At Boutique Bike Tours we offer fun, authentic, small group and private tours led by local experts. Our experiences are ideal for foodies, inquisitive adventurers & story lovers looking to experience the very best of Paris and Versailles.
#1 Outdoor Activity in Paris as voted by Travellers' Choice 2018 - 2023
Best tour in Paris, 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stu and Niki are so great from the beginning. Very kind, excited and happy to have us, they summarized our tour and got us prepared for our great evening. We were given choice of bikes, assisted in adjusting for proper and safe fit, as well as offered safety gear and bike attachments to help us carry our bags. These guys are experts, with the studies, degrees and expertise to back it up. They have had loads of experience and Stu was raised in Paris so knows everything. They made the tour relaxed and personalized, small groups where everyone felt like friends and didn’t waste time but allowed all the time we wanted for photos and questions at any spot along the way. We were able to see the most popular tourist destinations without feeling much like we were in a tour at all. Biking makes getting around so quick and easy I would prefer it to walking any city now that I have experienced it. It was also v eu safe. They took the time to set up routes that minimize interactions with traffic and vehicles and know when to be extra cautious. We ended the evening on a beautiful boat tour and they even brought wine for us to enjoy. We felt like we spent the evening with old friends showing us their hometown, we can’t recommend enough!
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Christopher Kenneth Klein
8/29/2018
We had a wonderful time with Claudio! Nice small group with excellent storytelling 😊 Made alternate plans due to a rainy day but still had a fantastic time. Thank-you for a memorable day!
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Amber
6/30/2022
Great tour! Our tour guide told us great stories about Paris and the whole experience was very engaging. The 5 hours just flew by
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Samarth
4/14/2022
Great way to see Paris. My kids and I had a great time; Marrie was very nice and the tour helped us learn about Paris, it’s monuments and it’s history.
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Guy
6/09/2022
Wow, wow, wow! Such an amazing experience to see Versailles on bike, experience the market, the gardens, and the spectacular chateau!! The bike guiding, instructions, and storytelling were amazing on this tour. I highly recommend this experience to see Versailles. The timing was even seamless with the trains. The lunch at the head of the Grand Canal was leisurely and pleasant, not rushed at all, so we could enjoy the beautiful food and drink we acquired at the market. We could never have covered so much ground in a day on foot.
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Melinda
10/26/2021
We highly recommend Stu and Nikki’s tour. we were able to see a lot of Paris and have two guides that provided awesome context. It definitely made our entire stay in Paris more informed!
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Christine
4/17/2019
My trip was awesome! Really enjoyed the tour and the personalized smaller trip.
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James
8/21/2021
Awesome experience that I would recommend to anybody looking for a great tour of Versailles, both inside and out. Laura made transportation very easy, and Stu and Nicki were great guides. Everyone was very personable, as well as knowledgeable about the history of Versailles. The picnic towards the end was wonderful too. All in all it was a great experience that was very well organized. Heads up- it is a long day with a lot of walking and biking so be ready. It is definitely worth it!
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Todd
7/22/2021
It was a good experience you can learn new things from the city. Our guide was cool. We had a picnic in front of the tower at night. Unfortunately we couldn’t make the cruise trip and the agency is handing a refund from it. I’m pretty sure the experience through cruise is worth it.
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Kimi
6/17/2023
It was a wonderful experience. At the end of the daytrip, I was exhausted from taking in so much beauty, history, and narratives from our host (Irena). It was well worth it.
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Kishundra
10/22/2019
Sooo amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and warm. We were very happy with the trip 🙂
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Misty
8/22/2022
Really enjoyed this experience and I would highly recommend to others. Stu also followed up with a list of recommendations for other things to do in Paris.
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Andrew
10/17/2019
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Meet the team
Our guides make the difference.
We started with a simple goal – to work with not only the very best certified guides but great people.
Not only are they lots of fun but have obtained the Guide Conferencier certification that allows them to both skip the lines and guide inside all monuments & museums in France.
It's like being shown around by a friend, who is super qualified, has epic stories local recommendations & great insider tips!
Skip the Long Lines
The Louvre, Versailles, the Eiffel Tower are all renowned for their legendary 2-5 hour lines. With priority skip the line access we waste no time & guide inside the sites.
See More by Bike
Not possible to see all of Paris' most famous monuments in one evening or all of Versailles' 2000 acres of grounds in a day? Think again.
Hosted By Local Experts
We are a small team licensed to guide you inside the Palace of Versailles & all Museums in France. We do not drop you off at the sites with an audio guide.
Small Groups
We have always believed in small group sizes to cover more ground & keep you safe. Now more than ever we will be sticking to this policy.
Escape the Crowds
We offer experiences that combine visiting the must-see sites with ease with local hidden gems missed by most away from the hoards of tourists.
Is it safe to ride a bike in Paris?
Paris: From City of Lights to City of Bikes!
Over the last few years Paris has been busy transforming roads into dedicated bike lanes. By bike we can safely explore the city and get up close to the must-see sites. We ride at a leisurely pace so you can take it all in and see more than you ever could by foot, bus or metro!
Since 2015, the city has invested over €150 million to develop protected bike lanes & areas free of motor traffic all over Paris. As of 2022, a remarkable network of 1094km is now fully equipped with these safe bikeways. Not only in the historical city centre, but the entire greater Paris area has been fitted with these new lanes which now total 2800km of bikeways (including one of our other favourite stomping grounds: Versailles!)
Paris now ranks as the 8th most most bicycle friendly city in the world & continues to climb the rankings!
Just in case you needed more reasons to get excited for your time in France. Full of how tos, travel news, must watch and must reads, our travel guide is here to inspire and inform.