VIP Versailles Bike Experience with Private Kings Apartment Tour
Discover the best of Versailles inside and out in a single day! Cruise through over 2,000 acres of tree-lined paths with our guide, stopping at Le Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s charming Hamlet. Visit a local market to gather French picnic goodies, then savor your meal by the Grand Canal with stunning views of the palace.
About this activity
- Duration 7.5 hours
- Availability Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, April 1st - September 30th: 9:00AM, October - February : N/A
- Languages English
- Departure Point 10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles
- No cancellation fees if cancelled 72 hours prior to tour date.
Experience
Highlights
- Shop for fresh, local goods at the Versailles Open Air Market.
- Explore the elegance of the Grand and Petit Trianons, Versailles’ royal retreats.
- Visit Marie Antoinette’s Hameau, her idyllic countryside-inspired royal escape.
- Enjoy a scenic picnic along the Grand Canal, with palace views.
- Discover King Louis XVI’s Private Apartments, an exclusive, behind-the-scenes treasure.
- Marvel at the opulence of the iconic Hall of Mirrors.
Capacity
Number of participants per tour guide is 20. Multiple tours may run at the same time.
Full Description
Discover the best of Versailles inside and out in a single day! Cruise through over 2,000 acres of tree-lined paths with our guide, stopping at Le Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s charming Hamlet. Visit a local market to gather French picnic goodies, then savor your meal by the Grand Canal with stunning views of the palace. This popular all-access experience includes special access to an exclusive area of the Château, closed to the public, with a licensed private guide revealing its hidden secrets. From the iconic palace to the serene gardens, this is the ultimate Versailles adventure you won’t want to miss!
Includes
- Local Licensed Tour Guide
- Guided Bike Ride of the Royal Grounds
- Bike Rental (eBike Upgrades Available)
- Helmet, Bike Bag
- Visit to local market for picnic supplies (cost not included, please bring cash in euros)
- Entry to Grand & Petit Trianon
- Entry to Marie-Antoinette’s Private Hamlet
- Guided tour of the King’s Apartments
- Guide Gratuity
- Any food purchased at the market
Prepare for the activity
Meeting Point
10 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 78000 Versailles
Exit the train station at Versailles Château Rive Gauche (several stations say “Versailles” make sure it’s this one), and walk into McDonalds. Exit out the back right door and walk through the mall past the video game stores to the corner shop full of bikes.
*Not available on Mondays, Versailles is closed
We highly recommend using public transportation to get to the meeting point as car traffic is quite dense in this area.
Important Information
- If your group is larger than 15 guests, please contact us at [email protected]
- We require the full names and ages of all guests as this allows us to ensure skip-the-line entry into the palace.
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation. There may be a mix of eBikes and standard bikes on this tour.
- All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own (unless on attachments).
- This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 12.
- Any child bikes or equipment must be requested. Child equipment like tag-a-longs cannot be attached to an eBike for safety
- For eBike upgrades, riders must be at least 14 years old.
- All of our tours operate rain or shine – please dress for the weather.
- 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!
- Please provide one credit card and one government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the duration of the tour
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
