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Sunset Versailles Bike Tour with Fireworks

Approximately 8.5 hours

From $137

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A fencing demonstration in front of the Chateau of Versailles
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The Versailles fountains
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A family rides their bikes through the gardens in Versailles

Experience the magic of the Sunset Versailles Bike Tour with Fireworks

Our Versailles Sunset Bike Tour is an experience you will remember for life – a magical evening and the chance to see Versailles in the glow of sunset. For a limited number of Saturdays in the summer, the gardens will be brought to life with special effects, music, lighting, and a stunning fireworks display.

Tour Details

What’s Included
  • Bike
  • Helmet (provided but optional)
  • Roundtrip transportation from Paris to Versailles
  • Guided tour of Royal Grounds
  • A glass of bubbly for each guest (non-alcoholic options available)
  • Timed Entry to Château
  • Tickets to Evening Fountain Show in the Gardens with Fireworks
  • Special After-Hours Access to Costumed Performances in the Chateau
Good to Know
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
  • We highly recommend using public transportation to get to the meeting point as car traffic is quite dense in this area.
  • All of our tours operate rain or shine, and we have rain ponchos for sale in our office.
  • All participants over 12 years of age must be able to ride a bike.
  • All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation.
  • This includes roundtrip RER transportation to and from Versailles from central Paris. Your guide will provide you with your RER ticket to return back to Paris at your own pace after you are done enjoying the château and fireworks.
  • If possible, please bring a small backpack or tote bag to carry your food for our picnic. Be sure to bring cash in euros for picnic supplies as well!
  • The fireworks start after dark (around 11pm) so expect to return to Paris around midnight if you stay for the show.
  • This tour runs June – early September and is not offered in the off-season.

Booking for children? Review our bike options here to help you reserve the correct equipment. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation.

  • Tandems must be reserved and are for children less than 70lbs/32kg
  • Trailers must be reserved and have a 2 child capacity with a combined maximum weight limit of 88lbs/40kg.
  • Babyseats must be reserved and have a maximum weight limit of 48lbs/22kg.
  • All participants over 12 years of age must be able to ride a bike.

Highlights

A couple enjoys a glass of bubbly along the Grand Canal in Versailles
1Bubbly along the Grand Canal
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2After-Hours Access to Versailles Château
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3Hall of Mirrors
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4Special performances inside the Château
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5Evening Fountain Show in Versailles Royal Gardens
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6Fountain music and special effects
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7Fireworks display over the Grand Canal

Meeting Point

This tour meets in Paris, in a small park/clearing on Avenue Emile Zola opposite a café named “Café Regalia”.

The closest métro station is Javel-André Citroën (line 10). Use exit 1 (sortie 1, right side).

The easiest taxi address: 1 Avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris. Your guide will be wearing a Fat Tire Tours uniform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Check our Fat Tire Tours general FAQs or get in touch.

Questions About our Bikes/Biking in Versailles

What cycling skill level do I need for this tour?

While all of our tours maintain a leisurely pace, we want our guests to have fun and be safe, so being able to ride a bike is paramount.

This tour is perfect for intermediate bike riders. You should have good balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. Most of this tour is on roads and although we stick together as a group and carve out a lane for ourselves, we ask that all guests feel confident with their riding ability. Safety is our number one priority but confidence in yourself is the first step to overall group safety.

If you’re not sure how you’ll fare, we invite you to try out some of our other tours first.

What are your bike options?

You can view our bike options here.

Unfortunately, we do not have adult tricycles, adult tandems, or bikes with training wheels for adults or children that may be less confident in their riding ability

Is this tour appropriate for children?

Yes! Our Versailles Bike Tour is a wonderful way for kids comfortable on bikes to discover Versailles. We only ask that your children have been riding for a while, or, if they’re under 10, you can reserve a tandem for them. You can reserve kid’s equipment during the booking process.

You can use this bike chart to help you reserve the appropriate bicycles for your little ones. Please keep in mind that children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.

  • For children up to 10 years old or weighing under 32kg (70lbs), we have two-wheeled tag-along tandems. The child passenger sits on a seat and can pedal or coast. All riders weighing over 32kg (70lbs) must ride their own bicycle. This is not an option for adults or anyone over the weight or age limit.
  • We have various sized city bikes to accommodate just about every size of rider, from extra small 20 inch wheeled bikes for riders that are 3.3ft (100cm) to extra large for riders up to 6.5ft (198cm).
  • There is no additional charge for trailers, tandems or baby seats. Due to limited availability, please book baby seats, trailers, tandems, 20” and 24” wheeled bikes in advance.
  • Please Note: All extra small 20 inch and small 24 inch bikes are equipped with hand brakes.

Is a helmet included?

In France, adults are not obliged to wear a helmet, however they are mandatory for children under 12. We have helmets of all sizes available in our office, free of charge.

How long is the ride?

Our Versailles Bike Tour covers approximately 10.1 miles (16.25 km).

General Tour Questions

Where is the tour meeting point?

This tour meets in Paris, in a small park/clearing on Avenue Emile Zola opposite a café named “Café Regalia”.

The closest métro station is Javel-André Citroën (line 10). Use exit 1 (sortie 1, right side).

The easiest taxi address: 1 Avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris. Your guide will be wearing a Fat Tire Tours t-shirt/jacket and holding a sign.

Does the tour include transportation to Versailles?

Yes! The tour price includes the RER train to Versailles and the return to Paris.

Your tour will end in Versailles with your timed entry into the chateau, at which point your guide will provide you with your train tickets and directions back to the train station, about a 10-minute walk from the chateau. This allows you the freedom to explore the palace and the formal gardens at your own pace and return to Paris whenever you’d like. Trains run until approximately 11:30pm at the RER C Versailles River Gauche station and until midnight at the line N Versailles Chantiers station. Your guide will have specific directions for you at the end of the bike tour.

I'm staying in Versailles, can I meet the tour here?

Absolutely! Please meet us at our Versailles office, located at 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles

Please make sure we can reach you by the phone provided at checkout.

When making your reservation, be sure to leave us a note in the comments section to indicate that you will meet us directly in Versailles. Your guide will pick you up when they arrive in Versailles with the rest of the group. Please aim to be there between 9am-9:15am and know that you may have to wait up to 30-45min for your group to arrive.

Is dinner included in the tour price?

No, dinner is not included in the cost of this tour. You will have the chance to buy picnic supplies from numerous vendors at the market, and we will stop within the grounds of Versailles to give everyone a chance to enjoy a light meal.  You are encouraged to bring along extra snacks if you wish!

Please note that some market vendors may accept credit cards, however we feel it is best to have cash in euros available as well.

Is this tour offered in any other languages, or only English?

All scheduled tours are in English, but private tours can sometimes be scheduled in other languages, given we have a tour guide who speaks the language of your choice.

What is your cancellation policy?

Activities including tickets or special entrances, such as this one, may only be rescheduled for free up to 72 hours in advance. These activities are also only refundable more than 72 hours in advance of the activity start time. Within 72 hours, we will only be able to issue a partial refund or future credit.

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What is your weather policy?

All of our tours operate rain or shine, and we have rain ponchos available in our office for purchase.

What is the number to call if I am lost and trying to find the meeting point?

If you are having difficulty finding the meeting location for your tour, please call us at +33 1.82.88.80.94 and our staff will be happy to help you find your way.

Do you organize private tours for groups?

Yes! Some of our private tours can be reserved directly online, but if you’re looking for something unique or have questions about a private group, simply send us an email at groups@fattiretours.com to learn more about our options and prices.

How many people will be in my group?

This tour operates with a maximum group size of 20 guests.

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