The 4 Private Palace Tours in Paris Travellers Come Back For

1.Versailles Palace, Garden Entry Ticket – Optional Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 147 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Visit Versailles at your own pace with palace admission, temporary exhibitions, Trianon access from noon, and a 50-minute English audio guide. Tickets arrive by email or WhatsApp 24 hours before your visit. Choose the self-guided option for flexibility, or check carefully whether your selected private guide option includes the gardens.

“Amazing and beautiful place. Definitely worth seeing and exploring. Perfect ticket as allows you to look at your own speed without a group.”

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2.Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie & Palais de Justice Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Explore Île de la Cité with a private English-speaking guide, including Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, Notre Dame, and the Palais de Justice. Guides such as Maurizio bring the island’s royal, religious, and prison history to life. Skip-the-line access is included for the main paid sights, though access can change during strikes or special events.

“Maurizio, our very knowledgeable guide, was such a fun storyteller. He knew every detail of Notre Dame and the stained glasses of Sainte-Chapelle. So much history in these landmarks and we've gained a lot of insights during our short visit. Kudos to Maurizio!”

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3.Versailles Palace Private Half Day Guided Tour including Hotel Pickup from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $551

Travel from Paris to Versailles in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then tour the palace with a local art historian guide. See the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors, followed by free time in the French Gardens. Guides include Nicolas, Isabelle, Ricardo, Olivier, Anna, and Honoré.

“Wonderful tour of Versailles! Our guide was knowledgeable, accommodating and very friendly. We had a great time. A memory that will last a lifetime.”

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4.Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette’s Estate Full Day Private Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $790

Spend about eight hours exploring Versailles with a private English-speaking guide and pickup from your Paris hotel or residence. See the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s farm. Guides such as Zara, Chris, Rose, and Anne-Laure tailor the day to your pace. Lunch at La Flotille costs extra.

“A private guide is the ONLY way to tour something as large and crowded as Versailles. Zara was an exceptional guide!”

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