Paris Sunrise Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower without crowds

Two hours on a bike through empty Paris: the Eiffel Tower at sunrise, the Louvre alone, breakfast at Place des Vosges

A 2-hour guided bike tour of Paris at sunrise that takes you past the Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, the Louvre and the Seine's 1st Arrondissement before ending with French breakfast at Place des Vosges. You ride while the city sleeps, see the landmarks without crowds, and return to a quiet park for coffee and a baguette. The tour runs with a live guide in English, Spanish or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunrise bike tour and breakfast

• See Eiffel Tower from Trocadero square
• Cross Pont Alexandre III bridge
• View Louvre pyramid without crowds
• Ride along Seine River banks
• Finish at Place des Vosges Park
• Enjoy French baguette and espresso breakfast

The experience

The tour starts before dawn so you reach the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero square when few others are awake. From there you cross Pont Alexandre III, one of Paris's most ornate bridges, and pass the Louvre's glass pyramid while it still stands alone. The route follows the Seine's riverbanks through the 1st Arrondissement, where you'll have the water and the streets mostly to yourself. Bikes are provided. The minimum height is 155cm (5.2 feet).

The 2-hour ride ends at Place des Vosges Park, where the tour includes a French breakfast: a baguette with jam or croissants, and coffee. This is not a sprint through landmarks. It's a route built around the quiet hour when Paris looks different from the postcards. A live guide leads the way and handles the navigation so you can focus on the ride and the light.

What’s included

• Mechanical bike rental.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• French baguette with jam or croissants.
• coffee at breakfast.

Options for this experience

2 options

Paris Without People: A Sunrise Bike TourGuide in English, Spanish or French · Available from 1 Dec · 08:30

Private TourGuide in English, Spanish or French · Available from 15 Mar 2027Private Tour

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

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday at 08:30, from € 69 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to11h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by First day in Paris

Is this one for you?Choose the private option if you want the route and timing entirely to yourself, or join a shared departure if you prefer the company of other early risers. Either way, the dawn timing is what keeps the major landmarks uncrowded. Book an earlier departure and you'll have even fewer people in your photos.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

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 exactly do I see on this bike tour of Paris?

You pass the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero square, cross Pont Alexandre III, ride past the Louvre's pyramid, and follow the Seine's riverbanks through the 1st Arrondissement before finishing at Place des Vosges. Each stop is timed for the early morning when crowds have not yet arrived.

How long is the full tour and what's included in the breakfast?

The tour lasts 2 hours total. Breakfast at the end includes a French baguette with jam or croissants and a coffee, served at Place des Vosges Park.

Do I need to bring my own bike or know how to ride?

Bikes are provided for you. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though you do need to be at least 155cm (5.2 feet) tall to ride safely.