Take a tour of Versailles with a difference, and explore the gardens by bicycle. See Versailles' expansive grounds in full, and discover highlights that most visitors miss on foot. Then enjoy a locally-sourced picnic feast by the Grand Canal.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 - 8.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Tour the Palace of Versailles gardens by bike
- See the Hall of Mirrors
- Visit a Versailles open market
- Enjoy a picnic along the Grand Canal
- Admire the Grand and Petit Trianons
- See much more of Versailles' gardens than you would see on foot
Full description
Explore the miraculous Palace of Versailles on a full-day sightseeing tour by bike. Meeting at a central location near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, your guide will take you to the nearest RER station, for the quick train trip to Versailles.
Once at Versailles, visit the village market to buy baguettes, cheese, ham, wine, or whatever you desire for a picnic lunch, to be held later in the Chateau's gardens. You will then spend most of the day riding in a relaxed fashion through the tree-lined gardens and near the Grand Canal.
The average Versailles tourist often doesn't realize that they will only visit a small fraction of the gardens if they go by foot. But on this 8-hour tour, you will see it all. The tour includes round-trip train tickets from Paris to Versailles and back, and all necessary bike equipment, including children's seats, should you require them.
Includes
- Round-trip train tickets, Paris-Versailles
- Guide
- Bicycle
- Timed entrance to the chateau
- Entrance to the Grand and Petit Trianons and Marie Antoinette's Hameau
- Garden ticket on fountain days
- Lunch supplies at the market
- Water bottle
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- If a children's bike is required, you must advise at time of booking
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately
- You will cover an area of approximately 10 miles on relatively flat terrain. The ride is leisurely, and therefore suitable for all fitness levels
- Child seats are available if requested at the time of booking
