--- title: Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/versailles-bike-tour-with-market-gardens-guided-palace-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 145 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 1372 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Guide inside Versailles palace rank_in_category: 1 of 22 (Versailles Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-bike-tour-with-market-gardens-guided-palace-tour/ --- # Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour **Guidekin's take:** Versailles by bike with a market stop for picnic supplies and a licensed guide INSIDE the palace, 4.98 from 1372 reviews. The best-reviewed Versailles day in our catalogue. In our comparison: #1 of 22 in Versailles Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview -We are amongst the few licensed to guide you inside the Château not abandon you with an audio. We mic up so you don't miss a thing! -We visit: the Château, Royal Gardens, Fountains, Marie Antoinette's Hamlet -We are local to Versailles, it is our home town! -See more with ease by bike and access places the crowds do not. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet us at the top level of the… - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food & Drink (Picnic Lunch) - Children from €97: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €145 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 1372 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Boutique Bike Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.98 from 1372 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1369 of 1372. - 5 stars: 1349 (98%) - 4 stars: 20 (1%) - 3 stars: 2 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides and canal picnic; some want less market time and more time at the Queen's Hamlet. **Praised:** - Engaging guides who explain the palace and French history clearly - Cycling makes it easier to explore the grounds, town and Queen's Hamlet - Market tastings and choosing food for a picnic beside the canal - Smooth organisation of trains, bikes and palace visits **Complaints:** - Some want less market time and more time at the Queen's Hamlet - Some find bikes in good condition, while others say they need maintenance or updating - The amount of cycling and walking can make the outing tiring Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-07 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - All Versailles Access - Wet weather jackets & good humor, if the worst were to happen! - Small Group Personal Tour (We limit our group sizes) - Guide Conférencier (State Registered Professional Licensed Guide, able to guide inside monuments) - Earpiece to hear your guide inside the Château. - Bikes (Comfortable Quality Bikes,, Vintage Look, Modern Spec) Helmets & Child seats available upon request (no charge) ## Not included - Food & Drink (Picnic Lunch) ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Versailles** (15m; admission included) - Stop at the front of the Château to set the scene and introduce the day. 2. **Place Du Marche Notre Dame** (1h) - The town of Versailles (our home!) to meet local market vendors & taste a range of cheeses & shop for our picnic lunch (cost not included). 3. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (40m; admission included) - Visit the Royal Gardens & Fountains. 4. **Le Hameau De La Reine** (1h; admission included) - Park the bikes to follow in the footsteps of France’s most famous queen, Marie-Antoinette. 5. **Grand Canal** (1h; admission included) - Having worked up an appetite we lay out our authentic French picnic lunch by the Grand Canal. Picnic at guests cost. 6. **La Galerie des Glaces** (1h 15m; admission included) - Post picnic we explore the Château: State Rooms, King’s bedroom & Hall of Mirrors. We are proud to be one of the few tours licensed to guide inside. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please meet us at the top level of the Montparnasse train station, 10 minutes before the experience start time, under the Platform 20 & 21 sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJH_mlsTRw5kcR9NcwPsvKxfA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Easy Ride, all fitness levels welcome - Children Bikes & Tandem Bikes available - Tours run rain or shine Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Versailles Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 22** | €145 | 8h | 4.98 (1372) | shared | | [Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer](/france/paris/tours/versailles-private-half-day-guided-tour-hotel-pickup-transfer/?format=md) | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private | | [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | | [Versailles Palace & Marie-Antoinette's Estate Private Guided Tour with Lunch](/france/paris/tours/versailles-palace-marie-antoinette-s-estate-private-guided-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) | €725 | 8h | 4.92 (204) | private | Ranked #1 of 22 in Versailles Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €749, median €209; typical length 7h 30m. 7 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/versailles-from-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/versailles-bike-tour-with-market-gardens-guided-palace-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md