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Versailles by Bike - Tour from Paris
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Key Highlights
- Recommended by users of Trip Advisor – One of the top-rated things to do in Paris
- Travel by train from Paris - Versailles
- Included entrance fee to Versailles and audio guide
- Explore the gardens by bike - enabling you to cover much more ground
- Trip to world famous market to gather picnic supplies (price not included)
- Tour is led by an expert English speaking guide
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
01 Mar - 16 Mar: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Duration
17 Mar - 28 Oct: Daily except Monday
29 Oct - 30 Nov: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday8 hours
Start time9:00am
Meeting PointThe tour departs from 24 Rue Edgar Faure Paris, France 75015.
Ending Point
The closest Métro station is Dupleix (line 6).
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.The tour ends at Versailles
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
Spend a relaxing day riding through the tree-lined gardens of Versailles and return to the time period of the most famous French kings and queens.On arrival in Versailles you will cycle to the famous city market to shop for picnic supplies (price not included). Then you will stop for a picnic at the end of the Grand Canal in the exact same spot where Kings Louis XIV, XV and XVI dined as they marveled at their house at the far end.
You will also visit the Chateau, the Grand & Petit Trianons and the Hall of Mirrors.
Itinerary
This tour departs from 24 rue Edgar Faure Paris, France 75015. After reaching Versailles by train, you will head straight to the Palace of Versailles where you will collect your bikes and begin your biking tour accompanied by an English speaking guide.
The tour includes a visit to:
The Versailles Food Market: Visit the famous Versailles market to shop for your picnic supplies (price not included).
The Versailles Gardens: Bike through the gardens and also see the parts which otherwise you cannot see on foot. These world-famous gardens are alone worth the trip to Versailles.
The Hall of Mirrors: See this hall in the palace of Versailles. This was the site of the signing of the treaty that ended World War I. From here, you can admire the beautiful view over the Versailles Gardens.
The King’s State Apartments: See the bedrooms of both King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette.
Grand Canal: Admire the views along the Grand Canal as you enjoy your picnic here.
Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet: We will ride past Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, where the queen stayed disguised as a peasant girl in order to escape her court.
Grand and Petit Trianons: Built by Kings Louis XIV and XV respectively, they offer a fantastic view into the original Versailles and the opulence the royalty enjoyed.
The tour ends at Versailles from where you can return to Paris on your own. Your guide can also help you with directions to the station if you wish to catch the train to Paris.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Train Transportation to and from Versailles
- English-speaking guide
- Bicycle rent
- Versailles entrance fee
- Audio guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
Tours operate whether rain or shine, please dress appropriately.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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reviews
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Really great experience
This is a must if you enjoy history at. Our guide was great, he e planned the history of the grounds and the people so that every one could understand. Great bike bike and...
jenell C Jones, United States, 02/Aug/2015 -
Best part of trip in Paris!
It was amazing and it rained towards the beginning of the tour, actually more like a monsoon.... and even with that it was still the highlight of our trip. Be prepared this is...
Mark Fedders, United States, 02/Nov/2013 -
Great way to discover Versailles
Exellent guide, a fantastic day in Versailles...
Kristine Aalerud, Norway, 30/Oct/2013 - Read all
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