Walking & Biking Tours in Versailles

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Palace of Versailles to avoid the often-long queues. Explore the opulent palace and expansive gardens, and - in the summer - take in the optional Versailles Fountain Show. This is a great way to see this must-see attraction outside Paris.

There's more to Versailles than just the palace, and with this 1.5-hour walking tour you'll see a side of the town many people miss. Sit down to an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch at the Monument Caf e near the palace, where you can even sample traditional French dishes like frog legs and escargot. Then follow your guide to sights like the Royal Tennis Court, the Municipal Library and the King's Kitchen Garden, hearing historic tales that help make that bygone era come to life. Group size is limited to 20 for a relaxed tour experience.

Pedal your way around the parks of Versailles and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace's role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Next, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Palace of Versailles, where you'll have time to explore independently and use your audio-guide to discover the King's apartments and famous Hall of Mirrors.

The gardens of Versailles span an impressive 1,976 acres. Rather than exploring the sprawling grounds on foot, pedal your way around with an informative guide on this full-day Versailles bike tour from Paris. Discover a leisurely 10 miles of garden trails and tree-lined paths behind the palace, and reach parts of the grounds that visitors on foot do not frequent, including Marie Antoinette's country-style Hameau, the Petit Trianon and the Grand Trianon. Stop by the Grand Canal for a picnic lunch before heading inside the Palace of Versailles.

Experience the magnificence of Versailles on a fun full-day bike tour, including round-trip transfers by train from Paris. Meet your guide on arrival and spend the day pedalling around the beautiful parks, royal gardens and forest trails. Stop to explore Marie Antoinette's hamlet, snap photos of the grandiose palace from unique viewpoints and enjoy a picnic (own expense) along the Versailles' Grand Canal.