Best tour in Paris, 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stu and Niki are so great from the beginning. Very kind, excited and happy to have us, they summarized our tour and got... read moreBest tour in Paris, 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stu and Niki are so great from the beginning. Very kind, excited and happy to have us, they summarized our tour and got us prepared for our great evening. We were given choice of bikes, assisted in adjusting for proper and safe fit, as well as offered safety gear and bike attachments to help us carry our bags. These guys are experts, with the studies, degrees and expertise to back it up. They have had loads of experience and Stu was raised in Paris so knows everything. They made the tour relaxed and personalized, small groups where everyone felt like friends and didn’t waste time but allowed all the time we wanted for photos and questions at any spot along the way. We were able to see the most popular tourist destinations without feeling much like we were in a tour at all. Biking makes getting around so quick and easy I would prefer it to walking any city now that I have experienced it. It was also v eu safe. They took the time to set up routes that minimize interactions with traffic and vehicles and know when to be extra cautious. We ended the evening on a beautiful boat tour and they even brought wine for us to enjoy. We felt like we spent the evening with old friends showing us their hometown, we can’t recommend enough! read less

 the experience was incredible. my wife and I just ended our trip to Paris with the tour around the city. what I saw and learned is undescribable. Nikki, Stu and... read morethe experience was incredible. my wife and I just ended our trip to Paris with the tour around the city. what I saw and learned is undescribable. Nikki, Stu and George were awesome guides. Paris can be alot to swallow. they really do make it easy and fun to learn the in and outs.

over all they are the dream team through all of what they do. I would extremely reccomend!!!!!! read less

COVID Impact Unfortunately, we had to cancel our tour because of the COVID impact, and we were unable to travel. The company has been great and very responsive as we worked... read moreUnfortunately, we had to cancel our tour because of the COVID impact, and we were unable to travel. The company has been great and very responsive as we worked through the refund options. I appreciate the communication and quick response. We can't wait to book again when we are able to return to France. We are SO looking forward to the tour! Thank you! read less

Exceptionally well organized tour with knowledgeable guides My girlfriend and I are from Washington and did the Versailles Food & Palace Bike Tour and had a wonderful time. We went on Sunday, met up with the tour... read moreMy girlfriend and I are from Washington and did the Versailles Food & Palace Bike Tour and had a wonderful time. We went on Sunday, met up with the tour group, and took an express train to Versailles saving us quite a bit of time. Bikes are beautifully made and comfortable. Going on Sunday meant the Versailles farmer's market was open which was a highlight! I purchased wonderful herbs, salt, and food for our picnic. Versailles itself is magnificent and am so glad we took the day to experience the history. The fountains are operational on Sunday but not every day. Our guide Stu was incredibly knowledgeable and has an interesting professional background that I felt added to his credibility as an experienced guide. I learned so much and was entertained by the stories he shared about King Louis' reign. Stu handed us off to his fiance Niki who took us to a picnic lunch on the grounds by the water. Afterwards we toured Marie Antoinette's Hamlet with Niki which was a delightful comparison to the palace. Niki did a great job painting a picture of Marie's life and experiences. Afterwards we returned to Versailles to tour and watch the fountains and then headed back home. The tour is moderately strenuous. I was tired by the end of the day (was also 10 weeks pregnant) and I'm mid-30 and in reasonably good shape. If you're in poor physical health or have any injuries, you might want to reconsider your tour options. I've been on many tours but this is my first bike tour and I thoroughly enjoyed it. HIGHLY recommend this experience. Boutique Bike Tours created a fun and stress-free experience that is worth the value. read less

This was an amazing day. I cannot imagine a better way to appreciate and enjoy the scope and scale of Versailles. Stu was fantastic; passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects... read moreThis was an amazing day. I cannot imagine a better way to appreciate and enjoy the scope and scale of Versailles. Stu was fantastic; passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of the area’s history. He was flexible and responsive to the group’s needs and interests; and a pleasure to spend the day with. Don’t do Versailles any other way! 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

 The Versailles bike tour guided by Stu and Nicki was our favorite excursion during the six wonderful days exploring Paris with our family of five (children ages 6, 8, 10).... read moreThe Versailles bike tour guided by Stu and Nicki was our favorite excursion during the six wonderful days exploring Paris with our family of five (children ages 6, 8, 10). We were truly treated to the insights and experiences of an insider and innovator. Stu was our guide but we did get to spend some time with Nicki too! She introduced us to the market and coordinated the wine and cheese tasting. The kids loved picking out items at the market for our picnic later that day while the parents loved picking out an amazing red burgundy after the wine tasting. 🙂 Stu was incredibly knowledgeable and even though I had been to Versailles before - I experienced and saw more than I knew was even possible! These are incredibly well-educated - plus they are both lawyers! Every aspect of this tour was incredibly enjoyable. The (British) bikes are classic. The rides are easy and beautiful (countryside around Versailles). The market was fresh and fun. Starting with the gardens is brilliant! The picnic on the grounds delightful. The history and background comprehensive. Oh - and the skipping lines part?! Yes!! You do NOT want to wait in a line at Versailles FOR SURE! Seriously, this was our favorite part of our trip and has left us with outstanding memories and a desire to return quickly and explore the other tours offered by Boutique Bike Tours with Stu and Nicki! 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

Our absolute highlight!! 10/10!! I’d painstakingly researched- thoroughly (for years) - for family/children friendly tours of Paris and Versailles.

Boutique Bike Tours was a definite stand out for me.

All the reviews stated knowledgeable, friendly tour... read moreI’d painstakingly researched- thoroughly (for years) - for family/children friendly tours of Paris and Versailles.

Boutique Bike Tours was a definite stand out for me.

All the reviews stated knowledgeable, friendly tour guides, promising small groups, exclusivity in the grounds/gardens/palace, and extra cultural experiences with the Versailles markets and amazing local produce inclusive etc.

Oh my goodness!

Nicky was our main group tour guide (we also were very fortunate to meet and deal with her lovely partner Stu too).

My 9 year old, introverted son still talks about Nicky and all she taught him throughout the Versailles gardens.

She absolutely engaged my 4 children (ranging from 16-9). They learned more about French royal history in that tour than they will likely ever learn in their lives. And they literally loved every minute of when Nicky spoke! As did we all.

The bike ride through Versailles was such a dream. It met my ridiculously high expectations- and then easily exceeded them. Purely because of the impeccably fine-tuned, attention to detail and intimate set up that Boutique bike tours has carefully created.

The way the guys customised the bikes/equipment and historical stories to suit and engage my children was so very professional. I take my hat off to them.

It’s still my absolute stand out experience of all of my European adventures to date (I’m a 40yr old Australian).

Nicky, Stu and co- we absolutely sing the highest praises for your amazing business!

We will come back to France just to take another tour with you.

Thank you again x read less

We had a wonderful time on this bike tour and are definitely going to do it again when we return.

Versailles bike tour This is THE way to see and experience Versailles! We skipped the incredibly long lines and went right in to see the Château. Then we spent time at a local... read moreThis is THE way to see and experience Versailles! We skipped the incredibly long lines and went right in to see the Château. Then we spent time at a local marketplace to purchase fresh bread, cheese, fruits and veggies, pastries, etc. to take for our lunch on the Grand Canal in Versailles. Biking everywhere was a great way to see the area and was very low key. We were taken to areas that most people miss, and were some of our favorites. Our tour guide Nichola was a pleasure to be with and very knowledgeable and friendly. They were very accommodating and easy to work with. We don’t drink alcohol so they provided fruit juice for us during the wine and cheese tasting. It was a Fantastic tour and could not recommend highly enough. read less

My wife, niece, my nieces best friend and I have been on a two week Europe trip with stops at the major tourist sites in London, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.... read moreMy wife, niece, my nieces best friend and I have been on a two week Europe trip with stops at the major tourist sites in London, Paris, Rome and Barcelona. The Boutique Bikes tour of Versailles palace and gardens was the unanimous best experience we had by a long shot. Stu and Nicki are tremendous guides with amazing knowledge, humor and showmanship. If you have a free day in Paris, you would be doing yourself a disservice not spending the day with either of them. If and when I am able to return to Paris I will be doing the Paris by night tour and will purposely schedule my trip around their schedule. First class company! read less