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Versailles Tour: Explore Royal Gardens & Chateaux
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Experience the true beauty of Versailles on this full-day tour from Paris. Explore a French Farmers Market, cycle through the Royal Domaine, visit chateaux and Queen Marie-Antoinette’s Private Farm, and marvel at the Palace of Versailles.
Experience the true beauty of Versailles on this full-day tour from Paris. Explore a French Farmers Market, cycle through the Royal Domaine, visit chateaux and Queen Marie-Antoinette’s Private Farm, and marvel at the Palace of Versailles.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palace of Versailles - Formerly the royal residence of France’s renowned monarchs, the Chateau of Versailles is truly magnificent. A timed entrance reservation will be arranged for you, allowing you to explore the palace at your leisure after the bike tour concludes.
- Place du Marche Notre-Dame - Established during the reign of King Louis XIV,…
- Palace of Versailles - Formerly the royal residence of France’s renowned monarchs, the Chateau of Versailles is truly magnificent. A timed entrance reservation will be arranged for you, allowing you to explore the palace at your leisure after the bike tour concludes.
- Place du Marche Notre-Dame - Established during the reign of King Louis XIV, the Versailles Farmers Market is remarkable! Your guide will provide a tour of the market, highlighting the best food spots. You’ll then have 30 minutes of free time to explore the bustling food stalls and select your picnic items for later in the day.
- Le Hameau de la Reine - This was Marie-Antoinette’s retreat! Desiring a break from royal duties, Queen Marie-Antoinette commissioned this private farm village to experience life as a commoner. Enjoy a walking tour along the quaint paths through the village and farmyard, where you can interact with charming animals like pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and cows.
- Jardins du Chateau de Versailles - Spanning over 2,000 acres, these stunning landscapes feature wheat and beet fields, a vast artificial lake, and meticulously manicured trees. We’ll leisurely cycle through the Royal Grounds, allowing you to appreciate their beauty without exerting too much energy.
- Le Grand Trianon - Constructed by Louis XIV as a summer retreat, this mini palace served as a getaway for French Kings to escape court etiquette while remaining nearby if needed. Your guide will share the Grand Trianon’s history, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore its exquisite French gardens filled with flowers. Admission to the Grand Trianon is included in the tour price!
- Grand Canal - Relish your lunch on the soft grass, overlooking the largest lake in Versailles. The view of the Palace from this secluded area is breathtaking. This is where you’ll enjoy the picnic items purchased earlier at the Versailles Farmers Market.
- Le Petit Trianon - Originally built for the King’s favored mistress, Madame de Pompadour, this charming chateau was later gifted to Queen Marie-Antoinette. Your guide will provide insights, and you’ll have free time to explore inside, discovering where Marie-Antoinette once dined and rested. Tickets to the Petit Trianon are included in the tour price.
- Versailles - Experience the refreshing breeze and the scent of the trees as you cycle through the verdant Royal forests. Discover where French Royalty spent their afternoons, evading court protocol while hunting stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox.
- Bassin d’Apollon - The Royal grounds of Versailles boast numerous fountains and water displays. The Apollo Fountain is the most renowned, symbolizing the Sun God Apollo emerging from darkness to illuminate the world. King Louis XIV, known as “the Sun King,” likened himself to Apollo, bringing light and prosperity to his nation.
- The Hall of Mirrors - In the 1700s, mirrors were rare and costly. When King Louis XIV adorned his main reception hall entirely with mirrors, it showcased his immense wealth and opulence. You’ll have free time to visit the iconic Hall of Mirrors and capture the perfect selfie as a memento of your visit to Versailles.
What's Included
- Access to Petit & Grand Trianon Château
- Versailles farmer’s market
- Engaging and expert Versailles guides
- Round trip train tickets Paris - Versailles
- Small group tour with limited numbers of participants
- Comfortable and easy to ride bikes (kids bikes and baby seats available)
- Timed Entrance tickets to Palace of Versailles
- Access to Marie-Antoinette’s private farm & village
- Access to Petit & Grand Trianon Château
- Versailles farmer’s market
- Engaging and expert Versailles guides
- Round trip train tickets Paris - Versailles
- Small group tour with limited numbers of participants
- Comfortable and easy to ride bikes (kids bikes and baby seats available)
- Timed Entrance tickets to Palace of Versailles
- Access to Marie-Antoinette’s private farm & village
What's Not Included
- Food & drinks (at your own expense at the market)
- Gratuities (tips)
- Food & drinks (at your own expense at the market)
- Gratuities (tips)
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting allure of Versailles on this comprehensive day tour from Paris. Begin your journey by meeting at a Paris train station and traveling to Versailles with your knowledgeable guide. Explore an acclaimed French Farmers Market, brimming with delightful food stalls. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the magnificent 2,000-acre Royal…
Experience the enchanting allure of Versailles on this comprehensive day tour from Paris. Begin your journey by meeting at a Paris train station and traveling to Versailles with your knowledgeable guide. Explore an acclaimed French Farmers Market, brimming with delightful food stalls. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the magnificent 2,000-acre Royal Domaine of Versailles, where you’ll encounter picturesque wheat fields and verdant forests. Relish a picnic on the lush grass, overlooking a serene lake adorned with swans. Discover the charm of the Grand and Petit Trianon chateaux. Delight in petting a sheep while wandering through Queen Marie-Antoinette’s charming Private Farm village, featuring quaint thatched-roof buildings. Gain insights into the opulence of King Louis and the French Revolution from our engaging and friendly guide, and don’t miss the breathtaking Palace of Versailles, complete with its renowned Hall of Mirrors! All train and entrance fees are included in the tour price.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please bring an ID for travelers under 18 years old
- All Tour participants over the age of 9 years old MUST know how to ride a bike solo.
- Children aged 6 months to 4 years old can sit in a child seat on their parents bikes. Infant seats are available if advised at time of booking.
- Children aged 5 to 9 years old can: cycle solo, if capable, or on a tandem attachment bike.
- Not recommended for travelers who weigh more than 270 pounds or 122 kilos.
Location
2 Rue de la Pépinière
Rue de la Pépinière
Meet outside of a train station named Gare Saint-Lazare, at the entrance to the STARBUCKS COFFEE. Located at the address : 2 Rue de la Pépinière. BE AWARE there are 4 Starbucks in and around the train station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Teambrowning
Sep 16, 2025
Bikes - a healthy way to explore the Versailles palace grounds! - Bikes were a great way to explore Versailles grounds! Looking at a palace is so vanilla and you do get the opportunity at the end of the tour to skip the line and enter the main palace and gardens (like everyone else). But the REAL fun was arriving to Versailles, picking out a lunch for later and hopping on an old fashion cruiser bike (no gears, not an e-bike) and exploring the grounds of Versailles. This was a lovely way to see the lake and the summer home and Mary Antoinette’s villa (which I would not have seen otherwise). The grounds are (mostly) flat so it was light work (but you will work at a few spots). Our tour guide “T” was phenomenal and he made sure that we always had our questions answered and made sure we emptied our bladders at opportune times. His knowledge of history and his personality made the tour delightful. So glad we did this!! It was breezy and cooler than Paris so we were glad we brought a rain jacket/shell layer. The bikes have saddle bags so no need for a backpack but you may need a fork depending on what you buy for lunch.
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Kimberly
Aug 18, 2025
A beautiful, fun-filled day - Our family enjoyed a fantastic day of touring with our guide, Ryan. He was charismatic and fun, and offered an informative window into the history of Versailles while keeping his stories entertaining and suitable for all ages. He was even inclusive to our tween who was the only child on a tour with a dozen adults. The tour was marvelous, with beautiful scenery at every turn. The grounds of Versailles were breathtaking, as of course was the interior. We loved the ride and the picnic lunch of delicious finds from the large market in the town. The cruiser bikes were comfortable and the ride nearly flat but bikes do not have gears. The only thing we would caution is that it is a long, busy day with a lot of walking and the visit to the palace is at the end. Be sure to wear your best walking shoes, bring water and cash and fuel up for the day at lunch to keep going until 1700 or later.
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Zackd0
Aug 1, 2025
Fantastic Bike Tour of Versailles! - We had an incredible experience on our bike tour of Versailles! Our guide Joris was knowledgeable, friendly, and hilarious. He shared fascinating stories and insights about the palace and grounds that brought the history to life. The pace was perfect — relaxed yet engaging — and biking through the beautiful grounds was a great way to experience the Versailles.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Versailles. It’s the perfect way to see and experience the full grounds (not just the palace) so much more than you could on foot. Thank you for an unforgettable day!
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D577tgamyb
Aug 1, 2025
Gigi you are a great guide! - Tours from really nice French people! Gigi you are the man. He entertained my teens, and was super easy to follow on the bikes. My daughter isn’t the best in a bike special needs and all and she did fine.
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Treyr206
Aug 1, 2025
Aug 1 Excellent Day & Guide - Thoughtful directions before meeting our group and enough time to grab Starbucks coffee and food. Our guide was Michael Angelo was the best guide who was patient with all 8 members of our group. He provided interesting history about the monarchy and gave plenty of time for visiting the 3 sites. He also proved to be a good photographer & extremely knowledgeable, gave great recommendations in the food market, plus spoke 4 languages including English for all in our group. We would highly recommend this tour but know it is an all day affair.
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Alisoncc9250rn
Aug 1, 2025
Our guide Joris was one-of-a-kind -- a truly brilliant and engaging storyteller! - The tour was well-done! We loved the storytelling and history provided by our tour guide Joris. He was enthusiastic, friendly, and took great care of us. Truly one-of-a-kind. We would do another tour with him any day of the week. In fact, we've already told friends who are coming to Paris later this year to book this tour and request Joris as a guide.
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Niiki
Apr 25, 2025
Great way to experience Versailles - We had a fantastic day with Irving as our guide. The tour was very well structured with plenty of time to explore at each stop. Versailles farmer's market was a great start to find out goodies for lunch. We also picked up a half bottle of wine for our picnic as Irving let us know he carried a bottle opener and cups should we wish to indulge!
It was so good to see the less touristed parts of Versailles. Marie Antoinette's hamlet was just gorgeous!
Leaving Versailles palace until the end is great as the crowds were far less and you could spend as much or as little time as you liked exploring the rooms.
The biking was super easy paced and flat - easy riding! There were a couple of young kids on our tour and they had a great time - it really does appeal to all ages.
Thank you so much to the lovely young man from the tour company who helped us get into the tour despite an issue created by an oversight on our part. We're extremely grateful and wish you excellent karma.
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Zeeshan
Apr 24, 2025
The Best Way to See Versailles—Especially with Teens! - This is hands-down the best way to experience Versailles! I went with my wife and our two teenage sons (17 and 15), and they absolutely loved it. Our guide, Michael, was fantastic—engaging, informative, and even offered to take great family photos along the way.
The entire tour was perfectly paced—from taking the metro, to exploring the local market, to riding bikes around the expansive palace grounds, enjoying a lovely picnic, and finally visiting the palace itself, including the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors. One of the highlights was visiting Marie Antoinette’s charming hamlet—it felt like stepping into a storybook.
Versailles is massive and would’ve been exhausting to explore on foot, so the bike tour was a game-changer. Thank you, Michael, for making this such a memorable experience for our family!
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Samer_b
Dec 2, 2024
Irving! - My wife and I had a fantastic day! From starting in the farmers market to walking around the charming little city of Versailles to picnicking along the bike tour and finally visiting the palace, the entire time was great. Irving, our guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. He was less so of a tour guide and more of a laid back travel companion, pausing to have really engaging conversations along the way. We still look back and have a laugh at some of the bizarre info we learned from him. Very well paced day and definitely a memorable one from our trip. Strongly recommend this activity.
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M3212robridgets
Jul 5, 2025
Not for us. - - So, With the title of the tour Versailes Palace Bike tour I was expecting that we would actually have time to tour the actual palace. Instead, this tour take you to the market - where you are given an hour (plus for us) to buy your lunch that you will be eating on the picnic. Then you walk to pick up the bikes. From here you take a nice bike ride to the outer garden and have an hour picnic. You then visit the summer house and Queen house. Followed by dropping off the bikes. Mind you, you start at 8:15 am and you drop off the bikes at 3:40pm - this all without even getting to the Palace yet!! So, by the time you get to the Palace it is 4pm and the place is packed and honestly most of the families that we were with left at this point because the kids were done. WE literally ran through the Palace to be able to see the room of mirrors so we could make it to the train by 4:30 (mind you it is a 17 minute walk to the train station).....If i had known all of this I would have just booked my own Palace tickets and then rented bikes after the Palace to tour the grounds. So very disappointed that we missed 90% of the actual Palace and the gardens.
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