Versailles Bike Tour

Highlights

Relaxing bicycle ride around the grounds of Versailles
Trip to an open-air market to shop for picnic lunch supplies
Skip-the-line entrance into the glorious palace
Breathtaking Hall of Mirrors & Marie Antoinette's chamber
Comfortable cycling pace suitable for all abilities & ages

Tour info

Meeting Point

Versailles, Île-de-France

Why take this tour?

For a different perspective of the incredible Palace of Versailles and its extensive gardens, hop on a bicycle. Shop for a delicious picnic lunch that you enjoy alongside the picturesque Grand Canal before entering the palace and exploring its vast, opulent halls and apartments.

After a relaxing train ride from central Paris, stop at a traditional Versailles open-air market to stock up on delicious picnic ingredients. Start cycling through the gardens and forests of the palace grounds; pass through Marie Antoinette's own quiet hamlet as well as the 2 grandiose palaces of le Petit Trianon and le Grand Trianon. Settle down next to the Grand Canal to munch on the delicacies you picked up at the market earlier in the day.

Then skip past the long queues with priority entrance to explore the Palace of Versailles, where you can gain an insight into the lives of France's 18th- and 19th-century royalty. Wander the lavish Hall of Mirrors, where King Louis once greeted guests, and see the King and Queen's state apartments.

What’s included?

Guided tour of Versailles
Return train tickets between Paris and Versailles
Bicycle and helmet rental
Commentary in English
Audio-guide inside the Chateau
Picnic supplies

Things to know

Before you book

Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
Children's bikes, bike seats, trailers, and special child tandem attachments are available upon request.
Travelers 12 and older must be able to ride a bike.
Lunch is not included in the cost of the tour. You have the chance to purchase picnic supplies from the market. Some vendors accept credit card, but it is advisable to bring some cash in euros.
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
Children ages 4 to 17 are eligible for the child rate with ID. Any guest who appears close to 18 years old may be asked for ID by the Chateau to access the child rate. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Before you go

Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
This activity operates in most weather conditions.
Rain ponchos are available for 1 Euro, which is fully reimbursed if not used.
You should wear comfortable, flat shoes.
You should bring some spending money.
Children ages 4 to 17 are eligible for the child rate with ID. Any guest who appears close to 18 years old may be asked for ID by the Chateau to access the child rate. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

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