Versailles Full Day Bike Tour with Palace, Gardens, & Picnic
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Versailles, France
- 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Rather than exploring the sprawling grounds of Versailles on foot, pedal your way around with a guide on this group bike tour. Discover garden trails and tree-lined paths and reach parts that on-foot visitors generally miss, including Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon and Grand Trianon. Stop by the Grand Canal for a picnic lunch (own expense) before heading inside the Palace of Versailles with admission tickets.
- See far more of Versaille than you would going on foot
- Explore the interior of the palace at your leisure, with tickets included
- Upgrade to use an e-bike for an even more comfortable ride
What's Included
- Bicycle and helmet
- Up to 1.5 hours in the Palace
- Child seats are available if requested at the time of booking
- Ability to explore the Chateau and Royal Gardens on your own
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 10 Av. du Général de Gaulle 78 000, 78000 Versailles, France
Your tour meets at 10 Avenue du General de Gaulle, 78 000 Versailles
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the bike rental store in Versailles. After picking up your bike a short distance from the Palace of Versailles, continue to a nearby village market to purchase baguettes, cheese, ham, wine and whatever else you’d like to feast on (own expense) for your picnic later on in the day.
The gardens and forests of Versailles span 1,976 acres (800 hectares), and are crisscrossed by a network of picturesque trails and tree-lined paths. Follow your guide and leave behind the pedestrians as you explore parts of the grounds that few venture out to, including Marie Antoinette's country-style hamlet the Petit Trianon, and the Grand Trianon.
Arrive at a lovely secluded section of the Grand Canal that only those on bicycles can reach easily, and settle in for your picnic lunch. Get a kick out of the fact that you are sitting on the same spot where Louis XIV, XV, and XVI enjoyed their meals when they wished to admire their spectacular palace from the outside.
Then, cycle back toward the palace and spend time inside. Learn about the lives of the French monarchy before their removal from power by the 1789 Revolution. See the King's State Apartments and Chapel, and walk through the unforgettable Hall of Mirrors, where the treaty ending WWI was signed.
Your Versailles bike tour ends here.
The gardens and forests of Versailles span 1,976 acres (800 hectares), and are crisscrossed by a network of picturesque trails and tree-lined paths. Follow your guide and leave behind the pedestrians as you explore parts of the grounds that few venture out to, including Marie Antoinette's country-style hamlet the Petit Trianon, and the Grand Trianon.
Arrive at a lovely secluded section of the Grand Canal that only those on bicycles can reach easily, and settle in for your picnic lunch. Get a kick out of the fact that you are sitting on the same spot where Louis XIV, XV, and XVI enjoyed their meals when they wished to admire their spectacular palace from the outside.
Then, cycle back toward the palace and spend time inside. Learn about the lives of the French monarchy before their removal from power by the 1789 Revolution. See the King's State Apartments and Chapel, and walk through the unforgettable Hall of Mirrors, where the treaty ending WWI was signed.
Your Versailles bike tour ends here.
1
Versailles
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Place Du Marche Notre Dame
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Grand Canal
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Grand Trianon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Le Petit Trianon
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Hameau de la Reine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Palace of Versailles
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
8
The Royal Chapel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
La Galerie des Glaces
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Versailles (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- If a children's bike is required, you must advise at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- You will cover an area of approximately 10 miles on a relatively flat terrain. The ride is leisurely and therefore suitable for all levels of fitness.
- Child seats are available if requested at the time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Tandem bikes are available for children aged 10 years and younger.
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
The experience was amazing! Kayla was a great guide. Made us laugh and told us lots of history on Versailles. The market in Versailles was wonderful. Wish I could experience this it daily. I highly recommend this tour. I leaned so much!
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We had no idea just how big the grounds were at the Palace of Versailles! The biking tour was great for us to see so much more than we would have on our own! Our group had 14 people in it... some on e-bikes and some on regular bikes. We were able to keep up just fine on the regular bikes. Eric was a great guide who showed passion in what he was telling us about. We LOVED the picnic and being able to pick out our own food at the market. Fun experience! You get dropped off at the palace to go inside on your own at the end of the day. It was a full day and we loved it!
It's a great way to see and feel the extent of the grounds around Versaille. It's a leisurely bike ride with only two moderate hills to climb. The lunch by the Grand Canal is a nice touch and there is plenty of history imparted throughout, topped off with an unguided visit to the palace, which is nothing short of awe-inspiring. It's a great day!
Annie was incredible. We are from Los Angeles and only speak English and she was so easy to understand, she presented the historical information in such a simple, easy to stay engaged and fun way, even our 6 and 8 year old enjoyed it. I was concerned about being able to bike 10 miles tandem with my daughter who is 6, but as soon as I saw the bike and the terrain I felt confidant and we both really enjoyed ourselves. They had a tandem bike, she had her own handle bars and pedals, she was able to help out and I often heard giggling. This pleasantly surprised me in the best of ways.
The picnic lunch was great, you stop at a little square that has cheese, meat, wine and more, you can even grab sandwiches that are already made.
We also had grandparents with us (early 60s), they had e-bikes and they both really enjoyed this as well. One is a history lover and thought Annie was incredible as well.
If you are on the fence about this BOOK IT, its totally worth it, to be able to cover so much ground and learn so much in such an simple and delightful way, was worth EVERY penny.
Our bike trip around Versailles was the best thing we did in Paris! JP was incredibly friendly, funny, and engaging, keeping everyone entertained with his knowledge of the gardens, history, and Versailles. The beautiful gardens, farmers market shopping, and picnic were highlights and a great way to experience local food and culture. Ending the tour at the palace was the perfect way to wrap up the day. We had such a great time and would absolutely recommend this tour, especially JP!
Great trip! If you get Eric as your guide, you’ll be amazed with the info he has about the area and everything that you came to Versailles for.
Just wish there was a little more bike riding.
Our tour guide Dave was absolutely amazing! Traveled with 2 kids, age 10 and 13, and they both had a blast. From the shopping at the farmer's market, to the biking, to the picnic, to the history, all was paced and delivered perfectly. Dave kept my son so entertained the entire time that he was sad when it was over. Everyone agreed that it was the highlight of our week-long Paris trip.
Toby was a fantastic leader for our group. We covered a lot of ground on the bike and by foot, especially when you finish walking through Versailles. He gave us ample time to get a lunch with excellent suggestions, paused when he needed and pushed enough to stay on schedule so we could get everything accomplished. Toby had great stories and was well educated about the Chateau and the history. He checked in often and asked for questions to make sure we got the most of our tour. I Would highly recommend for someone that wants to be active and explore more of the property of Versailles. Great job Toby!
It was a great day , Toby was an excellent tour guide , who was very knowledgeable and funny , the palace and gardens are spectacular . It was worth it for the history that To y shared with us
Very informative we loved our guide Kayla She was knowledgeable and very expressive and animated making the tour very enjoyable. I highly recommend doing the bike tour with a visit to the Versailles Market and lunch by the water edge on the grounds of Versailles.
Jean Franc our guide was perfect. Engaging, concerned for our safety and comfort. Great storytelling making the history enjoyable to learn.
The plan to start at a fresh market and later enjoy the picnic lunch was memorable. Only constructive critique is the bikes, though comfortable, could be better maintained. A few regular bikes were squeaky. My e bike rode smoothly but was missing the control panel. Nonetheless I would highly recommend the tour… Great Day!
An absolute treasure. Our guide was well versed in information and it was just so much fun. We loved the market experience and being able to picnic on the grounds. It was a wonderful way to visit all around Versailles, and then you are able to spend the rest of the day touring the actual palace!
OJ was an absolute legend! The Versailles bike and picnic tour was such a fun way to see Versailles, and OJ made the whole experience even better. He was hilarious, a fantastic storyteller, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable while riding. He also gave us some great recommendations that made the rest of our time in the area even better. Couldn’t recommend OJ and this tour highly enough, such a memorable day! 🚲🥖🇫🇷
My kids and I really enjoyed this. Our guide, Kayla, really connected with them. Biking really broke up the typical sightseeing experience. It was a highlight of our trip!
Great way to see nearly all of Versailles in a day. Biking around the grounds is a real treat and the tour was expertly led by Anie. It's a long day, so pack snacks for children and be sure to purchase a substantive lunch for the mid-day picnic.
First off, this was very expensive for our family even with the deal. That being said…….Wonderful day trip to see so much of the property at Versailles Palace. We loved our tour guide, Bart! He was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about French history and culture pertinent to the palace. So huge shout out to BART! Such an incredible way to see the extravagant lifestyle and history of these kings. The biking wasn’t too strenuous as we would get off periodically and walk around. Plus we went to a market first thing and purchased picnic items (brioche literally melts in your mouth!) and midway through our bike tour he spread our a tarp where we all ate our picnic by the canal. Magical and lovely day I will relive over and over as one of my favorite memories!
It was, unfortunately, not a terribly informative tour, and the guide was borderline rude and disrespectful. He would tell us long stories, peppered with stale jokes, then said we needed to hurry, because we were running late.
Riding the bike did make traversing the grounds much easier, but I'd recommend you simply rent one on your own and download a self-guided tour on your phone. You'll get just as much out of the experience, for for less money.
Very poor communication about starting point. Would recommend booking directly with Fat Bike Tours and ask for JP
This trip was one of our favorite. We did the full day and if you have smaller children I would recommend the half day becayse it is a long day. Wonderful wonderful tour. I went with my husband and 4 teenage daughters. We all loved the bike rides through the town, the picnic lunch and the tour of Versailles. It was a wonderful experience.
The guide was great and highly knowledgeable about the palace, grounds and french history.
They lost a star because 1/2 the tour was around a big pond and stopping for a very long lunch. It would be better if we got more time at the secondary houses and palaces. I also found it odd how the tour ends at the main palace for a visit when the lines are longest vs starting with the palace on the AM and learning about what we saw afterwords. A good tour but not deserving of 5 stars
Wonderful tour of the palace and grounds of Versailles. The in depth history was told in a colorful way. The team reached out ahead of time to check with us to see if we were running late and had some bring us to the group when we arrived. The bike if was not strenuous, and the bikes were in terrific condition. Our guide Nicholas had an in-depth knowledge of the history and shared it in a colorful way. (He even made it PG for the kids - as we know history isn’t.) We highly recommend the tour company and especially Nicholas. There was no tour of the palace but it wasn’t needed as we already had learned so much on our tour. We shopped for our picnic before our tour at the local farmers’ market.
Our guide, Bartok (Bart), started us off at the market, where he shared his recommendations for the perfect picnic. Then, we got on our bikes and headed up to the grounds of Versailles. It was an incredible experience made even more special with his knowledgeable commentary. With his history lessons fresh in mind, we then started our self-guided tour of the castle itself. This will be one of our highlights of our trip to France. We can’t recommend Bart enough!
The bike portion with our guide, Bart was wonderful. Bikes are truly the best way we could explore the gardens, hear about the history. The picnic lunch was lovely and a highlight of the day. Prior to the bike tour, we went to the shops to purchase our food and our guide gave ideas for shops to visit.
Bart was funny, knowledgeable and attentive to all of the group. The only part of the tour which was challenging was after we said goodbye to Bart and toured the palace. The crowds were intense, particularly after a calm, beautiful bike tour. Our family agreed the tour of the palace was secondary to our tour with Bart.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Kendra! We're so happy to hear the bike portion with Bart was a highlight, and that biking turned out to be the best way to take in the gardens and history. Glad the picnic lunch added to the fun too. Hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
Annie, our guide was excellent company and shared many interesting anecdotes and facts about the royaltiy who built Versailles. Many thanks to her & Unlimited Biking.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Donna! We're delighted Annie made such great company and shared so many interesting stories about the royals behind Versailles. We'll be sure to pass your thanks along to her and the team. Hope to see you again soon!
Annie was wonderful and had the best stories regarding the history of the monarch and property. She made the day fun from beginning to end.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Holly! We're so glad Annie's storytelling brought the history of the monarchy and the property to life for you, and that she made the whole day enjoyable from start to finish. We'll pass along your kind words to her. Hope to see you again!
It was a very long day. And perhaps it felt longer because I was getting over a cold. But I did not realize that we would have such a short time in the Versailles gardens which were more interesting than in the outside gardens. So just be sure that you do this on a separate day for inside Versailles or bring enough energy and wait until Versailles is open past 5 pm again to fully enjoy both experiences.
The picnic idea was lovely. The history was fascinating.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the honest feedback, Greta, and we hope you're feeling better after your cold. You raise a fair point about the time in the Versailles gardens, we know how much there is to take in, and we want guests to feel they have enough time to enjoy it rather than rush through. We'll share your comments with the team as we look at how the day is paced. Thank you for taking the time to share this, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a smoother experience.
Annie was great! Nice spin on historical info making the facts fun. Wish we’d known how much walking, that would be helpful. Great to see parts of Versailles we’ve never seen before!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Timberlee! We're so glad Annie brought the history to life in a fun way and that you got to see parts of Versailles you hadn't experienced before. Thanks also for the note about the amount of walking, that's helpful feedback, and we'll keep it in mind for how we set expectations with future guests. Hope to see you again soon!
Lots of fun and very interesting guide, Jen- Francois made this cycling trip so enjoyable- the bikes, the market, the Versailles ambience at its best.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Becky! We're so glad Jen-Francois made the day so enjoyable, from the bikes to the market to soaking in the Versailles ambience. We'll pass along your kind words to her. Hope to see you again soon!
This was a lovely way to see the grounds of Versailles and the surrounding town. Our tour guide Nick was amazing, helpful and also very knowledgable. My one note is that this does involve a lot of physical activity, so people on our tour who were not as used to that had some trouble.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Teresa! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the grounds of Versailles and the surrounding town, and that Nick was both helpful and knowledgeable throughout. Thanks also for the note on the physical activity level, that's useful for us to keep in mind so future guests know what to expect. Hope to see you again soon!
Annie did a lovely job of sharing the history of Versailles with our group. E-biking through the gardens is the best way to see them - and it was fun! 😊 (The cheaper choice of 3 speed bikes were ridden by other tour members. An e-bike wasn’t necessary but was a great way to try one out.) The tour starts with the group purchasing food for our picnic. We bought a sandwich and salad at a bakery and drinks at a market near by. The short ride through the streets was easily navigable with Annie’s leadership. The visit to the palace after our ride was tough in 95 degree heat (no a/c) amongst the thousands of other tourists. Only visited the red zone (bedrooms) but saw wonderful furnishings and decor. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Gerald! We're so glad Annie shared the history of Versailles so well with your group, and that the e-bikes made it easy to enjoy the gardens. Hope to welcome you back for another ride soon!
I have been to Versailles before but never saw a quarter of what we saw on this tour. Well worth it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Versailles has so much more to offer beyond the palace itself, and we love that the tour helped you discover a whole new side of it. We hope to see you again on your next adventure!
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