France · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cycling tours that earn their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group bike tour from Paris to Versailles with market picnic, Marie-Antoinette hamlet, Trianons, and timed Palace entry.
“Perfect day at Versailles ! Thibaud was an excellent host. We all loved seeing the gardens by bike. It’s a long day.. we didn’t get back on the train to Paris until 6:30pm”
A 3-hour small-group bike ride through Paris neighborhoods, from the Marais to Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter, with flat side streets.
“It was awesome!!Especially for a first timer like me and my husband were!! Highly recommend it! Igor was very good while guiding us! The bikes top quality!”
Versailles by bike: palace timed entry, garden highlights, a market picnic by the Grand Canal, and an easy ride for all levels.
“Rory was such a caring, entertaining and knowledgeable guide. He brought the history to life with humour and made it interesting and relevant. We couldn't ask for a better guide. The timing never felt rushed yet we covered everything and more. We're a couple in our mid/late 60's and we could easily keep up with our 20 something counterparts because Rory paced the tour perfectly. Thanks for an amazing experience.”
3-hour Paris highlights bike tour on bike lanes and the Seine, with photo stops, a local guide, and optional electric bikes.
“Excellent. Pablo was a great guide and really made the whole trip safe and informative. Would highly recommend!”
4-hour electric bike tour through Paris hidden treasures, quiet streets, Seine views, and stops closed to most visitors. From $58.
“Pierre our guide was great and made the experience very enjoyable”
Cycle Paris off the beaten track on a 3 to 3.5 hour guided bike tour through Marais, Notre-Dame area, and more, with helmets.
“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.”
See Eiffel Tower, Louvre area, and Concorde on a 3-hour small-group Segway-style electric tour with helmet and photo stops from $78.60.
“Dave was a great guide and got everyone comfortable riding the Segways quickly. Was a lot of fun and a unique way to see the major sites of Paris !”
A 3-hour Paris bike tour with a local guide, covering top sights like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Seine, and Champs-Élysées.
“The bikes were comfortable and the tour was an easy way to get around the city with a local guide. Highly recommend.”
Versailles by bike from Paris: small-group market picnic, royal gardens, and a licensed guided Palace tour, with round-trip train tickets.
“Maggie was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable and had everything we needed. An amazing tour of the chateau, bike riding through the gardens, and a picnic! Highly recommend this tour!”
Bike through Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre and more on a small-group route, with helmets, a guide, and standout street-level views in 4 hours.
“This was a wonderful way to see the highlights, get great information and stretch your legs after long flights. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and very kind to all the tour and our kids. He was mindful and careful about traffic…even when the Paris traffic was at its best. I would highly recommend this amazing way to sightsee around Paris. Especially if you are starting your stay or there for a quick visit. May be difficult for kids under 8. Not sure if they have bikes with kid seats, but they did have bikes for youth.”
Bike past Notre Dame and the Louvre, plus writer-café stops, on a 3-hour small-group ride with local tips and river lanes.
“Our guide, Romeo was excellent! His knowledge of history was incredible and he made the tour so informative. The bikes worked well and Paris has a ton of bike lanes which also enhanced the enjoyment of not sharing a lane with automobiles as we’ve had to do in other cities. Would definitely recommend- my only concern was that the starting point to meet the guide was confusing due to a lot of construction in the area. Ask them to send you the Google coordinates rather than going by address or written explanation.”
Paris evening bike tour with helmets and a small group seeing Notre Dame, Louvre courtyards, Seine bridges, and Eiffel Tower lights.
“The giude was very inclusive and patient. Knows his city well and gave just enough breaks for a breather.”
Paris bike tour through the Latin Quarter and Le Marais, with Shakespeare and Company, Procope, Lutèce arena, and the Wall of names.
“A fun bike tour with Arnaud, who provided a well-paced, informative 4-hr experience of lesser known places.”
Ride Bordeaux by bike for 3 hours, covering UNESCO streets and the Garonne riverfront, with a canelée tasting and a small-group guide.
“A great intro to Bordeaux city and history. Our guide Benjamin was excellent, very knowledgeable and also very entertaining. We saw and learnt alot more than we expected. Would definitely recommend.”
Small-group e-bike day in Saint-Emilion with two chateau tastings, a winery picnic lunch, and guided time in the UNESCO village.
“Our guide Theo was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the wine culture and history of the area. We had a very fun group on our bike tour and Theo added much to our great experience! We would definitely recommend this tour to our friends!”
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