Paris bike tour: Eiffel Tower & Louvre highlights

Cover Paris's landmarks in three hours without the crowds on a bike.

A small-group bike tour of Paris for first-time visitors, led by a local guide in English, Spanish, French, German or another language, covering the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame and other essentials across the 1st, 4th, 7th and 8th arrondissements. Groups stay under 12 riders. You ride a high-quality Dutch city bike with an upright position, or upgrade to an e-bike for extra assistance on hills. A short break on the Seine keeps the pace relaxed, and the guide shares history and local tips at each stop before returning to the meeting point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Place de la Concorde15m
2. 8th Arrondissementpass by
3. Petit Palaispass by
4. Bois de Boulognepass by
5. Pont Alexandre III15m
6. Eiffel Tower15m

Explore Paris landmarks by bike

• Discover Place Vendôme square
• Visit Place de la Concorde
• Ride along lower Champs-Élysées
• Pass Petit Palais
• Pass Grand Palais
• Cross Pont Alexandre III bridge
• View Les Invalides dome
• See Eiffel Tower up close
• Take a break on Seine quay
• Ride along the Seine river
• View Louvre Museum exterior
• Pass Hôtel de Ville
• Pause at Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Pass Pont Neuf bridge

The experience

You're in Paris for the first time and the landmarks matter, but walking them takes forever and the crowds at each one drain the day. A bike covers more ground than your feet can manage, and a guide who knows the city means you're not navigating or guessing at what you're looking at. This tour runs three hours at an easy pace with frequent stops, not a race through the sights, but time to absorb them.

The route strings together the landmarks most first-time visitors want: Place Vendôme and its Napoleonic column; Place de la Concorde with the 3,000-year-old Luxor Obelisk; a stretch of the Champs-Élysées between the two squares; the Petit Palais and Grand Palais facing each other across the avenue; Pont Alexandre III, one of Paris's most ornate bridges, where you stop to hear about the Invalides and its golden dome; the Eiffel Tower up close; a break on the lower Seine; the Musée d'Orsay across the water; the Louvre's glass pyramid in the heart of the city; the Hôtel de Ville; Notre-Dame from the riverside; and Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, completed in 1607. That's a lot of ground, and a bike makes it possible without the exhaustion of walking it all.

You ride a high-quality Dutch city bike with a comfortable upright position and a basket for your bag, or you can upgrade to an e-bike if you want extra assistance: useful on the city's hills and longer stretches. The guide handles navigation and shares the history and anecdotes behind each stop, plus local recommendations for where to eat or what to explore later. Groups stay under 12 riders, so the pace stays relaxed and you're not herding through the city. Helmet and basket are included. If you're bringing a small child, specialized infant seats are available for an additional fee when you book.

What’s included

• High-quality Dutch city bike or e-bike (your choice at checkout).
• helmet and basket.
• local knowledgeable guide in your chosen language.
• frequent stops at landmarks with history and local tips.
• a short break on the Seine.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 4 languages10:00 and 14:00

Guide in 4 languages10:00 and 14:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Child (12 to 15 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Our meeting point is located on level -1 of Parking Saemes Meyerbeer. You can access the parking walking down the car ramp and entering the code 1009A at the gate if needed.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled 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

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Holland Bikes

Is this one for you?Book the regular Dutch bike if you want a relaxed pace and comfortable upright position for sightseeing. Choose the e-bike if hills or longer stretches between stops feel like they'd slow you down. The small-group format, no more than 12 riders, means the guide can stop and linger at each landmark without managing a crowd, so you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of just passing through.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (12 to 15 years). Under 12: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the regular bike and the e-bike option?

The regular Dutch bike is comfortable and upright, ideal for the easy pace of the tour. The e-bike offers extra assistance on hills and longer stretches. It requires a minimum height of 160 cm and a minimum age of 14 years old. Both options cover the same route and stops.

Do we actually go inside the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower?

The tour passes by both landmarks and stops for photos and the guide's stories about them, but does not include entry tickets to either. You'll see the Louvre's glass pyramid in its historic setting and get up close with the Eiffel Tower from a viewpoint, with time to take photos before continuing the ride.

Is there food or a meal included?

The tour includes a short refreshment break on the lower Quai of the Seine to keep the pace relaxed, but food and drinks are not included. You're welcome to bring your own or stop at a café along the route.

How fit do I need to be for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and runs at an easy pace with frequent stops. The route covers Paris's main landmarks across multiple arrondissements, and the guide adjusts the rhythm so everyone can enjoy each stop without rushing.