Versailles: Food & Palace Bike Tour
Duration: 510 minutes
Overview
On this Versailles bike tour, enjoy skip-the-line access and a guided tour inside the palace, where stories and anecdotes bring the rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, fountains, gardens, and Marie-Antoinette’s estate to life. Traveling by bike makes the day feel easy and fun, letting you see more, escape from the busiest areas, and experience a side of Versailles many visitors miss.
Included
- - Roundtrip Transportation from Paris to Versailles
- - Classy Bike & Optional Helmet
- - Skip the Line Entry to the Château via a Side Entrance Reserved for Licensed Guides
- - Guided Tour Inside the Château de Versailles with a Licensed Guide
- - Guided Tour of the Royal Inner Gardens & Fountains
- - Visit to Versailles' Award Winning Open Air Food Market for Picnic Supplies (*picnic at guest's cost)
- - Guided Bike Tour of the Royal Grounds
- - Guided Tour of Marie Antoinette's Private Hamlet
Excluded
- All you need to remember is to pack your camera and some euros for your picnic lunch
Important information
Is it safe to cycle in Versailles?
It is almost as if Versailles was designed with our bike tour in mind. The majority of our ride takes place within the Royal Gardens, where we can enjoy stress-free cycling, far from the traffic and crowds. Outside of the gardens, cycle paths weave their way throughout the town and are set on the footpaths, away from traffic.
Where in Paris do the Versailles bike tours meet & when does the cycling start?
Our Versailles Bike Tour meets at a train station in central Paris: Gare Montparnasse, 17 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris Please meet us at the top level of the Montparnasse train station, in Hall 1, under the Platform 20 & 21 sign. Do feel free to come earlier for a coffee & croissant to kick start your day. Once in Versailles we saddle up on bikes that are stored at our base in Versailles.
Is this tour appropriate for children?
We frequently have children join our tours, and have a fleet of children’s bikes, tandems, child-seats and helmets for them – we love sharing the day with families and take great pride in entertaining and ensuring the safety of all ages throughout the day. *Whenever possible we try to group families together which can great when the children are of similar ages.
Do your tours of Versailles include a guided tour of the Château?
Of course. All our tours of Versailles include a guided tour of the Palace with a fully licensed member of our team. We do not abandon you with an audio guide. We use earpieces so you can hear your guide, can ask questions & don’t miss a thing! If there is one Palace in the world to visit, this is the one!
What happens if it rains?
All of our tours operate rain or shine and we provide free rain jackets. As we are licensed to guide inside the Château we do adapt & spend more time inside the Palace. We bring rain jackets, good humor & a sense of adventure!
How many riders per group on a Versailles bike tour?
We limit our group sizes to 12 riders per group in Versailles to keep you safe, cover more ground & offer a personalised experience.
Do I need to carry my bike onto the train?
Absolutely not, our bikes are located in Versailles.
We are staying in Versailles, can we start the tour there?
Yes, simply let us know in the notes section when you book and we will contact you with details of where and when to meet us in Versailles.
What should I bring?
We provide all the essentials for your day in Versailles; all you need to remember is to pack your camera and some euros for your picnic lunch.
Do your tours of Versailles include the Musical Fountains?
Yes, we include the inner gardens and fountain show as part of our tours. However, please note the fountains only turn on at set times, on set dates – every Saturday & Sunday in the summer. We still visit the inner gardens on days the fountains do not run as Versailles “was a garden before a castle, a feast before a garden, a night before a thousand suns. If you want to understand Versailles, one must first walk through its gardens”.
Do I need to purchase any extra tickets on the day?
No. All tickets, travel (including train tickets to and from Versailles), access to Versailles, the gardens, the Hamlet and the fountains are all included.
What is the difference between 'Versailles: Food & Palace Bike Tour' and 'Bike & Brunch the Best of Versailles'?
Versailles: Food & Palace Bike Tour This is our most comprehensive tour of Versailles. It is a full day but not structured like a normal tour with plenty of time to relax, drink wine, ride a bike and explore. On this tour we visit: The town of Versailles The award-winning farmers market The Inner Gardens & Fountains (on set days) Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet Picnic by the Grand Canal Guided Tour of the Château Picnic lunch at guest’s cost, while exploring the local farmer’s market Bike & Brunch: The Best of Versailles This tour is designed for those travellers who wish to see as much of Versailles as possible in just half a day. On this tour we visit: The town of Versailles The Inner Gardens Picnic by the Grand Canal Guided Tour of the Château Lunch provided
Highlights
More information
On our Versailles Bike Tour join us to ride, taste & explore on this truly memorable day trip. Escape the crowds, skip the line, explore the Château, Royal Gardens, Hamlet & discover secret places seen by few tourists and even unknown to Parisians.
If you are looking for a unique experience, out of the city, away from hoards of tourists, and want to make the most of your time in Versailles – look no further than this day trip.
Fast train to Versailles, hop on bikes to explore the beautiful town, award-winning food market & shop like a local for a French picnic lunch. Ride through the breath-taking Royal Grounds, explore Louis’ Royal Gardens & Fountains, ride past the Trianons & visit Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, all while hearing the gossip & scandalous tales of the French Royal Family.
Having worked up an appetite we lay out our authentic French picnic lunch by the Grand Canal.
Our Versailles Bike Tour includes a skip the line guided tour inside the Château. Versailles was home to the most powerful family in the world for over a century, if there is one Château to see, this is the one!