Viator VIP: Palace of Versailles Tour with Private Viewing of the Royal Quarters

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Tour the Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) in royal style with a small-group tour that includes a private visit to the Royal Quarters. These rooms are typically off-limits to the public, but with this exclusive VIP tour you'll see Louis XVI's private library and enter the palace through a reserved door to bypass the lines. Additionally, explore the famous Hall of Mirrors and two of the State Apartments when Versailles first opens, before it gets too crowded. Group size is limited to 16 and comes with priority entrance.

VIP tour of the Palace of Versailles including a viewing of the private Royal Quarters
Receive exclusive access to the Royal Quarters "“ the private rooms of Louis XV and Louis XVI that are usually off-limits to the public
Small-group tour limited to 16 people ensures a more intimate experience
Use your skip-the-line ticket for priority access to the palace, allowing you to enter through a reserved door
Enjoy a sweet break at the restaurant ORE by Alain Ducasse
Wander through the Gardens of Versailles after your tour, and during the summer months enjoy the Musical Gardens or the Musical Fountains Show
Experience the UNESCO World Heritage-listed palace like a royal insider!
Enjoy a guided tour of two rooms in the State Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors (open to the general public) as soon as the palace opens

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Climb aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled minivan in central Paris to begin the drive west to for a private tour of the Palace of Versailles. Upon arrival, stop for a coffee and croissant in a nearby cafe (included) before meeting your guide at the reserved entrance to the palace. There, you'll get to bypass the long lines and go right inside thanks to your priority access ticket.Begin your visit to the Palace of Versailles by seeing two of the 17 rooms of the State Apartments "“ the Council Study and the King's Chamber "“ before they get too crowded. Next, visit the Hall of Mirrors, which you'll also get to see before the bulk of the crowds. Take in the extravagance of the hall, lined with 357 mirrors on one wall and windows on the other.After seeing these highlights, follow your guide beyond the velvet ropes to the Royal Quarters which are usually off-limits. The rooms of Louis XV and Louis XVI that you will see are:Louis XVI's library, reportedly a favorite room of hisThe formal dining room in which Louis XV held important dinners for nobilityThe clock room, where you'll see a clock with a crystal globe depicting planets revolving around the sunThe 'corner room,' in which Louis XV's roll-top desk is located, thought to be one of the finest pieces of furniture on earthAfter this visit to the Royal Quarters, your tour continues to one of two additional attractions at Versailles, depending on availability. You will either see the Royal Chapel, in which much of the artwork is focused on the theme of kings being divinely chosen, or the Royal Opera House. The latter was built in 1770 to commemorate the marriage of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.This marks the end of the guided tour of Versailles. There will be an opportunity to ask your guide any follow-up questions or recommendations for the remainder of your visit to the palace and gardens.The rest of your visit can be spent in a variety of ways. You can go back to see some of the other 15 rooms in the State Apartments or take a break for lunch at the restaurant inside the palace, Angelina's (own expense). You can venture out to explore the vast Gardens of Versailles "“ or at least some of its 1,977 acres (800 hectares). Depending on the day of your visit, you may be lucky enough to see one of the special summer events in the garden "“ the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show (Grandes Eaux Musicales in French). See the Itinerary section below for more details.Also in the gardens is a popular little restaurant, La Petite Venise, set inside what were once the palace's stables near the Grand Canal. This is where you'll meet your guide for the return trip to Paris at the conclusion of your tour, and of course you're welcome to eat at the restaurant before that, too.ItineraryTuesday Versailles Gardens Ticket: Classical Music in the GrovesMusical Gardens "“ Explore the Gardens of Versailles and its groves to the sounds of classical music.Saturday and Sunday Versailles Gardens Ticket: Summer Opening Fountains ShowMusical Fountains Show (Grandes Eaux musicales) "“ Watch fountains come alive and spray water in sequence to the Baroque music of Jean-Baptiste Lully, a French composer who served in the court of Louis XIV. The display finishes at the Bassin de Neptune, often considered the palace's finest fountain.

Viator VIP: Palace of Versailles Tour with Private Viewing of the Royal Quarters

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