Wonderful Versailles and Paris Experience with Celia and William Our private tour to Versailles with Celia and William was exceptional. Celia was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of stories that brought the Palace and Gardens to life. She even got us in through a side entrance—no lines! William was a fantastic driver and dropped us right at the door of our next activity: croissant-making on the other side of town. Before Versailles, Celia spent 1.5 days showing us Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, the Louvre (with line-skipping!), Notre Dame, and even a perfect Eiffel Tower photo spot. She made sure our picky-eating kids found cafés they enjoyed and filled our drives with great historical context. Thoughtful, seamless, and enriching—highly recommend Celia and William for a top-tier Paris experience!
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Versailles Private Tour from Paris — Palace, Gardens & Royal Experience
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Private Paris Tours — Highlights, Museums & Versailles with your Local guide, Celia S. Bonjour et Bienvenue! Planning a trip to Paris? Whether it’s your first visit or a return journey, I would be delighted to help you discover the city in a meaningful and enjoyable way. I have called Paris home for over 30 years. Born in Hong Kong, I fell in love with this city through both its history and its everyday life, and I continue to enjoy sharing it with visitors from around the world. As a French government-certified Guide-Conférencier with over 10 years of experience, I offer carefully designed private tours that combine iconic landmarks with authentic Parisian atmosphere. My experiences include Paris highlights tours, charming neighborhood walks, and museum visits such as the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay. I also guide day trips to Versailles, where I am specially qualified to offer the Private Apartment of Kings VIP tour as well as longer excursions to destinations such as Normandy or Mont Saint-Michel. My approach is structured yet flexible: each tour has a clear design, while remaining adapted to your pace, interests, and travel style. I enjoy bringing history to life through storytelling, while also including simple pleasures such as café stops, bakeries, and local discoveries. My goal is to offer you a relaxed, enriching, and beautifully balanced experience of Paris and beyond. French government-certified Guide-Conférencier Member of FNGIC (Fédération Nationale des Guides Interprètes)
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Private guided visit with hotel pick-up and optional exclusive Royal Apartments access
Overview of your Paris tour
Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles on this private guided tour from Paris, designed for a seamless and enriching royal experience. Together, we explore the highlights of Versailles, including the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the magnificent gardens, while I share stories of the kings, queens, and key events that shaped French history. This experience is fully private and includes hotel pick-up from Paris, with a comfortable pace adapted to your interests. Entrance tickets price of 35€ per person are not included. It need to be paid separately. I will communicate with you how to pay it after your tour confirmation. For guests seeking a more exclusive visit, it is possible to arrange access to the private Royal Apartments of the Kings, a restricted behind-the-scenes area not open to individual visitors. Please feel free to inquire in advance if you are interested in this VIP option. For more than 6 people, please inquire.
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Celia was amazing. She added humor and reality to our tour.
Celia S was the best!! The children ages 8 2/2 and 6 1/2, enjoyed learning the history of Versailles. Celia made the experience come alive. She even brought gold leaf and demonststerf how to use it. And, they made hold leaf Christmas trees. Celia S is the guide to request!!!
The most comprehensive tour with detail and true care for pacing and understanding. We learned and visited at our own pace while enjoying a world class site.
Celia was an excellent guide! The stories and background she shared made our visit to Versailles so much more worthwhile. She is knowledgeable and kind, with a great sense of humor. We would highly recommend Celia's tours!
Very fun excursion with Celia! She communicated what to expect before our tour, and was very responsive to questions. We traveled in a very comfy van, and she gave us a well organized brief history of the relevant French monarchy during the drive. Once we got there, she had a lot of information to share about the building itself and shared insight into the surrounding art and furniture. She even texted us after the tour to give us follow up info we asked for overall , highly recommend!
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Hotel pick-up in Paris (approximately 40–60 minutes transfer depending on traffic) At Versailles: • Palace of Versailles State Apartments • Hall of Mirrors • Royal Chapel (if accessible) • Courtyard and main royal areas • Versailles Gardens and main fountains (seasonal) Optional exclusive experience: • Private Royal Apartments of the Kings (restricted access, special booking required, please inquire ) Return to Paris or drop-off at a location of your choice. Duration includes transport time.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
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Paris, Île-de-France, France
Inside Paris city : hotel, monument, restaurant, your rental apartment It is possible to arrange pick up from airport or cruise port, please inquire
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