Private Castle Tours in France: The 7 We Would Book

1.Château of Versailles and Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 126 reviews · from $95Our pick

Spend about five hours at Versailles with a private guide, exploring Louis XIV’s apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, formal gardens, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet. Guides such as Myriam, Katerina, Remy, Dimitri, and José have earned strong praise for their warmth and storytelling. Paris pickup may be available, but confirm transfer details before booking.

“The guide was great. He knew everything about the history of the palace great tour!!! My family and I loved it.”

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2.Loire Valley Castles VIP Private Tour: Chambord, Chenonceaux, Amboise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $916Top rated

Leave Paris at 7:00 am for a private 13-hour Loire Valley tour by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Amboise, Chenonceau, and Chambord with an expert art historian guide, see Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb, stop for a photo at Clos Lucé, and return to your Paris hotel without renting a car.

“Julienne is brilliant, knowledgeable and was just amazing with us. We learnt so much and had one of the best day tours we’ve ever had as a family with brilliant food and a surprise picnic and forest walk thrown in for good measure! Thank you for making our holiday perfect!”

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3.5H00 ALSACE PRIVATE TOUR-Castle, Villages, Wine, Friendly Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from Strasbourg in a private air-conditioned electric vehicle with an English, French, or German-speaking driver. Visit Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, stroll through Riquewihr, and taste Alsatian wine with a winemaker at Cave Bucher Jean Luc. Pickup, drop-off, and water are included.

“Stephania was absolutely amazing! We toured a few of the villages, visited the Alsatian wine region, and then the best was by far Riquewier. I highly recommend Stephania!”

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4.Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $303

Travel from Paris to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte in a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. See Napoleon’s throne, explore royal rooms, then tour Fouquet’s grand château and its French gardens. Drivers such as Yasser, Anas, and Nasser have escorted guests inside and helped them get started with the audio guides.

“I recommand with all my heart this trip with OK TOURS .It is a private tour and our guide was the best. Everything was perfect.”

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5.Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte 9-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $649

Spend about nine hours with a private guide and driver visiting Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte from Paris. Guides such as Lilite, Kiko, and Stefan bring the palaces to life, while private transport, included admission, and hotel pickup keep the day easy. Lunch is your own expense.

“Lilette was amazing! We had a fantastique tour of Fontainebleau. Unfortunately our son became ill after lunch but both our driver and Lilette were so helpful and accommodating. Then the second chateau unexpectedly closed and we were unable to tour it. However, once again Lilette and the driver came to our rescue and we were able to do an impromptu tour of the Basilica of St. Denis instead. Despite our son not feeling great, it was otherwise a wonderful day!!!!”

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6.Private Day Trip to the Châteaux DE la Loire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 7 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $661

Leave Paris at 7 a.m. for a private, air-conditioned ride to Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, and Cheverny. You’ll see Leonardo da Vinci’s double staircase, Chenonceau’s bridge gallery, Cheverny’s hunting hounds, and gardens shaped by French royalty. Pickup is available from your inn or airport, with English service and admissions included.

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7.Private tour: Chateaux de Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10h 30m · from $306

Travel by private vehicle from your Paris hotel to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte. Guides including Andy, Sandra, and Rado provide help and commentary, while audio guides are available in six languages. Entry tickets and hotel transfers are included, but lunch is your responsibility.

“Rado was amazing, we had a great time. Would definitely recommend.”

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