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Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)

4.8 · 1,254 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Fat Tire Tours - Paris Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Dutch
Start & pickup
10:00, 10:30, 14:30, 14:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The city's headline bike loop with a local guide,1,254 reviews at €45 per person, offered in English or Dutch.

Paris moves at bicycle speed better than at bus speed.

In our comparison: #22 of 26 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Standard Bike Tour in EnglishThe page priceEnglishDuration: 3 hours Comfort City Bike€45
Standard Bike Tour in DutchDutchDuration: 3 hours Comfort City Bike€45
Electric Bike Tour in EnglishEnglishDuration: 3 hours Electric Bike: Available for Riders 14+€65
Electric Bike Tour in DutchDutchDuration: 3 hours Electric Bike: Electric Bikes are available for riders 14 and over€65

Children from €35 (ages 1 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 4 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Child seat (please specify at the time of booking)
  • Local guide
  • Helmet
  • Bike
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Rain gear is available at a fee of 2EUR.

Reviews

4.8
1,254 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,181 of 1,254

Star breakdown of all 1,254 ratings

5 stars
1,057 · 84%
4 stars
124 · 10%
3 stars
47 · 4%
2 stars
12 · 1%
1 star
14 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and city coverage; larger groups can make navigating traffic cumbersome.

Praised

  • Engaging guides who explain the history behind the landmarks
  • An easy ride covering many major sights and helping visitors get their bearings
  • Clear riding instructions that help travellers feel safe in traffic
  • Patient guides who keep children and teenagers engaged
  • Photo stops and help taking group or family pictures

Complaints

  • Some find the groups too large and cumbersome in traffic
  • Some find the pace too slow, while others enjoy the relaxed ride
  • Mechanical problems have delayed or interrupted some rides

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 August 2025 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The closest metro stops are Dupleix (line 6) & La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (6, 8, 10). We are located on the ground floor of a large freestanding building. Maps/taxis may take you to the front entrance, which is an apartment block. If so, simply walk around the building - we are on the other side. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 10:30, 14:30, 14:45 daily; scheduled through October 2026 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Fat Tire Tours - Paris; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

See Paris like a Parisian on a tour by bicycle! Whether it's your first or fifth time in Paris, this bike tour is the perfect way to travel from sight to sight at a leisurely pace. Getting around Paris by bicycle is the ideal orientation if you're new to Paris, and return visitors will discover new facts and hear new stories about the city they love. Either way, you are sure to agree that riding a bike is the best way to see Paris.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child seats and bikes available, please advise at time of booking.
  • All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Children from €35 ages 1 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Bike Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #22 of 26€453h4.75 (1254)shared
Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour€1458h4.98 (1372)shared
Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame€454h4.9 (941)shared
Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace€1698h4.92 (271)shared

Ranked #22 of 26 in Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €169, median €62; typical length 3h. 1 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 26 Bike Tours

From €45 per adult · Standard Bike Tour in English