Versailles Domain Bike Tour with Palace and Trianon Estate Access | La Vacanza Travel

Versailles Domain Bike Tour with Palace and Trianon Estate Access

Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 7 to 8 hours
  • Paris
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the true beauty of Versailles on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet up at a train station in Paris and board the train to Versailles with your guide. You'll visit an award-winning French Farmers Market with fabulous food stalls. Leisurely cycle around the gorgeous 2,000 acres Royal Domaine of Versailles to see swaying wheat fields and lush green forests. Enjoy a picnic on the soft grass as you look out over a lake with swans in it. Visit two smaller chateaux called the Grand and Petit Trianon. Pet a sheep while you explore Queen Marie-Antoinette's adorable Private Farm village with thatched roof buildings. Learn all about the extravagance of King Louis and the French revolution from our fun and personable guide and, of course, visit the stunning Palace of Versailles with its famous Hall of Mirrors! All train and entrance tickets are included in our tour price.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000, Versailles France

Once the royal Palace of France's most famous Kings, the Chateau of Versailles is simply outstanding. We'll make a timed entrance reservation for you and you'll be able to stay inside of the palace for as long as you want at the end of the bike tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Place du Marche Notre-Dame, 78000, Versailles France

Opened in the time of King Louis 14th, the Versailles Farmers Market is outstanding! Your guide will give you a market tour to get you familiar with where all the best foods can be found. Then you will have 30 minutes of free time to roam the brimming food stalls and pick up whatever you want to eat for the picnic that will happen later in the day.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Le Hameau de la Reine, Place d'Armes Parc du Château-de-Versailles, 78000, Versailles France

This was the hide-away of Marie-Antoinette! Seeking a complete break from royal life Queen Marie-Antoinette had this private farm village built so that she could pretend to be a commoner. You'll do a walking tour on the little paths through the village and farmyard and be able to pet some of the adorable animals that live there today such as the pigs, sheep, goats, geese, and cows.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, Place d'Armes A l'Ouest du Château de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France

With more than 2,000 acres of beautiful landscapes, fields of wheat and beats, an immense artificial lake, and perfectly trimmed trees the Royal Grounds will amaze you. We'll cycle around them in a leisurely way so that you can see the best of the Royal grounds without spending a lot of energy.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Le Grand Trianon, Porte Saint-Antoine, 78000, Versailles France

Built by Louis 14th as a summer house. This mini palace is where the French Kings would go to escape from the etiquette of the court but still be close at hand in case they were needed.
You'll learn about the Grand Trianon's history from your guide and then be able to go inside of it and explore the beauty of its French gardens full of flowers. Tickets into the Grand Trianon are included in the tour price!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Grand Canal, Parc du Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France

Enjoy your lunch while sitting in the soft grass gazing over the largest lake in Versailles. You’ll love the view over the lake of the Palace from this secluded part of the grounds.

This is where you'll eat the picnic supplies that you purchased earlier at the Versailles Farmers Market.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Le Petit Trianon, Porte de la Reine, 78000, Versailles France

Built for the King's favorite mistress Madame de Pompadour, this little chateau was later given to Queen Marie-Antoinette. You'll learn all about it from your guide and then have free time to explore inside and see where Marie-Antoinette used to sleep and eat. Tickets to the Petit Trianon are included in the tour price.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Versailles, Versailles, Yvelines, Ile-de-France

Feel the breeze and smell the trees when you ride through the lush green of the Royal forests. You'll see where the French Royalty used to spend their afternoons hiding from court protocol hunting stag, pheasant, wild boar, and fox.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bassin d'Apollon, Parc de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France

The Royal grounds of Versailles have dozens of fountains and water displays on them. The fountain of Apollo is the most famous one as it represents the Sun God Apollo rising from the darkness to bring light. the world. King Louis 14th called himself "the Sun King" because he thought himself to be like Apollo as he brought light and wealth to his country.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Hall of Mirrors, Chateau de Versailles, 78000, Versailles France

Mirrors were extremely rare and expensive in the 1700s. So when King Louis 14th had his main reception hall completely covered in them it showed his great wealth and extravagance to the world. You'll have free time to visit the famous Hall of Mirrors and be able to take the perfect selfie as a souvenir of your time in Versailles.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Fun local guide
  • Bike and helmet rental
  • Tickets to Petit Trianon Chateau
  • Tickets to Grand Trianon Chateau
  • Access into Private Farm Village of Marie-Antoinette
  • Timed Entrance tickets to Palace of Versailles
  • Round trip train tickets Paris - Versailles
  • Entry/Admission - Le Petit Trianon
  • Entry/Admission - Jardins du Chateau de Versailles
  • Entry/Admission - The Hall of Mirrors
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Versailles
  • Entry/Admission - Le Grand Trianon
  • Entry/Admission - Bassin d'Apollon
  • Entry/Admission - Le Hameau de la Reine

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities in French they are called "Pour boire" and guides love them!
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please bring an ID for travelers under 18 years old
  • All Tour participants over the age of 9 years old MUST know how to ride a bike solo.
  • Children aged 6 months to 4 years old can sit in a child seat on their parents bikes. Infant seats are available if advised at time of booking.
  • Children aged 5 to 9 years old can: cycle solo, if capable, or on a tandem attachment bike.
  • Bikes are not allowed in the part of the gardens where the Fountain Show takes place, hence the Fountain Show it is not part of our tour. Access to the Fountain Show is included in the Adult tour price but NOT in the kids price. If you wish to go with kids you'll have to pay a 10€ add-on ticket directly at the entrance of the gardens after our tour is over.
  • Not recommended for travelers who weigh more than 270 pounds or 122 kilos.
  • Not recommended for travelers who have knee problems or trouble walking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

2 Rue de la Pépinière, 75008 Paris, France


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Palace of Versailles, Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 to 8 hours


User's Reviews

Jeannie_N

27 Mar, 2024

Joe was an amazing guide. He made aure we were all happy and had what we needed. Loved how he included the children in the group! Would recommend Joe for any tour!!

AshleyB3551

27 Mar, 2024

GREAT way to visit Versailles! Loved walking through the village and meeting shop vendors at market (+ lots of samples!), then the bike ride around the gardens. I enjoyed that the actual buildings were all without the guide so I could go at my own pace. My only wish was that the time allotted for house tours was a little longer, but since it was already an 8 hour day I can understand why that part was short (1 hr). Overall, really good experience and would definitely recommend to others!

caitlinsO5125BK

26 Mar, 2024

Cecilia was an amazing guide! Clear meet up instructions and bike ride wasn’t challenging. Spent a majority of the time on the grounds, which was the best part!

Mindy_T

25 Mar, 2024

Even though we experienced some rain, this was an amazing activity for our family. It's the perfect balance of history, food and movement. Vanessa was an amazing guide!

Annemarie_G

25 Mar, 2024

My 17 year old granddaughter and I had a wonderful time! Julie, our guide, was terrific. Will recommend.

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Fun, but the rain dampened our experience

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Best tour experience!!!

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Wonderful tour!

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Rain can’t stop us!

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Excellent tour

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Versailles bike tour

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More than the eyes can take in!

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Fantastic tour, history and guide!

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A must! This is a tour of the outside only, great history provide. Includes ticket for the palace

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Average tour. You can have better options with the same price

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The best way to enjoy Versailles!

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