Paris Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour for First-Time Visitors

Meeting point

Where

Our meeting point is located on level -1 of Parking Saemes Meyerbeer. You can access the parking walking down the car ramp and entering the code 1009A at the gate if needed. · Open in Google Maps

Departure

09:30, 10:00, 10:15, 14:00, 14:15 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (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

Holland Bikes; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Place-Vendome

   Discover the elegance of Place Vendôme, one of Paris’s most iconic squares. Framed by grand 18th-century architecture, it’s home to luxury boutiques and the famous Ritz Hotel. Marvel at the towering Vendôme Column, inspired by Trajan’s Column in Rome, and learn about its Napoleonic history while soaking in the square’s timeless charm.

   10 min
2. 2
   Place de la Concorde

   Visit the largest square in Paris, where history and grandeur collide. Admire the Luxor Obelisk, a 3,000-year-old Egyptian monument, and take in views of the Champs-Élysées and Tuileries Garden. This square witnessed key moments of the French Revolution and now stands as a symbol of Parisian elegance.

   15 min
3. Champs-Elysees

   As we ride along the lower section of the Champs-Élysées, between Place de la Concorde and Pont Alexandre III, enjoy views of the tree-lined avenue and its classic Parisian charm. This quieter stretch leads into the grandeur of the city's most famous boulevard—just a taste of the iconic Champs-Élysées.

   Pass by, no stop
4. Petit Palais

   Spot the elegant Petit Palais, built for the 1900 World’s Fair. With its golden gate and Beaux-Arts design, it now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.

   Pass by, no stop
5. Facing the Petit Palais, the Grand Palais impresses with its massive glass dome

   This monumental building hosts major exhibitions and fashion shows, and it’s an architectural blend of steel, stone, and innovation.

   Pass by, no stop
6. 6
   Pont Alexandre III

   Cross one of Paris’s most beautiful bridges, a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture. With its gilded statues, ornate lampposts, and panoramic river views, Pont Alexandre III connects the Champs-Élysées to the Invalides. We stop here to learn about the Petit Palais, Grand Palais and the Invalides Dome. Plus... It’s a perfect photo spot!

   15 min
7. Le Dome des Invalides

   Catch a view of the golden dome of Les Invalides, a former military hospital and now Napoleon’s final resting place.

   Pass by, no stop
8. 8
   Eiffel Tower

   Get up close with the Iron Lady herself. From this viewpoint, take in the sheer scale of the Eiffel Tower and learn about its bold debut at the 1889 World’s Fair. It’s the ultimate Paris icon—perfect for photos and a quick history bite before continuing your ride.

   15 min · Admission not included
9. 9
   Quai d'Orsay

   We take a little break on the lower Quai of the Seine.

   20 min
10. Musee d'Orsay

    As we ride along the Seine, look across to the Musée d’Orsay. This former train station is now home to world-class Impressionist art—think Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas—all housed in a striking Beaux-Arts building.

    Pass by, no stop
11. 11
    Louvre Museum

    The world’s most visited museum. Take in the striking contrast between the classical palace and the modern glass pyramid. Though we won’t go inside, you’ll get the highlights—from royal palace to art treasure trove—right in the historic heart of Paris.

    15 min · Admission not included
12. Hotel de Ville

    Admire the grand Hôtel de Ville, Paris’s city hall since the 14th century.

    Pass by, no stop
13. 13
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    Pause in front of the majestic Notre-Dame, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Hear tales of medieval Paris, and it's fascinating stories as you enjoy this iconic riverside view.

    15 min · Admission not included
14. Pont Neuf

    Pont Neuf is the oldest bridge in Paris! Completed in 1607, it was the first to be built without houses and offers classic views of the Seine and Île de la Cité.

    Pass by, no stop

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