We've been taking guests to visit Versailles by bike for over 15 years and it has been a fan favorite ever since. Now, with the added exclusivity and flexibility of booking your own private version directly online! Whether it's just you and your family or a large group of friends, this Private Versailles Bike Tour puts you in charge of the group size so you can experience Versailles exactly how you want to see it. With a tour guide dedicated to just your group, this tour allows you to experience Versailles and its extensive grounds without the distraction of outside guests.
Upon arrival in the town of Versailles, we will ride to the famous city market to shop for our picnic supplies (cost not included). Then, we'll cruise through the Château's enormous grounds along a network of fantastic trails and tree-lined paths, pausing along the way to share the rich history of the palace and French monarchy. Next, it's on to our picnic at the end of the Grand Canal where we'll settle down for a royal feast.
After lunch, we'll continue through the grounds to visit Marie Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit Trianon. Finally, our bike tour offers you skip-the-line access to the Château to avoid the tremendously long lines. See the room where Marie Antoinette’s guards were killed as they protected her from the mob at the beginning of the Revolution. Walk through the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors where King Louis greeted guests, and centuries later the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I. Ride with us and you will explore exponentially more of the 2,000+ acres of royal property than you would ever be able to see on your own.
If you have children or infants in your group, please let us know if you need any children bikes (20" or 24"), baby seats, trailers, or tandems in the "Comments" section during check out to ensure that we are able to reserve these for you. You can see all kid's bike & accessory options here. There is no additional charge for these.
For your Private Versailles Bike Tour, we are happy to meet at your hotel or accommodation in Paris! Please be sure to let us know the details of where you are staying in the 'Comments' section at checkout.
For your Private Versailles Bike Tour, we are happy to meet at your hotel or accommodation in Paris! Please be sure to let us know the details of where you are staying in the 'Comments' section at checkout.
Absolutely! We can arrange for your guide to meet you at your hotel if it's within 10 minutes walking of a Versailles train station, or you can meet us at our Versailles office, located at 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles. Just be sure to let us know this when booking, and please ensure that we can reach you by phone on the day of your 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.
Our Versailles Bike Tour is perfect for intermediate-athletic bike riders. And while a private tour can be fully adapated to your pace, there is quite a bit of ground to cover in Versailles, so we want to ensure that you'll have fun if you're not a frequent rider. We have children join us on this tour all the time so it completely depends on your confidence with a bicycle!
Intermediate-athletic cycling means that you should have good balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. Although most of this tour takes place in a park there are city riding portions and a few hills. In an effort to see everything that Versailles has to offer, riders should be prepared to keep a steady pace as this tour covers more ground than many of our other tours. 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 our Paris Night Bike Tour first.
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 12, you can reserve a tandem for them.
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.
Yes! The tour price includes the RER train to Versailles and the return to Paris.
No, lunch is not included in the cost of this tour. You will have the chance to buy picnic supplies from numerous vendors at the market. Some vendors may accept credit cards, however we feel it is best to have cash in euros available as well.
We're happy to offer free changes and 100% refund up to 24 hours before tour* Failure to cancel a reservation at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds. Fare difference may apply.
You can view our bike options here.
If you have children or infants in your group, please let us know if you need any children bikes (20" or 24"), baby seats, trailers, or tandems in the "Comments" section during check out to ensure that we are able to reserve these for you. There is no additional charge for these.
Adults are not obliged to wear a helmet in France, however they are mandatory for children under 12. We have helmets of all sizes available in our office.
All of our tours are in English, but we can accommodate other languages for Private Tours, given we have a tour guide that speaks the language of your choice.
Please let us know in the "Comments" section during check out if you would like to inquire about other languages for your tour, and our team will get in touch.
Once the tour begins, we require that you stay with the guide and the group until the end.
Our Private Versailles Bike Tour covers approximately 10.1 miles (16.25 km).
Our tours run rain or shine, and we have rain ponchos available for purchase for anyone that needs them. We will gladly buy them back if they go unused during your tour. If you would like your tour guide to bring ponchos on your tour, please let us know.
We encourage all guests to consult the weather forecast and to dress accordingly.