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)
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.
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!
In my humble opinion, short of being some millionaire with unrestricted access, this is the ONLY way to go to Versailles. Our guide, Nicolai, was charming, funny, extremely knowledgeable, excited...read moreIn my humble opinion, short of being some millionaire with unrestricted access, this is the ONLY way to go to Versailles. Our guide, Nicolai, was charming, funny, extremely knowledgeable, excited to share with us, efficient, and just an all around wonderful guy. It was like meeting an old friend (that thankfully put up with all my silly jokes). He made everyone in the group feel like they were necessary to the experience, and had a deep knowledge of all things Versailles. Biking was a dream, and was made accessible to everyone on our tour (with differing ages and abilities). I will never forget riding my bike through the Petit Parc on a tree-lined lane, with sheep and fields on either side. The day was overcast and a bit drizzly, but it didn't dampen how absolutely magical the whole experience was. There was so much laughter and discussion, and the picnic was delightful in the simple, delicious approach that the French have to meals. Versailles is crazy busy, full of people that wait in line for hours and never learn a tenth of what we did. It was truly a VIP experience, and one that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you for providing something so special!! -Ginaread less
Gina
9/25/2019
The bike tour of Versailles was amazing. It was an awesome experience. My wife, daughter (18), son (17) and I all had a great time. We paired up with...read moreThe bike tour of Versailles was amazing. It was an awesome experience. My wife, daughter (18), son (17) and I all had a great time. We paired up with Niki and Irene and had a blast.
The trip was 9+ hours, but the time went by really easily.
I would recommend 100%.
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Keith
8/09/2019
Trip Highlight! If I could give ten stars I would.
Experiencing both the palace and town of Versailles this way was amazing (even with some rain at the start -...read moreTrip Highlight! If I could give ten stars I would.
Experiencing both the palace and town of Versailles this way was amazing (even with some rain at the start - they did provide ponchos so we stayed dry)! Buying our lunch in the local market and eating in the gardens of Versailles was perfect. If you go to Versailles on your own, without bikes, you’d never see as much as we did because the place is so massive.
Clara, our guide, was top notch - so personable and an amazing teller of history. Her enthusiasm and knowledge was extremely impressive. If you’ve never been to Versailles and are considering this tour, book it. This was a highlight of our 10 days in London and Paris!read less
Kristin
10/21/2022
The only way to see Versailles. It was a nice mixture of relaxing, biking, walking, experiencing the village plus the gardens and chateau. Loved the picnic. Husband...read moreThe only way to see Versailles. It was a nice mixture of relaxing, biking, walking, experiencing the village plus the gardens and chateau. Loved the picnic. Husband had both knees replaced year ago and found the biking easy. Clara, our tour guide, was great with humor and history. Small private group of 10 was nice.read less
Lisa
10/24/2021
This is a great tour. Thoughtfully planned and great guides. The bikes are comfortable and stored close to the train station for ease. They ensured we were all fitted to...read moreThis is a great tour. Thoughtfully planned and great guides. The bikes are comfortable and stored close to the train station for ease. They ensured we were all fitted to our bikes before setting off. Claudio was informative and clear in the use of the bikes, rules of the road, what the plan was, and knowledgeable about Versailles. You won’t be disappointed.read less
Penelope
8/25/2022
Versailles is beautiful & the grounds are vast! The best way to see it all is by bike. Riding through the town and stopping at the market was so much...read moreVersailles is beautiful & the grounds are vast! The best way to see it all is by bike. Riding through the town and stopping at the market was so much fun, and to have a picnic on the Versailles grounds at the grand canal is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Request Clara if you can, she was absolutely great - full of historical knowledge as well as super friendly and helpful! We absolutely loved this tour.read less
Philip U
11/20/2023
Can I give this experience ten stars? We spent ten days between London and Paris and this was genuinely THE BEST thing we did on our entire trip. I'll even...read moreCan I give this experience ten stars? We spent ten days between London and Paris and this was genuinely THE BEST thing we did on our entire trip. I'll even say this falls into Top 5 of all the experiences/excursions we've ever been on in our years of travel. I truly wish that we had the energy and time to go on Stu & Niki's Versailles experience, because I know it would have been a world class experience. This was such a great thing to do, a fantastic way to see Paris, and with such fun 'nuggets' of history thrown in. We did the bike tour the first full day we spent in Paris and Stu offered so many tips and suggestions for the rest of our trip- easy ways to get into and see other tourist-y things in Paris, places to eat, things to do, etc. Book this tour NOW and book the Versailles one too while you're at it. Oh, and if the cost makes you pause at all, I would honestly say that it is worth EVERY PENNY and after going on the tour, we would have paid even more to do it again.read less
Morgan
10/17/2018
My best day on my 10 days in France! Do NOT miss this experience! Do the whole day trip in Versailles -- completely worth every penny! =)
Martha
10/18/2022
We spent the day in Versailles with Dina as our tour guide. She met with us in Paris (at Monparnasse), handled all the biking details and also took fantastic care...read moreWe spent the day in Versailles with Dina as our tour guide. She met with us in Paris (at Monparnasse), handled all the biking details and also took fantastic care of us at the farmers' market, in the castle/chateau and of course when she said goodbye at the train station and made sure we hopped on the right train. Everything was super well organized, it was an extremely hot day and the team supported us with water, all logistical events (train times, tickets for every event and the introduction to the farmer's market for our picnic. We loved the entire day and Dina was such a engaging story teller and bike guide. The ride is easy, no problem for kids of about 7 years of age, but would be harder if they are younger. It was a leisurely bike ride through the wonderful gardens of Versailles, a place that would have been hard to walk or visit without a bike.read less
Sylvia
6/17/2022
This bike tour was a highlight of our trip to Paris. Everything ran smoothly, even with the unexpected rain at the beginning of our trip. The tour inside Versailles was...read moreThis bike tour was a highlight of our trip to Paris. Everything ran smoothly, even with the unexpected rain at the beginning of our trip. The tour inside Versailles was awesome. Our guide really knew how to make it intriguing and interesting. the biking afterwards, around the grounds, the town, and followed by the picnic, was better than we would’ve hoped for. We really appreciate it. It was a small group. We could not recommend this tour enough.read less
Melissa
8/02/2023
What an outstanding evening! I literally couldn’t even wait to write this review. Niki and Pascal were sensational! Full of brilliant information about Paris, all its history and buildings....read moreWhat an outstanding evening! I literally couldn’t even wait to write this review. Niki and Pascal were sensational! Full of brilliant information about Paris, all its history and buildings. The value for money is exceptional taking you to so many of the beautiful landmarks. I can’t wait to book the Versailles tour when I’m back in Paris. If you’re thinking of doing this, DO IT! You will not regret it.read less
Carla
6/15/2019
After joining this experience I can’t imagine ever visiting Versailles in any other way. Our guide was amazing, so passionate and knowledgeable about French history, with enthralling stories, and she...read moreAfter joining this experience I can’t imagine ever visiting Versailles in any other way. Our guide was amazing, so passionate and knowledgeable about French history, with enthralling stories, and she was so friendly and caring and took care of everything. The lines were SO long but we skipped them. And biking allowed us to go to places you just can’t go on foot because there aren’t enough hours in the day. We went to areas of Versailles that only 2% of visitors go to and they were so beautiful and special feeling. I loved the picnic on the grand canal especially. When I come back with friends and family I will definitely book this again!! As well as the bike tour through Paris which I also did with Stu and Niki 🙂read less
Teri
9/17/2022
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.
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.
*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!
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.
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: