Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour
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Paris, France
- 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Paris like a local as you pedal around its vibrant neighborhoods, lively markets, and hidden sights on this small-group bike tour. Explore the bohemian Latin Quarter, the Jewish communities of Le Marais, and the historic Place de la Bastille, as well as enjoying views of iconic landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral. With plenty of rest stops and photo opportunities, this tour is suitable for a range of ages and fitness levels.
- Cycle Paris' streets to absorb the local atmosphere
- Discover the rich history of the City of Light from your guide
- Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
- A small group ensures personal service
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Cycling takes you to narrow lanes where buses can't go—with flexibility to stop and take photos along the way.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Use of bicycle and helmet
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Le Peloton Café17 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris, France
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Bike About Tours
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Hotel de Ville
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Le Marais
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Wall of Philip II Augustus
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Place des Vosges
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Place de la Bastille
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Quartier Latin (Pass By)
7
Jardin-des-Plantes
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
La Mosquee de Paris
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Arenes de Lutece
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ile de la Cite (Pass By)
10
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Ile Saint-Louis
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time for check-in.
- Tours operate under any weather conditions. Rain 'ponchos' available, please dress accordingly
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Laura_C
This was one of our favorite activities on our 2 week trip to France. Simon was our Homeboy (inside joke), our guide, and he was absolutely great! Full of information, stories, smiles and jokes. Seeing the city by bike was an awesome way to go! Save the feet and have some fun on the bike! Thanks Simon and see you in CA!
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,292 reviews
Anita_K, May 2026
I took my adult children on this adventure and it was amazing! Hannah was our guide and she was so knowledgeable and created a fun atmosphere for us all. We got to learn about and see parts of Paris we would never have known about. The ride was easy to navigate and we felt safe throughout. Would absolutely recommend to individuals and families!
Darrell_B, May 2026
This tour explores areas of the city which you would not ordinarily see. Our guide Hannah, provided a lot of good information and history on the places we stopped. There was one section which had a long uphill climb but Hannah had the group wait until everyone caught up
Melanie_B, May 2026
First the good. We were allowed to change our tour day due to rain and visibility issues with contacts in same for two of our party. We had to pay about a 15%or 20% fee as I recall to do so, but we were allowed, and we were very grateful indeed, as it made our experience safer/possible. The bikes were comfortable, seemed well maintained though a few years old, and had baskets for things. But note that these bikes are very heavy. I am a cyclist (road and mountain) and these were the second heaviest bikes after e-bikes that I have ever ridden. We are very fit and feel you need to be as well to enjoy this tour due to the weight of the bikes, so be aware. Route itself was not challenging in the least. Many roads are now bike lanes in Paris and the guide was very careful to instruct us when needed. Helmets were provided but not required. Now for the bad part. It was a very disappointing tour. I have been to almost 80 countries and taken bike tours in many of them. This was my least favorite. We were still there at 20 past the hour and we should have been assigned bikes long before the tour departure time of 10am. We left very late as one couple was late they told us. Frankly, as this tour very much stays in the same area, they could easily have been led to catch us up for the first 45 mns or extended the tour to make up the time, and we lost even more time due to the guides commentary. Most disappointing of all to us was that the listed itinerary was not followed and the history not as complete as we had hoped. In part, this was due to the fact that the tour guide rambles too much. She was nice, but she rambles. We learned she lived here 10 years, has a theatre company, struggles with knowing left from right, didn’t want her picture taken, was struggling with allergies, etc. But, we did not learn about nor even see the mosque, which was very disappointing. Did not see the area of the former Bastille prison, and she did not point out the wall of Philip II Augustus, and we did not wander the streets of Ile St Louis. She did not even point out the back of Notre Dame as we cycled by. And there is loads she did not say about the Marais as we zoomed past. This is a lot to miss. I have lived in Paris four years. If she had talked less and we had left on time, we would have been able to do all. Perhaps our experience would have been better if we had a different guide…? But as the itinerary was changed, I can’t know…only know that we were very disappointed. We saw another tour group on bikes down in the arène des Lutece but we stood above while she talked. Would have been a more special experience to have gone down inside. There was a stop for quick lunch/snack/drinks that we felt was too long as well…about 25-30 mns…really unnecessary to stop that long on a short itinerary that left late. Honestly, they rent bikes for 25 euro a day. I’d recommend doing that and just following a walking/biking guide you can find online. Better value and experience IMHO.
Abby_C, May 2026
This was the best way to see intricate parts of Paris. Our tour guide Cedric was so knowledgeable of both the big historical events (origins, architecture, etc) and the esoteric facts. Equally important, the bike seats were comfortable ! Would highly recommend - it’s a fun experience and great way to see the sites and learn about Paris. Note: we road on side streets etc so no concerns about biking
cpwest, May 2026
An easy bike ride taking you to locations other than the main tourist attractions. Our Aussie guide Simon Jones was good
Laura_C, Apr 2026
This was one of our favorite activities on our 2 week trip to France. Simon was our Homeboy (inside joke), our guide, and he was absolutely great! Full of information, stories, smiles and jokes. Seeing the city by bike was an awesome way to go! Save the feet and have some fun on the bike! Thanks Simon and see you in CA!
Manos_D, Apr 2026
Despite the diligent efforts of our tour guide, the exceptionally large size of the group made it difficult to follow the schedule and we ended up having to stop every now and then and wait for all the members. This resulted in the tour being conducted under time pressure, which in my eyes was lacking.
John_M, Apr 2026
Excellent tour led by James, who provided great insight about Paris and each stop while also ensuring everyone was comfortable with the bikes and no-one was left behind along the route. Highly recommend this tour!
Jason_W, Apr 2026
Marley was a fun and very knowledgeable tour guide. The bike ride was also enjoyable and relaxed and a new way to enjoy parts of the city.
melanie_s, Apr 2026
It’s a fun way to see Paris. Very good guide who took us to places we would not have seen on our own
I highly recommend this!
Julie_S, Apr 2026
Really great way to see Paris and appreciated that we saw some less well but beautiful and interesting places. Guide (Hannah) was fantastic - knowledgeable, enthusiastic and funny.
Jennifer_C, Apr 2026
Highly recommend! Our tour guide, Jude, was very personable and shared fascinating information. Perfect pace and a great value! I would do it again and again! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
Meredith_P, Apr 2026
Highly recommend this bike tour. First, going by bike is a great way to see the Marais and the Latin Quarter. Second, our tour guide Ryan was incredible - very knowledgeable and very fun. Can’t recommend this highly enough. Biking is not hard - about 5 miles but very flat and with plenty of stops.
Christine_M, Apr 2026
We enjoyed the bike ride a lot with our two teens. Overall felt safe on the bikes, learned a lot about French history and saw some really cool places. Wish we had more time to do another tour of a different area. Ryan was our guide and he was really informative.
anne_l, Mar 2026
We had a great bike tour with a guide from Le cafe peloton. The guide ( I am sorry I do not remember his name) was great and made sure everyone was safe.
sara_j, Mar 2026
The hidden parts of Paris bike tour was so much fun! We saw parts of the city we would have never seen, and we learned a lot from the tour guide. He had a ton of interesting stories to share. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Laura_B, Nov 2025
Great experience biking through Paris, highly recommend it ! Our tour guide was very fun and insightful!
Rachel_H, Nov 2025
This experience was absolutely perfect!! Simon was amazing at his job, had us all laughing and really made the history lessons interesting!! I was nervous to tour alone but I felt so comfortable and safe on this tour. The streets are breathtaking and this tour was a perfect way to see back
Streets of Paris. I have a great time and I highly recommend the tour to anyone looking for a laid back way to spend a morning in Paris.
Susan_M, Oct 2025
We loved this bike tour! Our safety was of paramount concern to our guide. And he was a wonderful guide! Our riding pace was just right, and we felt very safe on the side streets we traveled. We'd been to Paris several times, but we saw sites we hadn't seen on previous visits. The next day, we returned to tour the inside of the mosque we hadn't known was there and also revisited the garden. Our guide recommended several great spots for lunch, and our crepe was delicious. I don't have enough good things to say about this tour!
David_R, Oct 2025
Great a trip and relaxed cycling around those areas you wouldn't normally see. the guide was knowledgeable and very good.
Sara_R, Oct 2025
Marley was an amazing guide! She’s a masterful funny historian who made the tour engaging. Highly recommend this activity!
Maddie_H, Oct 2025
We had the most amazing guide, Hannah, whom told us so many fun facts and history about the city. I saw some new things and revisited some familiar places. I loved how safe I felt on the bikes, and the ease of getting around. Would definitely book this trip again!
Kristine_H, Sep 2025
Great way to see the non-touristy parts of Paris if you don't have a lot of time. The ride starts and stops at a cute coffee shop. Marley was a great tour guide and combined history with a lhumor. Would recommend 100%.
francesco_t, Sep 2025
Fantastic Experience discovering unknown part of Paris Never visited. Very good investment. Guide was Well prepared and emotionally able to involve the participants to the place stories. Very high level of english so for foreign people that are not prepared can be a problem to understand.
Irma_B, Sep 2025
It was very surprising to discover these spots and to hear the interesting stories. Especially about the Monastery in Quartier Latin of the Moslims and Jewish people.
Ryan did a very good job .
Jennifer_S, Sep 2025
This was SUCH a great way to spend my morning. Our tour guide was funny and SO insightful about the history of France and the areas we were touring. It was a very easy ride (I was concerned it'd be hilly and lots of traffic) and I really enjoyed getting around NOT by foot! I wish I had done this earlier in my trip - our tour guide had lots of recommendations for things to do with our time and restaurants/etc. that I wish I had the time to do!
Brian_D, Sep 2025
Great guide. Very friendly and personable. Fun tour with great stories. The ride was easy and engaging. Great way to get away from the crowds.
Gina_G, Sep 2025
It’s very relaxed, don’t have to be a seasoned cyclist to participate. We saw areas of Paris we would not have ventured into by ourselves. Cedric our guide was excellent.
Tina_W, Sep 2025
This was an amazing tour. Simon took us through the streets in Paris that most tourists do not get to experience.
lisa_n, Aug 2025
Lots of fun .. new discoveries await you. The ride was only moderately taxing due to a couple of hills. Do it.
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