--- title: Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-bike-tour-hidden-secrets-in-the-latin-quarter-le-marais-neighborhoods/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 856 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Neighbourhoods by bike rank_in_category: 10 of 26 (Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-bike-tour-hidden-secrets-in-the-latin-quarter-le-marais-neighborhoods/ --- # Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Latin Quarter and Le Marais by bicycle on a route focused on neighbourhood life. A local guide, bike and helmet are included; lunch during the break is at your own expense, and participants aged ten and over must cycle independently. 4.87 from 856 reviews at €45 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #10 of 26 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The "Latin Quarter + Le Marais Bike Tour” is a truly local experience. It's for those who want to get to know Paris' hidden charms and see what makes it so captivating to the locals. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet with your guide in the heart of the… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks. You will pay for your own… - Children from €40: ages 0 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 856 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.87 from 856 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 835 of 856. - 5 stars: 781 (91%) - 4 stars: 54 (6%) - 3 stars: 9 (1%) - 2 stars: 7 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides and lesser known sights; busy traffic can make the ride stressful. **Praised:** - Guides who share local history and cultural stories with humour - Discovering unfamiliar streets and sights in the Latin Quarter and Le Marais - Comfortable bikes that many find easy to ride - Stops to explore Shakespeare and Company and Saint Sulpice **Complaints:** - Some feel safe following the guide, while others find busy traffic stressful - Some enjoy the relaxed pace, while others find the stops and waits excessive - Uphill sections can be challenging - Delays at the meeting point before the tour starts Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-30 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Bike rental - Local guide - Helmet rental - A look into 2 the neighborhoods of Paris that locals love the best. ## Not included - Food and drinks. You will pay for your own lunch during the break. - Tips aka "Pour boire" in French. Please, tip the guide if you liked the tour. ## Itinerary 1. **Latin Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - The first half of the tour will be in this charming part of central Paris. One of the oldest parts of Paris, the Latin Quarter got its name from the Latin that was spoken by all of the La Sorbonne University students back in the days when Paris had one of the first... 2. **Shakespeare and Company** (15m) - The Shakespeare and Co. Bookstore has almost become a shrine to the written word. It's in a medieval building with wooden beams and plaster walls. It has shelves overflowing with the literature of all ages and sorts. You'll learn its fascinating history and then have free... 3. **The Procope is the oldest Café in Paris** (10m) - The Procope was founded in 1686 and has seen many of the most famous people in history eat there. Among them were Benjamin Franklin, Voltaire, Napoléon Bonaparte, and Victor Hugo. You'll learn a few of the fun stories that have happened here and be able to take souvenir... 4. **Eglise Saint-Sulpice** (15m) - Saint Sulpice is, almost, the biggest church in Paris! A few more centimeters tall and it would be bigger than Notre Dame Cathedral. This Church has definitely seen an amazing history. Learn about its sorted past, its mismatched towers, and why it inspired Dan Brown to... 5. **Pantheon** (15m) - Although a huge building the Pantheon remains a hidden gem as very few foreign travelers realize just how amazing it is. It is the final resting place for the noblest French people in History. You'll learn about scientists: Pierre and Marie Curie, Authors: Alexandre Dumas and... 6. **Marche Monge** (30m) - Taking a break on rue Mouffetard you’ll admire the local café ambiance that is well off the beaten tourist trail. You’ll be given a break here, for your lunch, and have 30 minutes to enjoy it at your own cost. This is where locals go to get the best savory crepes in Paris,... 7. **Arenes de Lutece** (20m) - The Arenes de Lutece is an ancient Roman arena. Think about the Roman Colosseum but inside of Paris! You didn't know that we had a Roman arena in Paris? Well, we do and we keep it pretty well hidden too. You'll cycle into the arena itself and learn about the fascinating... 8. **Le Marais** (pass by, no stop) - was a swamp that was built up and beautified over the centuries by the local Parisian Jewish community. Today it is known for its trendy shops and charming atmosphere especially on Sundays as it is the only neighborhood to have businesses open. In France, shops are required... 9. **Memorial De La Shoah** (15m) - This wall is engraved with the names of over 3,900 non-Jewish French people who risked, and sometimes lost, their lives in an effort to save French Jewish people from the atrocities that they faced during WWII. It is a heartwrenching stop but a necessary one as this tour is a... 10. **La Rue des Rosiers** (15m) - Admire the lovely pedestrian street of Rue des Rosiers as you walk your bike along it peeking inside of its shops and smelling the amazing aromas coming from its restaurants. With all of its tiny boutique stores and highly rated kosher restaurants, it has become the heart of... 11. **Place des Vosges** (15m) - See one of the most beautiful, and certainly the most unique, public squares in Paris, the Place des Vosges. With its red brick buildings built back in the 1500s, this square is a perfect mix of local and high society. The brick buildings house elite art shops and a fancy... 12. **Wall of Philip II Augustus** (15m) - Philippe August was the king of France back in the 1100's. He built a massive stone wall around the city of Paris to defend it from attack. At that time the king in England was Richard the Lion Heart. Learn about their odd relationship and why Philippe built the wall. We'll... 13. **Hotel de Sens** (15m) - See the Hotel de Sens this fortress-looking mansion is tucked away from the tourist trail and comes complete with turrets and gargoyles. You'll learn why it was built and the funny story about how it got a cannonball stuck in its facade! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet with your guide in the heart of the Latin Quarter, 15 minutes before your tour starts, at Place Saint-Michel in front of the Saint-Michel Fountain. Your guide will be waiting with a Blue Bike in front of the fountain. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJM79fJd5x5kcRxEjMn9CzSLs Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Tour runs in all weather! Please, dress according to the forecast but avoid wearing flip flops! - Small Group Tour - This is a BIKE TOUR. All participants aged 10 and over MUST know how to cycle on their own. - Children aged 1-4 years old can ride in a child seat on their parents bike IF it is reserved at time of booking. - Children aged 5-9 years old can ride solo if they are able OR ride on a tandem attachment, with a parent, IF it is reserved at the time of booking. - All children, regardless of age, must have their spot in the small group reserved and paid for. - Not recommended for adults who scare easily or who are not confident when they ride a bike. ## Compared with other Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 26** | €45 | 4h | 4.87 (856) | shared | | [Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour](/france/paris/tours/versailles-bike-tour-with-market-gardens-guided-palace-tour/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.98 (1372) | shared | | [Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-bike-tour-eiffel-tower-louvre-and-notre-dame/?format=md) | €45 | 4h | 4.9 (941) | shared | | [Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace](/france/paris/tours/versailles-full-day-electric-bike-tour-market-picnic-palace/?format=md) | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared | Ranked #10 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/bike-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-bike-tour-hidden-secrets-in-the-latin-quarter-le-marais-neighborhoods/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md