Versailles: Food & Palace Bike Tour
Escape the Hustle & Bustle of the City
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.
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)
- Guided Bike Tour of the Royal Grounds
- Guided Tour of Marie Antoinette's Private Hamlet
- Duration: Full Day
- Intermediate Cycling
- Central Paris Meeting Point
- Travel to Versailles by Train
- Group Size: Up to 12
- Skip the Line Access
- Hosted in English
- Guaranteed Departure
Adult: €145
Under 18: €99
Petit 2-4yrs: €37
When: Tues, Fri, Sat , Sun
Book with Confidence: Any experience can be cancelled up to 24hrs 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?
We take the fast train to Versailles, hop on bikes to explore our beautiful town, award-winning food market & shop like a local for a French picnic lunch. We ride through the breath-taking Royal Grounds, admire Louis’ Royal Gardens & Fountains, ride past the Trianons & visit Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, all whilst 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. There is no better place to picnic & relax in the sun!
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!
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 with your guide to Versailles.
- Bikes based in Versailles (no need to carry them on the train).
- Bikes available for all ages: including childseats & tag alongs.
- Fountains are turned on: Saturdays & Sundays in summer.
- Full Versailles Access Included, Picnic at guest’s cost.
- Return to Paris around 6pm
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.
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!
- The morning of our tour, it was raining. They they immediately communicated that we could switch dates if we wished. We had to keep our date, but they actively changed... read moreThe morning of our tour, it was raining. They they immediately communicated that we could switch dates if we wished. We had to keep our date, but they actively changed things around to optimize the experience despite the rain. The directions to meet up were clear and easy. Our guide was Irena and she was terrific. She had lots of knowledge and personality, and her enthusiasm for the subject matter was very apparent. We collected our bikes and they had extra rain gear to help make us as comfortable as possible. We felt like we got to see not only the best of the palace experience, but so much beyond what we would have planned to see ourselves. This included the Marketplace, grand and petite Trianon, the Queen’s Hamlet, and the gardens of Versailles. Can’t recommend this experience for Versailles more! read lessAnna10/08/2019This experience exceeded all of our expectations and then some! This was truly a great way to explore Versailles and makes your visit to Paris that much better.Would highly recommend... read moreThis experience exceeded all of our expectations and then some! This was truly a great way to explore Versailles and makes your visit to Paris that much better.Would highly recommend to anyone visiting wanting to make it memorable. read lessConnie11/15/2022My husband and I visited Paris this past week for our 1st wedding anniversary. We only had a few days and I thought a tour would be the best way... read moreMy husband and I visited Paris this past week for our 1st wedding anniversary. We only had a few days and I thought a tour would be the best way to fit Versailles into our trip so I booked the "bike and brunch" and I am SO happy we did! This was easily our favorite experience while we were in Paris. Our tour guide, Fiona, was so sweet and knowledgeable about Versailles. We had great weather and riding the bikes was so fun. The picnic was also delicious! I will be recommending this to anyone who visits Paris and will definitely book again if we ever come back! read lessCallie11/18/2022
- This is a wonderful tour. The tour guide was amazing. He was very accommodating, and made sure that everyone on the tour was safe, comfortable, and enjoying... read moreThis is a wonderful tour. The tour guide was amazing. He was very accommodating, and made sure that everyone on the tour was safe, comfortable, and enjoying the tour. The location was beautiful, and riding bikes through the gardens was an ideal way to experience them. The Farmers market had so many different delicious foods, and we were able to create a delicious lunch to have at a picture perfect location. We really enjoyed our day at Versailles. read lessCharles6/26/2022This experience was INCREDIBLE!! Stu and Niki are so kind, charismatic, and incredibly knowledgeable. They have a clear love and adoration for the Chateau and it’s history. Every question we... read moreThis experience was INCREDIBLE!! Stu and Niki are so kind, charismatic, and incredibly knowledgeable. They have a clear love and adoration for the Chateau and it’s history. Every question we could possibly have was answered in depth. They keep the groups small so by the end of the day you become a group of friends rather than remaining strangers the whole day. Our visit was particularly special as France is still in the process of reopening, so the Chateau and grounds were practically empty, especially compared to the usual crowds. But even besides that special detail, Stu and Niki made sure that we saw every treasure that Versailles has to offer. From an amazing market filled with fresh fruits, meats, cheeses, and more, to a wine and cheese tasting at a local wine store, we were able to not only experience the gorgeous chateau and grounds, but the lovely town that surrounds them as well. And even after our day of wine and cheese and history, Stu and Niki reached out to us to provide us further recommendations and advice for the rest of our stay in Paris. It is clear that these two have so much joy and love for what they do and I feel so honored to have shared in that. Book this experience as soon as you can, it is the best way to experience the majesty of Versailles. read lessClaire7/03/2021This is a must if you are visiting Paris!!!! Claudio was an amazing tour guide and the entire experiences was amazing. This was my first time in Paris and Versailles... read moreThis is a must if you are visiting Paris!!!! Claudio was an amazing tour guide and the entire experiences was amazing. This was my first time in Paris and Versailles and this experience was the highlight of my trip. From the interesting facts learned during the tour of the palace, to the market shopping for the picnic, to making new friends! The host provides super high quality bikes that made this trip east. I would highly recommend!!!! read lessJulio5/12/2022
- This is my first trip outside the US and I’m traveling alone - booking this tour was one of the best decisions I made! It was nice to meet fellow... read moreThis is my first trip outside the US and I’m traveling alone - booking this tour was one of the best decisions I made! It was nice to meet fellow travelers and I felt I had a MUCH better understanding of the city’s layout after the tour.
Marie was so kind, funny, and knowledgeable of the sites where we stopped. I really enjoyed learning about Paris from her!
Not gonna lie, riding through the busy streets of Paris during rush hour can be a little nerve-wracking… I did have a small collision with another bike rider (who was not part of the tour). But it’s all part of the experience! The relaxing boat ride at the end with epic views of the Eiffel Tower was the icing on the cake.
I enjoyed this so much that I ended up booking their Versailles tour too! 10/10 would recommend! read lessShelby7/06/2022Stu and Niki were incredible. They are both super friendly and accommodating, and Stu is a fountain of knowledge on Paris landmarks and history. The group had a lot of... read moreStu and Niki were incredible. They are both super friendly and accommodating, and Stu is a fountain of knowledge on Paris landmarks and history. The group had a lot of questions and he definitely had a lot of answers. I missed out of signing up for their Versailles tour but they still went out of their way to give me recommendations, and even gave me pointers when I ran into them at Versailles! Stu and Niki made a world of difference on my trip and I can't recommend them enough. read lessAmir5/16/2018The whole experience was just fantastic. Versailles is such a cute town and Iryna showed us so many great things that the palace was just the cherry on top of... read moreThe whole experience was just fantastic. Versailles is such a cute town and Iryna showed us so many great things that the palace was just the cherry on top of an already great cake. She went through all the history with us. We had time to wander the market. The fountains and gardens are picture-perfect. Lunch by the canal was too cute. The story-telling made it all fit together. I was worried about the biking for me and my mom, but the bikes were easy and the actual biking part was mostly on bike paths/empty streets. Totally do-able. read lessMaithili10/01/2022 - This is the second bike tour I have booked with Stu and Niki (first one was the Versailles tour) and it was incredible. I’ve been to Paris plenty of times... read moreThis is the second bike tour I have booked with Stu and Niki (first one was the Versailles tour) and it was incredible. I’ve been to Paris plenty of times including a 3 month stay and this still exceeded my expectations. Learned so many new things, discovered new places, and saw the City of Lights in the best way possible, by bike. Don’t even think about it for another second. This is a must book! read lessSheena9/18/2021We had a great time! One of our favorite days spent in Paris. A great combo of walking through Versailles and biking around the gardens.Ashley9/05/2019Such a fun day! So well organized and we got to see so much of Versailles! Would do it all over again! Plus the whole crew is so warm and welcoming!Kegan10/18/2019
You'll Love
Floating past the long lines, with your own 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.
Highlights
- Skip-the-Line Access to the Château de Versailles
- Guided Tour of the Château
- Hall of Mirrors
- The Town of Versailles
- Versailles Open-Air Market
- Picnic along the Grand Canal
- Versailles Royal Gardens & Fountains
- Marie Antoinette's Hamlet
- Versailles Musical Fountain Show (on set days)
- Grand & Petit Trianon
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.
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.
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 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 some euros for your picnic lunch.
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.
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