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15 Bike Tours in France, City and Château

38 tours  ·  from $41 a head

Paris on a bike is flatter and faster than it looks, and the Versailles estate is better on two wheels than on foot. These 15 compare the city loops with the château rides, on distance, whether the bike is electric and how much traffic you meet.

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet - Picking a picnic at the Versailles market
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Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

1.Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,680 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Meet at Gare Saint-Lazare at 8:30 a.m. and take the train to Versailles with a small group of up to 14. Shop for picnic supplies, then ride easy paths to Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet, the Trianons, Grand Canal, royal forests, and Apollo Fountain. Your guide leads the grounds tour, while you explore the palace independently with timed entry.

“Our guide was terrific! The food market tour was really great, buying food for a picnic and then bike ride briefly in city before Versailles ground was easy. See grounds on a bike very relaxing and having access to the palace and other areas on grounds was excellent.”

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Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour - Starting at City Hall and crossing to Île Saint-Louis
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Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour

2.Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,585 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Ride a comfortable bike through Paris with a local guide, starting at City Hall and visiting Île Saint-Louis, the Marais, Bastille, Saint-Germain, Odéon, Luxembourg, and the Latin Quarter. Expect flat routes, frequent stops, local stories, and small-group guidance in English and five other languages.

“Our guide, Paul, was fantastic. Great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. The bike tour was the highlight of our weekend in Paris.”

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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - Taking the RER from Paris to Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

3.Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,150 reviews · from $114

Ride about 10 miles through Versailles with a guide such as Aaron, Rory, Martin, or Vladimir, stopping at the market for picnic supplies, Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, the Trianons, and the Grand Canal. Timed palace entry and a self-guided visit to the Hall of Mirrors follow. Bikes, helmets, and RER transport are included.

“Vladimir was a great guide. He was fun, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He kept us engaged all the way. Would highly recommend.”

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Paris: City Highlights Bike Tour - Starting at the Opera and Place Vendôme
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Paris: City Highlights Bike Tour

4.City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,835 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Ride through central Paris with guides such as Jasmine, Kevin, Hannah, and Rene, stopping at the Opera, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame. This three-hour tour uses comfortable Dutch bikes, helmets, baskets, and bike lanes where possible. Choose an e-bike if you are at least 155 cm tall.

“Bike tours are always the best way to see a new city and Holland Bike tours did not disappoint. Jasmin, our guide, was an engaging and thoughtful guide. I recommend taking a tour to anyone looking for a highlight of the city tour.”

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Electric Bike Tour of Paris’ Hidden Gems - What makes the lesser-known stops worthwhile
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Electric Bike Tour of Paris’ Hidden Gems

5.Electric Bike Tour of Paris’ Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,377 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Ride an easy electric bicycle through Paris with guides such as Daniel, Fabien, Pierre, and Olivier. Over four hours, follow quiet streets from the Seine to Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, stopping for stories, photos, romantic viewpoints, parks, cafes, and places usually missed on a first visit. An evening option offers a shorter route with Paris lit up after dark.

“Alright — here’s a top-tier, warm, genuine, “best possible” version that sounds real, thoughtful, and memorable: ⸻ If you’re short on time in Paris, this tour with Fabien is an absolute must. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised, thoughtfully planned, and incredibly enjoyable. We saw all the iconic landmarks, plus so many beautiful hidden spots we never would have found on our own. The pacing was ideal — relaxed, informative, and never rushed. Fabien is warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about giving every guest the best experience possible. He was attentive to our needs, made the tour feel personal, and created such a comfortable, fun atmosphere throughout. An…”

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Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour - Meeting at Le Peloton Café
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Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour

6.Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Ride a comfortable pace through Le Marais, the Latin Quarter, Jardin-des-Plantes, the Mosque of Paris, and Île Saint-Louis. Guides such as Simon, Marley, Ryan, and Jude mix history with humor and local food tips. Expect a 3 to 3.5-hour outing, modest hills, city traffic, and a maximum of 12 riders.

“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%.”

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Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour - Starting near Dupleix on Metro Line 6
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Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour

7.Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,179 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride through central Paris with a small group of up to 15, stopping at Les Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, Place de la Concorde, and the Eiffel Tower. A 30-minute practice session comes first. Guides such as Annie, Oleg, Ruben, Dave, and Eva are praised for clear instruction, history, humor, and careful traffic handling.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time. It was great to see Paris monuments in a different way. Oleg was a very nice tour guide. He was helpful, informative and very knowledgeable. Thank you Oleg!!”

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Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch) - Starting at Rue Edgar Faure
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Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)

8.Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride through central Paris with Fat Tire Tours for about three hours, stopping at the Louvre, Invalides, Champs-Élysées, Seine, and Eiffel Tower. Guides such as Annie, Toby, Dave, Amir, and Fabian bring the sights to life with stories, photo stops, and steady cycling advice. Bikes, helmets, and child seats are provided.

“We did a bike tour to Versailles and our tour guide, Nick, is amazing! He had great stories and waited for everybody. Nick took account of everyone’s needs and had great recommendations! Definitely must do the Versailles bike/palace tour!”

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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour - From Paris to the town of Versailles
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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

9.Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

This eight-hour small-group tour takes you from Paris to Versailles by train, then by bike through the market, royal gardens, Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, and the Grand Canal. Guides such as Clara, Andrea, Maggie, and Brian lead the day, with palace access, bikes, helmets, and train tickets included. Bring money for your market picnic.

“Wonderful day touring the palace, gardens, and market. Enjoyed the bike ride and it is appropriate for all ages.”

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Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame - Starting at Saint-Michel with a small group
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Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame

10.Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride a comfortable, non-electric bike from Saint-Michel through central Paris with a guide such as Michael, Antoine, Lena, or Tibo. You’ll see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, and more, stopping for photos and short stories. A midway break at Rue Cler gives you time to buy lunch.

“Great tour. Seen all major sights. Took photos. Good education on sights without over doing it. Can stop for lunch. Non electric but paris is flat so was easy with all the stops”

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Paris: City Treasures Bike Tour - From City Hall to the medieval islands
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Paris: City Treasures Bike Tour

11.City Treasures Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $53

This small-group ride starts at Hôtel de Ville and covers the islands, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Louvre, Saint-Germain, Les Invalides, and Place de la Concorde. Expect a comfortable French bike, frequent stops, and lively stories from guides such as Paul, Frank, Clement, Igor, and Fred. Bikes make Paris feel surprisingly easy to cover.

“An excellent way to see the city. Covered all the major sites and the guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The whole family enjoyed the trip”

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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour - The Louvre and the pleasure of seeing Paris connect
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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

12.Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 819 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride through Paris for about 2.5 hours with a guide and a maximum of 16 people. Stop at Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont des Arts, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower. Bikes and helmets are provided. Guides such as Andrew, Toby, Annie, and Soto have led recent departures, though assignments vary.

“I cannot speak more highly of Fat Bike Tours for anyone planning a trip to Paris. I have taken their nighttime bike tour through Paris 3 times which covered 3 different routes over the years. They are very professional and friendly. The make sure the entire group is safe and has an awesome time while riding through the bustling streets of Paris at night.”

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Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods - Starting at Fontaine Saint-Michel
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Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods

13.Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 766 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride for about four hours through the Latin Quarter and Le Marais with a guide such as Arnaud, Aaron, Lena, or Joris. You’ll visit Shakespeare and Company, the Pantheon, a Roman arena, Rue des Rosiers, Place des Vosges, and more. Bikes and helmets are included, with a 30-minute lunch break at your own cost.

“I cannot rate this tour highly enough. Thank you so much to the incredible Cece on being the best tour guide we could have asked for. We ended up being the only people on the biking tour, and were celebrating our 40th birthdays (3 best friends from high school). Cece went out of her way to make the tour extra memorable. She didn’t rush us at all, and in fact stayed with us longer than she had to just to make sure we saw everything we needed to see. I have been on a ton of tours in my life, and not one has been as good as this one.…”

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Bordeaux: Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour - Starting among trees at Jardin Public
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Bordeaux: Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour

14.Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 709 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Best value

Ride 13 kilometers through Bordeaux with a local guide in English, French, or Spanish. You’ll see the cathedral, Grosse Cloche, both riverbanks, Chartrons, Darwin, and the Garonne waterfront. Comfortable bikes or e-bikes, helmets, a canelée from Casonnade, and a local-art postcard are included.

“The tour was fantastic! The information was very informative and well balanced between the historic and modern areas of Bordeaux. I highly recommend this tour!!”

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Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch - First ride to Château Ambe Tour Pourret
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Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

15.Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $217

Join Rustic Vines for an 8 to 9-hour small-group day from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion. You’ll ride well-kept e-bikes through vineyard roads, visit two estates, taste local wines, share a French picnic, and walk the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Pauline, Maude, Vincent, and Taylor have been praised for making the day both easygoing and informative.

“Very enjoyable cycling around St Emilion and our guide was very knowledgeable about the wines and history of the area. We were picked up from Bordeaux and driven to St Emilion. Along the way, our guide was telling us about the history and wines, and pointing out landmarks. After a safety reminder, we were off from the village into the farmlands. The lunch was a good selection of cheeses, nuts and fruits, and wine. He also took us around the little village for photos and of course visited a wine merchant where we purchased a dozen to be shipped home. I believe they were some Pomerol and Premier Grand Cru.”

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