--- title: Paris Evening City of Lights Small Group Bike Tour & Boat Cruise lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-evening-city-of-lights-small-group-bike-tour-boat-cruise/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 59 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 190 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Evening ride and boat cruise rank_in_category: 8 of 22 (Seine River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-evening-city-of-lights-small-group-bike-tour-boat-cruise/ --- # Paris Evening City of Lights Small Group Bike Tour & Boat Cruise **Guidekin's take:** Combine an evening bike ride past illuminated Paris monuments with a boat cruise. Bicycle use, a licensed guide and the boat ticket are included; participants need a moderate level of physical fitness. 4.9 from 190 reviews at €59 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #8 of 22 in Seine River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us on an unforgettable evening away from the crowds, exploring the city of lights & it's illuminated monuments as we share with you a unique insight into it's history and contemporary culture. This is no history lecture, instead a fun & informative ride with a licensed local guide, designed to give you the perfect overview of Paris - the city we call home. We ride the city in the evening as there is less traffic & no crowds and to see the city by day & by night We do not ride on the roads & use plenty of safe bike lanes separate from traffic. We ride on comfortable bikes, in small groups & see far more than you could ever by foot. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet us at our new base at 27 Rue… - 6 start times: between 16:00 and 18:45 - Age 13+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €59 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 190 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Boutique Bike Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 16:00, 16:45, 17:00, 17:45, 18:00, 18:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.9 from 190 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 185 of 190. - 5 stars: 180 (95%) - 4 stars: 5 (3%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and evening cruise; some report inadequate safety briefings and difficulty staying with the group. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, friendly guides share history and anecdotes at landmark stops - A broad overview of Paris that helps visitors get their bearings - A relaxing Seine cruise with views of the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night - Bikes described as comfortable and easy to use **Complaints:** - Some felt safe, while others report minimal safety briefings and guides riding too far ahead - Busy traffic and keeping pace can challenge less confident or out of practice cyclists Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-06-12 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Licensed Guide - Boat Ticket (22€ Value) - Use of bicycle ## Itinerary 1. **Paris** (5h) - Join us on an unforgettable evening away from the crowds, exploring the city of lights & it's illuminated monuments as we share with you a unique insight into it's history and contemporary culture. This is no history lecture, instead a fun & informative ride with a licensed... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16:00, 16:45, 17:00, 17:45, 18:00, 18:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Please meet us at our new base at 27 Rue Bosquet, Paris 75007, 15 minutes before the start time. The closest metro stop is Ecole Militaire - it is just a 3 minute walk away. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ22BV--Bx5kcRwNGmfUdhCsM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: dates of birth, heights ## Compared with other Seine River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 22** | €59 | 5h | 4.9 (190) | shared | | [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private | | [2-6 pax Private River Boat Tour in Paris with Rosé and Macarons](/france/paris/tours/2-6-pax-private-river-boat-tour-in-paris-with-ros-and-macarons/?format=md) | €490 per group | 1h 30m | 4.95 (252) | private | | [Paris Private and Customized Tour with Driver-Guide for Layovers](/france/paris/tours/paris-private-and-customized-tour-with-driver-guide-for-layovers/?format=md) | €360 per group | 4h | 4.93 (208) | private | Ranked #8 of 22 in Seine River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €37 to €550, median €100; typical length 1h 43m. 13 of 22 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/seine-river-cruises/?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-evening-city-of-lights-small-group-bike-tour-boat-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md