Versailles & Louvre Private Full-Day Tour
Versailles & Louvre Private Full-Day Tour
€1,050.00 7 hours
Discover Versailles and the Louvre with a private art historian on a 7-hour day from Paris. Travel comfortably between royal splendour and celebrated masterpieces, with guided visits, private transportation and admission tickets arranged for your group.
Duration: 7 hours
Start time: 9:30 am recommended, subject to ticket availability
Group: 1–6 guests; contact us for larger groups
Family friendly: Yes; substantial walking
Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility
Languages: English and French
Versailles & Louvre Private Full-Day Tour
Step into the world of the French monarchy at Versailles, then explore the Louvre with an art historian. Discover the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and gardens before a museum visit focused on highlights such as the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory of Samothrace. Your guide brings the buildings, collections and people behind them to life.
Itinerary
- Meet your guide and driver at your hotel in Paris.
- Travel to Versailles for the palace and gardens.
- Return towards Paris and take a lunch break near the Louvre.
- Enjoy a guided visit to selected Louvre masterpieces.
- Return to your hotel in Paris.
The route and pace can be tailored to your interests, within the available visiting time and ticket reservations.
Meeting Point & Tour Duration
Pickup and drop-off: Your hotel or agreed address in Paris.
Duration: 7 hours. A 9:30 am start is recommended; the confirmed schedule depends on admission times.
Airport and Disneyland transfers are not part of this tour.
Transportation
Private transportation by Mercedes van or SUV for up to 6 guests, with a driver. Please contact us before booking for larger groups.
What’s Included
- Private guiding by an art historian.
- Private transportation.
- Admission tickets for Versailles Palace, its gardens and the Louvre.
Reserved admission reduces ticket queues. Security checks remain compulsory.
What’s Extra
- Lunch, drinks and snacks.
- Souvenirs and personal expenses.
Important Information
This combined tour runs Wednesday–Sunday, subject to venue and ticket availability. Versailles Palace closes on Mondays; the Louvre closes on Tuesdays.
There is substantial walking. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility; lifts may be unavailable.
For last-minute visits in May, June or July, contact us first to confirm ticket availability.
Louvre’s Tips
Let’s be clear: the Louvre is the most visited museum in the world! You will not be alone in the Louvre, no matter when you visit. There is no magic bullet, but here are some tips that may be useful:
Allow time at the Louvre
The museum is popular. Your guide plans a focused route through the collections and helps you make the most of your visit.
Plan around your reservation
Your museum entry time determines the day’s schedule. We confirm the arrangements before your visit.
Reserved admission with a guide
Admission is arranged in advance. Security checks apply to everyone, and queue lengths can vary.
This tour is family friendly!
We can provide an interactive learning experience for children exploring the Louvre Museum’s: this tour can be tailored to the children’s interests to encourage curiosity and abstract thinking!
A break for lunch
Pause near the Louvre between the two visits. Food and drinks are at your own expense.
How to avoid the crowds in Versailles?
Versailles is a popular destination. Planning the palace visit and allowing time for the gardens helps make the day more comfortable.
Choose an available day
The combined Versailles and Louvre itinerary is offered Wednesday–Sunday, subject to ticket availability.
Reserved admission with a guide
Admission is arranged in advance. Security checks apply to everyone, and queue lengths can vary.
Stroll around the gardens:
to discover the statues, fountain: it’s even better on the days of “Musical Fountains Show from April to October.
What if Versailles is closed or fully booked?
In Paris, We are so lucky to be surrounded by hundreds of castles ! We Suggest you the beautiful Chantilly Castle, Fontainebleau castle, Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle. Contact us for more information!
Top Values For You
Opening Days
Wednesday–Sunday, subject to availability
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Paris
Duration
7 hours
Guided
Private art historian
Transport
Private transportation included
Type of tour
Private ONLY
A Guest Review of This Tour
“Diane was fantastic. She is a considerate, friendly, kind and engaging individual. Her knowledge of Versailles and her stories brought everything to life. We had a fantastic morning there. We spent a perfect amount of time in the Louvre as to not be over whelmed but seeing many highlights and learning lots. The fact that Diane previously worked at the Louvre was a bonus and we even got up close and personal with Mona Lisa. Brenda and I couldn’t be more pleased with our tour. Diane is highly recommended.”
Lynn R. –
August 2026
Rating only; no written comment.
Murray W. –
May 2026
Diane was fantastic. She is a considerate, friendly, kind and engaging individual. Her knowledge of Versailles and her stories brought everything to life. We had a fantastic morning there. We spent a perfect amount of time in the Louvre as to not be over whelmed but seeing many highlights and learning lots. The fact that Diane previously worked at the Louvre was a bonus and we even got up close and personal with Mona Lisa. Brenda and I couldn’t be more pleased with our tour. Diane is highly recommended.
Angela H. –
March 2026
We had the most unforgettable tour of the Louvre and Versailles with Marie Diane! From start to finish, she was absolutely incredible—full of knowledge, passion, and the kind of energy that makes history and art come alive. Thanks to her, we experienced insights and details that we would never have discovered on our own.
Marie Diane has a rare gift for connecting with her audience—our 14-year-old children were completely engaged the entire time, and she presented information in a way that was both fun and fascinating. She clearly knows her subject inside and out, but also knows how to make it relatable, exciting, and memorable for everyone.
She planned the tour perfectly—detailed but never overwhelming, informative yet perfectly paced, and clearly thoughtful about her audience. We felt so lucky to have her guiding us, sharing stories, and bringing both the Louvre and Versailles to life in a way we’ll never forget.
We cannot recommend Marie Diane highly enough! She is a true expert, an exceptional storyteller, and one of the most wonderful guides we’ve ever had. Any tour with her is an absolute must—you’ll leave inspired, amazed, and so grateful for the experience!
Sunshine S. –
March 2026
I can not say enough about how amazing this tour was because of our infinitely charming and knowledgeable tour guide, Marie Diane!!
She was able to make history come alive and had my husband, myself and my 13 and 10 year old daughters mesmerized and engaged all day. We never waited in lines, the transportation was comfortable and always pulling up right when and where we needed.
She also was a skilled photographer, knowing the perfect spots and angles for family photos! This was the unequivocal highlight of our European vacation and I know we will all remember what we saw and learned due to her ability to contextualize the art and locations as if telling a story.
I can not rave enough about this, worth every penny!! Book this immediately 😁❤️
Linda B. –
September 2025
My 18 year old grandson and I spent a wonderful day with Marie Diane exploring the Palace of Versailles in the morning. As Marie D. is an Art Historian, we were filled with little stories re King Louis XIV and how he built the Palace and spent his daily rituals, which were quite humorous.
We then spent the afternoon at the Louvre, which was also King Louis XIV's palace. Exploring the Louvre and listening to the stories of the various decades of transformation in France, we were taken back in time by the Events presented to us by our tour guide.
A wonderful day of history and story telling with Marie Diane, who was so friendly, easy to relate to as well as a wonderful storyteller.
i highly recommend this tour guide for your day of history and art.
Wayne G. –
September 2025
Rating only; no written comment.
Lacey C. –
May 2025
Diane was a fantastic guide-entertaining, educational and engaging for many hours. Her choice of a driver was also great. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!
Anthony C. –
May 2025
Marie is amazing! My wife and I had such a great time on our tour of Versailles and the Louvre because of her. She knows her stuff and kept it fun. Highly recommend this tour!
Chad J. –
April 2025
Diane was just wonderful (and the driver/transportation were great too). Diane's knowledge shines through and makes the visit to Versailles and The Louvre so much more meaningful. Add in her pleasant personality and it makes for a wonderful day. My wife and I could not have been more pleased.
Stephanie S. –
March 2025
This tour was hands down the highlight of our trip to Paris. Diane is so genuine, and passionate about the history she educates us about. It was a pleasure learning about the history of France and art through the ages at the Louvre. There were 6 of us ranging image from 11 to 66 and she impressed ALL of us! When we return to París we will most certainly seek her out!
Joel P. –
July 2023
Marie Diane was a fantastic tour guide. Her knowledge was exceptional. She was very accommodating and made sure our sons were engaged in the tours as well. Will specifically refer and seek her guidance in the future.
Glenn C. –
Jane H. was our guide for the Versailles and Louvre tours on our recent trip to paris. There were six of us in our group and we were all impressed with Jane’s knowledge of these palaces/museums. In the Louvre she led us to where there’s not a lot of people in a queue and knew the background story of each of the major art exhibits. At the Versailles, she has detailed information on each of the rooms and the palace gardens. She is accomodating, courteous, well spoken and also an excellent photographer.
Andra M. –
Jane was full of facts and stories as we traveled to Versailles. She had the tour well planned and the details were perfect. Could have spent more time with her in the Louvre. She was a wealth of knowledge there. Would definitely recommend her for any tour.
Rafael M. –
Great tour and guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful
Ryan D. –
What a first class, friendly, knowledgeable guide! We are a family of five from US, and Jane was a perfect guide for us. Picked us up in a luxury van at the hotel, to the door and no lines at Versailles and Louvre, and even treated us to ice cream on the return.
Barbara A. –
Jane was the perfect guide for our visit to Versailles and the Louvre. She is very knowledgeable in the history and details of Versailles, as well as details about the art in both Versailles and the Louvre. This tour was perfect for us, as we only wanted a brief visit to the Louvre (as 4 seniors with limited energy!). This tour was a great combination for our brief – and first – visit to Paris. We really enjoyed our day with Jane – and would recommend her highly for any tour you choose in Paris.
Keith N. –
Jane was amazing! Comfortable van, great driver.
She was energetic and darling. Worked around our schedule to include breakfast and lunch!