expert guide will walk with you through special paths, selecting the best places to see. Each grove, fountain, and statue was designed to tell the stories of Greek and Roman mythology, showcasing Louis XIV’s love of classical antiquity and its persona as Apollo (the Sun god).
Together with your guide, immerse yourself in learning and in revealing the meaning behind the many wonders of the gardens! During your visit, you will also see the Orangerie and its amazing 2,000 orange trees, and the classic French gardens closest to the Palace.
Your private VIP tour to Versailles Through the Hidden Doors will include everything as described above plus the following:
Enjoy dedicated time for lunch (meal cost not included). You will have the chance to relax and enjoy the beauty of the park and have a bite at one of the many restaurants we can recommend. After lunch, your guide will take you to the Estates of Marie-Antoinette, which included the Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet.
The Petit Trianon was a royal residence gifted to Marie Antoinette by her husband Louis XVI, allowing her to take refuge from the strict rules of the royal court. The Queen also famously created a little fantasy village in this part of the estate, with the hamlet of cottages, a mill, a lighthouse and even a farm complete with its own dairy where you can still see many animals today.
This is a unique occasion to see, feel and appreciate the life of the most well known Queen of France.
At the end of the visit, your tour guide and your driver will take you back to Paris at the location of your choice.
If you book this tour with transport, we expect to meet you in Paris. If your address is outside of Paris, please contact us before booking to get the rate (from the main international airport, or anywhere in the suburb)
The Palace is the busiest on Tuesdays and during the weekends. Afternoons tend to be less busy at the Palace (but we can’t guarantee). If you wish to see the Fountain Shows or the Musical Gardens, please refer their availability below.
There is a limited number of reservations for this exclusive visit. They can sell out very quickly. In high season (April-August), we advise you to book 6 weeks advance, if it’s possible. Otherwise, please try to book an afternoon tour when the Palace is less busy. If you book less than 6 weeks in advance, please provide us with alternative dates and times.
For more inspiration before or after your visit, read our article on things to do in Versailles.
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You can buy this tour for you and your family or buy it as a gift to your friends or relatives. To buy this tour as a gift, just click on the red button “buy as a gift” on the booking form and follow the instruction. You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Paypal. Then, you will get a gift card and a Voucher number. The lucky one will be able to apply this number and he will be able to choose the date of his visit to Versailles online. They have 1 year to make this private tour after buying the gift card.
As the Palace & its gardens are huge, we suggest that you wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. In the summer, a bottle of water and some sunscreen will be useful during the visit of the Gardens in Summer. In Winter, we advise you to wear some warm clothes for a best experience.
On crowded days, the security check point may take longer than usual. Our priority access tickets enable us to avoid the long queue to Palace. However, you still must go through the security.
Lorenzo was born in Paris. He spent his childhood in Italy and returned to Paris in his early adolescence. He then studied French history and literature in the Sorbonne University and theater in private schools, where he discovered a passion for storytelling.
So he went back to historical studies and became a certified tour guide, dedicating himself to telling ancient and recent history of Paris using the techniques of storytelling. He is a keen history teller, joining together culture, history and art, he will take you for a trip back in time at the court of Versailles.
Lorenzo
Born in Italy, Claire’s love story with Paris began the moment she arrived. Today, she shares this passion daily with visitors from around the world.
Her tours are infused with warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to connect. Every step with her feels like walking alongside a friend who reveals secrets only locals know.
Claire’s specialty lies in turning history into living stories—moments that sparkle with emotions, anecdotes, and discoveries.
At Notre Dame and on Île de la Cité, she unveils centuries of art and faith with clarity and grace.
In Versailles, she guides you through grandeur and intimacy alike: the famous gardens, the dazzling Hall of Mirrors, and above all, the rare Royal Opera House—her personal favorite.
What sets her apart is the atmosphere she creates: relaxed, personal, and effortless. Guests often remark that with Claire, they feel at home, even in a royal palace.
Her ultimate reward? Seeing amazement in her visitors’ eyes, the quiet smile of wonder, or the occasional tear moved by beauty and history.
Guiding, for Claire, is not a job but a vocation: a way to build bridges between cultures, past and present, art and people.
Claire
Zoe was born and grew up in Paris. She is a 100% Parisian who loves her home city; its history, architecture, culture and gastronomy. She is a passionate and enthusiastic guide, who has a delightful desire to share her passion with customers from all around the world. Very personable and knowledgable, Zoe will make you discover the bright side of Versailles in a local, funny and lively way. She will make your trip to Versailles and Paris a memorable expérience.
And always with her smile , and her sense of humor !
Zoe
Marc-Antoine is a French licensed tour guide and a true Parisian. Since he was a kid he has always enjoyed cycling up and down the city to discover hidden streets and architectural gems. After graduating in English, he joined the Associated Press bureau in Paris to become a journalist. He later worked as an editorial expert in PR companies.
Marc-Antoine
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