Experience the height of French royalty with a boutique, expert-led journey through the world’s most opulent palace. Avoid the stress of the crowds with priority entrance and a limited 20-guest group designed for travelers seeking a personalized experience. Your professional English-speaking guide brings the Greco-Roman splendor of the Royal State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors to life.

After the guided palace tour, the entire 800-hectare estate is yours. Your premium ticket includes self-guided access to the Royal Gardens. You also hold the key to the Estate of Trianon, the King’s private getaway, and Marie Antoinette’s rustic Hamlet. Enjoy the freedom to explore these legendary grounds at your own pace, ensuring a seamless balance of expert storytelling and independent discovery. You can visit for as long as you wish after the tour.

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Even with group access, rigorous security checks and monument safety protocols can result in wait times of up to 20 minutes during peak periods, which is beyond our control

This tour is unfortunately unable to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, or guests with mobility impairments due to the historic nature of the route.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water as the visit involves quite a bit of walking

The group will depart promptly at the scheduled time and late arrivals will be unable to join the tour or receive a refund. Entry is only possible together with the guide at the scheduled time.

The gardens close at 5:30 PM on May 16th and July 14th, on every Saturday from June 6th to September 19th, and every day from October 25th to March 31st

From April 1st to October 31st, the gardens of the Palace feature special Musical and Fountain Shows. Fountain Shows take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Tuesdays in May and June and on national holidays. Please note that the fountains operate according to a set schedule — they do not run continuously throughout the day. On the other days of the week during this period, the gardens host the Musical Gardens, where music is played throughout the groves.

Plan at the very least one hour when coming from Paris, wether you are using the taxi or public transportation.

The palace gardens are free from November to March (prices are adjusted accordingly, there are no fountain shows during this period)

You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.