- 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
- Ridolpho was an excellent and wonderfully friendly guide. He made sure we were safe and gave a lot if tips on what it’s like to live in Paris. Well worth it!read moreread lessPhillip7/19/2023Fiona was an excellent and engaging story teller. She really made the day super well run and seamless. It was fantastic getting to see the palace and more of the gardens than you would be able to do in one day by foot.read moreread lessSteph10/12/2022We have often done walking tours before when we visit places however as Paris is so big we tried it on bikes, it was amazing! We went to all the main iconic sites and also saw them from the best views. Marie, who took us round was the best, she was so friendly and so knowledgable, she really made the trip what it was. The boat ride was a great addition at the end and the wine was great too! Would absolutely recommend this tour wholeheartedly!read moreread lessLaura10/12/2022
- Amazing and special experience!read moreread lessMagdalena10/12/2019Elena, our guide, was terrific! funny, spunky, and relaxed the entire time. Definitely worth going on!read moreread lessChristina8/03/2022Had a wonderful day felt very safe on our bikes throughout the day. It truly is an easy ride. I was very concerned about seat comfort. The bikes where top of the line. The wine and cheese tasting was very limited. Plan to spend a good amount on food at the market if you want to bring some goodies home with you.
The meat cheese and fruit/veggies stands are amazing. Leave enough time at the meat market to purchase as it’s a little slow. Waited till the end for this and felt a little rushedread moreread lessDeAnna9/17/2019 - 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!read moreread lessTodd7/22/2021Lola was such a joy and was so enthusiastic! She is an amazing story teller and I really enjoyed all of the details she put into the tour!!read moreread lessMarcy12/30/2022The hosts are super friendly and accommodating! Although I had trouble with my bike, since I hadn’t ridden one for years, the hosts and group were encouraging and patient. It was great to see Paris’ greatest monuments and renowned places in such a short amount of time while doing something interactive. It was an insightful and fun yet peaceful activity! I highly recommend this tour!read moreread lessGabrielle8/08/2019
- Stu provided a 5 star experience. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Paris history. He was very engaging with us. The boat trip exceeded expectations - from the locals dancing by the Seine to close up views of the Eiffel Tower - I have memories and photos to last a lifetime. Thanks Stu.read moreread lessNancy7/04/2018This was a wonderful experience! The bike ride was not difficult, and we got to visit so many of Paris’s iconic locations to get an overview of the city. Our guide was also amazing! She was very informative but also made the tour fun by telling funny stories and showing interest in getting to know us. The boat cruise was relaxing, and seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle was the perfect end to the night. Highly recommend!read moreread lessNatalie6/15/2022It’s been almost 3 weeks since I went on my tour to Versailles and I still get excited talking about my experience. I was in France for 2 weeks and this was one of the best experiences I personally did. I had Clara as my tour guide, she was such a good storyteller, goes above and beyond, and really took care of us. I loved that my first ride of the year was in Versailles, I thought it’d be struggle because it’s been months since I’ve been on a bike, but it was great. I’m so glad we had the option to ride bikes because there’s so much to see and the town it self is so beautiful that it saved us timing versus if we were on foot.
My group was great, we all bought the same comte cheese that Clara introduced to at the market (cause it was that good ) and wine of course for our picnic. The palace is so beautiful and having someone like Clara who rocks at history, telling you the stories behind it, made it more magical. Thank you so much Clara & team. I will never forget this experience ❤️read moreread lessLina4/30/2022
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.