Paris: Evening Bike & Boat Tour

This was one of the best days we spent in France. Stu is a master storyteller and makes history come to life.

We we're in Paris for about 72 hours total and wanted to do Versailles one day. Seemed difficult to manage on our own so we found a bike tour. This... read moreWe we're in Paris for about 72 hours total and wanted to do Versailles one day. Seemed difficult to manage on our own so we found a bike tour. This thing was ridiculously worth the price. Like, the amount of money you pay for these guides to hang out with you for 8-10 hours doesn't seem like enough. You'll be lucky if you can book tickets a few months out as I hear it's booking up fast. I can't imagine anyone being dissatisfied with one of their tours. Book now!! read less

During our family vacation to Paris this month, we took a bike tour of the Palace of Versailles with "Boutique Bike Tours". Stu and Niki we extremely knowledgeable and entertaining!... read moreDuring our family vacation to Paris this month, we took a bike tour of the Palace of Versailles with "Boutique Bike Tours". Stu and Niki we extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! They offer man bike tours...I highly, highly recommend!!!! read less

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!

The only way to tour Versailles I signed up for this trip after reading through similar ones. The reason I selected this tour was the organization of the tour. The tour started early with... read moreI signed up for this trip after reading through similar ones. The reason I selected this tour was the organization of the tour. The tour started early with the back entrance to Versailles We avoided the crowds and left enough time to see the rest of the palace with a lunch trip to the local market to shop for our own food before settling at a picturesque spot just like to the picture for the tour. There is no question that a bike is needed to get a proper perspective of Versailles. All the highlighted spots were included on the tour. An added benefit was a slight workout for me. Unfortunately, one lady had to drop out of the tour because she hasn't been on a bike for years and was not comfortable in riding one even though the physical demand was very modest at best.

At the end of the day, I gained an appreciation of the magnitude of this historical site and a better understanding of French history. The tour guide, Nicholas, was very patient in answering all the questions and describing significant items of interest. Overall, this was one of the highlights of my Paris trip. read less

 What a great interesting bike tour !! Well planned,organized and Fun !!

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

 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

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

Super Awesome! Was great to have a small group to tour with. Our guide Stu, was very knowledgeable. The bikes were new and in excellent condition plus easy to ride... read moreSuper Awesome! Was great to have a small group to tour with. Our guide Stu, was very knowledgeable. The bikes were new and in excellent condition plus easy to ride and comfortable too. Very happy that we booked with Boutique Bike Tours and would highly recommend them. 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

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