Versailles Domain Bike Tour: Guided Historical Journey with Palace Entrance from Paris by Train
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498 Ratings
Paris
Embark on a guided bike tour of the Versailles Domain, including entrance to the palace. Discover the history, gardens, and hidden gems of Versailles on this unforgettable day trip from Paris.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palace of Versailles - See the exterior of the Palace at the beginning of the tour, a great way to kick off your full day experience.
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - See a bit of the gardens when you first enter the estate, knowing there will be extra time to explore them at your own pace at the end of the tour.
- The Trianons & The Hamlet - Hop of your bikes to get a deeper perspective of the grounds of Versailles. Spend time exploring and learning about Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, and her personal estates, the Grand and Petit Trianon.
- Grand Canal - We’ll stop off at the grand canal to eat the delicious goodies you purchased for lunch at the market!
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The Hall of Mirrors - Located in the castle, your guide will not take you to see the Hall of Mirrors
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but your ticket into the castle is included, and with your free audio guide, you’ll learn all about one of the most famous halls in French history!
What's Included
- Bike and helmet included
- Entry to palace, royal gardens, Trianons, and Marie Antoinette’s village
- Round trip train tickets provided
- Guided tour experience
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Nearly 20 years ago, we were among the pioneers of bike tours in the Parisian scene, and we’ve stuck to our roots by fostering a sense of togetherness during our tours. We set ourselves apart from other Versailles bike tours by capping our group sizes. We also begin our journey at our own cozy café, and our guide accompanies you on the train ride to Versailles, ensuring a seamless experience throughout. Come spend a day with us, and see Versailles from our unique perspective!
Our meticulously crafted day trip from Paris will take you on a scenic ride through Versailles town, stopping by the vibrant local market, venturing into the majestic grounds and gardens, Marie Antoinette’s charming village, and the historical Trianons. Post-picnic, we proceed towards the Chateau, where you’re free to explore the palace on your own terms.
Our tour transforms history into a relatable narrative. We don’t just focus on the significant aspects of Versailles, but also include amusing anecdotes and intriguing tales. It’s more than just a bike tour, it’s an unforgettable countryside adventure, with the cost of tickets included.
- Please bring photo ID with you
- Tours operate rain or shine (ponchos are available)
- Everyone has time to explore the inside of the Chateau at the end of the bike tour (typically at 3:30pm). After this you can travel back to Paris at your own pace using the train tickets we provided you.
- All participants should be able to ride a bike with confidence.
Location
Le Peloton Café
Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe
Departure Point: Meet at 8:15 a.m. at Le Peloton Café in the Marais. The café is open from 8, so feel free to arrive earlier for breakfast.
Address: 17 rue du Pont Louis Philippe, Paris 75004
Directions: Closest metro: (Hotel de Ville, line 1) or (Pont Marie, line 7).
Return point: Paris by train.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(498 Ratings)
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Donna_m
Apr 25, 2024
An amazing day in Versailles! - I went to Paris with my friend to celebrate our 50th birthday and this was the best excursion! There was a convenient meeting point so we all could take the 30-minute train ride together to get to Versailles. Our tour guide, Jude, was very knowledgeable and fun. He also accommodated the group as needed and there was no pressure to rush. We biked to the palace, where we parked our bikes and walked around the gardens. We also had a picnic lunch near the canal and then biked some more to the other sites, the Grand Trianon, Le Petit Trianon (Marie Antoinette's home) and the Queen's Hamlet, which is a small village with a farm. At the end we dropped off our bikes and were had access to the inside of the palace. Very well organized, but does involve a good 6 hours of biking and walking, so you should be a moderately active person. HIGHLY recommended. I can't think of another way to cover the immense grounds of the property...
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Lucy
Apr 21, 2024
Insider’s view of Versailles - We had a terrific day with Bike About Tours in Versailles. We saw so much more of the city and the palace grounds than we would have if we’d gone on our own. Visiting the beautiful food markets and picnicking in the Versailles gardens were a highlight. Many thanks to Marley for a fabulous tour!
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965ceces
Apr 17, 2024
Best way to see Versailles - Great tour!! Our guide David took us to some really cool places on the palace grounds that were even more interesting than the palace itself, and we definitely would’ve missed out on those spots without his guidance. It rained a lot on our tour, but he brought ponchos for us and we still had a great time. Would totally recommend!!
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David_s
Apr 14, 2024
Great bycicle tour with... - Great bycicle tour with David. Excellent knowledge and great tips to have a great day around Versailles.
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Jim_a
Apr 13, 2024
Jude was a fantastic tour... - Jude was a fantastic tour guide. Very personable and knowledgeable with lots of fun and interesting historical facts. And I enjoyed going to the open market to pick out lunch! Two thumbs up!
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524joys
Apr 11, 2024
Beautiful way to explore Versailles! - Gorgeous tour in Versailles! Our guide Marley was energetic, funny, and very knowledgable about French history. She had great recommendations for everything from which vendors to get the best picnic fare from, to where to find the best photo spots in Versailles, to what to look out for at each of the main points of attraction. The tour was very well organized every step of the way and the bikes were very comfortable. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a lovely day trip during their Paris stay!
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Z3247ptlisaj
Mar 31, 2024
Not Just Any Bike Tour! - I can't underscore how excellent this tour was for me and my family of four (including 2 teenagers who did not want to wake early for this mom-scheduled activity but quickly fell in love with it after the day got started). Our guide, Marley, was delightful -- fun, funny, SO knowledgeable, approachable and had wonderful relevant stories. It was raining on and off but we were barely bothered by it b/c Marley, prepared with ponchos if/when needed, kept it moving and engaging! We bonded with the rest of our tour -- about 3-4 other groups of similar size and it was definitely a trip highlight! I highly, highly, highly recommend this specific tour and tour guide (if you can recommend her). Oh, and cheat sheet for anyone who is lucky enough to book with her -- "don't be a Doug!" Listen to her and you will have an amazing time.
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Maria_a
Mar 29, 2024
Best Way to See Versailles! - David was amazing and took us all around Versailles. His knowledge and great personality made the event the highlight of our trip! Full day of biking and sightseeing was the best way to see Versailles!
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Heathera1888
Mar 28, 2024
Great way to experience Versailles! - My husband and I really enjoyed this experience! It was a leisurely way to explore the estate by bike with scenic stops along the way, a pleasant picnic by the canal, and visits to Trianon, Petite Trianon, Queen’s Hamlet, and the gardens.
The bikes are comfy and the ride is mostly flat.
Our guide, Jude, was knowledgeable and personable.
Note that it’s basically an all-day experience if you also want to go I side the Chateau.
We’d recommend it!
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Linda_w
Apr 3, 2024
Not what we signed up for. - I think our guide mixed up the tours because we didn't sign up to stop at the market for an hour and we still had a 30-minute picnic both of which caused us to get caught in a thunderstorm and the guided didn't seem concerned that we almost missed our admission into Versailles which was the main point of interest for us. We spent more time resting than biking which caused us to get stuck at the Petit Trianon in a thunderstorm and also caused us a late return to return the bikes, as well as having to ride in the rain. Our tickets for Versailles were for 15:30 and we made it by 17:00 only because we ran from the bike storage to the palace and still almost didn't get admitted plus the audio guides were no longer available. Luckily our guide had called ahead so we were allowed into the palace or the main reason for our trip to Versailles would have been removed. This all could have been avoided if we had skipped the unscheduled market stop.
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