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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
- Wow. What an amazing experience. I did not imagine that what seemed to be a simple Airbnb experience would have been what it was.
First, definitely go on the days when the market is open (I think it's Sundays) because that's just fun and gives you an extra dose of local life. Second, Niki was an amazing guide. He's super knowledgeable, has insights into the history and the art, the palace, the people who lived there, AND he's super funny and tells jokes. He's definitely one of those tour guides you can talk with to get deeper information or you can just shoot the breeze and come away satisfied.
Third, Versailles is just amazing and Stu and Niki have definitely worked it out that you can be literally one of the first people to get into the palace while everyone else waits in long lines or waits for the official opening time. It's literally skip-the-lines (we walked across a roped area that they opened just for us directly up to security and went right in) and not one of those "skip-the-line" tickets where you wait in the "skip-the-line" line which itself is an hour long (by the time we left the palace, the skip-the-line line was as long as the regular line). Then riding through the gardens, seeing some more of the off-the-beaten path areas (apparently one area is only frequented by 3% of the tourists that visit Versailles), and picnicking on the lawn? Amazing.
This is definitely an experience I would recommend to every. single. person. that is thinking of visiting Versailles. I may even do this again on my next trip.read moreread lessRyan10/06/2019This was an amazing experience and one that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Stu, Niki, and Lola we friendly, welcoming, knowledgable, organized, and supportive. The cost of this tour is well worth it. We saw so much and came to know and understand so much more about the history or Paris and France. It was amazingly well organized and guided. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone I meet who is headed to Paris.read moreread lessDuncan + Cindy8/25/2019What a great day!! Despite a drizzly first half of the day, we had a wonderful time! The tour of the chateau was wonderful…Marijt (?) was very knowledgeable and a great story teller. We enjoyed the bike ride and the picnic was fantastic. They did a great job of catering to my daughter, who is vegan. The bike seats were also super comfortable and the ride was mostly flat…so you don’t need to be in good shape. I highly recommend the tour!!read moreread lessRebecca9/08/2022 - Just magnificent!! Fun filled day outside. Beautiful palace, beautiful parks and a beautiful experience!read moreread lessCharlene9/01/2019Fantastic tour, cannot recommend enough. Guides were fantastic and ride was easy enough the whole way. Is a good distance if you don’t have the stamina for it, but not overly difficult for anyone comfortable riding bikes.read moreread lessCameron8/08/2022omg, definitely one of the highlights of my 3-week long Paris trip!!! it felt like a dream... you MUST come to Versailles with this group rather than doing it alone!! we saw so much and learned so much and had the most fun!! I'm a weak biker but Clara & her team set me up on a bike that I felt comfortable with and I was able to keep up with the group all day! I'm also a shy person so I made sure to pick a time slot that was less popular (Airbnb tells you how many other guests you'll join - if it says "this time is popular", that means it's near max capacity), and our little crew got along so well! Clara's storytelling abilities were out! of! this! world!!! like... you haven't heard a real story until Clara tells you about Marie Antoinette's life in Petit Trianon in front of Temple of Love... I'm going to start learning French history now!read moreread lessMelody11/12/2022
- I was running a bit behind but both hosts were really understanding and were able to help me get caught up with the group! Our guide Marva was amazing!!!! Very knowledgeable and patient! She knew everyone, it seemed, in the market and was so kind and full of energy. The chateau was the first stop and it was incredible! The market was amazing (cheese and wine tasting) we also went for a picnic (with food we bought at the market) in the beautiful garden/park and saw the place where Marie Antoinette used to spend majorly of her time and then circled back to see the fountains! It was absolutely a perfect day perfect weather and fantastic views!read moreread lessJulia9/15/2019It was an absolute phenomenal experience. Nico is just awesome!read moreread lessLeticia11/05/2021Fantastic cruise!!read moreread lessKapil9/01/2022
- This was one of the highlights of my trip. Our guide Clara was a wonderful storyteller - added a few cliff hangers - and now I’m inspired to learn a lot more about the Louis XIV, XV, XVI, Marie Antoinette etc. A perfect mix of culture and conversation with our picnic.read moreread lessDana4/30/2022Highly recommended at the beginning of your stay in Paris for sightseeing the main attractions with a local. Lola has been absolutely lovely. Great storytelling of Paris history and amazing ability to connect with all the group. The bikes were extremely comfortable and don’t worry, the route takes you through the city in bike lanes so the traffic won’t be much of an issue. The boat cruise was also a great experience to live the city from a different perspective.
Great value for money especially if your stay in Paris is short!! 🙂read moreread lessFrancesca10/07/2021This was such a great day and Dina was a terrific guide. She is a wealth of information about not only Versailles but also French history. I highly recommend this experience.read moreread lessTracy5/11/2022
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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.