Bike Paris treasures with a live guide: A morning tour

Two and a half hours on a bike, eight centuries of Paris unfolding.

A guided bike tour of Paris covering Notre-Dame, the Louvre, St Germain des Prés, Place de la Concorde and the Seine riverbanks, starting at City Hall and running 2.5 hours with a live guide in your language. The fixed route and experienced guide mean you see the major sights without building the day yourself, and the pace stays leisurely enough for all fitness levels. Children from age 10 are welcome. Helmets and lightweight bikes are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. 4th Arrondissement5m
2. 7th Arrondissement5m
3. Grand Palais5m
4. Army Museum5m
5. Place de la Concorde5m
6. 6th Arrondissement15m
7. 8th Arrondissement5m

Bike tour of Paris iconic sights

• Start at City Hall
• Bike to St Louis and Cité islands
• Pass Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Ride through the Latin Quarter
• Stroll along the Seine river banks
• Visit old medieval churches and squares
• See the love lock bridge
• Pass the Louvre Museum
• Explore Odéon and St Germain des Prés
• Stop at trendy river banks
• Visit Napoleon's grave at Army Museum
• See Belle Epoque iron palaces
• Pass Place de la Concorde
• Pass the first Kings palace
• End tour with tips on restaurants and nightlife

The experience

The tour starts at City Hall and heads toward the Cité and St Louis islands, passing Notre-Dame cathedral with its 854-year-old chimeras and gargoyles. From there you ride along the Seine's UNESCO-listed riverbanks, through medieval squares and past the love lock bridge, then continue to the Louvre: the world's largest museum at 2,106 feet long, begun in 1190 during the Crusades. The guide shares the history as you go, so the landmarks make sense instead of just appearing.

The route takes you through the Latin Quarter and into St Germain des Prés, the literary heart of Paris where Hemingway and Fitzgerald once gathered in the famous cafés. You'll see the Grand Palais, the Belle Époque iron and steel palaces built when France and Britain were competing for cultural influence, and pass the Musée de l'Armée with Napoleon's tomb. The tour also covers Place de la Concorde, where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed, and the Champs-Élysées, sometimes called the most beautiful avenue in the world.

Lightweight, comfortable bikes and helmets (mandatory for riders under 12) are included, and the guide offers local tips about restaurants, cafés, shopping and nightlife along the way. The tour runs in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and four other languages, so you hear it in your own words. You'll need to be at least 150 cm tall and arrive 10 minutes early. The ride is not recommended for people with spinal injuries, though it suits all other fitness levels.

What’s included

• Lightweight, comfortable bikes.
• helmets (mandatory for riders under 12).
• use of bicycle.
• one experienced live guide in your chosen language.
• local tips about restaurants, cafés, shopping and nightlife.

Options for this experience

7 options

PortugueseAvailable from 26 Dec · 09:30 and 14:30

German09:30, 14:00 and 14:30

French09:30, 10:00, 14:00 and 14:30

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English09:30, 14:00 and 14:30

DutchAvailable from 26 Dec · 09:30, 10:00, 14:00 and 14:30

Italian09:30, 10:00 and 14:00

Spanish09:30, 10:00, 14:00 and 14:30

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00, 14:00 and 14:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch

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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Simply France tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Paris's major sights in a single morning or afternoon without planning the route or timing yourself. The guide handles the pacing and the history, so you can focus on riding and taking in the neighborhoods. It's built for families and friends riding together, and the leisurely speed means you're not racing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In Portuguese, at 09:30 and 14:30. In English and German, at 09:30, 14:00 and 14:30. In Spanish, French and Dutch, at 09:30, 10:00, 14:00 and 14:30. In Italian, at 09:30, 10:00 and 14:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What's included in the bike tour, do I need to bring my own helmet?

The tour includes lightweight, comfortable bikes and helmets. You don't bring your own. A live guide in your chosen language is also included, along with tips about local restaurants, cafés and nightlife.

Does the tour stop at the Louvre or just pass by it?

The tour passes by the Louvre, the world's largest museum. You see it from the bike and learn its history from the guide, but entry to the museum itself is not part of the tour.

How long is the bike tour and what's the pace like?

The tour runs 2.5 hours and is described as leisurely, so it suits all fitness levels. You'll cover eight major Paris landmarks and neighborhoods without a rushed feeling.

Where does the tour start and what time should I arrive?

The tour starts at City Hall. Arrive 10 minutes before the official start time. The ride departs 10 minutes after the scheduled time regardless.