Guided tours upon request

The tours upon request explained below give you :

• a time slot for direct access to the Palace,
• speaking rights for your guide.

See conditions for free admission

Self-guided tours of the STATE Apartments

• With your own guide (including speaking rights)
• Access to the main circuits: the State Apartments, the Dauphin’s Apartment, Louis XV’s Daughters’ Apartments, the Palace Police Room, the Captain of the Guard’s Apartment, the Hall of Mirrors, the Gallery of Coaches, the Gallery of Sculptures and Casts, and the exhibitions
• During public opening hours
• The use of audiophones, whether inside the palace or in the grounds, is compulsory for all groups (except for school groups and special audiences).
• Please don't forget to check our pratical guide about Speaking zones for self-guided groups. 

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Passport add-on

In addition to the Self-Guided Tour of the State Apartments, this offer will give you access to:

• The Estate of Trianon: Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet
• The Gardens, including on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Garden days
• The use of audiophones, whether inside the palace or in the grounds, is compulsory for all groups (except for school groups and special audiences).

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passport + bike ride add-on

In addition to the Self-Guided Tour of the State Apartments ticket, this offer will give you access to:

• The Estate of Trianon: Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet
• The Gardens, including on Musical Fountains Show and Musical Garden days
• The hire of one standard bike per person for a 2-hour bike ride in the Park.
• The use of audiophones, whether inside the palace or in the grounds, is compulsory for all groups (except for school groups and special audiences).

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Self-guided tours of the Private Apartments

• With your own guide, specially trained for these tours
• Visit the Private Apartments of Louis XV – Louis XVI, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Chapel (not open to the public on unaccompanied tours)
• Admission to the main circuits: the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, Louis XV's daughters Apartments, the Coach Gallery and exhibitions
• During public opening hours

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Guided tours

• Led by a tour guide from the Palace of Versailles
• Tours of different parts of the Palace depending on the theme, such as the State Apartments or the Hall of Mirrors, and areas not open to the public on unaccompanied tours.
• After the tour, visitors have access to all the sites of the Estate
• During public opening hours

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Private tours

• Led by a tour guide from the Palace of Versailles
• Customized tours of areas that are not open to the public on unaccompanied tours
• After the tour, visitors have access to all the sites of the Estate and the Fountains Shows depending on the day of their visit.
• During public opening hours

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prestige tours

• Led by a tour guide from the Palace of Versailles
• Access to the main areas of the Palace : the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Royal Opera House, the Royal Chapel...
• Outside public opening hours