Highlight of our time here in Paris. Niki and Stu are phenomenal. We loved it so
much we booked their Paris at night for tomorrow!

 Tremendous day spent with Nikki and Stu! Highly recommend- they were lovely. We learned so much and enjoyed every moment!

Hands down the best tour I have ever been on. Stu and Niki have a wealth of knowledge of the area and kept us away from the crowds the entire... read moreHands down the best tour I have ever been on. Stu and Niki have a wealth of knowledge of the area and kept us away from the crowds the entire time. We avoided all of the lines and we explored ALL of Versailles. Thank you! read less

 An awesome day spent with this tour group. Everything was smooth, these guys are amazing. You must book with them!!!

What a day we had with Stu (and Nikki)! Every detail was accounted for - from getting out to Versailles (and back), to skipping every headache-y line imaginable. Stu knows... read moreWhat a day we had with Stu (and Nikki)! Every detail was accounted for - from getting out to Versailles (and back), to skipping every headache-y line imaginable. Stu knows the ins and the outs of Versailles, brought to life each character/member of the royal family, and made absolutely certain our family had such an incredible experience. I would implore anyone looking for a similarly terrific tour, to book today! read less

Fantastic bike tour of Versailles This is an overdue review of our bike tour in September. Nicolas was our guide for the day and he was fantastic. We really enjoyed the whole day,... read moreThis is an overdue review of our bike tour in September. Nicolas was our guide for the day and he was fantastic. We really enjoyed the whole day, which was well organised and informative. We managed to arrive at the meeting point a few minutes late (got lost on the way) but luckily were able to join our group before the train departed. read less

 WOW! What a great experience! It was the highlight of our trip to Paris. We had been to Versailles before, but did not get to see it... read moreWOW! What a great experience! It was the highlight of our trip to Paris. We had been to Versailles before, but did not get to see it like this. We started our day meeting Stu. He explained that we would do half our day with him and the other half with Niki. I will try not to write a novel, but there are so many good things to say. I will also try not to repeat too many of the same things the other reviews have to offer.

Our group was with Niki for the first half of the day. Niki is a bright and bubbly personality, and can make everyone feel as if she has known them forever. We rode from the bike pick-up point to the entrance of Versailles. Niki began here. She incorporates her group and morphs them into the characters as she weaves the history lesson around them. She is very informative and helps her audience/group gain understanding of the time in which Versailles was constructed and lived in. Even for the seasoned historian, Niki had so much more to offer.

After the initial intro to Versailles, we went to the local market and shopped for our lunch. Niki was attentive to us. She arranged for wine and cheese tasting from the vendors, helped our group shop, and then helped pack our lunches into our bike bags. Off we went for our day! The ride was very easy. My husband is a cyclist, but my daughter (15) and I are not. It was easy for all levels of riders and non-riders. The bikes have comfortable seats and are easily maneuverable. We rode onto the grounds and began our tour. We so enjoyed exploring the grounds, gardens, and Marie Antionette's hamlet with Niki. You could feel the love she has for Versailles. Getting to have lunch on the Grand Canal with all of the lovely things we purchased at the market was a wonderful experience too!

We finished of our day with the tour of the Chateau with Stu. We did not have to queue, and gained entrance quickly. Stu's knowledge of the architecture, art, and political climate of the day, gave us so much more than the previous time we were at Versailles. Stu was easy to answer questions. His knowledge is impressive. As a tilt of my hat to Stu, we did have one individual who began not to feel well. His attention to said individual was commendable. He made sure they were taken care of and did this seamlessly. His familiarity and interaction with the staff and security of Versailles says a lot about how they feel about him. They helped him and the individual immediately.

I would highly recommend Boutique Bike Tours. I can honestly say that the level of customer service, professionalism, and general love of what they do is evident all day. You would be amiss to not invest in your time at Versailles with them. read less

Incredible Team and Incredible Experience We love to travel. And we aren't passive travelers. This is our first time in Paris and after researching, we chose two tour with Boutique Bike Tours.

Stu is immensely knowledgeable... read moreWe love to travel. And we aren't passive travelers. This is our first time in Paris and after researching, we chose two tour with Boutique Bike Tours.

Stu is immensely knowledgeable and connected and quite talented at his craft. I love the serendipitous moments when you are around folks doing what they love. It is almost a superpower. Stu leads amazing tours of Paris and the palace.

Nikki is a perpetual source of happy and manages the logistics of where you need to be. It is such a pleasure to have a great tour and a really really well run experience. They really care to ensure you have a fabulous experience.

Stu and Nikki manage not only your learning but your experience. This is so unique.

Our Versailles Tour was led for the first part by Pascal who is also statistically awesome. An expert and perhaps one of the world's most interesting men. Seriously he could star in a Heineken commercial. A family on our tour brought their 5 and 8 year old kids and you can imagine the complexities that adds to any tour. Especially 9 hour tours. Pascal managed and engaged with hose kids like Maria Montessori. Brave family for taking them but what could have been so derailing was manged in a way that was inspiring.

Seeing folks do what they love and doing well is contagious.

You should have no second thoughts about booking anything with Stu and Nikki as along as you are somewhat decent shape and know how to ride a bike and have some serious interest in France. read less

We had a great time yesterday. Thank you.

 ..the hosts of BBT care about their guests.

My wife Paula and I can't say enough good things about our experience with Stu and Niki on our bike tour in Versailles. Riding our bikes through town, getting food... read moreMy wife Paula and I can't say enough good things about our experience with Stu and Niki on our bike tour in Versailles. Riding our bikes through town, getting food at the market and having a picnic on the Versailles grounds was the best! Stu was an EXTREMELY knowledgeable tour guide who was very well informed about the palace and gardens. Both Niki and Stu made us feel so comfortable. This was one of the best tours we have ever taken. read less

Must do! Loved this day trip!!! Must do. There is so much to see in Versailles and this bike tour allows you to see all the most important points and experience everything... read moreLoved this day trip!!! Must do. There is so much to see in Versailles and this bike tour allows you to see all the most important points and experience everything there is! The whole 9 hours were jam packed with sights. You never have to wait in the ridiculously long lines like all the people touring the sites without a tour... which is worth the money alone! Skipping the line improves the entire experience, you never want to wait 6 hours to view the chateau. We waiting probably 10 minutes! When we visited, the weather was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. I could not wait in those conditions. To top it all off, our tour guide was a master at her craft. She gave the best historical insight and made it really fun! (I don’t like history) Becoming educated on the history of Paris makes me love it so much more. Thank you Boutique bike tours!! read less