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Versailles Half Day Bike Tour with Marie Antoinette's Hamlet
★ 5.0 (120 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris
- Compared option: Classic Bike – English
- 4 h for this option
- Up to 15 people, up to 14 per booking
- Live guide: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Editor's take
The Queen’s Hamlet and Petit Trianon are part of this afternoon ride. Allow 4 hours with up to 15 people. You meet the guide in Versailles.
Your ticket covers timed Palace entry and the formal Gardens. After the ride, you enter the Palace to see the Hall of Mirrors. You arrange your own transport from Paris. The tour has no lunch stop.
Does the Fat Tire afternoon ride include Palace entry?
2 options. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Bike – EnglishComparedDuration: 4 hours Standard Bike: Non-electric Bike | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:15 | English | €89 |
| E-Bike (14+) – EnglishDuration: 4 hours Electric Bike: Riders must be at least 14 years old to ride an eBike | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:15 | English | €109 |
What's included
Included
- Guided Bike Ride of the Royal Grounds
- Bike Bag
- Entry to Château and formal gardens
- Helmet
- Access to an Expedited Check-In Line with Fast Track through the Unlimited Biking App
- Entry to Marie-Antoinette’s Private Hamlet
- Bike Rental (e-bike option available, 14+)
- Entry to Petit Trianon
- Local Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Tour or official ticket?
The tour with Palace and Gardens entry starts from €89, versus €25 for a standard low-season Passport. You pay extra for the guided ride and bike hire. The Passport suits you if you prefer walking and setting your own pace.
Meeting point
Exit the train station at Versailles Château Rive Gauche (several stations say “Versailles” make sure it's this one), and walk into McDonalds. Exit out the back right door and walk through the mall past the video game stores to the corner shop full of bikes.
Itinerary
From the operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris's own description of the route.
Our pages on places of this route: the Palace.
Palace of Versailles
Your trip to Versailles includes entrance to Marie Antoinette's Private Hamlet, Entry to Château and formal gardens, and guided bike tour of the royal gardens
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- Please provide one credit card and one government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the duration of the tour
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
- We require the full names and ages of all guests as this allows us to ensure timed entry into the palace.
Access and children
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children aged 1–12 ride a kids' bike or attachment and must be accompanied by an adult. Infants under 1 cannot be booked.
- E-bike riders must be 14 or older. Children never ride e-bikes.
- Any child bikes or equipment must be requested. Child equipment like tag-a-longs cannot be attached to an eBike for safety
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All guests must be able to ride a bicycle on their own (unless on attachments)
- Standard bikes and e-bikes ride together in one group with the same guide and route.
- All of our tours operate rain or shine
- Important note: our Half-Day tour does not include transportation from Paris.
- This tour does not include a stop for lunch. We recommend arriving early and eating lunch in Versailles.
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 from 120 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 99% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
4.8
16 reviews
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Photos
From the Fat Tire Tours - Paris listing, 6 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: Fat Tire Tours - Paris's own description of the tour.
Escape to Versailles for a magical half-day bike tour that lets you experience the highlights of this iconic destination in just an afternoon! Meet your guide in the heart of Versailles and set off on a leisurely ride through the stunning grounds of Versailles Palace. Visit Marie Antoinette’s charming Hamlet and hear stories of her extravagant life, then pedal along scenic paths to discover the Petit Trianon. Finish your adventure with a visit inside the palace, exploring its opulent halls and legendary rooms, including the dazzling Hall of Mirrors.
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