- Welcome to boutique bike tours
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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.
- Our most popular tours
Unique Experiences led by Local Experts.
Paris: Evening Bike & Boat Tour
Join us on our Paris Evening Bike Tour for an unforgettable evening away from the crowds, exploring the city of lights.
Versailles: Food & Palace Bike Tour
The ultimate day trip to Versailles. Escape the crowds, skip the line, explore the Château, gardens & local market.
Private Experiences Tailored to You
Let us take the planning out of your hands and create an experience tailored perfectly for you.
- What our guest's say
#1 Outdoor Activity in Paris as voted by Travellers' Choice 2018 - 2023
- Had such a fun day. Biking around Versailles was a lot of fun and we covered a lot of ground. They will adjust your bike before setting off to make sure you are comfortable and offer helmets if you would like. I had Iryna as my guide and she was awesome. Engaging, knowledgeable, kind and incredibly patient. Loved the picnic moment you get to have during the tour.
Just as a “disclaimer”, I did not have any issue with riding the bike however, there were a couple of incline routes to ride and depending on your fitness level you may or may not have any trouble.
It is a full day so be prepared to dress comfortably, bring some water along with you and see Versailles in a different and fun type of way. Highly recommend.read moreread lessNafeesa8/14/2022Thank you so much Stu and Niki!! That was one fantastic night!!! Such an awesome way to explore Paris and Stu, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your little history talks....and that’s saying something! I often zone out but I found it very easy to listen to you and you simplified it all so well!
Very professional at keeping everyone safe, not just from traffic but also a unpredictable grumpy man. And kept the itinerary running smoothly, I also liked that you told us where we were going next after each brief stop, I think this helped keep the group motivated. You both have such warm friendly, genuine personalities and went out of your way to accomodate for everyone young and older. Thank you again and Mags, Judi and I wish you all the best! (:read moreread lessMaddy5/09/2018I can’t recommend this experience highly enough! Claudio, our guide, was super nice, extremely knowledgeable and managed our group of 10 exceptionally well. I learned a ton about Versailles, had a great picnic and enjoyed the company of our guide and everyone on the tour.read moreread lessMax8/25/2022 - One of the best tours I've had. Definitely recommend. Would do it again next time I'm in Paris.Niki bought the group water because the heat was so high. Meta (I hope I spelled her name correctly) was adorable and really knowledgeable about the buildings, people and the culture.read moreread lessClaudia7/24/2019Such a fun way to see Paris! Learn history, culture and see the new fun pockets of the city that would have gone unnoticed without our guide. Eleanor was beyond amazing and was able to handle any issue that came our way such as a rain storm with provided jackets and a jammed bike chain. The boat ride at the end of the night was a great way to see the city lit up from a different view. Consider packing something warm in case it does rain and eating prior to the tour (snacks for the boat were handy too) 100% recommended!read moreread lessEmma And Jordan9/09/2022The tour was excellent and included much more than the tours of the castle and grounds. Our guide was Nicolas. I loved getting to ride a bike along the paths and in town, and I strongly recommend doing it that way if you can.read moreread lessKelly7/23/2019
- Such a great time ! Everyone was great and they didn’t let the rain ruin any part of the trip !read moreread lessRobyn7/13/2021Our family had a fantastic time on our bike ride and boat tour. Our guides, Daniel and Eleanor were fantastic and were wonderful with engaging our kids. We could not have asked for a better way to start our time in Paris!read moreread lessKara4/05/2023There is something that is just so fun about biking through Paris and along the river. Capped off by a great boat ride to see the city lit up at night. Riding through Paris = a mustread moreread lessAiden6/05/2023
- Our tour guide, Nikolas, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us insight and history that we would never have known had he not been our guide. The tour of the garden and the bike ride through the grounds were amazing. We had a great lunch with the others in the tour beside the Grand Canal that was very pleasant. Even though there was a bike stolen while we were on the tour, Nikolas kept calm and had the situation solved and we were back on track within minutes. He suffered through a flat tire but never complained. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to enjoy Versailles to its utmost.read moreread lessVincent10/23/2019Exceptional experience. 100% recommendedread moreread lessAdam8/27/2019Eleanor and Daniel were such thoughtful, thorough, inspiring guides. We had a super time with them, even in a bit of a drizzle. This is a very well planned tour that somehow still manages to feel spontaneous and authentic. Definitely do this tour. The bikes, the program and the guides couldn’t be better.read moreread lessJennifer4/01/2023
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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.
Why ride with us?
Unique Experiences
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!
Insider tips, news & inspiration
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.