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, gardens & 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




















- 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: €137
- 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.
Still have questions? We are here to help.
What to Expect
Why walk with the crowds & stand in line when you can ride a bike & skip the line?
We take the train to Versailles, hop on bikes to explore our beautiful town & award winning food market to eat crêpes, wine taste & shop like a local for a French picnic lunch. We ride through the breath-taking Royal Gardens, admire Louis’ fountains, indulge in market treats whilst hearing all the gossip & scandalous tales of the French Royal Family.
There is no better place to picnic & relax in the sun!
Having worked up an appetite we lay out our authentic French picnic lunch by the Grand Canal. Post picnic we Skip the Line through a dedicated side entrance reserved for licensed guides to explore the Château: State Rooms, King’s bedroom & Hall of Mirrors. We are proud to be one of the few tours licensed to guide inside the Palace.
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 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.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- Versailles' Award-Winning Open Air Food Market
- Skip-the-Line Access to Château de Versailles
- Pro Guided Tour included inside the Château
- Hall of Mirrors & King's Bedroom
- Grand & Petit Trianons
- Picnic by the Grand Canal (*picnic at guest's cost)
- Versailles Inner Royal Gardens
- Musical Fountain Show (turn on Saturdays & Sundays)
- Explore the Grounds of Versailles
- Queen's Hamlet
- Classy Bike & Optional Helmet
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This experience was incredible! Niki and Clara could not have been nicer and tried to anticipate every need. Even though it rained more than a bit during the... read moreThis experience was incredible! Niki and Clara could not have been nicer and tried to anticipate every need. Even though it rained more than a bit during the tour, the capes and scarves they provided made it much more comfortable. I was a little concerned about being able to keep up biking with the group, but I only got extra tired toward the end of this long and fascinating day. The market stop was special and we were able to select an amazing lunch. Clara’s tour of Versailles had just the right amount of detail and was a super informative and entertaining. We were very impressed with the excellent organization and appreciated this unique experience. Highly recommend!!! read less
TrishWhat a wonderful experience! You definitely cannot do all of Versailles on your own and our host Iryna made us feel so special. You will not regret doing this!
KirstinWhat a complete pleasure and joy our tour was. My husband and I had our two sons, eight and 10 years old, with us and they made sure that they... read moreWhat a complete pleasure and joy our tour was. My husband and I had our two sons, eight and 10 years old, with us and they made sure that they had the appropriate bikes and helmets for them along with making sure that both adults and children had a wonderful time. From the storytelling, to the timing of paying attention versus riding a bike to eating a delicious snack or sitting down for the picnic or enjoying the winetasting - everything hit every mark. And then of course there’s Versailles. We had several other tours that we booked through different companies throughout our time in Paris and this was by far the highlight of our trip. We will be booking Nico and Stu for a return trip however a day through Paris this time around. I would not hesitate. I know that it is more expensive than the other tours however you very quickly see the difference in both the caliber of tour guide, Quality of the bikes, and the type of people that are drawn to this tour. All in all a great experience that we will remember. read less
Ashley -
I can’t imagine a better way to see Versailles than this bicycle tour! Clara was absolutely magical in her story-telling, making history come alive. I learned so much! Versailles... read moreI can’t imagine a better way to see Versailles than this bicycle tour! Clara was absolutely magical in her story-telling, making history come alive. I learned so much! Versailles was the highlight of our trip! read less
DaraleighGreat way to see Versailles & bike around a magical part of town. The picnic was great, the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and everyone was so friendly! Highly recommend... read moreGreat way to see Versailles & bike around a magical part of town. The picnic was great, the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and everyone was so friendly! Highly recommend this tour if you have time! read less
AmandaI cannot say enough about this tour. From the moment we met our tour guide Nico he made us all feel welcome and was so knowledgeable and friendly. Our entire... read moreI cannot say enough about this tour. From the moment we met our tour guide Nico he made us all feel welcome and was so knowledgeable and friendly. Our entire group just ‘clicked’ and we all enjoyed getting to know one another and our picnic together was such a blast. I learned a lot, saw a lot, and made new friends. What more can you want? Oh yea, bikes! I don’t ride often and it wasn’t too difficult. Would recommend this to anyone who once a special tour of Versailles as you cover much more ground than you would on foot. And the market! Tres chic! Hard to top this experience! read less
Arianne -
The visit to Versailles was amazing- Nikki’s knowledge and competence as well enthusiasm was to be commended! Would definitely recommend this!!!
LouiseThis was a wonderful experience. Stu and Niki are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! They do a great job of keeping everyone organized and making sure everyone gets the most... read moreThis was a wonderful experience. Stu and Niki are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! They do a great job of keeping everyone organized and making sure everyone gets the most of the experience. I especially loved their wealth of knowledge and how they could easily articulate French history for everyone to understand. The views, biking, brunch, everything honestly was absolutely phenomenal. Definitely book if you are going to Versailles! read less
AngelThis was such an amazing experience and a great way ti see Versailles
Chris -
The ease of taking the train to Versailles with our host Nicholas was superb. He was extremely personable and knowledgeable. Bike riding was easy and we saw much more than... read moreThe ease of taking the train to Versailles with our host Nicholas was superb. He was extremely personable and knowledgeable. Bike riding was easy and we saw much more than we would have on our own. read less
Robert And SusanOur guide, Claudio, was fantastic!!! He provided an awesome day for us with a great tour not only at the estate and gardens but throughout the entire premises. We would... read moreOur guide, Claudio, was fantastic!!! He provided an awesome day for us with a great tour not only at the estate and gardens but throughout the entire premises. We would have never known to explore other parts of Versailles had we not gone on this bike tour. It was an excellent mix of sightseeing as well as local additions. I definitely believe a bike tour of the area is the best way to see as much as possible. I would highly recommend this experience!! read less
HallieIrina was extremely knowledgeable about French history and so so kind. She treated us like royalty. Farmers markets and picnic in Versailles was an amazing experience. Biking is the only... read moreIrina was extremely knowledgeable about French history and so so kind. She treated us like royalty. Farmers markets and picnic in Versailles was an amazing experience. Biking is the only way to appreciate the beauty of the gardens. I really recommend this excursion. read less
Ameline
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.
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!
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