Paris: Bike Tour Eiffel Tower, Louvre & Notre-Dame Highlights

See Paris up close by bike from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame

You’ll pedal through Paris’ heart, from Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame, with a local guide leading your small group past monuments and along riverside paths. Taste lunch on rue Cler market street and catch those blink-and-you-miss-it moments: sunlight on bridges, laughter over cheese, stories that stick with you long after you’ve left.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Eiffel Tower10m
2. 4th Arrondissement10m
3. 7th Arrondissement10m
4. Place de la Concorde10m
5. Grand Palais10m
6. Pont Alexandre III10m

Explore Paris landmarks by bike

• Ride along Seine River banks
• Visit Eiffel Tower and take photos
• See Place de la Concorde obelisk
• Cycle down the beautiful avenue
• Stop at Grand Palais
• Visit Les Invalides and Napoléon's tomb
• Cross Pont Alexandre III bridge
• Tour Louvre Museum exterior
• Visit Musée d’Orsay paintings
• Stop at rue Cler market for break
• See Notre-Dame Cathedral

The experience

We started pedaling just past the iron lacework of the Eiffel Tower: our guide, Camille, waved us into a little cluster near the carousel. I’d never ridden a blue bike in Paris before (honestly, I was nervous about traffic), but Camille made it feel like we were part of some gentle parade. The morning air smelled faintly of fresh bread, and someone zipped by with a baguette under their arm, so cliché it made me laugh. We coasted along the Seine and I caught my first proper glimpse of Pont Alexandre III glinting in the sun. Didn’t expect to feel so light, honestly.

At Place de la Concorde, Camille pointed at the gold-tipped obelisk and told us how Marie-Antoinette lost her head right there. The square is so wide you almost lose your sense of direction: except for the whirr of bikes and distant car horns. We rolled through streets where locals sipped coffee outside tiny cafés. One old man gave us a slow nod as we passed. Lunch break was on rue Cler, and I grabbed a hunk of cheese that left my hands smelling nutty for ages. Li from our group tried to order in French and got an amused smile from the vendor. I felt less alone in my clumsy attempts.

The best stretch? Gliding along the riverbanks with Notre-Dame ahead: the bells weren’t ringing but you could almost hear them anyway. The city looked softer from behind handlebars. Even the Louvre felt less intimidating when you’re not shuffling through crowds but rolling past its glass pyramid with wind in your face. By the time we circled back toward Les Invalides, my legs were tired but my head was buzzing with all these little details: sunlight on cobblestones, snippets of French I half-understood, Camille’s stories about Van Gogh at Musée d’Orsay (I need to go back just for that). Funny how fast four hours can disappear here.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a comfortable blue bicycle and helmet plus guidance from a friendly local guide throughout central Paris. There’s a 30-minute break on rue Cler market street where you can buy lunch or snacks before heading out again with your small group: all outdoors so dress for whatever weather Paris throws at you.

Options for this experience

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Best of Paris bike tour at 10:30 AMGuide in English · 10:30Ride a Blue Bike past Paris's top monuments for an up-close, fun and safe way to see them, as an alternative to walking and bus tours.

Best of Paris bike tour at 3 PMGuide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Ride a Blue Bike past Paris's top monuments for an up-close, fun and safe way to see them, as an alternative to walking and bus tours.

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Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30, from € 45 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday and SaturdayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (under 11)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (under 11).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Paris highlights bike tour?

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours from start to finish.

Does the Paris bike tour include lunch?

No, lunch isn’t included but there’s a stop at rue Cler market street where you can buy your own food.

Is this Paris bike tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels and includes helmets. Guides help keep everyone comfortable and safe.

What landmarks are visited during the Paris highlights bike tour?

You’ll see landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Alexandre III, Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, and more.

Are bikes and helmets provided for this Paris tour?

Yes, use of bicycle and helmet is included in your booking.

Is there hotel pickup for this Paris bike tour?

No hotel pickup is offered. You meet at a central location near the Eiffel Tower.