From Paris: Skip-the-Line Palace of Versailles Bike Tour
ID: GYG113125-162217
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a bike tour of Versailles and visit both the iconic Palace and the local town market. Ride through the picturesque countryside, explore the royal gardens, and skip the line for the château.
Discover the town, gardens, and château of Versailles on this day trip from Paris. Explore the expansive 2,000 acres of Versailles easily on a guided bike tour and benefit from skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Versailles.
Meet your guide in Paris before traveling to Versailles by train where your bikes will be waiting upon arrival. Hop on a comfortable and easy-to-ride bike that will help you see more in less time.
Join your guide on a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles. Visit a secret part of the royal gardens, where some of Louis’ fountains dance to music. Benefit from skip-the-line tickets to the château and see its stunning staterooms, royal apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and Louis' bedroom.
After exploring the Palace, ride to the town of Versailles and explore the local market. Browse the numerous stalls and shop for some freshly-baked pastries, organic produce, cheese, and wines. Practice your French, try some excellent wine, and purchase some picnic supplies.
Work up an appetite and you lay out the items that you purchased for your picnic lunch by the Grand Canal overlooking the spectacular château. End your trip with a ride back to Paris.
Highlights
- Explore the Place of Versailles and the nearby town on a guided bike tour
- Benefit from skip the line priority access to the palace on a guided tour
- Discover the royal gardens, fountains, Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet
- Shop at a French market, picnic like a royal and relax along the Grand Canal
- Cover more ground by bike and see more of the palace and its surroundings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide under Platform 20/21 inside the Montparnasse train station. As the trains run on a strict schedule, please ensure you are at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
INCLUDED
- Guide
- Skip-the-line entry to the château of Versailles and royal gardens
- Paris/Versailles round-trip train tickets
- Bikes
- Helmet
- Raincoats (if required)
NOT INCLUDED
- Purchases at the market
- Lunch
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.