Top 7 Versailles VIP Tours (2026)

We compared 8 VIP and luxury Versailles tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 7, each priced by the option we would book.

For the King's Private Apartments, LivTours takes up to 6 guests on a 2 hours 45 minutes guided visit. Choose a private car tour if hotel transport matters more to you than those rooms.

Updated 15 November 2026

VIP and luxury Versailles tours compared

Tour and option	From	Time	Group	Guide	Rating
Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments	€309	2 h 45 min	Up to 6 people	English	5.0 (51)
Versailles Private Tour with Golf Cart and Trianon Access	€749	7 h	Private	English	5.0 (60)
Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer	€637	5 h	Private	English, French	5.0 (201)
Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from ParisHalf Day Option	€589.50	5 h	Private	English, French, German, Italian, Spanish	4.9 (102)
Versailles Palace Private Tailored Guided Tour With Hotel Pickup	€495	4 h	Private	English, French, Russian, Spanish	4.8 (357)
Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Full Day Private Tour from Paris	€655	8 h	Private	English, French, Russian, Spanish	4.9 (72)
Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch	€725	8 h	Private	English, French, Russian, Spanish	4.9 (205)

Prices in euros per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of the named option, read 15 November 2026. The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.

01 · King's Private Apartments access

Versailles Royal Palace & Gardens with Hidden King's Apartments

The King's Private Apartments feature in LivTours' 2 hours 45 minutes Palace and Gardens tour for up to 6 guests. Choose this if you want rooms beyond the general Palace visit.

A Passport is included in the fare from €309 per adult. The full-rate low-season Passport alone costs €25 without that guided access.

The catch: Trianon needs an independent visit after your shared guided tour.

2 h 45 minUp to 6 peopleGuide: English★ 5.0 (51)

from €309 per adult

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02 · First entry and garden carts

Versailles Private Tour with Golf Cart and Trianon Access

LivTours' private 7 hours visit includes first entry to the Palace and a golf cart through the Gardens. Choose this if you want guided Trianon visits and the Queen's Hamlet with less walking between outdoor sights.

Prices from €749 per adult cover Palace and Trianon admission, excluding lunch. The full-rate low-season Passport costs €25 without carts or a guide.

The catch: Your Paris transfer covers the outward trip only. An extra golf cart needs an eligible guest driver with a valid licence.

7 hPrivateGuide: English★ 5.0 (60)

from €749 per adult

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03 · Chauffeur with garden guiding

Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer

If you want a guided garden walk, Paris To Versailles Private Tours includes guiding inside the Palace and outdoors. The private 5 hours visit includes return travel by luxury vehicle from your Paris hotel or apartment.

Palace and garden tickets are included from €637 per adult. The full-rate low-season Passport costs €25 without a chauffeur or personal guide.

The catch: This tour is non-refundable and has no scheduled lunch stop.

5 hPrivateGuide: English, French★ 5.0 (201)

from €637 per adult

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04 · Separate chauffeur and guide

Versailles Domain Half or Full Day Private Guided Tour from Paris

Private guiding and a separate chauffeur suit you if you want the Palace and Gardens in 5 hours. MY PRIVATE PARIS includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in central Paris.

Reserved Palace and garden admission with central Paris pickup costs from €589.50 per adult. The full-rate low-season Passport is €25 without the guide or transfers.

The catch: Trianon is outside this route. Food and drinks cost extra.

5 hPrivateGuide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish★ 4.9 (102)

from €589.50 per adult · Half Day Option

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05 · Private car for Palace rooms

Versailles Palace Private Tailored Guided Tour With Hotel Pickup

Parismatic's private 4 hours outing pairs a Mercedes transfer with a guided Palace visit. Choose this if you want hotel pickup and time to explore the Gardens independently.

From €495 per adult, the tour covers Palace and garden admission with hotel transfers. The full-rate low-season Passport costs €25 for admission without a guide.

The catch: The guided route leaves out Trianon.

4 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Russian, Spanish★ 4.8 (357)

from €495 per adult

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06 · Private day through Trianon

Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Full Day Private Tour from Paris

Mercedes transfers are included if you want Trianon guiding on Parismatic's private 8 hours day. The route covers the Palace and the Trianon estate, including the Queen's Hamlet.

Palace and Trianon entry with private transport costs from €655 per adult. The full-rate low-season Passport is €25 without transport or guiding.

The catch: You pay separately for the restaurant lunch. Your garden time is unguided.

8 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Russian, Spanish★ 4.9 (72)

from €655 per adult

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07 · Private day with restaurant lunch

Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch

A restaurant lunch by the Grand Canal is included in Parismatic's private 8 hours day. You visit the Palace and continue through Trianon to the Queen's Hamlet. Choose this if you want lunch arranged within your guided visit.

From €725 per adult, the price includes estate admission and lunch. The full-rate low-season Passport costs €25 without the meal or private transport.

The catch: The route commits you to a full day. A Palace visit alone suits you if Trianon is not a priority.

8 hPrivateGuide: English, French, Russian, Spanish★ 4.9 (205)

from €725 per adult

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Know before you go

Palace opening time

The Palace of Versailles opens at 9:00. The Palace advises this opening on busy high-season days, especially Tuesdays and weekends.

Palace entry and security

Palace entry requires a reserved time slot. Online tickets alone give no priority admission under the Palace's entry rules.

Palace to Trianon travel times

In low season, Trianon opens at 12:00. For a Grand Trianon visit, allow 30 minutes on foot from the Palace to the Trianon estate or 20 minutes by little train.

Garden show tickets

The high-season Passport covers the Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens: see Versailles fountain shows. The Night Fountains Show needs a separate ticket.

Versailles on Mondays

The Palace and the Estate of Trianon are closed if you visit Versailles on Mondays. The Gardens and Park remain open.

Palace ticket refunds

Official Palace tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. Your tour has its own cancellation terms.

Questions about VIP Versailles tours

What does a VIP tour of Versailles include?

A VIP Versailles tour can include a chauffeured car or access to rooms beyond the general visit. MY PRIVATE PARIS pairs Palace and Gardens guiding with a separate chauffeur. LivTours' shared tour includes the King's Private Apartments for up to 6 guests. Choose LivTours if those rooms matter more than hotel transport. That tour meets at Versailles.

How much does entrance to Versailles cost?

The Passport costs €25 at the full low-season rate. EEA residents or nationals pay €22. On high-season Musical Fountains Show and Musical Gardens days, the full rate is €35. The EEA rate on those days is €32. These official prices cover admission: see Versailles tickets and Passport prices. A private guide or chauffeured transfer costs extra.

Can you visit the King's Private Apartments at Versailles?

Yes, you can visit the King's Private Apartments on a guided tour that includes those rooms. LivTours combines that access with the Palace and Gardens in 2 hours 45 minutes. The shared group takes up to 6 guests and meets at Versailles. A Passport alone does not include this guided access. Choose this tour if the apartments are your priority.

Do I need a ticket to get into Versailles?

Yes, Palace entry needs a ticket and a reserved time slot. The tours compared here include Palace admission, so you do not need a separate Passport for their stated routes. For Trianon, check the admission included with your chosen tour. The Park is free on foot. The Gardens are free in low season, 2 November to 31 March.

What is the best ticket to get for Versailles?

Choose the Passport if you want to explore at your own pace. The full-rate low-season ticket costs €25. The free Palace app supplies audio tours and a map. Pay for a tour when you want personal guiding or hotel transport. If the King's Private Apartments are your reason for visiting, book a tour that includes those rooms.

Is a private Versailles tour the same as a VIP tour?

No. A private Versailles tour reserves the guide for your party. VIP tours here include a premium feature, such as chauffeured transport or access to restricted rooms. LivTours includes the King's Private Apartments in a shared group capped at 6 guests. Choose by the included access as well as whether you share the guide.

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