We looked into a bunch of different bike tour options for Versailles and went with this one. There were 7 of us, so we went with a private tour.
We met near the Montparnasse station in Paris. Our guide was the "Beyoncé of Versailles." She was super funny and gracious, and she took us on a direct train to the side of Versailles (not the main station), which took only 15 minutes.
When we got there, we picked up bikes, which were in great condition - they were in different colors with cute baskets in front.
We rode to various areas in Versailles. Highlights included the market where we got goods for a picnic on the Versailles grounds (we went on a Sunday when the market is in full operation), seeing the hamlet, the fountain show in the garden, and then the palace. We went into the palace close to closing time, so it was much less crowded and less chaotic.
If you're willing to splurge a little, it's definitely worth it to do this personalized private tour to Versailles. read more