Private Versailles Tour
Our award winning Versailles Tour, just for you.
Experience Versailles at your own pace, in your own style and with only your favorite people. On our Private Versailles Tour, we curate the perfect day for you. Let us take the lead and show you the very best of Versailles. If you would like to explore the City of Lights instead, we offer a private Paris tour.
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 for Picnic Supplies (*picnic at guest's cost)
- Cheese Tasting
- Guided Bike Tour of the Royal Grounds
- Optional Add-Ons
- Private Van Roundtrip Transfers from your Paris Accommodation
- Guided Tour of Marie Antoinette's Private Hamlet
- Picnic Lunch Provided
- Tailored to You
- Duration: Full or Half Day
- Explore by Bike, Foot or Van.
- Bikes available for all ages: including childseats & tag alongs.
- Central Paris Meeting Point
- Travel by Train or Private Van
- Skip the Line Access
- Hosted in English
When: Every day except Monday
Start Times: At Your Chosen Start Time
Book with Confidence: Private tours can be canceled and fully refunded up to 7 days before the experience starts.
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What to Expect
Why walk with the crowds & stand in line when you can ride a bike & skip the line?
Together we will escape the crowds of Paris to discover the local town of Versailles, whose history has been beautifully preserved. A quintessential French town, with a bustling food market at the heart of it.
Explore the breath-taking gardens We will cruise through the expansive, stunning grounds of Versailles and wander through the world famous Royal Gardens. Hidden in the far corner of the Versailles grounds we will explore Marie Antoinette’s hideaway – a life size doll house created for the most notorious Queen in French history. We will lay our picnic beside the Grand Canal, far from the crowds, where you can enjoy your spoils from the local market, and experience Versailles the French way.
Skip the line to visit the Château And of course, the pièce de résistance, we will skip the notorious lines to Château. Your professional guide will then share with you the famous Hall of Mirrors, the King’s bedroom, the Queen’s Apartments and much more.
Good to Know
- Meet in Central Paris & travel together to Versailles.
- Bikes based in Versailles (no need to carry them on the train).
- Fountains are turned on: Saturdays & Sundays in summer.
- Bikes available for all ages: including childseats & tag alongs.
Enhance Your Experience
In our booking flow, you can choose from the add ons below to enhance your Versailles Private Tour:


Travel Your Way
Prefer not to catch the train? Travel to Versailles by chauffeured van, where your bikes will be waiting for you.


Explore by Van or Foot
Ideal for those for who prefer not to cycle. Discover Versailles by van or foot, rather than bike.
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!
- Experience was phenomenal. Claudio was an amazing guide, and riding the bikes through Versailles only adds to this experience. I'llrecommend this experience without hesitation.Javier8/31/2022Prior to going on this tour, we had no knowledge of Versailles whatsoever. It was clear from the start that choosing to do this tour was a great decision. For... read morePrior to going on this tour, we had no knowledge of Versailles whatsoever. It was clear from the start that choosing to do this tour was a great decision. For starters, there were many instances we would have made mistakes on if we were on our own. We also would have missed out on so many significant parts of Versailles. On top of that, Stu and Niki were both very knowledgeable about every little detail of the area. They are both super fun and nice people who make it seem as if you're going out with friends you've known forever. Highly recommend taking this tour! read lessGrace6/27/2021The absolute highlight of our trip to France! Don’t bother trying to do Versailles on your own. Stick with Stu and Niki and you will make a beautiful day of... read moreThe absolute highlight of our trip to France! Don’t bother trying to do Versailles on your own. Stick with Stu and Niki and you will make a beautiful day of memories rather than standing forever in line. We biked through beautiful tree-lined lanes across the property, got a proper taste of local culture (and food!) at the Versailles market, lazed about with wine and lunch at our picnic on the grounds and then after a cappuccino pick me up ended the day with a personal tour of Versailles just as the sun filled the Hall of Mirrors. Do this experience!!! It’s worth every penny! read lessRachel Eleanor9/05/2021
- My husband and I had an incredible experience with Iryna, she was very knowledgeable, funny, and kind. We were a little lost when it came to taking the train to... read moreMy husband and I had an incredible experience with Iryna, she was very knowledgeable, funny, and kind. We were a little lost when it came to taking the train to Versailles but, as a well organized group they are, they accounted for people being late. So we thought we were late when we were right one time! We met other amazing people who shared in excitement to be in Versailles. Biking is a really good idea after days of walking!!! My feet were done! Biking was a nice break from it all. We loved the market too. Such good food that we grabbed for our picnic and some even took a nap on the canal lawn. Great experience overall. Definitely worth the money. I did another tour with a different company and was really disappointed.. but this one lived up the expectation. The other awesome part is that finally my husband and I were able to get pictures together because the group and Iryna would offer to take pictures.
My only critique is that I wish we had a moment to go to the gift shop in Versailles. Maybe I just needed to let her know ahead of time I wanted to stop there. read lessValerie8/21/2022This was a wonderful experience and a highlight of my overall trip. I loved all of the historical stories and felt like I got a good grasp of the past... read moreThis was a wonderful experience and a highlight of my overall trip. I loved all of the historical stories and felt like I got a good grasp of the past and present. Do this tour for a stress free Versailles experience! read lessCrystal10/18/2019This experience is a MUST DO if you are staying in or around Paris! Stu and Niki were warm, welcoming, funny, knowledgeable, etc, etc! I could go on, but seriously,... read moreThis experience is a MUST DO if you are staying in or around Paris! Stu and Niki were warm, welcoming, funny, knowledgeable, etc, etc! I could go on, but seriously, do not miss out on this tour or you will have missed out on such a fun and unique way to see Versailles! read lessAshley9/14/2019 - We had an amazing day in Versailles with Niki and Stu! Everything was impeccability organized and we saw so much of the area and enjoyed a variety of activities on... read moreWe had an amazing day in Versailles with Niki and Stu! Everything was impeccability organized and we saw so much of the area and enjoyed a variety of activities on the tour. Even though I was a bit nervous about riding a bike, it turned out to be super fun and allowed us to see way more than we would ever do on foot. Both Niki and Stu were wonderful hosts, great guides and wonderful storytellers. They provided a great amount of information and we both loved learning all the history and fun facts. All the parts of the tour were fantastic from the market to the gardens to the palace itself. We would wholeheartedly recommend using Boutique Bike Tours to anyone visiting Versailles!! We would love to use them again when we're back to France. read lessKate9/05/2021I recommend this experience for an active, engaging, and fun filled Versailles trip!Alisa9/14/2019Worth every penny! This is the only way to tour Versailles! I had the most magical day filled with amazing stories, touring the town and gardens, and a lovely... read moreWorth every penny! This is the only way to tour Versailles! I had the most magical day filled with amazing stories, touring the town and gardens, and a lovely picnic lunch. I was going to just go on my own and rent a bike and walk through Versailles, Sooooo glad I didn't make that mistake. Highly recommend! read lessAri Anne9/17/2022
- This tour is one of the best things we’ve ever done. Mariejke, our guide, was so good in every way. Interesting, knowledgeable, friendly, prepared. Nothing was left to chance. She... read moreThis tour is one of the best things we’ve ever done. Mariejke, our guide, was so good in every way. Interesting, knowledgeable, friendly, prepared. Nothing was left to chance. She gave us all headsets in the palace so we could hear her even in a crowd and when on the other side of the room.
We saw and learned history in a truly rich way, as well as had a blast. Everyone became friends.
Versailles is great to visit, but if you want to experience it in a memorable way, do not miss this. We saw Versailles years ago, and it was almost a waste of time in comparison to this wonderful and magical day.
Thank you Stu, Niki, and Mariejke! read lessDennas5/27/2022Oh my goodness! This was one of our favorite tours that we’ve ever done. Being on the bikes on the gorgeous tree-lined streets was magical. The tour... read moreOh my goodness! This was one of our favorite tours that we’ve ever done. Being on the bikes on the gorgeous tree-lined streets was magical. The tour was very well organized and our guide Clara was perfect. Everything was thought of and considered and we were wowed by every next sight or activity. If you want to “do” Versailles and you don’t know where to start, just book this tour and leave it to the experts. read lessAndrew4/24/2022An excellent way to experience all that Versailles has to offer! All three guides were great and really helped make the day go smoothly. The picnic lunch was incredible and... read moreAn excellent way to experience all that Versailles has to offer! All three guides were great and really helped make the day go smoothly. The picnic lunch was incredible and the historical story telling was both engaging and informative. Highly recommend! read lessRachel7/22/2021
You'll Love
Floating past the long lines, with your own specialist private guide to chaperone you skillfully through the Château, sharing stories at every turn.
Feeling like a local as you explore the town of Versailles, and it’s award-winning market!
Riding away from the crowds to explore the very best of Versailles.
Easy to find.
On our Private Versailles Tour we meet at a train station in central Paris:
Gare Montparnasse, 17 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris.
Alternatively, we can travel to & from Versailles by van, you can select this option at an additional cost when booking.
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.
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 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.
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.
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”.
No. All tickets, travel (including train tickets to and from Versailles), access to Versailles, the gardens, the Hamlet and the fountains are all included.