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title: Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris
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city: Paris
country: France
price: 109
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rating: 4.81
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duration_minutes: 510
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schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
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# Versailles Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

**Guidekin's take:** Cycle through Versailles before exploring the palace interior independently. Bike, helmet, guide, return train tickets and entry to the palace, royal gardens, Trianons and Marie Antoinette's village are included; confident cycling is required, even in rain. 4.81 from 622 reviews at €109 per person for 8h 30m.

In our comparison: #21 of 26 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our bike tours were one of the first on the Paris bike scene nearly 2 decades ago, and we like to keep that feeling of community on tour. For this reason, and unlike other bike tours of Versailles, we limit our group sizes. We also warmly welcome you at our very own café, and our guide rides the train to Versailles with you- so you’re taken care of the whole way. Join our family for a day, and experience our version of Versailles!

We’ve planned an unforgettable day trip from Paris, cruising through the town of Versailles for the amazing local market, heading into Versailles’ grounds & gardens, Marie Antoinette’s village, and the Trianons. After the picnic, we make our way to the Chateau. You’ll then explore the palace at your own pace.

Our tour makes history accessible. It’s about getting the juicy important details of Versailles plus the fun stories and quirky anecdotes. It’s simply about an unforgettable day in the countryside, tickets included

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet at 8:15 a.m.
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 08:15: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €99: ages 4 to 17

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €109 per person
- Duration: 8h 30m
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 622 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Bike About Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 08:15
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.81 from 622 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 593 of 622.

- 5 stars: 550 (88%)
- 4 stars: 43 (7%)
- 3 stars: 18 (3%)
- 2 stars: 7 (1%)
- 1 star: 4 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, market picnic and wider estate coverage by bike; substantial walking can leave them tired.

**Praised:**
- Guides make French history accessible through humour and clear storytelling
- Cycling lets visitors explore more of the estate than they would on foot
- Shopping at the food market and picnicking beside the canal are recurring highlights
- Guides keep children and teenagers interested

**Complaints:**
- More walking than expected leaves some visitors tired before entering the palace
- Some find the pace relaxed, while others feel rushed and have too little time for the palace
- Some find the bikes well maintained, while others report mechanical faults
- Heavy crowds inside the palace

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-07-03 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Small group
- Bike and helmet
- Entry tickets into the famous palace, royal gardens, Trianons, and Marie Antoinette's village
- Round trip train tickets
- Guide

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Palace of Versailles** (10m; admission included) - See the exterior of the Palace at the beginning of the tour, a great way to kick off your full day experience.
2. **Jardins du Chateau de Versailles** (pass by, no stop) - See a bit of the gardens when you first enter the estate, knowing there will be extra time to explore them at your own pace at the end of the tour.
3. **Place Du Marche Notre Dame** (45m) - You’ll have free time to explore one of the best farmer’s markets in France and to buy your supplies for our picnic in the gardens of Versailles.
4. **Grand Canal** (45m) - We'll stop off at the grand canal to eat the delicious goodies you purchased for lunch at the market!
5. **La Galerie des Glaces** (30m; admission included) - Located in the castle, your guide will not take you to see the Hall of Mirrors — but your ticket into the castle is included, and with your free audio guide, you'll learn all about one of the most famous halls in French history!
6. **I Trianons E Le Hameau** (1h; admission included) - Hop of your bikes to get a deeper perspective of the grounds of Versailles. Spend time exploring and learning about Marie Antoinette's Hamlet, and her personal estates, the Grand and Petit Trianon.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 08:15
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- 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

Meet at 8:15 a.m. at Le Peloton Café in the Marais. The café is open from 8h, so feel free to come for breakfast.
 **ATTENTION: If you’re tour takes place between 18 July-18 August 2024, you must come by Metro line 1 getting off at St Paul. Please do not come by foot, bike, taxi, etc.**
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJy2DMU_1x5kcR9SBKGXpGEas

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring photo ID with you
- Tours operate rain or shine (ponchos are available)
- Everyone has time to explore the inside of the Chateau at the end of the bike tour (typically at 3:30pm). After this you can travel back to Paris at your own pace using the train tickets we provided you.
- All participants should be able to ride a bike with confidence.

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 26** | €109 | 8h 30m | 4.81 (622) | shared |
| [Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour](/france/paris/tours/versailles-bike-tour-with-market-gardens-guided-palace-tour/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.98 (1372) | shared |
| [Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-bike-tour-eiffel-tower-louvre-and-notre-dame/?format=md) | €45 | 4h | 4.9 (941) | shared |
| [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 |

Ranked #21 of 26 in Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €169, median €62; typical length 3h. 1 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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