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Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour

4.9 · 377 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Simply France tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Cycle mostly low-traffic side streets through Saint Germain des Prés, The Latin Quarter, Odéon and Luxembourg.

A geared bicycle, optional helmet and guided ride are included; riders must be over thirteen and meet a minimum height requirement. 4.87 from 377 reviews at €44 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #12 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

6 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
SpanishThe page priceSpanish€44
EnglishEnglish€44
DutchDutch€44
GermanGerman€44
ItalianItalian€44

Children from €39 (ages 13 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Use of bicycle
  • Lightweight, comfy bikes with 7 gears
  • Helmets - not mandatory
  • 1 experienced guide
  • Food and drinks

Reviews

4.9
377 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 368 of 377

Star breakdown of all 377 ratings

5 stars
344 · 91%
4 stars
24 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the backstreet route and knowledgeable guides, but the meeting point is a recurring source of confusion.

Praised

  • Backstreets and neighbourhoods beyond the usual tourist sights
  • Knowledgeable guides share history and answer questions
  • Easy pedalling on mostly flat routes with regular stops
  • Guides keep track of the group and help riders feel safe

Complaints

  • Meeting points can be difficult to locate from the supplied directions
  • Some find the ride relaxed, while others warn that traffic and pedestrians require confident cycling

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 September 2024 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Place Saint Sulpice, 75006 Paris, between the fountain and the church. The guide, holding a red umbrella, will wait next to the SAEMES parking garage where our bikes are stored. Metro is the safest way to arrive on time. (City Mapper free app) The metro station is "Place Saint Sulpice", line 4. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (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
Simply France tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Enjoy a 3-hour, small-group bike tour and explore the beautiful charms of Paris on a fun and leisurely bike ride.  Cruise with local guides who show you nooks and crannies and explains historical context and anecdotes. Discover Saint Germain des Prés, The Latin Quarter, Odéon and Luxembourg, the forever trendy central areas. Cycle flat routes on mostly low-traffic side streets for a full immersion with locals.

Explore The Marais, the medieval district with its Jewish and gay areas, the first King squares and get to know the medieval Latin Quarter and its roman roots

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
  • The tour is suitable for all levels of fitness

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The tour is accessible only to people at least 150 cm tall

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €39 ages 13 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: heights

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 · #12 of 26€443h4.87 (377)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 #12 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 €44 per adult · Spanish