Bike & Brunch: The Best of Versailles
The Best of Versailles in Half a Day
Our Versailles Bike and Brunch tour is the most time efficient way to see the best of Versailles. Why walk with the crowds & stand in line when you can bike, brunch & skip the line?
Join us to ride, taste & hear the scandalous tales of the French Royal Family on this truly memorable half day trip.
What's Included
















- Duration: Half Day
- Intermediate Cycling
- Central Paris Meeting Point
- Travel to Versailles by Train
- Group Size: Up to 12
- Skip the Line Access
- Hosted in English
- Adult: €139
- Under 18: €97
- Petit 2-4yrs: €37
When: Weds & Thurs
Start Time: 8am
Book with Confidence: Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 24hrs before the experience starts.
Still have questions? We are here to help.
What to Expect
Why walk with the crowds & stand in line when you can bike, brunch & skip the line?
We take the train to Versailles where we are licensed to guide inside and Skip the infamous Line through a dedicated side entrance reserved for licensed guides to explore the Château & iconic Hall of Mirrors. We ride through the town & breath-taking Royal Grounds.
The stunning 2,000 acres of Versailles are far larger than most expect. You can save your feet, escape the crowds & discover secret places seen by few tourists & unknown to Parisians. Our bikes enable us to access places others cannot, the ride is leisurely, far from the Tour de France!
Having worked up an appetite we lay out our French picnic brunch by the Grand Canal.
In France we take picnics very seriously: great company, baguettes, wine, cheese, local charcuterie, we will share with you our favorites. Be prepared to taste local food & picnic like a royal in the sun!
Good to Know
All adult guests must be ale to ride a bike. Leisurely riding on this tour – far from the Tour de France!
- Meet in Central Paris & travel together to Versailles.
- Bikes based in Versailles (no need to carry them on the train).
- Bikes available for all ages: including childseats & tandems.
- Fountains do not run on Weds, Thurs, Fri
- Brunch Included
- Return to Paris around 3pm
Prefer A Private Tour?
All of our tours are available as private experiences which are tailored just for you – Versailles at your pace with only your favourite people.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles
- Pro Guided Tour included inside the Château
- Hall of Mirrors & King's Bedroom
- Picnic by the Grand Canal
- Explore the Grounds of Versailles
- Classy Bike & Optional Helmet
- Versailles Inner Royal Gardens
- Musical Fountain Show (turn on Saturdays & Sundays)
- Queen's Hamlet
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I recommend this experience to anyone wanting to see the natural world and village around Versailles in addition to the chateaux itself -- without the lines and with the added... read moreI recommend this experience to anyone wanting to see the natural world and village around Versailles in addition to the chateaux itself -- without the lines and with the added benefit of knowledgable, charming hosts. We had been inside the chateaux years ago, but wanted to take our 9 year old son to see it. Riding bikes around the village and to the market immersed us in the place and involved him in the foods and experience of fresh market shopping, which we don't get in the U.S. He met playmates his age from other states and countries on the ride and they had a great time together, seeing it all from a kid's point of view. We never would have seen the extensive grounds and surrounds if we were on foot. The bikes made it easy and fun. When it came time to go inside the palace, the tour organizers had already secured our access and we bypassed the line, which was hours-long. It was very well coordinated all along the way and you get a sense that this tour team really enjoys working together and making it fun for everyone. Merci beaucoup, Stu & Niki! read less
MegSuch a fun day! Stu and Niki are great hosts and great storytellers. This was the best way to see and learn about the town and the palace of Versailles!
KelseyI couldn’t recommend this trip more. Our tour guide, Alice, was absolutely wonderful. She was thorough with the logistics and knowledgeable about the history of Versailles. We had a lovely... read moreI couldn’t recommend this trip more. Our tour guide, Alice, was absolutely wonderful. She was thorough with the logistics and knowledgeable about the history of Versailles. We had a lovely day of bike riding, picnicking and walking through the various parts of Versailles. read less
Erica -
My husband & I did this trip to Versailles today. It was an incredible day spent with our amazing guide, Clara. She is a fantastic/knowledgeable story teller and mades French... read moreMy husband & I did this trip to Versailles today. It was an incredible day spent with our amazing guide, Clara. She is a fantastic/knowledgeable story teller and mades French history come alive as she took us through the various parts of the grounds & château. The market & picnic lunch was really special & Clara helped every step of the way. We highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see Versailles with a tour that feels like a group of new friends by the end of the day! read less
IvyFabulous trip! Loved getting to bike and really discover Versailles.
AmberThis was a wonderful guided trip at Versailles. Nicholas was knowledgeable, funny and warm. We enjoyed him immensely and I would do another guided tour with this group. Thank you... read moreThis was a wonderful guided trip at Versailles. Nicholas was knowledgeable, funny and warm. We enjoyed him immensely and I would do another guided tour with this group. Thank you so much! read less
Kelly -
One word - Execellente- Stupendous - especially the Guide Iryn from Bellerose, I was big Zero on History of Versailles but now I'm 100/100 - Next trip we... read moreOne word - Execellente- Stupendous - especially the Guide Iryn from Bellerose, I was big Zero on History of Versailles but now I'm 100/100 - Next trip we are planning to do the Paris Biking with them eyes closed. My wife, my 10-year-old boy, and 19-year-old daughter praised me a lot for choosing their services.
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Dhananjay Nagarkar (Boston, MA, USA) read lessDhananjayWhat an amazing experience! We loved biking through the gardens. Our picnic was delicious. It was so special to learn more about Versailles from an expert. We couldn’t recommend more.
MeganDie Tour wurde sehr liebevoll gestaltet und die Auswahl der Route passte wirklich gut. Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt. Auf jede Frage oder Anmerkung wurde eingegangen, Werkzeug war parat... read moreDie Tour wurde sehr liebevoll gestaltet und die Auswahl der Route passte wirklich gut. Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt. Auf jede Frage oder Anmerkung wurde eingegangen, Werkzeug war parat als mein Lenker nachgezogen werden musste.
Bei Gelegenheit werden wir sicherlich die Tour in Versailles machen, eventuell dann zu viert.
Liebe Grüße und vielen Dank für dieses schöne Erlebnis
Jessi und Svend read lessSvend -
Our whole family had a great day in this all day tour. Meet up was simple and I was pleasantly surprised how close Versailles was using the express train.... read moreOur whole family had a great day in this all day tour. Meet up was simple and I was pleasantly surprised how close Versailles was using the express train. The market we visited was just amazing. Having a guide who told engaging stories made the tour of Versailles much more interesting than it would have been had we done it on our own. read less
AprilThis was a wonderful way to tour Versailles. We had a short bike ride to the chateau then an afternoon leisurely bike ride through the estate to a perfect picnic... read moreThis was a wonderful way to tour Versailles. We had a short bike ride to the chateau then an afternoon leisurely bike ride through the estate to a perfect picnic spot. We had an earpiece so we could hear our guide in the rooms as we toured Versailles and we got lots of information and enough time in each room to explore. The food was very local and wonderful. I highly recommend. read less
MichelleI went on this biking tour with my 14 year old daughter and it was the highlight of our week! Our guide Alice was fantastic, including lots of fun facts... read moreI went on this biking tour with my 14 year old daughter and it was the highlight of our week! Our guide Alice was fantastic, including lots of fun facts about Versailles that you wouldn’t learn otherwise. The picnic lunch was delicious, relaxing and plentiful and it was fun getting to know the other people on the tour from around the world. We highly recommend! read less
Shannon
You'll Love
Skipping the lines into the Château, to see the famed Hall of Mirrors, while your guide shares insights and stories, bringing history to life.
Experiencing the best of French culture through food carefully chosen fresh from our local market, just for you. Riding away from the crowds into the beautiful grounds of Versailles.
Easy to find.
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, under the Platform 20 & 21 sign.
We take the train to Versailles where bikes are ready & waiting. We recommend using the app City Mapper to navigate your way around.
Want to meet directly in Versailles? No problem, just let us know
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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!
We limit our group sizes to 12 riders per group in Versailles to keep you safe, cover more ground & offer a personalised experience.
Absolutely not, our bikes are located in Versailles.
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.
We provide all the essentials for your day in Versailles; all you need to remember is to pack your camera and comfortable clothes.
No. All tickets, travel (including train tickets to and from Versailles), access to Versailles, the gardens, and the gardens are all included.
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
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.