Versailles Palace: the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors

Spend 1.5 hours exploring the palace’s main rooms, court ceremony, art and the Hall of Mirrors. Meet in Versailles; afterwards you can visit the gardens independently.

1.5 hours inside the palace A guided palace visit Private or group tour 50 €Private or group tour

About the tour

Discover a residence where architecture, painting and court etiquette all served royal power. In 1.5 hours with your guide, explore the open State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors while hearing about Louis XIV and daily life at court.

Look beyond the gilding and chandeliers to understand reception rooms, mythological ceiling paintings and public ceremonies. The Queen’s Apartments add to the story if they are open on your visit date.

Meet outside the palace in Versailles; the exact landmark is confirmed in correspondence. Admission tickets are excluded: agree the date, time and appropriate guided-visit arrangements before buying. The gardens are outside this 1.5-hour programme, but you can continue independently afterwards with the necessary ticket.

Duration1.5 hours inside the palace
FormatThrough the palace rooms
GroupPrivate tour: up to 6 guests. Group tour: up to 6 guests.
Meeting pointIn Versailles, outside the palace
PhotographsMuseum rules apply; no flash
LanguageConfirmed when booking
Meeting pointBy Wing B of the Palace of Versailles, near the Royal Chapel of Saint Louis.
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Group tour start timeTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat — on request (Paris time)

What you will see

Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles

Before entering, discover the residence’s history and ceremonial appearance.

Marble Courtyard

Marble Courtyard

Study the palace architecture from accessible points along the route.

State Apartments

State Apartments

Painting and decoration reveal royal power and court ceremony.

Hall of Mirrors

Hall of Mirrors

Light, reflections and the history of this celebrated palace space.

The Queen’s Apartments

The Queen’s Apartments

We include open rooms along the main sequence if available on your visit date.

Gardens: an independent visit

Gardens: an independent visit

Outside the guided programme. Explore after the palace with the appropriate ticket.

The route

1

Meet outside the palace

Meet in Versailles. The landmark, time and entrance are agreed in correspondence.

2

Preparing to enter

Pass the required checks. Tickets and visiting arrangements must be organised in advance.

3

The state rooms

Explore royal power, art and court rules in the open rooms.

4

Hall of Mirrors

Discover the gallery’s design and its place in the life of the residence.

5

The Queen’s Apartments

Continue through the open sequence of rooms; museum restrictions may require changes.

6

The palace tour ends

Your guide suggests how to continue your day. Visit the gardens independently if your ticket and opening arrangements allow.

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Admission tickets are excluded. We’ll confirm the date and time in correspondence.

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Why visit the palace with a guide?

The essentials in 1.5 hours

Focus on the palace without trying to fit the entire estate into a short visit.

Stories behind the decoration

Connect paintings and interiors with the organisation and ceremonies of the court.

Clear arrangements

Tickets cost extra; visit the gardens independently afterwards. Agree entry requirements in advance.

Choose your format

Join a group or come with your own party. Transfers are available separately on request.

Practical information

RouteThe main palace and its open state rooms. Trianon and a guided garden visit are excluded.
TicketsNot included. Agree the date, slot and guided-admission arrangements before buying.
AgeDiscuss children and pace before booking. A separate children’s programme is not part of this tour.
When to goBy confirmed reservation, according to the museum calendar. Usually closed on Mondays.
FinishAfter the palace visit. You can then explore the gardens independently under your ticket conditions.
TransfersPrivate return travel from Paris can be requested at an additional cost.

Guest reviews of Paris-Peshkom

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Thank you for a wonderful tour… I understand that you cannot learn everything in two hours… But I really did not want to say goodbye to our wonderful guide. Forgive me, I have forgotten her name. She looks like a ballerina: beautiful, intelligent, broad-minded and funny… Being with her was so easy and informative 😍😍😘

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Анна

A good tour with a very well-chosen route: plenty to see without getting tired, and a lot that stays with you :) Thank you to our guide Oksana. I will happily recommend her to people I know.

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KALININA

Hello! I liked the concept of “The Three Ladies of the Louvre and more…” It emphasised that the Louvre has so much beyond the three universally recognised masterpieces that most visitors try to see first, and encouraged us to appreciate other exhibits that are just as valuable and interesting, perhaps even more so! Starting with the walls of the medieval Louvre castle was unexpected. Our guide Oksana told her stories with such enthusiasm that her inspiration rubbed off on us! I liked her leading questions and the little conversations with the group, which kept us attentive and interested. I think this tour would suit a wide range of people. It was interesting, especially for those who like to think a little more deeply! Thank you!

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What to see at Versailles Palace

This programme concentrates on the main palace. State rooms and the Hall of Mirrors connect decoration with receptions, court rules and the monarch’s image of his role. Begin with a short introduction outside, then follow the permitted museum route. The museum determines room access, direction and stopping points; closures may require changes to the commentary. Private studies, the Royal Opera and closed rooms are not promised.

The State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors

Explore painting, marble, gilding and interior design, discovering how art made the residence a stage for court life. In the Hall of Mirrors, light, reflections and garden perspectives make more sense once its purpose is understood. The main sequence of the Queen’s Apartments is included if open. This means the public route, rather than a special visit to private rooms. Photography follows museum rules, without flash. Empty rooms are not guaranteed.

Meeting in Versailles and timing

The standard programme starts outside the palace in Versailles. Arrange your own journey from Paris and allow extra time for travel and entrance checks. We confirm the exact place and time after agreeing your visit. The 1.5 hours covers the palace tour, excluding travel, security and independent activities afterwards. A private tour can include a separately requested return transfer from Paris; vehicle price, departure time and pick-up address are agreed in correspondence. It costs extra and does not replace tickets or entrance checks.

Arranging admission

Admission is separate from the guide’s fee. Contact us before buying to confirm the date, party details, time-slot availability and entry arrangements for your particular tour. Do not choose an arbitrary slot expecting to join any group. Concessions, audio equipment and group admission must also be clarified in advance. Groups with an external guide have specific reservation and guiding-permission rules. We do not promise to bypass queues or enter closed rooms. Check the official Versailles information, then agree the appropriate booking method with us.

Visit the gardens independently afterwards

You can stay after the palace and explore the gardens at your own pace, without the guide under this programme. Access depends on date, opening arrangements and ticket type. Musical Gardens and fountain-show days may require paid admission. Fountains and shows are not included in the tour fee. For a guided day including the Grand and Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, choose the separate private full-day Versailles tour; it is not a free extension of the short visit.

Planning your date

The palace is usually closed on Mondays. Hours and restrictions vary with the season and museum calendar. Visits are confirmed for a particular date, rather than promised daily. Tell us about mobility requirements and children so we can agree a suitable pace and route. The tour language is agreed when booking.

Explore Versailles Palace with a guide

Tell us your date and party size. We’ll agree tickets, entry time and the meeting point outside the palace. Return transfers from Paris are available separately on request.

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