Our Versailles Bike and Brunch tour is the most time efficient way to see the best of Versailles with ease in just half a day. 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
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
Guided Bike Tour of the Royal Grounds
Queen's Hamlet
* Please note that on our half day tour we do not visit the Queens’ Hamlet due to time restraints. If you would like to see this check out our Full Day Versailles Tour.
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, and visit the local market to shop for our picnic lunch, before riding into the 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. The perfect way to finish a day exploring, with a view of the Palace!
Good to Know
All adult guests must be able to ride a bike. Leisurely riding on this tour – far from the Tour de France!
Meet in Central Paris & travel to Versailles with your Guide.
Bikes based in Versailles (no need to carry them on the train).
Bikes available for all ages: including childseats & tag alongs.
All of our tours are available as private experiences which are tailored just for you – Versailles at your pace with only your favourite people.
Our Guided Tour of the Château
We enter via a side entrance reserved for licensed guides & guide you inside the Château through the Grand Apartments, State Rooms, King’s Apartments, Hall of Mirrors & Queens Apartments.
Your guide will skilfully lead you through the Château and bring it to life with stories & anecdotes – crafting a meaningful, entertaining & engaging experience.
We are proud to be one of the few tours licensed to guide inside the Palace & mic up so you that you won’t miss a thing!
This was a WONDERFUL experience! We truly enjoyed everything about this tour. Our host, Fiona expertly led us through Versailles and told great stories to help make it more interesting...read moreThis was a WONDERFUL experience! We truly enjoyed everything about this tour. Our host, Fiona expertly led us through Versailles and told great stories to help make it more interesting for our kids. I was worried it would be too long of a day for our kids but Fiona kept us going at a great pace that made it interesting but not strenuous at all. We also loved all the food options in the market! The only thing we didn't love were all the bees joining our picnic, but I'm not sure there's anything that can be done about that on a warm summer day 🙂 The bikes were easy to ride and they provided a tag-along bike for my small five year old, which he loved. I recommend this tour to anyone who can ride a bike!read less
Jeanette
8/06/2022
THIS IS A MUST DO experience if you are visiting Paris or considering a day trip to Versailles! Don't hesitate, just DO IT!!!! This was my first trip to Paris...read moreTHIS IS A MUST DO experience if you are visiting Paris or considering a day trip to Versailles! Don't hesitate, just DO IT!!!! This was my first trip to Paris and I am SO glad I decided to book this day trip because it was one of the highlights for both me and my husband. I haven't ridden a bike in over 25 years but these bikes were SO easy to ride. Claudio our tour guide, was beyond talented. His story telling skills were phenomenal and he makes it look effortless. He was extremely attentive, inclusive and interacted with everyone. He brought everything needed for the picnic experience too, no detail was left out. He even went above and beyond by making sure each individual got on the correct train they needed to return to their home. When our train was canceled, he voluntarily stayed with us until our train arrived to ensure we got to our destination. I also have to mention that this is a small group which allows the host to provide such an excellent personal expirience! If I could give 10 stars I would! This experience was phenomenal and worth every penny and more!!!read less
Nicole
5/21/2022
Pascal was simply amazing! He has a deep knowledge of French history which showed during the tour. He was extremely friendly and the way whole tour was arranged was...read morePascal was simply amazing! He has a deep knowledge of French history which showed during the tour. He was extremely friendly and the way whole tour was arranged was just great. Can’t wait to have Versailles tour with him and his team! Well done guys 🙂read less
Yasir
8/29/2019
This was one of the best days of my life. Totally amazing day and a wonderful adventure. He brought the French Revolution to life and I learned so much....read moreThis was one of the best days of my life. Totally amazing day and a wonderful adventure. He brought the French Revolution to life and I learned so much. Versailles is amazing but the context is critical. Thank you thank you for an amazing day.read less
Michelle
10/26/2021
This is a great way to see Versailles!! Clara (sorry if I misspelled your name) is an animated and engaging storyteller. She is clearly passionate about sharing this beautiful palace,...read moreThis is a great way to see Versailles!! Clara (sorry if I misspelled your name) is an animated and engaging storyteller. She is clearly passionate about sharing this beautiful palace, stories of people who lived there, and French culture. She is funny and warm. She made everyone feel included and made sure everyone was safe on their bikes. She was also conscientious about ensuring everyone was together before leaving for a new area. She also helped me practice my French! Merci!!
The brunch. It was delicious!! The cheeses, meats, veggies, tabouli, breads, and wines were fantastic! This was definitely a highlight of my trip! Thanks for everything!!read less
Elizabeth
10/26/2022
Excellent not to be missed, our guide was a history major who thoughtful brought what life was like in King Loise 14th time through vivid stories. She made sure...read moreExcellent not to be missed, our guide was a history major who thoughtful brought what life was like in King Loise 14th time through vivid stories. She made sure we had the best experience possible. Versailles amazing. Bikes are a great way to experience the town and gardens. Long day but I would do it again. Highly recommendread less
Dianne
4/29/2022
All I can say is WOW. We didn’t just do one tour with these guys, we did TWO, and they were the highlight of our week in Paris. The night...read moreAll I can say is WOW. We didn’t just do one tour with these guys, we did TWO, and they were the highlight of our week in Paris. The night tour of Paris and the full day at Versailles… and they were both spectacular! I cant even put into words how perfect these tours were, but I’m going to try!
Firstly you would NEVER see so much of Paris or Versailles if you were walking for days, as you can on a bicycle in a few hours. Secondly, there isn’t an audioguide or group tour that could match the feeling of being on a personal small group trip with these guys. Their knowledge and passion for Paris and surrounds makes you feel like you’re hanging out with friends, not walking around like a tourist. The experience is intimate, warm and inspiring.
Paris and Versailles are spectacular places- treat yourself to see them in style. Stu and Nikki... we loved you guys and we cant wait to be back next year and do these two tours again with our family. You should be so proud of yourselves, you’ve got something magical going on.
I never write reviews, but seriously DO this tour. We were so damn glad we did.read less
writingthisonaplane
10/13/2019
Niki and Stu were amazing! My husband and I LOVED touring Versailles with them and biking the property canals. The picnic was more than we could have hoped for. We...read moreNiki and Stu were amazing! My husband and I LOVED touring Versailles with them and biking the property canals. The picnic was more than we could have hoped for. We also got to get in early and beat the crowds. Such caring and knowledgeable guides! Super fun, relaxed, and engaging tour. Thanks!read less
Alyssa
5/22/2019
Amazing experience at Versailles with the biking tour. Beautiful ride. Good mix of history and just beautiful biking. The picnic by the canals was amazing. Very well organized and one...read moreAmazing experience at Versailles with the biking tour. Beautiful ride. Good mix of history and just beautiful biking. The picnic by the canals was amazing. Very well organized and one of the highlights of my honeymoon!read less
Allen
10/18/2022
The tour was amazing, upon meeting our guide at the train station and making our way from Paris to Versailles we had an amazing adventure. The information provided was...read moreThe tour was amazing, upon meeting our guide at the train station and making our way from Paris to Versailles we had an amazing adventure. The information provided was thoughtful and thorough. The history and knowledge was exceptional, and the entire day was magical.read less
Brian
10/17/2021
We had a wonderful time biking and brunching. Despite crazy weather we still were able to bike the grounds and enjoy an amazing lunch! Highly recommend for a unique way...read moreWe had a wonderful time biking and brunching. Despite crazy weather we still were able to bike the grounds and enjoy an amazing lunch! Highly recommend for a unique way to explore Versaillesread less
Lauren
10/16/2019
Great experience!!!! Learned so much and lucky to have Clara as our guide. Couldn't imagine seeing Versailles any other way. Will recommend this to other friends!
Dhara
5/21/2022
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.
Riding away from the crowds into the beautiful grounds of 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.
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.
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!
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!
We provide all the essentials for your day in Versailles; all you need to remember is to pack your camera, comfortable clothes & some euros for purchasing your picnic lunch at the local market.
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
Picnic lunch at guest’s cost, while exploring the local farmer’s market
We do not visit Marie Antoinette’s hamlet on this tour.