- Welcome to boutique bike tours
Well hello there.
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
- Amazing experience, definitely a highlight of my time in Paris!read moreread lessBrett9/09/2019My partner and I enjoyed the tour a great deal. The bikes were in good condition and quite comfortable. The tour is not rushed and well thought through (being at certain locations at certain times). It was a very relaxed ride with very few vehicle traffic crossings required. Thank you Niki!read moreread lessAndrew4/30/2022AMAZING! NICKO WAS SO WONDERFUL! I had an amazing time and a beautiful day! History was great and funny, and the bike ride was wonderful 🙂read moreread lessVan Anh10/16/2021
- Spoiler alert!!! You will have an absolutely amazing experience in Versailles. Stu & Niki are professional tour guides and host. They made sure everyone is having a good time and as much as knowledge/ information about the history of Versailles and France. You will bring home a lot of fun memories and stories to tell. I highly recommend this tour.read moreread lessJulie10/12/2021Good meeting instructions but best to get there ahead of time because it is a big train station, the tour guide was wonderful, fun to bike ride, went to an open market and we could buy our picnic items we wanted to eat there, host provided wine and utensils, the tour guide was very informative and kept the history interesting. Wonderful, diverse group of people-enjoyed everyone so much.read moreread lessMarianne10/09/2021This was an amazing experience, would be perfect during the first couple nights in Paris fighting jet lag or wanting to explore the city. Lola was an excellent guide and a true expert on the city in general. 11/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Paris. No need to be an expert cyclist, but comfort level in riding in the city would be helpful.read moreread lessChristina9/20/2021
- Excellent experience! The bike ride was easy for moderate rider. Wonderful picnic and great tour!read moreread lessJenifer10/03/2021Best day ever! Best Father’s Day ever! Totally magical! We could not have loved our guide Dina more! She was a total gem! The whole experience was so impressive from start to finish. We made great friends in our tour group, the market was our favorite part, followed closely by picnicking by the channel with the palace in view….we felt like we were in a fairy tale. Thank you for one of our best days as a family, one we will never forget! We’ve been on many tours this trip and they’ve all been top notch but this was by FAR the best tour day of our trip!read moreread lessKiley6/19/2022Nikki is an amazing tour guide, fun, friendly, and knowledgeable about Paris! We only had a couple of hours to spend in the city and our bike tour and boat cruise was PERFECT for a summer afternoon.read moreread lessSebastian6/27/2018
- Wonderful experience. At 65 years old I was able to fully participate and enjoyed every minute!read moreread lessKathleen10/15/2021A wonderful experience from beginning to end! A full day of activities from the short train ride then a 10 minute bike ride to the Chateau with smiles on our faces as we gained a quick entry and bypassed a huge line. Nicholas our guy was a delight with his insights, French humor and his knowledge of French History during the time of Louis XIV, XV, XVI and Marie Anoinnette and lastly the French Revolution. Learned so much on the Chateau Tour of 1.5 hours and then a wonderful stop at the market to select our lunch and then bike to the park/river for a leisurely lunch. The afternoon was spent in the gardens and learning about the history and the 55 fountains and greenery. Fascinating is the only word to describe. We all thought what a day and one of the best days in Paris. A big thank you to Nicholas for making it enjoyable!read moreread lessDavid9/20/2019One of the best experiences of my life! Will do it every time I’m in Paris! Would recommend to anyone going to Paris! Lola, our guide, was so knowledgeable and so kind! If you’re on the fence, get off and do it!!!read moreread lessArlene9/16/2019
We are .
- 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.